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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 727 Tragedy in Golden Sun
The confrontation between Cindy and Elaine escalated as Elaine struggled to stand after falling into the rhododendron flowerbed. Leaves and petals clung to her expensive suit, and Cindy couldn’t contain her laughter.“Ha, ha, ha!” Cindy mocked, her voice ringing with delight.Elaine glared, furious. “This isn’t funny!”“Of course it is!” Cindy retorted. “That’s what you get for being rude.”Elaine finally managed to stand, brushing off the debris angrily. “Argh! This pantsuit was expensive,” she complained.Cindy smirked. “Matt doesn’t buy anything cheap, does he?”Elaine seized the moment, a glint of defiance in her eyes. “Is that what this is about? You want to ruin my image in front of Matt so he’ll divorce me? Well, my dear, forget it — that won’t happen.”Cindy’s demeanor turned serious. “If Matt divorces you, it’ll be his decision. I don’t love him, and I don’t want him back. I’ve had the privilege of being with him twice.”Elaine sneered. “And you ruined it both times, having l
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 728 More Problems Keep Coming
Inside the Sterling Empire Headquarters, in Sheila’s office, Matthew stood before Karl, who appeared to be on the verge of saying something. Sheila, sensing unease from her boyfriend, watched him closely.“Do you want me to leave, dear?” Sheila asked gently.Karl chuckled lightly, trying to dismiss the tension. “No, no need... it’s not something urgent or secret.” He turned to Matthew. “Matt, it seems like you need some fatherly advice.”Karl, without revealing the truth, identified himself as Matthew’s father. Neither Matthew nor Sheila caught on, both simply smiling.“Any advice is welcome, Lawrence. Besides, you’re basically my stepfather,” Matthew replied.Karl flashed a yellowy smile. “Okay... Well, it seems like Elaine is feeling jealous.”“I didn’t do anything this time. I’ve barely talked to Patty. Ronaldo assured me everything’s fine,” Matthew replied, looking puzzled.Sheila added, “Even Cindy has moved on with her life. Why did Elaine decide to act this way now?”Karl grew
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 729 Freedom to Kick the Press Out
The morning sun shone heavily in the Alvarez family living room as Tuesday began. Gustavo shuffled in wearing sweatpants, scratching absentmindedly as he entered the room. Paulina was already seated, eyes fixed on the morning news playing softly on the television.“Good morning, Mom,” Gustavo greeted, his voice still thick with sleep. “Have you had breakfast yet?”Paulina turned her head slightly, offering a warm smile. “Yes, son. Everything’s ready in the kitchen.”He lingered by the doorway. “And is there any news out there?”Paulina’s gaze returned to the TV. “Not yet...” she murmured, engrossed in the broadcast.A moment later, Bella appeared, her outfit crisp and professional. The quality of the clothes spoke of someone stretching their paycheck, but it suited her perfectly.“Mom,” Bella began with a hint of irritation, “have you had breakfast? I don’t want to eat anyone else’s leftovers, okay?”Paulina’s lips curved in a faint smile. “Next time, I’ll leave a note on the table,”
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 730 Interrogation
Matthew called a ‘meeting’ in Abner Sterling’s office, standing imposing as the tense scene unfolding within. Elaine sat in a single armchair, deliberately positioned in the center of the room. It felt more like an interrogation than a conversation, the setup leaving her exposed and vulnerable.Matthew leaned against his desk, arms crossed, his gaze cold and distant. Nearby, Sheila stood stiffly, her glare cutting through Elaine like a blade.Elaine shifted uncomfortably. “Guys... Sweetheart...” she ventured hesitantly.Sheila’s expression hardened. “You still have the audacity to call my son ‘sweetheart’?”Elaine’s voice faltered, her words barely audible. “If Matt isn’t my sweetheart, then what is he?”Sheila didn’t flinch. “The man who is going to divorce you.”The words hit Elaine like a slap, and she convulsed with desperation, her eyes darting to Matthew.He remained impassive, unyielding.“No...” Elaine’s voice cracked, rising into a plea. “No! Matt, it was an accident!”At tha
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 731 Trying to Win
