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Building My Life Chapter 3124 A Phone Call from Paris
At Lafayette Mansion, Rosemary and Nadia were chatting about the current topic after Rosemary had put Jean Luc to sleep – again.“He’s gonna wake us up in the middle of the night soon,” Rosemary commented, not in a complaining tone.Nadia laughed. “Frank used to pull that on us.”The two sat down on the sofa.Rosemary cleared her throat somewhat unnecessarily, “Ahem... so, dear, our husbands are discussing which business Jean Luc will inherit.”Nadia nodded. “Does that mean my brother is, even if late, showing interest in the supermarket?”“He still wants to stay in the studio,” Rosemary replied. “We had our little private chat there. But it’s clear he wants Jean Luc in the supermarket.”Nadia smiled slightly. “Photography is a very specific profession. It’s not something that can be passed from parent to child like the supermarket. In photography, a person needs to have desire, passion, talent... Thierry is predicting that there’s a good chance Jean Luc wants to do something else whe
Building My Life Chapter 3125 Things Went Back to Normal
Helen was talking to Karen about family dramas at Cardozo’s store. There weren’t many customers at this hour.“And then, my husband, who has never been violent, as gentle as my brother-in-law... slapped Alan!”Karen smiled with pleasure. “Wow! That’s what you expect from a real man, the protector of the household!”“Karen, you’re not getting it...”Karen shook her finger. “No, dear, you didn’t think Josias Rocha would be someone ‘gentle.’ From everything I’ve heard about him and the things Tony tells me, Josias is someone with power and authority; not gentle at all!”Helen pondered over that and remembered several moments when Josias had been uncompromising when necessary.Suddenly, João Paulo rushed into the store, panting.“Helen, MY DEAR! Something terrible has happened!”“What is it, my love?” Helen was horrified.“Josias called...” João Paulo felt a lump in his throat. “My dad... he is sick! Josias thinks he won’t make it... he’s calling for me!”“Oh no!” Helen, even more horrifi
Building My Life Chapter 3126 Who Will Be the Representative
Kelvin and Tony entered the store chatting animatedly. They were wearing soccer uniforms and cleats. Karen was at the register, counting credit card payment receipts. “Sis, what are you doing here?” Tony asked. “Wasn't Helen supposed to handle this?” Karen looked up. “How was the soccer match?” “I need to consult that Dr. Hogan you keep praising,” Tony laughed, patting his chest. “I almost had a heart attack.” Kelvin also laughed. “You work all day sitting at that desk; you need to keep exercising.” “Okay, put me in as a goalkeeper for the next match,” Tony replied good-naturedly. Karen, smiling at their cheerful demeanor, replied, “I gave Helen the rest of the day off.” Then she slowly started to fade her smile. “Oh, you haven’t heard yet...” “What happened?” Kelvin asked. “João Paulo got a call from Josias Rocha. Their father is sick... probably dying... and he was calling João Paulo, sensing the worst.” “Oh, how awful!” Kelvin was shocked. “When the time comes, a person kn
Building My Life Chapter 3127 Fired and Hired in 24 Hours
Felipe was horrified at the sight of Suzy. “SUZY! For God’s sake, don’t do this to me!” He rushed over and hugged her. Suzy couldn’t hold back anymore, and tears streamed down her face. Jake appeared in the doorway. “Suzy, I told you Mr. Mountain was busy!” “Jake, don’t worry. I’ll take care of this.” Felipe turned to his father and uncle. “Do you mind?” “No, son, if she came here, it’s because she needs to talk to you. Come on, Kelvin.” Daryl pulled Kelvin out. After the door closed, Suzy stepped back, wiping her tears. “Oh, I must have smudged my makeup.” “You’re beautiful even without makeup, Suzy.” Felipe pulled up a chair, the same one Daryl had been sitting in. “Come on, tell me what happened. Why aren’t you wearing the hotel maid uniform?” Suzy sat down. She took a deep breath. “David Rocha fired me.” “WHAT?” Felipe kicked the desk, startling Suzy. “Felipe, if you’re going to stress out, I’d rather leave. I don’t want to cause you problems; I didn’t come here for tha
Building My Life Chapter 3128 Everything Is Settled
