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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 20 Matthew’s Decision
Abner told the story to Matthew, adding some details from his point of view. Matthew listened intently, feeling like he was listening to a fairy tale. He would never even dream of suspecting that he was worthy of a multi-million dollar business empire.When Abner finished, Matthew started asking questions that he didn’t dare to ask Sheila, “Grandpa, my mother suspects that someone in the family ordered the accident.”Abner, however, dismisses the theory with a gesture, “Your mother thinks that, because your father was the only heir in sight, he would be fatally targeted by envious people, in this case, my son-in-law Vicente Gouveia, your uncle. But that is absurd. Your uncle is incapable of doing such a thing.”Matthew caught the tone used in the word ‘incapable’, “He’s not one of high achievement, right?”Abner wrinkles his nose, “It was obvious from the beginning that he was only marrying my daughter Andreia for our money. But Andreia loves the idiot, and I didn’t want to be one of
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 21 The One Who Was Going to Be Heir
“Hey guys, what’s going on here?” Matthew asks as he approaches the commotion.Ricardo becomes angrier, “Ah, the object of Cindy’s desire has arrived! Enjoy and be happy together!”“RICARDO, stop being jealous, for God’s sake!” Cindy snorts inelegantly.The college students start recording the scene on their cell phones, having the time of their lives.Patricia shakes her head, “Matt, that ex-girlfriend of yours is trying to get back to her previous status. You guys better talk.”Matthew’s gaze is surgical as he looks at Patricia, “What mark of slap is that?”Ricardo smiles deprecatingly, “In addition to being poor, the guy is stupid.”Matthew turns to him, impatiently, “Didn’t you have to investigate a corrupt politician? What are you doing here?”“I came to talk to my ex-girlfriend, thinking she had recovered her mind. I was wrong, apparently. You showing up in new clothes was enough for her.”Only now does Cindy notice Matthew’s clean, new clothes. She also checks his sneakers whos
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 22 The First Cell Phone We Don’t Forget
Matthew finds himself at the Blue Sea Mall, which coincidentally is where he purchased the new clothes paid for by Walter. He even passed by the store, taking a peek inside. When he could see the two girls at the cash register working and serving customers with fake smiles, he shook his head and continued on his way.Probably, if it weren’t for the third attendant, Vivian, one of them would refuse to swipe Walter’s credit card.Not trying to focus on bad things, Matthew met with the mall employee who was organizing the literary exhibition.“Even with people buying digital books and reading them on their cell phones, those who are fans of the writers tend to buy the physical book because of the autograph.” The employee, a man in his thirties, explains to Matthew, “That’s why we still hold these fairs. And there’s always that one person who prefers paper.”“I know, and I’m one of those,” Matthew admits. As he has always lived in poverty, his cell phone has always been an outdated model.
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 23 The First Confrontation
Nathan is surprised by a company newbie trying to stifle a laugh after he introduces himself as heir to the Sterling Empire.The fact is that the situation was ironic and funny: the newcomer was the real heir!Matthew was supposed to be discreet, but he could tell from afar that Nathan was just another playboy who was lavish with beauty and money, without being properly interested in the family business.“I’m sorry, Mr. Sterling.” Matthew clears his throat, “I wasn’t prepared to meet the heir to the Sterling Empire.”“You don’t read newspapers, do you? You didn’t recognize me?” Nathan retorts, very offended.Elaine cleared her throat, “OK, let’s not make a fuss about this, shall we?”“I just want to work in peace.” Matthew gestures.“If you continue to work like this, young man, there will be no work for you around here,” Nathan responds arrogantly, looking Matthew up and down as if he were a bug.Matthew swallows his indignation for now.“I came to talk about the 2022 literary exhibi
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 24 No One Suspects the Accident
