2022-07-06 18:50:18
Previous Chapter
Latest Chapter
Chapter 3538 The Shockwave
The morning edition of the Lagoon City Chronicle hit the newsstands, but it wasn’t the usual superficial celebrity gossip that caught the town’s attention. Above the fold, in bold, striking type, ran a hard-hitting investigative piece by João Paulo Queiroz: “THE SILENT SCANDAL: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LAGOON CITY.”Simultaneously, Maggiezine’s website published the full story with matching digital coverage, detailing the corporate firing of Erik Paterson, the immediate legal actions taken against him under the Maria da Penha Law, and teasing upcoming exposures involving higher-profile figures in town.Within hours, phone lines were jammed, and João Paulo’s reputation transformed overnight from a trivial gossip columnist into a formidable investigative journalist.******Down at the police precinct, Dylan reviewed the medical examination reports fresh from the forensics institute. Brigitte stood beside his desk, her hands resting on a crisp leather briefcase.“The IML report is crystal cl
Chapter 3537 The Price of Violence
Morning came to Lagoon City, but the mood inside Brigitte’s legal office was far from bright. Nathalie’s jawline and cheekbone exhibited purple and blue contusions. Sitting across from her, Brigitte carefully reviewed the documents on her desk, her face set in a hard, uncompromising line.“Look at me, Natty,” Brigitte said gently, resting her pen on the notepad. “I need you to hold still for a second.”Nathalie winced slightly as Brigitte adjusted the desk lamp to take high-resolution photos of the facial bruises with a digital camera. Pedro stood near the window with his arms crossed, his knuckles scraped and swollen from the previous night’s brawl.“The physical evidence is unmistakable,” Brigitte stated, setting the camera down. “He didn’t just push you or yell. This is outright physical aggression, and under the law, it changes everything.”“I was terrified, Brigitte,” Nathalie admitted, her voice trembling slightly as she held a cold compress to her face. “If Pedro hadn’t been th
Chapter 3536 Avenging Nathalie
Melissa almost had a heart attack when J.J. burst into her office with such violence. She promptly ended the phone call.“I have to go, Kelvin, bye!” she said, stashing her phone away before glaring at him. “Are you completely OUT OF YOUR MIND?!”“You’re the one who has!” J.J. fumed, practically foaming at the mouth. “I’m telling you that pervert is into you, and you’re going to a dinner without my father?”“It’s not a romantic dinner,” Melissa snapped back, losing her patience. “Mary is going to meet Andrew Gomes’s parents.”“And why won’t my father be there?” J.J. demanded.“Because Mary is my daughter, and Kelvin is her father. Josias will understand.”“You people are hurting my father every time you defect to the Mountain family!” J.J. declared dramatically. “I’m the only faithful, loyal one in this family, for heaven’s sake!”Melissa shook her head and walked out, refusing to argue any further with her husband’s late mistress’s bastard.J.J. pulled out his phone and typed a messa
Chapter 3535 Divorce Time
Erik and Alfred were relaxing in their apartment, watching an ‘80s action movie and eating popcorn. Alfred sprawled out in a tank top and boxer shorts, while Erik wore only a loose, faded pair of boxers that mirrored his laid-back personality.Knocks at the door interrupted the father-son movie night. Erik grabbed the remote control and paused the DVD.“Hold on a second, Dad,” Erik said.He walked toward the door, tugging his shorts up every two steps so they wouldn’t slide off completely.“Who’s bothering us?” Erik called out.“It’s me!” Nathalie’s voice rang out from the other side.Erik quickly unlocked the door, eager to see his missing wife. He got so flustered that his boxers ended up sliding all the way down to his ankles the second he pulled the door open.To Erik’s utter shock, Nathalie was accompanied by Pedro, who merely flashed a contemptuous smirk.“ERIK!!” Nathalie gasped, horrified. “What kind of filth is this?”“NATHALIE!!” Erik yelled back, horrified and green with je
Chapter 3534 Family Dinner = No Josias
Josias didn’t like hearing J.J. speak so crudely about his eldest son’s private life at all. Stride by heavy stride, he closed in, his expression filled with outrage. Simeon leaned back against the hallway wall, watching silently.“What are you doing in Alan’s suite?” Josias demanded.“Correction: former suite,” J.J. straightened his back, puffing out his chest. “Your rebellious, traitorous son doesn’t live here anymore.”“And who declared Alan a traitor?” Josias snapped, his irritation flaring.“Come on, Dad, I’m just stating reality!” J.J. countered.“You seem to be enjoying all of this way too much,” Josias sniffed, catching a sharp scent in the air. “Why so much eucalyptus and lavender disinfectant?”“I’m moving into these quarters,” J.J. replied with an arrogant smirk.“Have you lost your mind?” Josias stared at his youngest son, questioning his sanity. “You want to sleep where Alan slept? Why? This suite is built for a couple, and you’re single!”“For now. Soon enough, Sarah wil
Chapter 3533 Temporary Alliances
Nightfall arrived. Andrew and Mary were swimming in the outdoor pool at the Mountain Penthouse. Behind them stretched the urban skyline of Lagoon City, a view fit for a postcard — or for social media posts, which were becoming increasingly popular back in 2015.“I remember looking at this view when I was just a little girl,” Mary recalled nostalgically.“You and your siblings were born here, right?” Andrew asked, swimming over to the edge.“Yeah, and now we’re looking back on the past with fond memories,” Mary replied. “Whenever parties were hosted here, Dad would always swim and make all the ladies swoon. Mom was a lucky woman.”“Is she unlucky now with Josias Rocha?” Andrew asked, analyzing the situation just like his mother would.“Not exactly,” Mary said, stepping out of the water. “You know, Mom and Uncle Josias always loved each other, but back in the ‘90s, he lost himself with his ‘concubines,’ so my mom filed for divorce. Then she met my dad. Alan and Carol were little kids —
You may also like
Ethan Storm’s Dark Awakening
Magical Inspirations296.5K viewsRising from the Ashes
Only For You2.9M viewsRise Of The General's Forgotten Son
Dragon Sly111.0K viewsI Married a Beautiful Boss After the Breakup
Seafarer's Strike209.7K viewsFrom Nothing To The Name They Fear
GCsage328 viewsREJECTED, THEN THEY FOUND OUT I WAS A BILLIONAIRE
Abraham240 viewsDivorced By My Wife, The System Made Me A Trillionaire!
Perez Kalev 125 viewsThe Young Trillionaire In Shadow
SEYI191 views