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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
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 777 Leonardo Takes Charge
Matthew stood in his office at Sterling Empire Headquarters, weighing his next words carefully. Sheila's question about Elaine lingered in the air.“Mom, I hope you won’t reprimand me,” he said cautiously.Sheila, confident, gave him a knowing look. “I know you always do what’s best for everyone.”Matthew hesitated before confessing, “I tried to calm Elaine down last night... in bed.”Sheila’s expression of trust crumbled, quickly replaced by one of sheer disgust. “What? You think a passionate night is the solution to our problems?”Matthew started pacing. “I don’t know, Mom. I DON’T KNOW! I’m desperate, trying everything!”“Don’t despair, son. I’m here to help you,” Sheila assured him.Matthew sighed. “I even messaged Uncle Nando, asking him to calm Aunt Liz as well. I hope it worked.”Sheila held back a laugh, imagining how impossible it would be to cure Liz’s hysteria with a night of passion.“What Liz needs is in Lagoon City, along with Jasmine. Like mother, like daughter,” she mu
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 778 Telling Part of the Truth
Nathan and Vicente continued their walk along Blue Cove Beach, the morning waves crashing softly as they spoke. Nearby, children played, unknowingly collecting pearls they mistook for simple marbles.Nathan’s voice carried a sharp edge. “Dad, do you think Matthew wanted Bella to kill me or harm me somehow, knowing she was my sister?”Vicente inhaled deeply before answering. “Yes, I believe so.”“That’s monstrous...” Nathan muttered. Then he turned to his father with a piercing stare. “Tell me, Dad — Mrs. Alvares and you...”Vicente exhaled and finally broke his slow revelation. “Yes, son. But please, don’t confront Mr. Alvares. He works at Silva Oil Company, one of those tough, uneducated men.”Nathan scoffed. “Oh, Dad...”“Your grandparents know. So do Sheila and Karl.”“Everyone except me,” Nathan said bitterly.Vicente sighed. “How could we have predicted you and Bella would meet? We gave Paulina enough money to leave Brazil when she got pregnant.”Nathan let out a humorless chuckl
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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
Chapter 943 Forging My Own Path
The tense conversation between Nathan and Elaine continued in the Beach House.Elaine leaned forward, her tone insistent. “Come on, Nate. Tell me the truth.”Nathan stopped pacing and met her eyes. “You seem pretty confident in what you’re saying.”“I am,” she replied firmly. “Matt doesn’t know about our alliance, so he wouldn’t lie about something this serious.”Nathan’s expression twisted with pain. “And you’re willing to believe him just because of my father’s past?”“Of course. Did I lie when I told you your father used to be a good-for-nothing, living off the Sterling fortune like a parasite?”Nathan flinched as if she’d slapped him. “No. That was true.”“And wasn’t it your idea to start that channel so your dad could launch his music career and you both could make some money after hitting rock
Chapter 942 I Know What You Dad Did
In the quiet, sun-dappled study of the Sterling Mansion, Matthew stood with a conflicted expression as Evan, his ever-loyal secretary, struggled to process the bombshell that had just been dropped.“That’s wonderful news!” Evan exclaimed, still reeling from the revelation that “Lawrence Vieira” was, in truth, Karl Sterling — Matthew’s father.Matthew raised an eyebrow, his tone cloaked in mystery. “Is it, Evan? Do you really know what this means?”Evan, trying to remain optimistic, replied, “It means you’ll have your father around to guide you even further in your business journey.”Matthew’s brow furrowed. “Don’t be naive. He didn’t waste a second before stating he wants the presidency back — immediately. He wants me out.”Evan’s face reflected the same mix of confusion and discomfort that Sheila had shown when confronted with Karl&rsq
Chapter 941 My Grandparents Are Coming Back
One week later, the sun rose over Blue Cove, casting golden light across the coastal city in its peaceful morning awakening, the waves gently lapping the shore.Inside the Sterling Mansion, Matthew stood in Abner’s old study, phone to his ear. As the call ended, Evan entered the room just in time to catch the tail end of the conversation.“Okay, I’ll arrange for a new office space — or maybe I’ll just stick with the master suite,” Matthew said, hanging up with a smile.“Good morning, young Matthew,” Evan greeted him.“Morning, Evan. I’ve got great news.”“I’m ready,” Evan replied, standing at attention.“Have the maids prepare the master suite,” Matthew instructed. “Grandma Alice and Grandpa Abner are returning from vacation.”Evan blinked in surprise, clearly not expecting that announcement. “Very good news, sir. But I thought—”“Evan,” Matthew interrupted with a serious tone, “as my secretary, you deserve to know. Two weeks ago, I discovered that Lawrence Vieira is actually my fathe
