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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
The Long-Awaited Heir 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,”
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 916 The Alvares Ladies Have “Fun”
Late at night at Andrade Clinic, inside the maternity room, Andreia lay resting, cradling a beautiful, angelic baby boy wrapped in a soft blue blanket. Her expression was a mixture of wonder and peace as she gazed at the tiny life in her arms."Isn’t he adorable?" she asked, her voice soft and tender.Vicente, now officially a doting father of two, couldn’t stop smiling.“He takes after his mother, thank goodness,” he said proudly.Nathan leaned closer, teasing, “Hey, I think he’s got a few features from his handsome big brother too.”Laughter filled the room. Nearby, Dr. Jardim chatted with the nurses, congratulating them.“Well done, nurses,” he commended.“The labor wasn’t easy. The mother’s not exactly young,” one of them replied.Dr. Jardim glanced toward Andreia and said reassuringly, “She’ll be fine. She’s already been through it once — with her older son.”Standing by the doorway, Dr. de Paula smiled at the scene. Vicente noticed and waved him over.“Dr. de Paula, thank you fo
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 917 Your Stuff Worked – Too Well
Sterling Cultural Hall.The day after the incident, a full-scale police investigation was underway.Forensic team members snapped photos, dusted for fingerprints, and methodically inspected scaffolding and lighting installations. Two officers had climbed to the ceiling, carefully examining the notorious spotlights. One of them now wrapped the fallen spotlight — the same that had nearly crushed Vicente’s head — in a plastic evidence bag, preparing it for analysis at central precinct.On the stage, Sergeant Carvalho paced slowly, his gaze sharp, trying to piece together the truth. Behind him trailed Edmund and Bryce, both visibly tense.“Do you have the list of yesterday’s workers?” Carvalho asked gruffly.Bryce extended a printed sheet. “Right here, Sergeant.”Taking the list, Carvalho nodded. “Okay. Let’s begin the interrogations.”“Our employees showed up on a Sunday,” Edmund said, a tinge of defensiveness in his voice. “I hope you can appreciate that, Sergeant.”Carvalho shot him a
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 918 Boxer Shorts and Towels Are Falling
That morning, inside Edmund's office at the Sterling Cultural Hall, tension clung to the air like humidity before a storm. Edmund and Bryce stood, their bodies restless as they waited for updates. The silence between them didn't last long.“Do you think Matt’s going to get away with this, Dad?” Bryce asked, breaking it with a low voice.Edmund sighed, clearly tired of the insinuations. “What are you talking about, son? Matt is innocent. He didn’t plan any of this.”“Do you know that, or do you just believe it?” Bryce’s voice was sharp, pressing.“I believe it with every fiber of my being,” Edmund replied, firm but weary.Bryce looked skeptical. “I don’t know, Dad. Matt has every reason to want Vicente’s blood.”Edmund raised an eyebrow. “Bryce, Vicente just became a father again. Don’t you think it would be unbelievably cruel — inhuman — for Matt to make a move now?”Bryce wasn’t convinced. “Was Vicente being merciful when he plotted the death of Mr. Sterling and robbed Matt of a fath
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 919 The Secretary
That same Sunday, inside Edmund’s office at the Sterling Cultural Hall, the atmosphere was tense but orderly. Edmund and Bryce stood waiting, their attention on the door. Carvalho, hands on his hips, took a deep breath, clearly trying to suppress his usual gruffness so as not to alarm the young secretary about to enter.Moments later, Tiffany stepped inside, looking slightly frazzled.She is pretty, the way Bryce likes, with dark blonde hair.However, Tiffany’s face framed a worried expression, and though her figure was graceful in the fitted blazer and skirt, the outfit hadn’t seen an iron — understandable, considering she hadn’t expected to be summoned to work on a Sunday.She caught Bryce’s eye, and he gave her a quick wink. A flicker of amusement danced in her eyes.Edmund offered her a kind smile. “Let’s have a look at the list, Tiffany. Thank you so much for coming in on such short notice.”Tiffany hesitated, balancing the stack of papers in her hands. “It just feels weird, hone
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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
