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Chapter 1425 Bring the Silvas as Ally
Tuesday morning.Bella slipped through the front door. She kept her oversized sunglasses firmly perched on her nose, desperate to hide the dark circles and the undeniable, lingering flush of a night spent entirely in Jorge’s bed.Her steps were slightly uneven, her legs trembling with a delicious kind of exhaustion that testified to the sheer intensity of their marathon lovemaking.She padded softly into the kitchen, bracing herself for the usual morning clatter of pots and the smell of fresh coffee. Instead, the room was silent. The countertops were spotless, and the stove was stone cold. Paulina hadn’t even come downstairs yet.A slow, knowing smirk tugged at the corners of Bella’s mouth. The silence spoke volumes. It seemed her parents had spent the night thoroughly reviving their own youth.The sudden, sharp chime of the doorbell shattered the quiet. Bella jumped, her heart skipping a beat. She hurried to the foyer and pulled the heavy door open.Her breath hitched. Standing on th
Chapter 1424 Sexy Lasagna?
The Borges family sat around the grand dining table, the centerpiece of the evening being Vanda’s (and Engrácia’s) spectacular, multi-layered lasagna. Ronaldo sat beside Patricia, officially welcomed back into the fold.Patricia, the same woman who mere hours ago declared she couldn’t afford to gain an ounce to fit into her wedding dress, had claimed the absolute largest square of lasagna in the pan.She scooped up a forkful, her eyes fluttering shut as she pulled the bite away from the plate, letting the hot mozzarella stretch into an impossibly long, gooey string.“Mmmm...” Patricia moaned, leaning closer to Ronaldo. “Honey, you have to taste this. You’re going to love it.”Across the table, Jackson chewed his food mechanically, his jaw tight. He watched his sister put on a performance that looked distinctly, uncomfortably akin to a deeply intimate, romantic act.He gripped his fork, fighting a sudden, violent urge to reach under the table and kick his future brother-in-law squarely
Chapter 1423 Borges’ Inquire
Ronaldo sat stiffly in the center of Hélio’s study, marooned on a plush, emerald-green armchair. The heavy crystal chandelier directly above him was dialed up to maximum brightness, casting harsh shadows across his face. It felt exactly like a police interrogation room.Hélio and Jackson paced the perimeter of the rug like hungry wolves circling prey. There was no “good cop, bad cop” routine happening here. They were both playing the bad cop.“So,” Hélio said, stopping abruptly. “You want to marry my little princess. Again.”“Yes, sir,” Ronaldo answered, his posture rigid.Jackson stopped pacing, crossing his arms. “And are you going to cheat on her with half-naked models in Praia Grande again?”“NO! I swear to God!” Ronaldo’s hands gripped the armrests.“Do not take the Lord’s name in vain in my house. It’s a sin.” Hélio pointed a heavy finger at him. “We are men here. We all know how difficult it is to keep our ‘little friend’ down there under control.”“I was black-out drunk,” Rona
Chapter 1422 You’re Gonna Lose Mom Too
Vanda and Patricia were alone in the Borges House kitchen. The lasagna was getting cold, and Patricia looked at it with temptation.“Ron said he’s staying for dinner,” said Patricia, kind of hypnotized.Snap, snap.Vanda snapped her fingers right in front of her daughter’s face. “Earth to Patty! Are you going to snap out of it and promise to save a slice for Ron?”Patricia jolted, shaking her head to clear the daydream. “What? No, Mom. I’m barely having any. I absolutely cannot gain an ounce. I have to fit into that wedding dress.”Vanda chuckled, leaning against the counter. “Honey, Ron isn’t going to care about a couple of extra pounds.”“But I care!” Patricia smoothed her hands down her sides, her vanity flaring. “I need to be perfectly toned. I need to be in peak physical condition to survive my husband on the honeymoon. Believe me, there’s going to be a lot of... hammering.”Vanda burst into a fit of conspiratorial giggles, and Patricia quickly joined in, her cheeks flushed a bri
Chapter 1421 Christening the Beach House
The rich, savory aroma of baking tomatoes and melted mozzarella filled the expansive kitchen of the Borges House. Vanda stood by the oven, holding court.It was her turn to lecture Jackson on the critical importance of reading the fine print. Beside her, Engrácia, the housekeeper, peered through the oven glass, keeping a watchful eye on a massive, scratch-made lasagna — none of that microwave nonsense.“Mom, for the hundredth time, I read the contract,” Jackson said, leaning against the marble island. He tapped his fingers on the counter, impatient but thoroughly amused.“I certainly hope so, son.” Vanda didn’t take her eyes off the bubbling cheese. “I would be absolutely crushed if someone pulled a fast one on you.”Engrácia grabbed a pair of thick oven mitts. “The lasagna is ready, ma’am.”“Thank you, Engrácia.” Vanda glanced out the kitchen window, blinking as she realized the sky had gone completely black. “Jesus, it’s pitch dark! You need to get home.”“Oh, don’t worry about me,
Chapter 1420 Still Trying to Plead Not Guilty
At the Sterling Empire headquarters, Karl sat behind his desk, staring blankly at the wall. The news that Matthew wanted to physically distance himself had hit him like a freight train.Sheila stood across the room, watching with a mixture of pity and exhaustion as her husband dragged his fingers through his hair, completely destroying his perfectly gelled style.“This can’t be happening, woman,” he muttered.“Trust me, husband, it is going to happen if you don’t swallow your pride and apologize to him,” Sheila warned, her voice tight.“But what are you even talking about? What exactly do I have to apologize for?” Karl spread his hands, his eyes wide with the absolute conviction of an innocent man.Sheila’s hand twitched. Her muscles coiled, ready to deliver a second slap across his jaw, but she let her arm drop. It wasn’t worth the energy.“I’m not going to break a sweat slapping sense into you. If you are entirely incapable of self-reflection, then...”“Darling, there is nothing to
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