Chapter 940 Mentioning the Moving
That evening at the Beach House, Vicente emerged from the master bedroom carrying two suitcases, with Nathan close behind him.“Dad,” Nathan began, “the apartment that used to be Elaine’s still has furniture. It’s not the same quality as what you’re used to here, but... I think it’s enough for you and Mom to live in with Victor until you buy new stuff.”Vicente chuckled. “Yeah, I think we’ll survive with old furniture until then.”“At least the monetization from your channel—”Vicente’s expression darkened, cutting him off. “Son, the last thing on my mind right now is that damned career.”His eyes drifted toward the piano in the corner, a symbol that once meant everything to him, now just a reminder of what had gone wrong.Nathan sighed. “Dad, you’re aiming your anger at the wrong target.”Vicente’s voice grew quiet. “Your mother suspects Karl might’ve been behind the ‘accident.’”That made Nathan pause, rubbing his chin as he considered it. “I hadn’t thought of that.”“Sergeant Carva
Chapter 939 Caught a Cold in the Rain
That evening, at the Andrade Clinic, a soft creak signaled the opening of the door to Andreia’s room. Matthew stepped in first, followed closely by Elaine.Andreia, reclining against the adjustable headboard of her hospital bed, cradled baby Victor in her arms. She looked up with a warm smile as they entered.“Hi, Matt! Look, Victor — your cousin’s here!” she said, her voice light with affection.Elaine masked a brief grimace, one that only Matthew noticed. The couple approached the bedside slowly, their steps respectful.“He’s a beautiful baby, Aunt Andreia. Congratulations,” Matthew said sincerely.“How have you been doing?” Elaine added, forcing a polite tone.“I’m doing well. And the baby’s healthy, thank God. Vince just left — he went home to grab a few things.”Elaine glanced at Matthew again, suspicion rising in her eyes. She wasn’t convinced Andreia’s mention of Vince was coincidental.“I’m sorry about everything that happened,” Matthew said gently.Andreia tilted her head, co
Chapter 938 What Had in the Backpack
As the evening cast long shadows over the elegant interior of the Andrade Mansion, Walter stepped into the vestibule with a satisfied grin. Jacqueline, already waiting near the foyer, eyed him curiously.“Walt, why did you take so long? Did you spend the whole Sunday at the Lion’s Den?” she asked, tilting her head.Walter’s expression was one of mischief. “Let’s just say I spent the day with Linda, as I should.”Jacqueline’s face lit up with a touch of nostalgia. “Oh, I remember when I spent a day with Zach in the favela. We weren’t robbed and we had a blast! Even ate at a street food stand — it was fun.”Walter chuckled. “And your delicate stomach didn’t act up?”“Who said it did?” she replied, giving his chiseled abs a playful pat. “You and your fitness lifestyle should be more worried about fried snacks than I am.”Walter only smiled more, his mind elsewhere.I must’ve burned countless calories in that marathon... he thought to himself. Aloud, he added, “I didn’t even witness the s
Chapter 937 We’re Not in a Relationship
As the afternoon light waned into the beginnings of dusk, Vicente stood by the window of Andreia's hospital room in the Andrade Clinic. He drew the curtains open again, gazing at the sky, which had started to clear after the storm. The clouds were retreating, leaving behind hints of a serene night.“Looks like we’ll have a starry night, at least,” he said, hopeful.“But it won’t be warm,” Andreia replied from her bed, her voice calm but weary.Vicente turned to her and walked closer, the fluorescent hospital light casting a soft glow on his concerned face.“Sweetheart, do you see now that Nate might be right about us not staying at the beach house to take care of Victor?”Andreia nodded, resigned. “Victor would cry nonstop with the wind slamming against the roof and that creepy foam all around.”“Then it’s settled,” Vicente said, gently. “Moving to the apartment Nate found for us is probably for the best.”She shifted slightly, uneasy. “There’s just one thing that worries me about thi
Chapter 936 Lost My Backpack
That afternoon, inside Linda’s bedroom at the Alvares family house, Paulina was involved in an awkward battle with a mountain of blankets. She pulled from one side, while Walter and Linda, unaware of her efforts, tugged from the other. Eventually, Paulina managed to peel back enough of the layers to reveal Walter’s head, shoulders, and chest.From Paulina’s perspective, Walter was a sight to behold — grinning like a mischievous boy, sweaty, flushed, undeniably sexy. Once again, Paulina had to resist the overwhelming temptation to dive into that cocoon and take her daughter’s place!“Mrs. Alvares, thank you so much for your help,” Walter said, still catching his breath.Paulina stammered, “N-no problem... You should go before Ernie comes back.”“And what about Linda?” he asked.“I’ll tell him she’s resting.”She cast a glance at the blanket pile concealing her daughter, clearly either passed out or fast asleep after the relentless pounding she’d endured since the previous night. Paulin
