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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 878 Focusing on What Concerns Her
Silva Oil Company, Ronaldo’s office. Ronaldo anxiously awaited Patricia’s arrival. Leonardo and Marta were with him, standing, also with apprehension on their faces. The door opened, and Patricia entered. “I’m here.” “Patty, my love!” Ronaldo hugged her tightly. “What’s wrong, Ron?” Patricia reacted emotionally to this gesture. “How good it is to know that you still love me!” Ronaldo replied, not wanting to let Patricia go. Leonardo and Marta felt their hearts melt at this lovely scene. “Is it going to be like this all the time when you two are living in our mansion?” Marta asked playfully. Patricia broke the hug. “It will always be like this because we’ll always be together. I don’t understand the reason for your declaration, dear.” Ronaldo replied seriously, “After the press conference, I thought you were going after Matt.” “And I was.” Ronaldo felt his blood boil, although on the outside, he struggled to show self-control. “Why would you do something like that, dear gra
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 879 I Won’t Accept Crocodile Tears
At Andrade Clinic, the tense conversation between Linda, Bella, and Walter continued. Bella didn’t want to be left out of Nathan’s revenge. “Linda, have some respect. Nate may be your half-brother; remember that.” Walter frowned. “Didn’t you do any conclusive tests?” “No, I didn’t take any strand of hair from my parents!” Bella replied exasperatedly. “Since you were so eager to discover the truth, that’s what you should’ve done. The job was half-done!” Linda scoffed. Bella crossed her arms. “You just wanted more data to snoop around!” “Bella, don’t you understand yet? I am your sister!” “And does that give you the right to invade my privacy?” Bella screamed. “If it’s to protect our family, YES!” Linda thundered. Walter stepped between the two young ladies. “Wait, I don’t want a fight here.” “There’s nothing to fight, discuss, or talk about,” Bella announced fiercely. “Matthew Sterling will pay for cornering me and forcing that car accident to happen. He knew the truth all al
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 880 Our Friendship Depends on the Truth
Walter felt cornered by Bella’s pertinent question about maintaining his friendship with Matthew after learning that he attempted to kill someone. “I plan to talk to him first.” The response came out evasively. “HAH!” Bella pointed a finger in Walter’s face. “You’re not going to do anything! You’re going to cover up your best friend’s atrocities because he’s the most powerful guy in town! Coward!” “BELLA, THAT’S ENOUGH!” Linda kicked Walter’s desk. “We’re not to blame if you slept with Nathan without knowing he could be our half-brother. If you weren’t the same cheap promiscuous as always, Matthew wouldn’t have chosen you to get Nathan drunk and encourage him to drive, causing the accident!” “Oh, great, it’s always my fault, right? You, Linda, have always been the saintly and perfect sister!” Bella deflected the issue, blinded by rage. “I’m not talking about sainthood or comparing myself,” Linda explained. “I’m making you understand that part of this mess is yours. And even if we
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 881 Jackson Needed to Exercise
At Andrade Clinic, Paulina appeared in the lobby with the biggest smile in the world. However, she couldn’t understand why her two daughters were distant and sullen. Linda was at the counter, focused on the computer, while Bella sat in the waiting area. “Girls! Put a smile on your faces!” Bella and Linda turned to their mother. Paulina continued, “Today, your father is coming home.” “Great, Mom!” Linda smiled and walked over to Paulina. Bella remained seated. Could Ernesto really be her father? Paulina, sensing what her youngest daughter was thinking, turned to her. “Come on, Bella. I won’t allow any stress during this delicate time. I even called Mr. Motta to have him come by tomorrow.” “Alright, Mom.” Bella got up. At least she is sure she came out of Paulina’s womb! ****** Patricia and Ronaldo were having lunch at Siren Restaurant. Even among several patrons, both felt as if they were dining alone, in a romantic setting. “Feeling better, my dear?” Ronaldo asked. “I
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 882 Two Tense Conversations
At Sterling Empire headquarters, two tense conversations were taking place. The first occurred in Matthew’s office. Walter entered, serious and intimidating – not to our hero. Matthew closed the door. “Well, well... we’re all frowns today, huh?” “Matt, you’re going to stop joking when you tell me what’s going on around here.” Walter retorted sternly. Matthew dropped his smile. “Walt, what’s got you all worked up? Did I do something to you?” “Tell me, Matt!” Walter asserted, sitting on the couch. “What do you want me to say?” Matthew crossed his arms. “Did you have anything to do with Bella Alvares?” Walter narrowed his gaze. He managed to discern a hint of discomfort on Matthew’s face. Something inside him grew tense. Walter smiled smugly. “Yes, you did.” “Walt, you barged in here practically barking and recounting what happened backwards. I know you love Linda Alvares, so I believe the conversation—” “Matt, my future sister-in-law is accusing you of forcing her to cling to
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 883 Gaining the Family's Trust
