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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 870 Elaine Publicly Apologizes
Karl reacted in disbelief upon hearing Sheila say that ‘Larry’ acted in bed with her just like her late husband. That was a detail Karl had completely overlooked. “Dear, how could you compare me to your late husband? That sounds very offensive, forgive my honesty!” “Stop it, KARL!” Sheila became even more irritated. “Enough with the lies! You don’t just resemble him, you ARE him! You’re not Lawrence Vieira, YOU ARE MY HUSBAND!” “Why did you come to that absurd conclusion?” Karl scratched the back of his neck, buying time. “A woman knows her husband,” Sheila simply replied. Karl muttered ‘damn’ under his breath. Sheila’s eyes began to fill with tears. “Why, Karl? WHY?” “Sheila, you’re—” “Don’t call me crazy!” Sheila yelled. “I could sneak into your bathroom and take a strand of your hair for a DNA test, but I preferred to confront you and hear the truth from your mouth!” Karl was even more startled by the possibility of Sheila acting like a spy. “Why did you think that?” He
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 871 Sheila Demands Explanations
Elaine stood still for a few seconds while waiting for the initial commotion to pass. Everyone was stunned by Elaine finally admitting her sins. ****** At Borges House, Patricia was also frozen, leaning forward. “This can’t be happening! The b*tch is actually apologizing!” Jackson nudged Patricia. “Sis, why are you so disappointed or surprised?” “Wasn’t that what Elaine was supposed to do regardless of whether she stays married to Matt or not?” Vanda asked, intrigued. Patricia seemed not to hear her family. “Oh, Matt... The chance you had to get out...” “You haven’t heard Matt yet, daughter.” Hélio reprimanded her. Patricia said nothing more, limiting herself to watching. ****** Back in the ballroom, Elaine continued to speak. “The people of Blue Cove are upset, and rightly so, because of things I’ve done that have come to light. For example, they know I knocked over a pyramid of champagne glasses at author Vanda Borges’ book signing. Then, I got into a mess with Cindy Car
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 872 Patricia Was Not Satisfied
Karl knew he wouldn’t convince his wife overnight. “Sheila, why would you ask for a divorce after I told you the truth?” “Why didn’t you tell me the truth before?” Sheila shot back, feeling her intelligence was insulted. “Do you think I’m untrustworthy? You wanted to keep this disguise to investigate what really happened? Fine, I get it. But why not tell me? I wouldn’t tell anyone!” Karl took a deep breath. “As I told you, I didn’t know what situation I would find. You could be in danger if you knew I was alive. Sheila, you have no idea how much I suffered all those years while being held captive!” Something in Sheila began to soften, growing empathy for Karl. “You were held captive all this time?” “Yes, that’s why you all believed I was dead. How could I show up to prove otherwise? They knew exactly what they were doing.” Karl confirmed, looking down. “It was Vicente, wasn’t it?” Sheila narrowed her gaze. Karl lifted his head. “Yes, it was Vicente.” “For God’s sake, now he’s
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 873 A Publicity Stunt?