Back into Abner’s office in the Sterling Mansion, Matthew and Elaine stood facing each other, the weight of their argument hanging heavy in the air. Elaine, summoning her courage, rose from her chair. Her posture was defiant, but her heart raced.She felt the blame for everything would soon be thrust upon her shoulders, something she was unwilling to accept. Matthew stared at her, his eyes cold and unrecognizing. The woman before him seemed like a stranger. “Matt,” Elaine began, her voice firm despite her inner turmoil, “before you start, I want to tell you that you have a part in this.” Matthew’s jaw tightened and his eyes flared with anger. Her words were a provocation he could hardly bear. “With what nerve do you dare to put the blame on me?” he shot back. “Part of what?” Elaine straightened, refusing to flinch under his glare. “You always put Patricia’s interests above mine.” “That’s not true!” Matthew countered sharply. “You are my wife, the chosen one!” He quickly added,
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 732 I Know Your Secret
Back to the Sterling Mansion, the tension between Matthew and Elaine was glaring. Alone in Abner’s office, they faced each other, their words charged with emotion and veiled threats. Matthew’s sharp eyes studied his wife, suspicion growing with every passing moment. “Elaine, what do you mean? What do you want with all this?” Elaine stood firm, her voice steady. “I want our marriage to be something lasting and perfect.” Matthew softened slightly. “Then let’s fight for that, without the interference of—” “—Patty Borges!” Elaine cut him off, her voice sharp and accusing. Matthew’s frustration boiled over. He kicked the desk, sending the computer monitor wobbling precariously. Elaine, unfazed, stood her ground. “You are forbidden from causing any more problems for the Borges family,” Matthew growled. “Do you hear me? Forbidden!” Elaine smirked, her tone dripping with sass. “Or what? What are you going to do? Kill me? Send the ‘boys’ from the Bento family to make me disappear?” Mat
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 733 Long Time No Talk
The doorbell echoed through the quiet space across the Borges House lobby. From the kitchen, Vanda emerged, her expression weary and her posture heavy with worry. She moved to the intercom, picking it up with trembling hands.“Hello, who is it?” she asked, her voice subdued.“It’s Sheila!” came the familiar voice on the other end. “Can I come in, dear?”Vanda unlocked the electronic gate, and moments later, Sheila entered the house, her arms wide open for her friend.“I came as soon as I could, dear!” Sheila exclaimed as they embraced. “How are you all doing?”The warmth of the embrace did little to lift Vanda’s spirits. She stepped back, shaking her head. “The question is: how is Jackson?”Sheila ended the embrace, taking a seat on the couch while Vanda remained standing, her arms crossed tightly against her chest.“He’s still resting after the surgery,” Vanda said. “The accident was serious.”Sheila leaned forward, concern etched on her face. “Is there any risk of complications?”Va
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 734 Attempted Murder
Back to the Borges house lobby, Patricia descended the stairs, her steps deliberate, joining a conversation between Sheila and Vanda. Her expression displayed disapproval of Matthew’s recent intentions.Sheila approached Patricia with a calming smile. “Patty, don’t worry. My boy won’t make any rash decisions.”Patricia’s gaze hardened. “He can’t. Matt has fought too hard to get where he is.”Vanda nodded in agreement but added cautiously, “And even though you love Ron and plan to marry him, there’s still the awkwardness of Matt’s divorce. People will inevitably think he’d be free...”“...to try again with me,” Patricia finished, her voice firm. “But I refuse.”Sheila and Vanda exchanged uneasy glances.“I refuse,” Patricia repeated, “to break my man’s heart again.”“It’s alright, dear,” Vanda said, her tone soothing. “You don’t need to worry.”Sheila nodded, as if passing a test. But her face grew serious as the shrill tone of her cellphone broke the moment. She glanced at the screen
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Chapter 952 One of Them Had Written That Letter
