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The Long-Awaited Heir 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
The Long-Awaited Heir 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
The Long-Awaited Heir 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
The Long-Awaited Heir 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
The Long-Awaited Heir 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
The Long-Awaited Heir 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
The Long-Awaited Heir 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
The Long-Awaited Heir 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
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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
Chapter 935 Rescued from the Foam
That afternoon at the Andrade Clinic, in Andreia’s room, Sergeant Carvalho finally seemed satisfied with Vicente’s answers. Rising from the visitor’s chair, he gave them both a nod.“OK, Mr. Gouveia. For now, I won’t bother you any further with questions about the case. I can see your wife’s getting uncomfortable.”Andreia shook her head, trying her best to hide her discomfort.“No, Sergeant, it’s just—” she began.“I know, I understand,” Carvalho interrupted gently. “You just gave birth, and you want to focus on the baby. Your husband’s clearly happy too, huh?”“You can say that again,” Vicente replied, smiling faintly.“Well, there’s nothing else I can say for now except that we’ll keep investigating. See you around.”“Thank you very much, Sergeant,” Vicente said, watching as Carvalho waved goodbye and stepped out of the room.Once the door clicked shut, Vicente turned to Andreia, remorseful.“I’m sorry, sweetheart. I lost my temper, and it made you feel unwell.”“That’s not it,” sh
Chapter 934 A Cocoon of Sheets
The storm had finally begun to wane.Inside the Beach House, Bella had found herself some of Andreia’s clothes that fit her surprisingly well, while Jonah had to make do with one of Vicente’s robes, which clung too tightly to his frame. Nathan placed three steaming mugs of hot chocolate on the coffee table.“It’s the best I’ve got for now,” he said, settling into his spot.Bella reached for a mug, offering him a warm smile. “Nate, thank you. We came to visit you because of your baby brother.”“Congratulations,” Jonah added.Nathan sat down on the sofa, eyeing them both with mild suspicion. “My dad called. He was worried I’d be swallowed up by that foamy tide. He’s still at the hospital with my mom.”Bella nodded. “It’s better he stays there.”Nathan tilted his head. “He also said you two stopped by.”Jonah tried to sound casual. “Your little brother’s adorable. He was in the arms of that doctor who took him to the clinic.”“Dr. de Paula,” Nathan said.Bella jumped at the opportunity.
Chapter 933 Sheltering Soaked Strayed Ones
That afternoon, at the beach house, Nathan was startled to find Bella and Jonah soaked from the rain, huddled in the doorway.“What the hell are you two doing out there?” he asked, bewildered.“We wanted to visit you,” Bella explained, shivering slightly, “but the rain caught us by surprise!”“And the sea is acting weird,” Jonah added. “This foam started building up... it looks like it’s snowing around your house!”Nathan frowned at the description, but his hospitality won out. “Okay, come in!”Relieved, Bella and Jonah stepped inside, and Nathan quickly shut the door behind them.“I’ve got the heater on,” he said, “but I’m not sure I have clothes that’ll fit either of you.”“If you have robes, that’s enough,” Bella said hopefully.Nathan looked her over thoughtfully. “I think some of my mom’s stuff might fit you. Can’t say the same for Jonah, though.”Without hesitation, Jonah peeled off his wet shirt, adding just a hint of flair to the gesture. “Don’t worry about me,” he said, a lit
