2025-02-05 07:46:35
Previous Chapter
Related Chapters
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 769 Bryce the Spy
The Sterling Cultural Hall was full of activity as staff members hurried about, ensuring everything ran smoothly. In the midst of it all, Edmund and Karl stood engaged in an animated conversation. Just outside the entrance, Bryce approached but abruptly halted upon spotting Karl. Quickly, he ducked behind a column, straining to catch their words.Mr. Vieira here again? Bryce thought to himself. They must be good friends...Karl leaned in slightly. “So, Ed, how are things?”Edmund tilted his head. “I’m the one who should be asking. How are you holding up after the kidnapping?”Karl smirked playfully. “Case closed. Sergeant Carvalho got a letter from the Bento family saying the kidnappers are history.”Edmund shuddered involuntarily. A chill crept down his spine. Lowering his voice, he muttered, “You went to the ‘boys’ in the Bento family—”“Shh!” Karl interrupted sharply. “Remember, no one knows yet—”Before he could finish, his eyes caught sight of Bryce strolling into the hall with a
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 770 They’ll Know Our Wrath
The Sterling Cultural Hall remained abuzz with energy as the conversation between Edmund, Bryce, and Karl continued. Edmund couldn’t help but tease his son for being overly nosy, while Bryce still harbored suspicions about Karl.“I don’t know why everyone is so stressed,” Bryce remarked, his eyes narrowing. “Mr. Vieira has never been able to tell me when you two became such good friends.”A hint of panic flashed across Edmund’s face. “Did you bother Mr. Vieira with this nonsense? When?”“Oh, it’s been a while... right, Mr. Vieira?” Bryce said, looking directly at Karl.Karl’s expression darkened. “You’d better listen to your father, young man. There’s nothing extraordinary about our friendship.” He turned to Edmund and, in a lower tone, added, “I need to go.”A notification buzzed on Karl’s phone. As he checked the message, Bryce took a few steps back, retreating from the scene.“I’m really sorry, Karl,” Edmund sighed. “Maybe it’s a sign that you need to tell the truth.”Karl’s gaze r
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 771 Compromising Backpack
The morning at Silva Oil Company’s docks was charged with an unusual tension. Patricia couldn’t ignore the strong reaction Ronaldo had toward Gustavo, and from a distance, Ernesto sensed the heavy atmosphere settling over the conversation.“Hey, what’s my son doing with Miss Borges?” Ernesto asked, his eyes narrowing.One of his colleagues chuckled. “Careful, Ernie! Your son is getting a little too close and cheeky with our Diva!”To Ernesto, this was no laughing matter. He approached just in time to hear Patricia’s firm voice.“What’s going on here, Ron?” she questioned, eyes flickering between him and Gustavo.Ronaldo shrugged nonchalantly. “Nothing much, darling. I just feel like we’re too lenient with the employees.”Gustavo scoffed. “Hey, don’t say ‘employees.’ You’re dealing with me.”Ronaldo’s expression darkened. “You’re the one who allows yourself too many liberties, especially with my fiancée.”Gustavo stomped his foot like an annoyed child. “Urgh! Why is everyone deciding t
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 772 When Will We Get Justice?
