Matthew decided to go to Silva Oil Company to personally check on the current matter. Walking through the hallways, he could feel the tension and postponed expectations of the employees, fearful of the company’s future and their jobs. Finding Patricia organizing some files in Ronaldo’s office, he checked his core, trying to see if he felt anything. Matthew was surprised to realize that his heart wasn’t pounding strongly nor did he feel passion erupt from within him. No, he no longer loved Patty... Patricia noticed his presence and smiled. “Matt! What good winds bring you here? How can I help you?” Matthew cautiously approached. “Aren’t you afraid to be here, in this place, where your ex-fiancé threw a chair out the window?” Patricia shook her head. “That’s in the past. Now, Ron is in Lagoon City finally receiving the mental treatment he should have had centuries ago. Maybe, our love story would still be active.” “Patty, Ron’s mental instability has nothing to do with him cheat

Matthew and Patricia fueled Ernesto’s fertile imagination while still talking in Ronaldo’s office.Patricia looked serious. “Matt, I need to know if I can move on with my life.”“Not only can you, you should,” Matthew smiled kindly. “Why would I stop you?”“I don’t know.” Patricia lowered her head. “Part of me will always see you as my owner.”“You’re free, Patty,” Matthew caressed her face. “I freed you from the burden of being Mrs. Sterling. I’d hate to see you treated the way my family treats Elaine.”Patricia smirked mockingly. Matthew pities HER, but not ELAINE, the LEGITIMATE WIFE??“I think that if I were still around, your family wouldn’t complain. But our lives got lost along the way...” Patricia faltered. “I just don’t see the possibility of us loving each other again.”“Neither do I,” Matthew admitted.They’ve been alone all this time, and Matthew still didn’t feel like hugging or kissing her.In his mind, only his firstborn son exists...“And I won’t do anything to hinder

Matthew is back at Golden Letters. Looking through the studios, he watched Jackson in a suit and tie, modeling sitting behind a desk, striking the typical serious and somber CEO pose — the kind that drives women crazy to buy the book. Behind him, a green screen. “Done, it’s perfect!” The photographer called an end to the photo shoot. Everyone applauded. Jackson stood up, satisfied with another day’s work. Then, he saw Matthew. “Matt! We finished another session. What did you think?” “I’m amazed, you truly embody the character.” Matthew narrowed his eyes. “If you dedicated yourself to acting, who knows?” Jackson humbly laughed. “No, I’m content to be a model for now. But I’m studying Italian at Ste-learning. Patty will study secretarial work.” Matthew nodded. “I know. She told me while we were talking at Silva Oil Company.” Jackson was surprised by the information. “Did you meet her at your other grandfather’s company?” he asked cautiously. “Yes. It seems she’s not ready to l

Jacqueline and Patricia strolled through Blue Sea Mall, heading toward the Food Court. “Matt told me Elaine changed her mind and will go to the wedding,” Jacqueline warned her. “I hope you’re prepared.” “Something tells me this will still cause problems, Jacque.” Patricia felt her stomach turn. “Don’t worry. If anyone tries to ruin my happiest day, it won’t be you.” Jacqueline winked. “That’s the point. Something like that shouldn’t happen, even if Elaine is the instigator,” Patricia responded worriedly. “What can we do? People will see who’s truly qualified to be Mrs. Sterling,” Jacqueline cleared her throat. “That is, if there aren’t other interesting options, of course.” Patricia smiled faintly. “I’m curious about what kind of single gentlemen will attend your wedding party, my friend,” she said. “Oh, Patty...” Jacqueline giggled innocently. “I’ve been scrutinizing Zach’s profile. He has college friends, gym buddies, some employees here at the mall... All equally handsome,

Bella still couldn’t believe that Matthew wasn’t the father of the baby Elaine was carrying. “Nate, you need to be realistic if you want anything in this life,” she advised him. Nathan shook his head. “You don’t get it, right? I’m so sure of what I feel, little sis... How can I be wrong?” “I told you! You had ONE night with Elaine. Can you count how many times she’s been with Matthew? The way he seems to be?” Nathan grimaced in extreme disgust. “I don’t want to imagine my ex-cousin r*ping the woman I love under the guise of ‘marital relations.’” Bella smiled bitterly. “You’ll be surprised when Elaine reveals she consented to every night of passionate sleeplessness. Who can say ‘no’ to Matthew Sterling?” Nathan grew more outraged. “That’s the point! Because women don’t say ‘no’ to Matthew, he does whatever he wants with them. Cindy Cardoso, Patricia Borges... two women who were used, abused, losing their ability to walk after brutal, inhumane nights, forced into degrading and sic