Back at the Sterling Cultural Hall, the office of Edmund Hudson was filled with the quiet aftermath of lunch. Disposable food containers from their takeout meals lay scattered across their desks. Bryce stifled a burp—barely.“Gross, son. Don’t do that,” Edmund grimaced.“What, you wanted me to sing the burp like I was on stage?” Bryce shot back with a grin.Edmund just shook his head and leaned back in his chair, clearly not in the mood.“You mentioned the stage... that reminded me of what Sergeant Carvalho said,” Edmund murmured.“It’s all too insane,” Bryce muttered. “Someone set up an elaborate plan to kill Vicente Gouveia.”“And I hope you’re not seriously thinking it was Matthew or Karl,” Edmund warned.Bryce, ever stubborn, didn’t back down. “It has to be one of them, Dad.”Edmund closed his eyes, clearly needing rest. Realizing he had hit a wall, Bryce stood and exited the room, slamming the door behind him.Out in the hallway, Bryce walked briskly, his brow furrowed. Tiffany a
Chapter 951 Foursome Romantic Trip
Across town at the Borges House, the midday sun streamed into the dining room where Patricia was seated with Cindy and Jackson. She placed her wine glass on the table and leaned forward, eyes bright with anticipation.“Guys, I have a proposal.”“Sounds exciting!” Jackson replied.“Ron and I are thinking of taking a trip. Something to help us decompress after all the stress and drama we’ve dealt with.”Cindy nodded, understanding. “Makes sense. Silva Oil won’t be facing charges, you and Liz Silva made peace, and Liz cut ties with Elaine.”Patricia raised her glass in a one-woman toast. “Amen to that. So, Ron and I want to celebrate — but we don’t want to go alone. For obvious reasons.”Cindy and Jackson exchanged a knowing glance.Jackson, ever the older brother, spoke up. “Sis, under normal circumstances, I’d tell you to wait until after the wedding. But since you’ve already... had your first time, would it really be that terrible to be alone with Ron on a romantic trip?”Patricia’s s
Chapter 950 Facing Nathan – AGAIN!
Nathan returned from his parents' apartment to the beach house, under the midday sun, with a triumphant smile that practically screamed "mission accomplished." As he stepped inside, his voice took on a villainous tone, relishing his recent success.“My father’s letter made quite the impression on the sergeant,” he murmured to himself. “Now it’s just a matter of time before he digs into the case and realizes Lawrence Vieira doesn’t exist... nothing but a fabrication by Karl Sterling.”Making his way into the kitchen, Nathan opened the refrigerator, rummaging through leftovers and pulling out a few pans. He set them on the stove, beginning to reheat his lunch while continuing his monologue with the flair of someone who thought ten moves ahead.“And even if they dig into the past or someone brings up the car crash, no one can prove anything. It'll be the word of a man who used a fake identity... versus a famous pianist whose life was nearly cut short.”The soft hiss of reheating food fil
Chapter 949 You Really Want to Help
Around midday, inside the police station, Sergeant Carvalho leaned forward in his chair, intrigued by the theory Matthew had just put forth about the incident at Vicente’s live concert. The near-tragic “accident” that had almost claimed a life now seemed more calculated than coincidental.“I hadn’t thought about it like that,” Carvalho admitted. “I mean, I knew you and Mr. Hudson saw the two workers, but... a test?”“Exactly!” Matthew said, visibly energized. “It can’t be coincidence that the accident played out the same way as the earlier incident. And there’s more — I clearly remember commenting to Bryce about the piano’s position.”Carvalho began clicking and typing quickly on his computer, searching through digital statements.“Young Mr. Hudson didn’t mention that,” he muttered. “Looks like I’ll have to pay him another visit.”Matthew didn’t hesitate. “Have you or any of your officers found anything on ‘José Ramos’ or ‘Seb Nozes’?”With a serious expression, Carvalho shook his hea
Chapter 948 Matthew Has a Theory
Back to the living room of Karl’s apartment, Karl and Sheila stood by the window, each with a glass of cognac in hand, trying to soothe their frayed nerves.“I just came from the Gibraltar Club,” Sheila said, her tone weary. “I was killing time. Had I known I’d need a drink, I’d have dragged you along.”Karl offered a dry chuckle. “Things are rough, darling. At least Matt is putting his resentment on hold to focus on what matters.”Sheila rolled her eyes and took another sip. “I want to see you two hug like father and son.”“That’ll have to wait,” Karl replied. “Sgt. Carvalho called me in to confirm my secret identity. Apparently, the police received an anonymous letter.”Sheila gasped, nearly spilling her drink. “What? An anonymous letter?”“I know,” Karl said with a smirk. “Feels very 90s, doesn’t it?”