At Crystal Blue, Suzy was surprised by Felipe’s job offer.“Felipe... you want me to work here?”“You can work as a waitress or in a higher position.” Felipe smiled, eager to encourage her.“I don’t know what I could do here besides serving.” Suzy lowered her head.“You can help me.” Felipe came up with a plan. “My father has been helping me with the accounting. But he’s planning to open a branch of the restaurant in Sunset Village. If you help me with the management, we could lighten my old man’s load. What do you think?”“I don’t know anything about accounting.” Suzy lifted her head.“I’ll handle the accounting, and you take care of the rest.” Felipe smiled and winked at Suzy. “Are we on the same page?”Suzy finally smiled, wiping her tears. “Felipe, since you’re so eager to hire me, I think I’ll accept.”“Great! Let’s go to the bar and celebrate!” Felipe headed to the door and opened it.Suzy walked out, feeling much more upbeat than when she entered.At the bar, Jake approached th
Building My Life Chapter 3129 Caio, Interim CEO
Erasmo and Sofia were having breakfast in the dining room of the Vasquez Mansion. Their expressions were far from cheerful.“Dad, when will we have our family united and happy again?” Sofia asked as she sipped a cup of unsweetened coffee. The bitterness of the coffee symbolized what Sofia felt.Erasmo sighed as he cut the pancake with his knife. “I don’t know, sweetheart. I’m very worried about your mother and your husband in Paris, along with João Paulo the Troublemaker.”“They’re not going to cause any problems at Vernon Queiroz’s funeral. Not my husband.” Sofia shook her head.“I trust your husband’s discretion too.” Erasmo smiled faintly.Erasmo’s phone rang, and he answered it. “This is Matthew Hogan! Hello?”On the other end, Matthew spoke from the hallway of General Hospital. “Mr. Vasquez? Your wife is showing signs that she will wake up any moment now.”Erasmo stood up abruptly, dropping the knife on the floor.“Dad, what happened?” Sofia was genuinely startled.“Your mother i
Building My Life Chapter 3130 It’s Better I Stay Close
Erasmo and Sofia rush into the hospital. Matthew is nowhere to be seen, but another doctor greets them with the smile they were hoping for. “Good morning, Vasquez family. Are you ready for the visit you’ve been waiting for?” “YES!” Erasmo and Sofia exclaimed at the same time. “Okay, I’ll allow you to go in one at a time.” Sofia nudges Erasmo. “You go first, Dad. You’re the husband, and you have priority.” Erasmo feels a lump in his throat. “Thank you, daughter.” “In the meantime, I’ll try to call or text Alan, if the worst hasn’t happened in Paris.” Sofia brandishes her phone. Erasmo enters the room where Olivia is resting. She looks quite comfortable in the hospital bed. Her left arm is connected to multi-parameter monitors tracking her blood pressure and heart rate. An experienced nurse is removing an IV bag that had been dripping medication. Olivia opens her eyes and gives a slight smile. “Dear...” “Don’t strain yourself, sweetheart. Your daughter and I are here.” Erasmo
Building My Life Chapter 3131 Sharing Secrets
At General Hospital, Sofia enters Olivia’s room and finds her mother awake, talking with her father. “Mom...” “My dear daughter...” Olivia’s eyes are filled with tears. “Don’t cry so much, Mom.” Sofia stepped closer, emotional. “It’s so good to have you back.” “Your father said Alan had to travel... Vernon Queiroz...” “I know, it’s sad news.” Sofia replied absentmindedly, “But Alan will be happy when he returns and finds you alive and better.” “Yes, my grandson A.J. needs me. Where is he?” “Engrácia is taking care of him.” Erasmo stands up. “Sit here, daughter. I’ll leave you two to talk.” “Thank you, Dad.” Erasmo and Sofia switch seats. Olivia waits for Erasmo to leave and close the door. “Mom, what’s with that look? It seems like you want to tell me a secret...” “I WANT to tell you a secret.” Olivia looked at her daughter with distress. “Shh... Don’t be one of those people who want to confess sins because the time is coming. You are NOT dying today, do you hear me?” So
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Chapter 3248 Go Date the Spanish Stallion