Karl entered his office at Golden Letters to find Vanda and Hélio waiting for him, seated while Augusto served them tea.“Good morning, everyone. Thanks for covering for me, Augusto,” Karl said, settling into his chair.Augusto chuckled playfully. “I wasn’t going to let you freeze.”Hélio and Vanda laughed as Augusto discreetly exited, closing the door behind him.Karl leaned forward. “So, what’s up, beautiful people?”Vanda smiled briefly. “Thanks for the compliment, but what we came to discuss isn’t pretty at all.”Karl sighed. “I can imagine what it is.”Hélio got straight to the point. “Lawrence, when will we have a resolution regarding Elaine’s offense? The video of her knocking over those champagne glasses at my wife’s signing event is still going viral!”Karl cleared his throat unnecessarily. “Ahem... Has Elaine shown up?”“Nayla can’t reach her,” Vanda replied. “She’s been avoiding work, probably because of what we know.”“The hit-and-run involving Jackson...” Karl muttered.“
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 773 Ronaldo Moved Out
At Silva Oil Company, in Ronaldo’s office, Fernando had just discovered that his son had moved out of the penthouse and into his parents’ mansion. Patricia, just as surprised, had no idea this had happened.“What’s going on here?” Fernando demanded, his voice resonating shock. “Son, why did you move out without telling me? Without even saying goodbye to your parents?”Ronaldo smirked mischievously, as if to ask, Are you serious?“Dad, did you forget what you were doing with my mother just hours ago?”Fernando’s face instantly flushed, resembling an embarrassed teenager. Patricia held her breath, suddenly feeling the urge to leave the room.“I needed to calm your mother,” Fernando muttered defensively.“Right,” Ronaldo said, amused. “And while that was happening — I think I even heard the bed collapsing — my grandparents showed up, and they were furious.”Fernando’s expression darkened. “What did they want?”“They wanted to discuss my mother and her involvement in Germano Cardoso’s fir
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 774 Why Going to the Slum?
At Andrade Clinic’s reception, Linda stood frozen in horror. She couldn’t believe that her boyfriend’s sophisticated family planned to set foot in the favela. Stepping out from behind the counter, she marched toward Paulina, her expression showing shock and frustration at the same time.“This is absurd, Mom!” Linda exclaimed.Paulina, resigned, sighed. “There’s no way around it, daughter. The Andrade family is loving and completely free of social prejudices. They insisted on coming to our house, afraid we’d feel uncomfortable if we went to their mansion instead.”Linda shook her head furiously, unable to comprehend the situation. “Who’s uncomfortable with what? What about them? Mrs. Andrade? They’re about to step into a FAVELA, for Christ’s sake! No... Where is he?”Paulina frowned. “Walt?”“He must be in his office.”Without another word, Linda spun on her heels and stormed off.Just then, Paulina’s phone rang. She reached into her purse, her expression softening when she saw the cal
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 775 Career’s Improvement
At the beach house, breakfast had just ended. Andreia stood at the sink washing dishes, while Vicente poured himself a glass of water from the filter. Nathan appeared behind them, joining the conversation.“I think this is counterproductive, Vince,” Andreia remarked.Vicente, however, was excited. “Going directly to the director of Sterling Cultural Hall? I think it’s genius!”“Mr. Hudson will probably inform Matt that you want to perform there,” she countered.“Or,” Vicente reasoned, “he’ll realize that he needs to get that venue running and start bringing in money through ticket sales.”Andreia turned off the faucet, wiping her hands before facing her husband. “If this turns into another war, what happens to our baby?”Vicente softened, placing a gentle hand on her belly. At that moment, Nathan arrived, catching the affectionate moment between his parents. The sight made him take a step back from his usual bluntness—he didn’t want to cause stress that might affect the baby.“Mom,” N
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 776 This Should Be My Hubby’s Duty
Ronaldo sat in his office at Silva Oil Company, deep in thought when Cindy entered, determined to get answers.“Can I ask you something? This isn’t a formal interview,” she said.Ronaldo chuckled. “Miss Cardoso—”“Cindy,” she corrected.“Cindy... I’m not sure how I could possibly help you.”She leaned forward slightly. “You can tell me if you did anything to convince my father to ask for forgiveness from Jackson and Patricia.”Ronaldo swallowed hard, taking his time before answering. “Why do you think that?”Cindy’s journalistic instincts kicked in. “My mother called me in a panic earlier, saying my father had gone out to buy bread and never came back. She was terrified, thinking he had been kidnapped. I considered Liz and Elaine at first, but then... my father reappeared, full of regret, reconciling with me, Jackson, and even posting that viral apology video.”“I see,” Ronaldo murmured.“And now, they’re going on a cruise to the Bahamas.”Ronaldo smirked evasively. “Probably funded b
