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Chapter 533 We Need an Ambulance!
Sandro and Nadir were in high spirits in his office, in the heart of the Vasconcelos Company.The long-awaited decision from Althea had just been emailed to every director, manager, supervisor, and section chief. Sandro, practically bouncing with excitement, turned to his wife.“It’s done, dear! The message is out! Everyone will soon know about my dear mother’s decision!”Nadir beamed with satisfaction, her tone softening into something more suggestive. “Justice does exist in this world... So, shall we celebrate tonight?”Sandro was just beginning to feel the creeping nervous sweat of anticipation when the office door — already slightly ajar — was violently kicked open.Gilson stormed in, rage written all over his face. The sudden noise startled Nadir so violently she nearly collapsed onto Sandro, who barely caught her in time.From Gilson’s perspective, it looked like the two were seconds away from making love on the desk.“You degenerates!” he roared. “Can’t you wait to get back to
Chapter 532 Torn Between Being Happy or Worried
Ivan hesitated, his voice tight with suspicion. “Who is it?”“Room service!” came a muffled voice from the other side.Ivan froze. There hadn’t been any room service when he checked in — there never was.A jolt of alarm shot through him. He rushed to the window and leaned out.From this height, a jump was suicide. No fire escape, no awning, not even a pile of trash to cushion the fall.He pursed his lips, paralyzed by indecision. He’d already answered, so it was too late to pretend he wasn’t there.Just as he made up his mind to confront whoever it was, the door exploded inward with a violent crash. Rubem stormed in, gun drawn.“Who the hell are you?” Ivan tried to keep his voice steady, feigning bravado.“You really think I’m gonna tell you that?” Rubem replied, cold and unimpressed.Ivan clenched his fists, brows furrowed. Was it time to make a move?“Don’t move a muscle!” Rubem barked, stepping closer. “Here’s the deal, dumbass: I don’t wanna waste you. If you cooperate, you might
Chapter 531 Tail Work
Celia took advantage of her lunch break to visit her best friend Mary Ellen during the afternoon at Braspolis General Hospital.The hospital room was filled with a sense of optimism. Mary Ellen, propped up against the headboard of her bed, looked bright and cheerful after finishing lunch. Her face lit up with a knowing smile.“Celia, I have good news for you,” she said.Celia leaned in eagerly. “Tell me now!”“Dr. Vargas told me I’ll be discharged tomorrow!”“Yes! That’s great!”The two women squealed in delight, completely unaware that Dr. Vargas didn’t actually exist. Their brief celebration was cut short when a nurse entered the room, frowning at the commotion.“Young ladies, please behave. This is a hospital, not a nightclub.”Mary Ellen quickly composed herself. “Sorry, nurse.”Celia rolled her eyes. “What a terrible comparison. Haven’t you seen on TV those nightclubs that were actually fronts for prostitution rings being shut down?”A shiver ran through Mary Ellen. “I wonder if
Chapter 530 Mark Learns About Ryan
Around midday in the Vasconcelos Company.Sandro returned to Gilson’s office holding a freshly printed list. He handed the paper to Althea, who took it with the calm authority of someone who still quietly ruled the company. Her sharp eyes scanned the document.“Hmm... this list is more specific,” she noted. “And some series were spared.”Raising her head, she looked directly at Gilson, calm but firm.“There are a few shows here I’d like to keep,” she continued. “The audience margins are still solid. And...”She pointed to a particular drama series on the page.“I’m watching this one.”Katrina and Claudia exchanged glances, clearly frustrated. Gilson swallowed hard, staring into the distance, unwilling to voice his defeat.“My children,” Althea said, her voice carrying a tone of finality, “I understand your concern about the funds we need. But now, with Sodré Bank investing in us, it’s time to move forward. There’s nothing to fear. With Sandro’s strategic adjustments, we can overcome t
Chapter 529 Briana Stops Their Plan
