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Chapter 557 Peace Pact
In Mary Ellen’s apartment, the front door opened with a soft creak. Celia and Luana stood face to face, their eyes locked in a long, unreadable exchange. Neither of them displayed joy, nor rage — just a cautious, guarded calm.“Can I come in?” Luana asked, her voice tentative.“Yes,” Celia replied coolly. “Mary Ellen’s waiting.”Luana stepped inside.Mary Ellen was sprawled dramatically across the sofa, like a tragic heroine from an old black-and-white film. She wasn’t THAT sick, but her posture certainly suggested otherwise — one hand over her chest, the other dangling limply over the edge.The effect was intentional. It caught Luana off guard and evoked just the right dose of guilt.She rushed forward, moved by the scene.“Mary Ellen... I’m so sorry,” she blurted.Mary Ellen sat up slowly and gestured to the other couch. “Sit down, Luana.”Celia joined Mary Ellen on the main sofa — an unmistakable display of unity. Two against one.“We need to resolve this like decent human beings,”
Chapter 556 Someone Got Free
The air snapped with gunfire. Enraged by the fall of one of their own, the police retaliated without hesitation. Bullets tore through the air, and the escape turned into a massacre. One by one, the fleeing prisoners dropped, their bodies sprawled across the dust and dirt like discarded dolls.The lieutenant gave no signal to hold fire. On the contrary, he pointed toward the remaining escapees, his face rigid with fury. “Don’t let a single one of them get away!” he shouted. “They’re resisting arrest!”Some inmates, shackled and already recaptured, screamed as they watched their friends gunned down. They twisted and kicked in protest, but with their hands bound behind their backs, their resistance was useless.Officers struck them with fists and elbows, barking threats, trying to keep order in a scene that had long since left the realm of order behind.Not far from the chaos, hidden behind a thick patch of bushes, someone crouched low, trembling — not just from the sounds of gunfire but
Chapter 555 My Brother’s Still in There
Mark entered his office with a heavy expression, visibly troubled by the situation unfolding at the prison. His mind raced.Just when we were talking about Romulo Ribas... could it be a coincidence? he wondered.Without wasting time, he made his way to his desk and powered on the computer. Sitting down, he picked up his phone and scanned through his messages, hoping for any updates.A knock interrupted his thoughts.“Come in!” he called.The door creaked open, and Ray stepped in.“Ray, the ladies' favorite actor!” Mark greeted with a smirk. “There's a secretary at Sodré Bank who downloaded the app just to watch you in the new sitcom.”Ray gave a humble smile. “Glad to hear it, sir. I came to bring the full report.”He placed a thick dossier from Pratt Entertainment on Mark’s desk. Mark raised his eyebrows, silently asking, All this? He opened it and began flipping through the pages slowly, hunting for numbers and financial details.“How are Armando and James Ross behaving?” he asked,
Chapter 554 Luana Wants Peace
Traffic crawled sluggishly through its congested streets in the city of Braspolis. A modest Citroën could be seen wedged among the metal parade of honking vehicles. Angry horns blared all around — drivers venting their impatience into the chaotic air.Inside the car, Mark remained unusually serene, the only one not leaning on his horn. He wore a faint smile as he leaned back in his seat, fingers relaxed on the steering wheel.“Honking like crazy won’t make traffic move any faster,” he muttered to himself, more amused than annoyed.His phone buzzed, its tone cutting through the city noise. He glanced at the caller ID and answered.“Hello, Vargas?”Meanwhile, at the entrance to Braspolis General Hospital, Dr. Vargas stood near the doors in his medical coat, still in disguise. His expression was unusually tense.“Lord Ferro, Mary Ellen has just been discharged. I assisted Miss Soares with the paperwork, as you instructed.”“Thank you, Vargas,” Mark said. “But it sounds like you’ve got mo
Chapter 553 Chaos in the Prison