Latest Chapter
Chapter 828 Planning for Revenge
In the kitchen of the beach house, Vicente was preparing for a big revelation to Andreia. “Dear, I might be pregnant, but if I need to know something...” Andreia straightened up in her chair. “It’s better for you to tell me than for me to find out another way.” “I’ll try to be as gentle as possible,” Vicente promised. “Jeez, is the topic that serious?” Andreia raised her eyebrows. “Yes, the topic is very serious.” Vicente took a deep breath. “Nate knows the truth about his sister.” Andreia held her breath. “Are you okay?” Andreia gestured quickly, pointing to the water filter. Vicente swiftly served a glass of water from the filter for his pregnant wife. Andreia, anxious, took the glass with trembling hands and drank slowly, making sure each drop acted as a calming agent. She had heard of women who went into labor very early due to shocking news. Vicente immediately regretted telling the news, but he felt that Nathan suspected something while they were watching the press co
Chapter 827 A Very Short Interview
At the beach house, Vicente was now helping Andreia finish cooking lunch. Andreia, tired from her pregnancy, sat down at the table to rest. “Phew... thanks, dear,” Andreia said, wiping the sweat from her forehead. “I hope I’m not getting in the way of your work on the concert.” “A musician can’t work on an empty stomach,” Vicente joked as he stirred the pot of beans. He leaned in and sniffed the aroma of fresh beans with garlic, salt, and strips of bacon. “Hmm... this is going to be delicious.” “Try it to see if it’s salty enough,” Andreia instructed him. Vicente wasn’t quite sure how to do that. He took the ladle out of the pot and waited for a few drops of the bean broth to drip onto his left palm. But the drops fell scalding hot on Vicente’s hand, making him comically exclaim in pain. “OUCH! It’s hot!” Andreia burst out laughing. “HA, HA, HA... Of course it’s hot, my dear! You just needed a few drops, something quick.” Andreia took the ladle from Vicente’s hand and blew on i
Chapter 826 An Unexpected Meeting
Nathan managed to sneak into Golden Letters, accessing Karl’s office. “I confess I’m curious. What’s all this about?” Nathan closed the door. “Do you have anything planned with Elaine Prates?” Karl, sitting at his desk, asked bluntly with a cold expression. Nathan froze. What a strange and direct question! He chuckled nervously, though he felt uncomfortable. “Wow, heh, he... why is everyone thinking I’m going to team up with Elaine?” “Because everyone who knows you well knows you had a crush on her,” Karl replied coldly. “It was... somewhat obsessive.” “That was in the past. Elaine never paid attention to me and accused me several times of being a crazy pervert. In the end, with all the scandal, I didn’t want to be unjustly arrested, so I left her alone.” “But now... did you watch the press conference?” Karl raised his eyebrows. Nathan smiled maliciously. “Yes, I did. That’s Matthew, my cousin! While I’m being ridiculed in society for being a womanizer, Matt manages to do the
Chapter 825 Karl Summons His Nephew
Karl was driving back to Golden Letters, finding Nayla and Kirk discussing Elaine’s legendary dismissal. “What a shame she wasn’t at her apartment,” Nayla said with a sigh of disappointment. “Maybe she’s out and about, avoiding the press conference and the journalists’ questions,” Kirk suggested. “No. If she wanted to avoid being harassed by reporters, she should have stayed locked up in her apartment, isolated from everyone,” Nayla said as she sat down in her chair and turned on her computer. Kirk was about to say something else when Karl approached them. “Hello.” Nayla wasn’t in the mood to be friendly. “Mr. Vieira, do you agree with the injustice that happened here?” “Elaine Prates behaved horribly at Vanda Borges’s book signing just because she rivals our writer’s daughter,” Karl replied pragmatically. “If that’s not grounds for dismissal, then Elaine would be allowed to do something worse. Is that it?” Nayla took a deep breath, gathering her courage. “We know that the main
Chapter 824 A More Suitable Venue