Chapter 947 Carvalho Keeps Inquiring
On a tense morning inside the Sterling Empire headquarters, Matthew’s office had become a whirlwind of nervous energy. Evan reentered the room and paused, hardly recognizing his boss, who was frantically rummaging through drawers and documents on his desk.“Need any help, Young Matthew?” Evan asked cautiously, unsure whether to assist or flee.Matthew looked up, his expression sharp. “Evan, schedule an urgent meeting with the board of directors for tomorrow.”Evan nearly cursed under his breath. He had just spent considerable time reorganizing Matthew’s agenda!“For tomorrow?” he asked, struggling to remain composed.“Yes,” Matthew confirmed. “We’re going to discuss the revelation of my father’s true identity.”Evan stiffened, reaching for his tablet to make the changes. “For the board?”“Correct,” Matthew replied, his tone clip
Chapter 946 Classic Fonts
At the Sterling Empire headquarters, Evan stood dutifully before Matthew and Karl, awaiting instructions.“Cancel all my appointments for this morning,” Matthew ordered, his voice sharp and unwavering.Evan blinked, clearly confused but too loyal to question. “Yes, Young Matthew.”“If I’m free tomorrow, reschedule them into the available slots. And no phone calls until my father leaves the building.”With a respectful nod to Karl, Evan exited the office.Matthew turned to Karl, his voice tinged with irritation. “Okay, ‘Dad’. Tell me exactly what’s going on.”Karl flinched at the sarcasm. “I hate when you call me that like it’s a joke, son.”“What do you expect, Larry?” Matthew shot back bitterly.“I expect us to behave like father and son. I’m telling you, the enemy is attacking from the outside, a
Chapter 945 Did You Forget How to Raise a Baby?
On a gloomy morning at the Sterling Empire Headquarters, Evan stood near the entrance of Matthew’s office, clearly uneasy. Karl noticed the hesitation.“What’s wrong, Evan?” he asked, picking up on the man’s discomfort.Evan fidgeted, trying to sound neutral. “Mr. Sterling... are you planning to reclaim your position as president today?”Karl shook his head slightly. “I haven’t made myself public yet. Neither to the shareholders nor the board.”“Well,” Evan began delicately, “earlier this morning, Young Matthew didn’t seem very willing to talk about it.”Karl swallowed hard. He didn’t back down. “What’s that supposed to mean?”“I think he doesn’t want to give up the presidency. Not after everything he’s been through.”Karl’s voice sharpened. “He should never have gone through al
Chapter 944 Anonymous Letter
Nathan stood frozen, horrified, as the words sank in. Elaine knew. She knew the truth about Lawrence Vieira being Karl Sterling.“You... y-you... know?” he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper.Elaine’s response was calm but firm. “Matt told me everything. It looks like he only figured it out recently, before the concert.”She narrowed her eyes, her gaze sharpening with realization. “But you, Nathan...”Suddenly, she shouted, “YOU KNEW BEFORE ALL OF US!”Nathan flailed his arms in frustration, his body reacting as though he were being cornered by a crowd, despite being alone with her.“Keep your voice down!”“We’re alone,” Elaine said coolly, unimpressed. “And I’m not recording you. Don’t be ridiculous.”“This isn’t any of your business!”With a smirk, she