The press conference was over.Various reporters, especially those who had just graduated, dashed out, screeching their tires and even ruining the front lawn of Sterling Mansion; such was their haste to publish their versions.Some more established reporters chose to wait and congratulate Matthew on the press conference, occasionally picking up more details not given from the podium.Elaine stepped down from the podium feeling a sense of duty fulfilled.She looked around, realizing she was back to what was rightfully hers.“I’m back at the mansion. First part of the plan executed successfully.”Evan approached her. “What did you say, Mrs. Sterling?”“Nothing, I was just congratulating myself for managing to apologize in front of everyone,” Elaine quickly masked her thoughts.“It wasn’t a hard task if you really wanted to say those words,” Evan poked her.“Yes, I really wanted to say that. I promise I won’t be a burden to Matt anymore. I don’t want him to think about divorcing me,” Ela
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 874 I Already Know How I’ll Pay the Compensation
At Sterling Mansion, Matthew and Elaine were in Abner’s office, looking at the public reaction to the press conference on the computer.“Look, honey, so many comments!” Elaine laughed. “Not everyone liked that our marriage continued, but at least they acknowledge that I should have apologized.”“That’s what I always said, dear. In fact, we took too long to explain things to the public.” Matthew chuckled.“I was afraid of losing you, my love,” Elaine replied romantically.“You would have lost me if you kept denying your mistakes, making me believe that you wanted to run Jackson over on purpose,” Matthew warned her.Elaine shook her head vehemently. “No, I’d never want to do something like that.”Matthew’s phone rang, and he answered, seeing who it was.“Hello, Mom.”On the other end, Sheila was in the living room of Karl’s apartment, sitting on the couch.“So, you decided to keep the marriage.”“You don’t sound very happy about it.” Matthew frowned.“I already knew what you wanted to d
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 875 Nothing Will Bother Us
Karl appeared next to an embarrassed Sheila after hearing Matthew joke that “Lawrence” was not his real father.Noticing Karl’s presence, Sheila put the call on speaker. “Matt, don’t be rude. I know Lawrence Vieira is not your real father, but he cares about you.”On the other end, Matthew spoke loudly for Elaine to hear, “Mom, I know that. But Larry keeps hoping I’ll go back to Patty, which I don’t want.”“I understand, son. I just hope God blesses the decision you’ve made.”“I’m not getting a divorce, not when I’ve been married for less than a year,” Matthew affirmed. “I don’t want people saying I don’t put effort into my relationships — especially you know who.”Elaine smiled proudly and sat on Matthew’s lap.She gestured for the phone, and Matthew handed it to her.Sheila was startled by the sudden change in voice.“Sheila? We need to talk about what happened. I understand you have doubts.”Karl was about to make a rude remark, but Sheila stopped him in time. “Come talk in my offi
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 876 Late Concern
Sheila entered the floor of the Sterling Empire headquarters where her office was located.She jokingly commented to the receptionist, “Someone needs to do something about that swarm of reporters crowding the entrance.”“I know, but it looks like things are about to get even more tense in here,” the receptionist said. “Mr. and Mrs. Borges are waiting for you in your office.”Sheila held back her smile, taking a deep breath. Today was the day...Bracing herself, Sheila headed to her office.Hélio and Vanda were waiting anxiously.“Hélio, Vanda...” Sheila placed her bag on her desk. “Is the air conditioning at a good temperature for you?”“Yes, but it's outside where things are really heating up,” Hélio replied.Vanda sighed. “So, Elaine is still part of your family, huh? Patty thinks Matt's threat of divorce was just a business move, a publicity stunt.”Sheila reacted in horror. “I can absolutely assure you that’s not true!”“Then why did Matt decide to stay in this loveless marriage?”
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 877 The Banishment Remains
Urbano Magazine, Cindy’s office, morning. Cindy and Jackson observe an intrigued Patricia looking at her cellphone screen. “Patty, what happened?” Jackson approached her. “Big bro, Ronaldo texted me.” Patricia lifted her head, looking at him. “They’re really upset because Elaine talked about Liz being bedridden from a stroke.” Cindy scratched her neck. “Speaking of which, why was the topic kept under wraps?” Patricia pursed her lips. “They wanted to avoid answering WHY Liz had the stroke.” Jackson smiled playfully. “I see. Darling, have you thought carefully about what I said?” Patricia looked deeply at Jackson. “I still disagree that Matt has to sacrifice his happiness for us. We know how to defend ourselves, for crying out loud!” Jackson shook his head. “That’s no longer your concern. Your concern now is this message from your fiancé.” Cindy added, “He needs you right now, Patty.” Patricia thought it over. Choosing to talk to Matthew or Ronaldo... “I love Ron, and he’s my
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Chapter 915 The Baby Was Born
At Andrade Clinic, in the dimly lit maternity wing, Vicente paced nervously in the hallway. He hadn't arrived in time and was now stuck waiting outside the delivery room. Beside him stood Dr. de Paula, trying to offer some semblance of comfort.From inside the room, muffled sounds carried into the corridor — the firm voice of Dr. Jardim giving instructions, and Andreia’s groans of effort and pain.“Let’s go, Mrs. Gouveia! Push!” Dr. Jardim urged from within.“ARGH! URGH!” Andreia’s strained cries followed.Vicente turned anxiously to de Paula. “In Hollywood movies, they let the father go in!”“Calm yourself, Mr. Gouveia,” the doctor replied gently. “If you go in now, you’ll disrupt the flow of the birth.”“I just want to be there for my beloved and hold my second child,” Vicente murmured, wringing his hands.At that moment, Dr. Almeida approached, clipboard in hand.“I’m glad you confirmed this statement, Mr. Gouveia,” she said.Vicente’s brow furrowed. “Why is that, Doctor?”“Well,”
Chapter 914 Had Matthew left — or fled?