Matthew is leaving Golden Letters. Behind him, beyond his friends Brennon and Augusto, the sun sets on the landscape of Blue Cove.“This can’t happen, Matt!” Augusto says angrily, “What’s happening that no one lets you work here?”“Is there some mystery involved?” Brennon suggests, a little scared.Matthew shakes his head. If he didn’t know in advance that he was the heir to the Sterling Empire, he would also be in doubt. But now, he is in control of the situation.“Don’t worry, guys. Tomorrow you’ll see me back like nothing happened.” Matthew smiles confidently.“You’re confident you’ll make it back.” Brennan is surprised.“Brennon, if you don’t assert yourself in certain situations, people like Nathan Sterling will always abuse you. No wonder he’s not being considered to succeed the old Sterling.”Augusto’s eyes widen, “What did you say, man? Is Nathan Sterling not going to inherit the empire anymore?”Matthew realizes he said too much and tries to correct himself, “Ehr... I read in
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 25 The Sterling Mansion
The limo transports Matthew, Sheila, and Abner to the Sterling Mansion.Sheila is frowning, acting like a child who is being forced to go somewhere against her will. Matthew, however, acts like the star-struck child being taken to the circus.As they cross the most upscale neighborhood of Blue Cove, a replica of Sunset Village, Matthew glues himself to the vehicle’s window and holds his breath at every beautiful thing he sees.“Look, Mother! Look at the beautiful mansions, the beautiful cars, the beautiful women!”“MATT!” Sheila barks, “Don’t be a pervert!”Abner laughs heartily, “Leave your son, Sheila.”“You look like you’re not interested, Mom.” Matthew frowns.Sheila crosses her arms, “Nothing here is new to me.”The driver turns the car onto a more exclusive street.As if they were on a Hollywood set, the limousine reaches an automatic gold-colored wrought iron gate. The guards located at the guardhouse identify the driver and open the gate.Matthew’s mouth is open so wide that a
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 26 Grandma Alice
Still in the living room where the portraits were, Sheila was standing, unhappy with the outcome of the events.She went to university to try to dissuade Abner from making Matthew the next president of Sterling Empire.But Abner not only managed to convince Matthew but also brought him to the mansion, knowing purely that he couldn’t resist the idea of living in such a chic and refined place.Sheila heard footsteps but didn’t want to know who was approaching. The other person who entered, however, made her turn around.“Sheila.”Sheila turns on her heel and smiles sarcastically, “Oh... Hello, dear mother-in-law.”Alice Sterling, a sixty-five-year-old woman, was wearing a neutral-colored pantsuit and matching skirt. Her white hair was tied up in an elegant bun. Unlike many elderly women, Alice maintained an acceptable weight, as she was adept at light sports such as tennis and walking.If someone didn’t pay attention, she would say that Sheila was older than Aline!“For Christ’s sake, w
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 27 Fearless
The next day, Matthew slowly wakes up in his big bed and stretches out with a smile like a ten-year-old boy.Never again will he open his eyes and see an ugly, dirty, and dark house. Now he is in a very clean and bright room, feeling scented sheets, pillowcases, and blankets. The fact that he slept naked added to the feeling of freshness.“Welcome to your new life, Matt.” He speaks to himself.But his break was about to end. When he turns to the right and sees his cell phone on the bedside table, Matthew is startled.“Oh, heavens, the heir here still has college to attend!”Matthew throws the blankets away and goes straight to the shower, grabbing the fluffy white towel that was on a chair.While showering, Matthew realized that the towel should have been left on the bathroom hook. He mentally reproached himself for this. Now that he’s living in a fancy house, he needs to maintain some order and organization. The days of chaos and mess he was used to are over.So, when he finished sho
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Chapter 960 New Vote
At the Sterling Empire Headquarters, the conference room gradually filled with directors taking their seats, exchanging murmurs of curiosity and anticipation. In one corner, Thomas Turner approached Sheila with wide eyes and disbelief in his voice.“I still can’t believe it! It’s really Karl!” he exclaimed.With a sly smile, Sheila replied, “Right under our noses, huh?”“If he admits the truth,” Thomas added, lowering his voice, “the conglomerate stands to gain a lot — no offense to your son, Mrs. Sterling.”“I know no one wants to boot Matt out like he’s disposable,” Sheila said with a sigh, “but the hard truth is, if it weren’t for that ‘car accident,’ Karl would already be president.”Thomas leaned in, whispering conspiratorially, “And Matt would have the chance to rebuild his life away from the spotlight and public scrutiny.”Sheila nodded slowly, though her expression revealed a flicker of inner conflict. “Matt swears he doesn’t want to get back with Patty.”“We’ll see about that