At the quiet, tree-lined Ibrahim Square, Sarah sat alone on a bench, her gaze resting on an issue of the Maggiezine. She flipped through the pages, but her mind was elsewhere — clearly disconnected from whatever her eyes were scanning.Lost in thought, she barely noticed Reynaldo approaching until his voice startled her back to the present.“Sarah, thank goodness you’re safe, sound... and still a virgin!”She nearly jumped off the bench, utterly horrified by his sudden arrival — and even more so by his tactless choice of words.“What is going on with this town?” she snapped. “Is there something in the water?”“I drink charcoal-filtered water,” Reynaldo replied matter-of-factly, as if that settled the issue.“Well, good for you.” Sarah crossed her arms. “Reynaldo, can you explain to me if you have something against J.J.?”He sat down beside her, his demeanor defensive yet trying to remain calm.“I have nothing against him,” he insisted. “I met J.J. recently — when he came back ‘from th
Chapter 3247 Understanding What's Going On
At the Vasconcelos Fabrics headquarters, J.J. remained seated at his desk, a faintly amused smirk displaying on his lips. Across from him stood Dylan, still in his police uniform, exuding the solemn demeanor of a man trying to sort through a delicate situation.“You’ve been reported for assault, J.J.,” Dylan announced, his tone neutral but firm.J.J. didn’t flinch. “So the wuss decided to file a complaint instead of retaliating like a real man,” he replied coolly, barely looking up from his desk.Dylan’s brow furrowed. “As an officer of the law, I’m not in the business of revenge or retaliation.” His mouth curved slightly, but there was no warmth in the smile. “But I do try to understand what’s going on. According to Reynaldo, you snapped when you saw him near Sarah Paes.”At that, J.J. finally lifted his gaze, his demeanor shifting from flippant to serious. “Since you’re following in your father’s footsteps, I assume you know who Sarah is.” He paused for effect, then added gravely, “
Chapter 3246 Courted by Every Man in Lagoon City
Brigitte and Theodore were chatting animatedly in the bustling corridors of Damascene Lawyers, sidestepping lawyers and clients moving briskly through the hall.“How are your studies going, Theodore?” Brigitte asked with a warm smile.“Excellent,” he replied. “Every now and then my dad hands me a case to look over.”“Must be nice, being the boss’s son,” she teased.Theodore chuckled heartily, clearly enjoying the perks of nepotism. But as they approached Brigitte’s office, their conversation came to an abrupt halt.“I’ve been waiting for you, you little fox!” came a sharp voice from down the hall.Brigitte froze, startled by the sight of Suzy standing at her office door, arms crossed and a glare cold enough to freeze hell over.******In the elegant living room of the Mountain Penthouse, Diane sat beside Felipe on the plush sofa, her demeanor gentle and maternal, despite the fact her son was a grown man. She looked at him with quiet concern.“Are you really sure about ending the relat
Chapter 3245 The Kiss of the One We Love
That afternoon, the living room of the Mountain Penthouse was tense and electric. Diane stepped in, only to find her son Felipe in the middle of a heated argument with Jake Cogo. Her expression immediately twisted into one of displeasure.“Hey, what’s going on here?” she asked sharply. “Mr. Cogo, my son needs to rest.”Jake didn’t flinch. “I can see that, Mrs. Mountain. But this is urgent.”Placing her purse on the sideboard, Diane raised an eyebrow. “And what’s so important that it needs to be discussed right now?”Jake turned to her. “Felipe says he wants to break up with my sister. I have to be involved in this.”A sly, almost mischievous smile tugged at Diane’s lips. “And where is Suzy, by the way?”Jake flinched, suddenly sheepish. “Er... she went to look for investors at—”“I don’t give a damn!” Diane exploded. “Mr. Cogo—”“Jake,” he corrected quickly.“‘Jake,’ I’m deeply disappointed in the way Suzy handled this whole situation. I was supporting her as my future daughter-in-law
Chapter 3244 Taken by the CEO’s Son
In the elegant living room of the Mountain Penthouse, Mary gently rocked baby Anthony in her arms. The soft rhythm of her lullaby filled the space — until the sound of the doorbell cut through the quiet.“That’s odd,” Mary murmured, her brow furrowing. “No one called from the front desk...” She approached the door cautiously and asked, “Who is it?”A voice responded from the other side. “Jake Cogo!”Mary raised an eyebrow, surprised. “Hold on a second!”Just then, Felipe emerged slowly, dressed in a white robe, walking with measured steps — the toll of his recent hospital stay still evident in his posture.“Who is it, Mary?” he asked.“Jake Cogo,” she answered, puzzled. “Cousin, weren’t you dating his sister?”Felipe grimaced, visibly annoyed by the mention.“Mary, I’m not dating Jake,” he clarified. “You better take our little cousin to his crib.”Mary gave a small smile. “Oh, Anthony’s already asleep. My lullaby must’ve been either very soothing or incredibly boring.”Felipe chuckle