At the Sterling Cultural Hall, down its opulent corridors now lit with a cold, clinical brightness, Elaine Sterling had taken it upon herself — uninvited — to serve as the hall’s official spokesperson. She stood confidently in front of a swarm of cameras, microphones, recorders, and flashing bulbs, offering a polished smile to the hungry press.“Mrs. Sterling, what really happened?” one journalist asked.With theatrical flair, Elaine responded, “A regrettable accident.”Another reporter, less tactful, shot a blunt question. “Did your husband want to kill the pianist?”Elaine’s demeanor didn’t flinch. “If that ends up in your paper, expect a court summons, young man.”The questions grew more pointed. “Everyone knows your husband and the pianist’s son despised each other.”She raised an eyebrow. “If that were the case, wouldn’t the spotlight have fallen on Nathan Gouveia’s head instead?”The journalists exchanged uneasy glances — her logic, though bold, was hard to refute.“Was your hus
Chapter 913 The “New” Elaine Didn’t Last a Week
The reception area of Andrade Clinic was alive with tension that night. Vicente and Dr. de Paula had just arrived, walking briskly through the automatic glass doors. Walter and Linda were already there, animatedly recounting the evening’s chaos to Charles.“We were all mesmerized by Mr. Gouveia’s performance,” Walter explained, eyes wide. “Then suddenly — BAM! The spotlight crashed down, right next to him.”Linda picked up the thread. “He fell to the side, and for a moment we thought he’d been hit.”Vicente stepped closer, his usual smugness intact. “Good thing I wasn’t!” he quipped with a grin.Charles looked over his shoulder at his son and future daughter-in-law. “Mr. Gouveia, your wife’s already been admitted to the maternity wing.”Still dressed in her evening gown, Linda moved behind the front desk with ease, naturally falling into her familiar receptionist role. She typed quickly into the system.“And according to this,” she said, scanning the screen, “she’s already started lab
Chapter 912 My Father Is Alive!
Inside Edmund's office at the Sterling Cultural Hall, the tense and revealing conversation between Edmund, Karl, and Bryce continued to unfold under the dim glow of the overhead light.“You were really going to tell everyone who you are?” Edmund asked, his tone sharp with disbelief.“That’s right,” Karl replied without hesitation. “I already told my son the truth, but I didn’t want to stop there. I wanted to come clean to the entire audience — explain why I disappeared all those years ago.”“Cool,” Bryce chimed in, clearly impressed by the audacity of it all.Edmund, however, wasn’t amused. His voice dropped, serious and firm. “Karl, that would’ve been counterproductive. Vicente would’ve hit you with the usual ‘you have no proof,’ and you’d be the one who looked bad.”“I’m not trying to spark a police investigation,” Karl said. “I know that’s impossible. It’s been over twenty years. But Vicente knows he’s not innocent.”“Just that might be enough,” Bryce added thoughtfully. “A chunk o
Chapter 911 Didn’t Andreia Gave Birth Before?