At Sterling Mansion, Walter and Jacqueline applauded Matthew for the press conference."Wow, congratulations, buddy!" Walter exclaimed jokingly. "You killed it!""I've never seen you so powerful and cold up there," Jacqueline quipped, sitting down."I had to act that way," Matthew replied between chuckles. "The times called for a firmer stance. I'm glad you understood."Walter sat next to his sister. "We understood that you needed to get rid of the crazy lady before someone else got hurt.""Where is she?" Jacqueline asked.Sheila raised her eyebrows. "Why do you want to know, Jacque? It's better if you don't provoke her!"Jacqueline smiled mysteriously. "I just wanted to know... has she been moved to some low-class apartment?"Walter added, "I can't believe she's still living here!"Matthew shook his head. "I would never allow such a thing. Elaine was moved to an apartment in the Constance Building."Karl was taken aback. "She's living in the same building where I live? The same build
Chapter 823 We'll Be Siblings
Indeed, Matthew returned to Sterling Mansion after satisfying the curiosity of the journalists. Now, he stood in front of the fireplace in the living room. Jarbas was picking up the shoes left on the rug. Sheila and Karl were sitting on another sofa.Karl occasionally glanced at the portrait of him hung on the wall. The resemblance between him and 'Lawrence' was striking, but so far, neither Sheila nor Matthew had come to the conclusion that their husband and father was alive in front of them.He decided to tease them. "Yeah, you're right when you say I look like the late Mr. Sterling."Sheila looked at her husband's portrait with nostalgia. "May God rest his soul. Yes, Larry, you two could be brothers if I didn't know that Andreia was his only sister.""Maybe a distant cousin?" Matthew joked. "Sometimes that happens.""Yeah, sometimes that happens in soap operas," Sheila laughed heartily.Jarbas returned, holding a piece of paper. "Understood." He positioned himself in front of Matth
Chapter 822 I Just Want to Comfort a Friend
After the great commotion of Matthew's speech, the journalists rushed back to their newsrooms, eager to publish the story in record time. Some tried to stick around to pry more details from others. Sheila was answering questions from one of them, a girl reporter who wasn't acting as aggressive as the others, "I am confident that my son made the right choice in distancing himself from my daughter-in-law. Unfortunately, she transformed during the marriage, resulting in this witch I don't recognize." "Can you tell me if Miss Prates regrets causing trouble for the Borges family?" the reporter asked. "No, and as you well know, you might as well not hold your breath waiting for her to do that," Sheila replied bitterly. Karl approached Matthew, congratulating him. "Well done, son!" Matthew replied jokingly, "Thanks, Dad!" They hugged. But Evan, observing the two, had a feeling... Father... son? "Are you already treating each other like father and son?" the secretary asked. Before K
Chapter 821 Matthew Clarifies to the Public
At the Sterling Empire headquarters, a large press conference was held in the building's lobby to accommodate numerous journalists and photographers. Everyone was in such a frenzy, eager to know what Matthew Sterling's final decision would be after so many horrifying events. Cindy, representing Urbano, made a personal appearance, wanting to capture the nuances and body language of her ex-boyfriend. Sheila approached her, rocking a black suit with a white blouse. "Cindy, I need you to hold it together. I just saw Marilza Peres representing LCN." Cindy grimaced. "She really climbed the corporate ladder dating Ricardo, huh? I hope they're happy." "Are you going to be okay?" Cindy pointed to the makeshift stage. "Don't worry, Sheila. My focus today is your son." Sheila smiled, satisfied and slightly relieved. She didn't want two journalists arguing to take the focus off her son. Karl appeared, hugging Sheila from behind. "Oh, Larry..." "I came here to give moral support," he sai
Chapter 820 I Don’t Want Your Partnership
Jacqueline could no longer finish her dinner after hearing Zachary’s nonsensical question.“Zachary, why would you ask me something so crazy?” She frowned, indignant.“Is it crazy to you?” Zachary stared at her, seeking certainty. “For many women, it would be a dream.”“It seems that being ‘the next’ Mrs. Sterling is becoming a nightmare, that’s how I feel!” Jacqueline retorted nervously. “But even if that means a target to be reached by women, why are you including me in that group?”Zachary responded gently, “You’ve always felt something for him.”“You got the verbs right in the past tense.” Jacqueline shook her head. “What I felt for Matt has withered and died. You’re the one who watered my garden. I can’t be foolish and ungrateful and turn back to Matt at this time of calamity.”“What calamity? I heard Jackson is recovering very well from the accident.” Zachary smiled.“In fact, he’s already been discharged and is back home.” Jacqueline took both of her boyfriend’s hands. “Zach, I