Luana and Karl stepped into Briana’s office, laughing and teasing each other with the easy intimacy of a couple still in the honeymoon phase.“Good morning, Brie—” Luana began cheerfully.But as her gaze swept across the room, she saw no sign of Briana. The office was deserted, save for a stale half-eaten donut on the desk, being buzzed by a couple of lazy flies. Clearly, Briana hadn’t been in for some time.“Oh, boy... looks like it’s her turn to lose the ability to walk, huh?” Luana joked, eyebrow raised.Karl gave her a devilish grin. “That’s the problem with you hotties — we just can’t control ourselves.”“You’re such a jerk,” she replied, playfully pinching him.“Ouch!”Their flirtation turned into a miniature war of gentle pokes and loving giggles. But soon enough, Luana composed herself and brushed down her blouse.“OK, OK. Time to get serious and professional. Brie’s not coming in today — maybe not tomorrow either — so I’m in charge.”Karl’s amusement quickly faded. “Come agai
Chapter 552 Lady Ferro Is Protected
Lawrence let a smirk creep onto his lips. “I figured you’d bring that up. Yes, your beautiful wife pushed for the airing of You Can’t Buy Happiness, and I was a devoted fan. But they ended Season Two on a cliffhanger and... nothing. I’m just curious.”Mark saw through the sarcasm. “So that’s why you jumped at the chance to inject money into a company that’s tanking.”Lawrence shrugged. “Don’t you want the show to continue? Or is it just that Katrina’s the one running it now?”“I just hope the series doesn’t flop like Hope Alive did.” His voice grew icy. “Don’t you see that everything Katrina touches turns to crap?”“Oh, come now, Mr. Ferro,” Lawrence replied, his tone mockingly scandalized. “What language. I’m sure Miss Vasconcelos will be extremely careful now that my money is involved. And like I said — I’m a fan.”“You are?” Mark asked, masking the irritation building behind his calm.“So much so,” Lawrence said smoothly, “that I made the show’s renewal part of the contract terms.”
Chapter 551 Unwilling Witness
On the next bright, sunlit morning in the city of Braspolis, the heat already hinted at another sweltering day ahead.Inside the dining room of the Ferro House, Julian was setting the breakfast table. The room was still empty, and though the setting was serene, Julian’s mind was anything but.He moved with an awkward stiffness, still visibly shaken by something he had witnessed the previous night — something he had very much not meant to see.Just then, Regis entered, his nose catching the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cheese bread. He inhaled deeply with pleasure.“Good morning, chef! How was your swim yesterday?” Regis asked with his usual laid-back charm.Julian nearly dropped the coffee pot.“For the love of Christ, don’t mention that to Lord Ferro!” he whispered, blushing furiously.“What’s the problem?” Regis asked, already sensing something juicy.Julian swallowed hard.The memory returned sharply.The night before, by the pool outside the Ferro House, Julian had been fin
Chapter 550 The Puzzle Is Complete
It was late at night in Mark’s office at the Ferro House. The heavy silence was pierced by laughter — Mark Ferro’s, as he leaned back in his chair, amused by the bewildered expressions on the usually stoic faces of Vargas and Regis, his most trusted, hardened collaborators."You two look like a pair of gossipy old ladies shocked by the latest scandal," Mark teased, his voice dripping with irony.Vargas and Regis cleared their throats, clearly embarrassed, scrambling to regain their composure.“Ahem... Lord Ferro,” Regis began, “forgive us, but the information is rather shocking.”“And why do you think that is?” Vargas asked, genuinely curious.Mark’s eyes sharpened with a calculating gleam. “I was at Sweet Aroma Café when I overheard a conversation between Ryan Ribas and Ivan — the manager of the Red House. That’s when I messaged you, Vargas, and asked for Rubem to tail him. Ryan made it very clear: their boss isn’t happy and won’t fund any more clubs if the police keep shutting them
Chapter 549 We Got Our Villian
A different conversation was unfolding in Mark’s study.Mark sat behind his heavy desk, still wearing the robe from earlier in the evening loosely tied. Regis and Vargas stood before him, doing their best to remain professional and avoid accidentally glimpsing anything too personal that should be reserved for Briana’s eyes only.From the window, Regis caught the faint sound of splashing water — Julian swimming in the pool like he hadn’t a care in the world.“Julian swims like a fish,” Vargas remarked with a chuckle.“Or like he’s training for the Olympic trials,” Regis added, pulling the curtain closed with a grimace.The room quieted as attention returned to Lord Ferro.“Well then,” Mark said, his tone measured, “here’s my next move.”The men leaned in, curious.“We’re going to invest in the Vasconcelos Company.”Both Regis and Vargas burst out in a stifled ‘PFFF,’ quickly covering their mouths to suppress laughter. The idea sounded so outrageous it caught them off guard.Mark’s icy
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