Across town, the Andrade Clinic bustled with movement as the medical team prepared for Andreia’s arrival. Dr. Almeida stood at the ready alongside an obstetrician, Dr. Jardim.“Dr. Almeida, are you delivering the baby?” asked Charles, his tone clipped with urgency.“No,” she replied. “Our friend here, Dr. Jardim, will handle the delivery.”“Very good. Doctors, I’m counting on your efficiency.”The paramedics reentered, wheeling Andreia in on a gurney. She was breathing the way she’d been taught in prenatal classes — though anyone paying close attention might have noticed she seemed like someone experiencing it all for the first time.That detail, small as it was, could raise questions about whether she had actually given birth to Nathan in the past.Sheila was the only one who picked up on it.“That’s right, Andreia,” she said with a knowing glance. “You’re a pro at this already, aren’t you?”Startled, Andreia quickly corrected her demeanor, remembering to fake the confidence of a wom
Chapter 910 Andreia Is in Labor
From his place near Vicente, the doctor — now clearly introduced as Dr. de Paula — rose and spotted her.“That woman is in labor!” he declared, already making his way toward her.Nathan turned in a panic. “Mom!” he cried out, rushing to her side. “Somebody help her, for God’s sake!”Karl intercepted him, grabbing his arm tightly. “Nathan, CALM DOWN.”Nathan’s fury boiled over. “Calm?! You just wait, ‘Larry’ — your—”Before he could say your son will pay, Karl slapped him hard across the face, silencing him.“Control yourself!” Karl snapped. “Your parents need you now — go!”All around them, the audience began rising from their seats, murmuring anxiously. There would be no more music tonight. Vicente remained in his trance, clearly incapable of continuing.Edmund, as the master of ceremony, approached the microphone and spoke gravely.“Ladies and gentlemen... we sincerely apologize for the disruption. It appears tonight’s performance must be brought to an abrupt end.”A wave of disappo
Chapter 909 Concert of Chaos
That night at the Sterling Cultural Hall, the haunting melody of Vicente’s piano filled the grand space with a kind of magic that rendered the audience speechless.Vicente, entirely immersed in the piece, closed his eyes and seemed to vanish into the music.Not a single phone was raised. No photos, no videos — just silence and awe.It was as if the entire hall had been transported into the very soul of his performance.The camera of the moment shifted, panning slowly from Vicente’s focused expression to something far less expected — an overhead spotlight. At first glance, it seemed secure, screwed tightly into its rig. But as the shot lingered, time itself seemed to slow.The metal fixture trembled ever so slightly... then gave way.Vicente remained oblivious, still playing, fingers dancing across the keys, when the spotlight detached fully and plummeted.It missed him by mere inches.The crash was explosive, a thunderous impact against the stage floor. Vicente, startled out of his tr
Chapter 908 Vicente Amazed Everybody
Inside Edmund’s office at the Sterling Cultural Hall, the intense and emotional conversation between Karl and Matthew continued.Matthew looked at his father, his voice still tight. “Bryce seemed like he wanted to tell me something earlier.”Karl chuckled lightly. “Edmund was nearly having a heart attack with Bryce eavesdropping behind the door. The thing is... Ed and I are close friends.”Matthew didn’t crack a smile. “What about Uncle Vicente?”“He knows too. So do Andreia and Nathan,” Karl admitted.Matthew’s expression darkened. “They know?”“Calm down, son—”“Dad… Lawrence…” Matthew stammered, uncertain of what to call him. “This is absurd! You’re telling me Uncle Vicente actually tried to kill you? It was never a car accident? And Aunt Andreia is just fine with that? Carrying his child?”Karl gave him a look. “His child?”“Yeah, I know,” Matthew said, almost defiantly. “I know Nathan isn’t Aunt Andreia’s son. Grandpa Abner told me. I just found out who his real mom is.”Karl rai
Chapter 907 You’ve Been My Father This Entire Time?!
Inside Edmund’s office at the Sterling Cultural Hall, the atmosphere was thick with anticipation as Karl and Matthew finally started to talk.“What’s going on, Larry?” Matthew asked, his brows furrowed.Karl’s voice was emotional, trembling. “This will be the last time you call me by that name.”Matthew blinked, surprised. “Why? What’s happening?”Without warning, Karl pulled him into a tight embrace. Matthew stiffened at first, startled, but then returned the hug, instinctively.“I’m so sorry, son,” Karl whispered.“Sorry for what?”“For the lies I told you. I was trying to protect you in the shadows. But it seems like now, I’ll have to do it at the light.”They broke apart, and Matthew stared at him with confusion written all over his face.“Protect me from what?” he asked, cautiously.“From the danger that surrounds us.” Karl drew in a deep breath, clearly grappling with the weight of what he was about to reveal. “I need to tell you something serious. Your mother already knows.”“I