Silva Oil Company, Leonardo's office, afternoon.Fernando faces harsh accusations of wanting to seduce his future daughter-in-law, trampling over his own son if necessary.“Dad, may I ask you something?” Fernando narrowed his eyes.“Yes, son.” Leonardo crossed his fingers, leaning back against his chair's backrest.“Do you trust me?”“FERNANDO!” Marta exclaimed in horror.“Don’t worry, Marta.” Leonardo gestured to his shocked wife.“I can’t believe this conversation is going to help us at all!” Marta objected.“Mom, I need to know if I can count on my family if this goes to court and makes it to the media.” Fernando steeled himself. “If my family decides to believe these slanders, then I don’t know how I’m going to get through this trial alone.”Marta clutched Fernando’s shirt. “You are not alone in this! We believe in you because you’re opening your heart to us.”Leonardo took his time to be moved. “Son, we won’t win if you have any percentage of guilt in this matter. We need to be h
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 884 This Doesn’t Depend on Others
At the Alvares family home, Bella stepped in to prevent Paulina from knocking over the pot of beans — for the second time. “Daughter!” Paulina whispered through clenched teeth, indignant. “Why do you insist on being so annoying?” “I’m just seeking the truth!” Bella replied in the same tone. “You have no right to deny me that!” “You weren’t supposed to find this out!” Paulina placed the pot of beans on the stove. As she reheated lunch, Bella persisted, “Tell me: is Nate Andreia’s son or yours? If I’m your daughter, then he’s the bastard.” “Don’t poke the hornet’s nest, Bella...” Paulina warned her in an angry tone. “It’s going to be hard for me to tell Nate the truth when I see him—” “NO!” Paulina’s sudden shout startled Linda, who was entering the kitchen. She immediately understood what was happening. “You two needed to discuss the forbidden topic, huh?” Bella crossed her arms. “Who decided that this topic was forbidden?” “SHH!” Linda lowered her voice. “Our dad isn’t deaf
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 885 Liz’s Coming Back
The rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor filled the hospital room, intensifying with every passing second. Patricia and Ronaldo stood by Liz’s bedside, their anticipation growing.“Ron, shouldn’t we call someone?” Patricia asked, her voice sounded with urgency.“I think so… Can you get a nurse? Or Dr. Almeida?” Ronaldo replied, his eyes never leaving his mother’s face.“But only if it’s right now!” Patricia declared before rushing out of the room, a hopeful smile on her lips.Left alone, Ronaldo leaned closer to Liz, his heart pounding. “Mom, it’s me! Can you hear me? Are you waking up?”Liz remained silent. But then — her face twitched, her features shifting ever so slightly.Ronaldo’s voice wavered with emotion. “Oh, my God... she’s waking up!”At the Alvares’ Family House, Ernesto lounged on the couch, watching television with a satisfied smile. Paulina approached and took a seat beside him, her posture stiff.“You don’t seem too happy about my return,” Ernesto observed.Paulina s
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Chapter 955 Your Half-Sisters
At the Andrade Clinic in Walter’s office, the confrontation between Linda and Nathan continued, the atmosphere tense and electric.Walter stepped protectively beside Linda. “Hey, what’s the meaning of this? You don’t recognize me as your brother-in-law? What a joke.”Nathan sneered. “Linda, if you can’t have a frank conversation without your little boyfriend defending you all the time—”“I can,” Linda snapped, cutting him off. “But right now, I don’t WANT to. This is his office, not yours!”“You’re hanging by a thread from being sued for breach of confidential information,” Nathan shot back venomously. “And you guys still act like a cocky little rooster and hen!”Linda let out a mocking laugh. “Is that what you came here to talk about?”“Exactly!” Nathan said, jabbing a finger in the air. “Why the hell did you get involved in something that’s none of your business?”Walter was about to speak, but Linda grabbed the sleeve of his shirt — a silent signal for him to let her handle it.“Na
Chapter 954 Nice Try
Tiffany approached her junior boss as Maurício walked away.“Nice try,” Bryce muttered.Feigning innocence, Tiffany widened her eyes. “What are you talking about?”Bryce smirked knowingly. “If that guy were your boyfriend, you would’ve kissed him on the mouth. That little sisterly peck didn’t fool me.”Tiffany blinked, realizing she was up against a sly fox!******Meanwhile, at Andrade Clinic that same afternoon, Walter sat across from Linda, who seemed uncharacteristically relieved.“What are you asking about, Walt?” Linda said, trying to sound casual.Walter leaned in, scrutinizing her. “I could’ve sworn I saw you sigh with relief when Dr. de Paula left.”“Don’t swear in vain — it’s a sin,” Linda retorted, dodging.Walter moved closer and pulled her into an embrace, but Linda stiffened, feeling like she was betraying herself.“Come on, sweetheart. Don’t exaggerate,” Walter coaxed. “Were you embarrassed for being too informal with the new general practitioner?”Staring into the dist
Chapter 953 Struggling to Call Him Father
Patricia found Vanda sitting patiently on one of the chairs inside Karl’s office at Golden Letters.She leaned her head into the doorway. “Mom?”Vanda turned to look at her, her face lighting up. “Good afternoon, darling. I’m just waiting for Lawrence to show up.”Smiling, Patricia stepped closer. “Ron had a wonderful idea earlier. I hope you’ll agree with it.”Vanda’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “I’m already agreeing!”“He wants to take me on a trip to celebrate some things that have finally been resolved in his family. And to avoid... temptation, Cindy and Jackson are coming with us.”Vanda smiled warmly, though her expression turned slightly puzzled as she blinked at her daughter.“I don’t get it,” she said. “You’re going on a romantic trip as a group of four?”Patricia nodded. “Yes. Two couples, each celebrating in their own way.”Vanda cleared her throat delicately, still trying to process the information. “But Jackson and Cindy already have an intimate life, while you and Ron
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