At Vasconcelos Company, in Gilson’s office, Althea sat at his desk, flipping through performance reports of various TV shows. Her eyes narrowed as she scanned the list of which series were slated for cancellation.“Are you sure you're cutting these shows?” she asked with a pointed tone.Gilson, seated nearby, responded slyly, “These programs have pitiful ratings, Mom.”Althea’s voice was calm, but critical. “That’s not how it looks to me. Gilson, be very careful. I know we’re focused on You Can’t Buy Happiness...”Claudia, lounging with a bit too much confidence, cut in smoothly, “Althea, don’t worry. Trust your son’s business instincts, like you always have.”Just then, Katrina swept into the room with a confident smile. “Hello, Grandma! Are you comfortable in that chair?”“I am, my dear. Thank you,” Althea replied warmly. “I’m just reviewing this list, though I’m not sure I approve.”Claudia leaned toward Katrina and whispered in her ear, “We’re canceling Briana’s shows.”Katrina li
Chapter 528 Still in Love with Her
Sandro realized too late the blunder he'd made.“Uh... I'm sorry... There are just so many assistants who sleep with my older brother, trying to get pregnant so they can live off child support...”Celia shot back, sharp as a blade. “But he doesn’t get anyone pregnant because he doesn’t do it the ‘normal’ way, right? He’s devilishly clever, and he knows it!”Sandro, shaken but still trying to make sense of things, asked, “But if you didn’t want it with him, why didn’t you ever call the police?”Celia opened her mouth to answer — but the words caught in her throat.The truth was complicated. She hadn’t reported Gilson because he wasn’t the only man she’d slept with. The others had been different, relationships she had planned, consented to.She quickly changed the subject.“Uh... hey, didn’t you want to talk to your daughter? Be my guest!”Without waiting for a reply, she stormed out of the office, slamming the door behind her. Sandro shook his head, frustrated and confused.“I thought
Chapter 527 Someone Different at the Bank
Mark tilted his head slightly, watching the secretary with mild amusement.“You don’t seem to like Miss Vasconcelos very much,” he remarked.Miss Gonçalves huffed, clearly holding nothing back. “She acts all superior just because she landed a single contract. That’s all.”Mark nodded thoughtfully. “The Vasconcelos Company isn’t exactly thriving. How did your boss justify giving them a loan?”“Oh, no!” Miss Gonçalves lowered her voice dramatically. “It wasn’t just a loan. Mr. Sodré is sponsoring that phony company! I even deleted their app off my phone and installed Glamour’s instead.” Her eyes lit up. “Hey, is it true we’re getting a sitcom with Ray Dixon?”He smiled with a touch of pity. She was clearly a fangirl.“It’s true,” he confirmed.“I can’t wait to watch it!” she said, then quickly straightened up, remembering her place. “Ah — were you here to speak with Mr. Sodré?”Suppressing a chuckle, Mark nodded.Miss Gonçalves turned slightly, about to offer guidance, when the office d
Chapter 526 Proving that He Loves Her
The bed in Karl and Luana’s bedroom looked crooked, but neither of them seemed to care. After all, the instability of the furniture was the least of their concerns. Though the heat of their earlier activity had only just subsided, both lay beneath the covers from the shoulders down, staring blankly at the ceiling, lost in thoughts that were intrusive but necessary.“We need a lawyer,” Karl said, breaking the silence.“Who’s going to defend us?” Luana asked, her voice laced with worry.“There’s always someone willing to do it. Maybe some fresh graduate.”Luana pursed her lips. “I don’t want a rookie defending me.”“That’s assuming we have a reason to need one,” Karl replied.With effort, Luana turned toward him, wincing in pain as she moved. “Do you think we’ll get out of this lawsuit?”“Yes,” Karl said, his voice suddenly firm. “All you have to do is apologize to Mary Ellen and stop acting like I want to sleep with Luana.”“That’s not funny!”She lifted a hand to push his shoulder, bu
Chapter 525 Katrina Visits Lawrence
Moved, Briana stepped closer. Celia quickly brought her fingers to her eyes in a faux gesture of wiping away tears. The illusion worked — Briana believed she was catching Celia in a private, vulnerable moment.“There’s no shame in crying,” Briana said softly.“I just think I need to keep it professional,” Celia answered, resuming her composed tone. “I’m here to work. I should head to the Times of Glory set.”Then Briana had a sudden thought. “Oh! Celia... Do you, by any chance, have a special interest in Jake Brett?”Celia raised her eyebrows, surprised that her bait had worked faster than she’d expected.“Any particular reason you’re asking?” she said with feigned innocence.“N-no, not really,” Briana stammered. “Just... you were so quick to mention being in his dressing room — working, of course!”Celia’s lips curled into a teasing smirk. “Yes, I was working. But when I walked in, he was completely naked.”At that exact moment, the office door swung open — and Sandro stepped in just
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