Chapter 3243 Nobody’s Calling the Cops
At Café Montanha, Rodrigo returned from the supermarket and took a long, satisfied look around his bustling business. Customers chatted over coffee and snacks, while Neilton and the other waiters moved about swiftly and professionally, serving with ease.“Hey, Rod! What’s up?” Neilton called out with a grin.Rodrigo replied, “Neil, sometimes I envy you for not having a mountain of problems.”Laughing, Neilton shot back, “And I envy you for having a big, noisy family.”Rodrigo paused, swallowing hard. “I’m sorry.”“Nah, I’m just joking — well, maybe not. I do wish I had at least a younger brother.”Rodrigo chuckled lightly. “Whenever I need to, I talk to Veronica over video call. Anyway, I meant the problems at the supermarket.”They made their way to the counter.“Still that issue with the truck from Bezerra Farm?” Neilton asked.“That’s resolved. But now we know why it happened.” Rodrigo lowered his voice, glancing around. “Be careful with the Borges brothers. They’re not who we thou
Chapter 3242 Not Such a Cordial Neighbor
At the Vaztrans office, Suzy walked in expecting to find Sofia at her desk. Instead, she was surprised to see Alan there alone.She had no idea she was about to be handled like livestock on its way to the slaughterhouse.“Alan, what a surprise. What are you doing here? Where’s Sofia?” she asked.Alan leaned back with a hint of irony in his tone. “Which of those two questions should I answer?”Suzy paused, confused by the odd remark.“We need to talk, Suzy,” he continued, pushing a check across the desk.Suzy’s breath caught as she picked it up and read the staggering amount.“This check...?” she whispered.“It’s the amount you invested in Vaztrans, plus ten percent in compensation, as outlined in your contract,” Alan explained coolly.“You’re... returning my investment?” she asked, her voice tight.“Exactly. We no longer require your partnership, Miss Cogo.”Suzy’s eyes narrowed. “May I ask what this is about?”“It’s simple,” Alan said, calm but firm. “My wife believes you’re not cont
Chapter 3241 The Mountain Family Has Lost Its Relevance
In the Vaztrans offices, William extended a freshly written check to Sofia. Standing nearby, Alan wore a solemn expression, watching the transaction with quiet attention.“Here you go, my dear partner,” William said with finality. “This is our salvation.”Sofia took the check and her eyes widened with disbelief. “The bank’s never going to cash this much for Suzy,” she muttered.William shrugged indifferently. “Then they’ll figure out another way to get the money back to her.”Alan leaned forward, trying to get a better look at the amount. “My dad’s being pretty generous, huh?”“Thank God,” Sofia said. A relieved smile crept onto her face. “Any doubts I had about being accepted into this family are gone.” She brightened, holding the check delicately. “I’m even going to text Caroline. What do you think, honey?”Alan chuckled and leaned over, placing a gentle kiss on the crown of her head. “She’ll love that.”Still serious, William interjected, “So, who’s going to break the news?”Alan’s
Chapter 3240 You Keep the Cycle of Hate Spinning
At the Lafayette Mansion, in the elegantly furnished living room, Thierry was seething with fury. The revelation that criminals had used his supermarket as a stage for their schemes infuriated him.“How dare those idiots?” he barked. “And what about Leonardo? Isn’t he the top lawyer at Damascene Lawyers?”J.J. answered with a grim tone. “Apparently being a lawyer for the most prestigious firm in Lagoon City has become some sort of cover for him.”Rodrigo, firm and resolute, added, “Well, then we’ll have to tear that cover off. Brigitte and Little Theo can’t have their reputations stained.”“And let’s not forget,” J.J. continued, “my father is a client of that firm. He knows Miguel Damascene personally — he’s the current owner.”Thierry clenched his jaw. “And there’s more. My wife is Little Theo’s sister—”