Chapter 959 Accept Your Father
The morning was far more chaotic in the Alvarez Family Home.Bella was the first to step into the living room, wearing her usual scowl, while the rest of the family trailed behind in high spirits, still buzzing about Ernesto’s surprise.“Dad, can you drive me to work?” Linda asked, already imagining the admiring stares.“Of course!” Ernesto beamed. “I’ll be debuting the ride today. My buddies at the docks are gonna turn green with envy!”“And on the weekend,” Paulina added, “you’re taking me out for a drive. The neighbors are gonna die of curiosity.”Gustavo chimed in with excitement. “First, we need to widen the driveway. This family's going to have two cars soon — because I’m getting mine.”Laughter filled the room, warm and spontaneous, until Bella threw cold water on the moment.“And how exactly do you plan to pay for a car, Gus?” she said acidly.The laughter died instantly. Gustavo raised his eyebrows.“I’m working at the Happy Snack Bar, remember?”“Oh, I remember that little e
Chapter 958 New Car
The morning brought excitement to the Alvares family home. A slightly worn Chevrolet — eight years old but polished and proud — pulled up to the curb. Ernesto climbed out and honked the horn enthusiastically, his smile as wide as a boy with a new toy.Paulina, Bella, Linda, and Gustavo came outside, drawn by the noise. Their eyes widened at the unexpected sight.“Sweetheart!” Paulina gasped. “What’s this car doing here?”“Surprise, everyone!” Ernesto beamed.“Whoa, Dad!” Gustavo grinned. “You finally ditched the junker for a real car!”“Real car?” Bella scoffed. “Jonah Lopes drives a real car.”Paulina gave her daughter a warning look. “You mean your client?”Bella rolled her eyes — as always, peace with her mother was an impossible dream.“Hey, you two, no fighting,” Ernesto said firmly. “Look at this beauty — it fits all our needs. It even has air conditioning!”Linda, ever the affectionate daughter, clapped her hands. “Four doors and power windows. I love it, Dad!”Paulina, unable
Chapter 957 Abner and Alice Are Back
The next morning dawned over Blue Cove with the golden light of the sun bathing the city. The peaceful town welcomed a new, promising day.Inside the Sterling Mansion, the dining room was filled with the aroma of breakfast. Matthew enjoyed his meal with visible delight, seated at the head of the table. Elaine, poised and confident, sat nearby, while Sheila, ever reserved, quietly picked at her food. The atmosphere was tinged with unspoken expectation.Elaine tilted her head and looked at her mother-in-law with a tight smile. “My dear mother-in-law, can’t you at least smile for your son?”“I’m not doing this on purpose,” Sheila replied coolly.Matthew, ever the peacekeeper, interjected. “Mother’s just a little nervous, darling.”Elaine, more pointed than usual, replied, “Why should we be? We’re finally revealing the truth that sets us free.”Sheila merely shook her head, unimpressed by Elaine’s relentless optimism.The truth will set Matthew free from being married to you! she thought
Chapter 956 Dr. de Paula
Evening settled over the Sterling Cultural Hall, casting long shadows across the polished floors. Bryce stepped out of his office, shutting the door with a soft click.Around him, a few lingering employees drifted toward the reception desk, eager to clock out and escape into the night. Among them, Tiffany glided past him, offering a playful wink that stopped him in his tracks.Bryce’s lips curved into a mischievous grin.That little tease.He closed the distance between them in a few easy strides, voice low and magnetic. “You really think you can escape me with just a wink?”Tiffany turned, her eyes dancing with amusement. “What else do you want me to do?” she asked, teasing him right back.“Accept my invitation to go out,” Bryce said, the words sliding from his mouth like silk.She paused, considering him, and then shook her head with a coy smile. “I can’t. I have plans tonight.”His brow furrowed, jealousy creeping in uninvited. “With who?”“You didn’t believe he was my boyfriend,”
Chapter 955 Your Half-Sisters
At the Andrade Clinic in Walter’s office, the confrontation between Linda and Nathan continued, the atmosphere tense and electric.Walter stepped protectively beside Linda. “Hey, what’s the meaning of this? You don’t recognize me as your brother-in-law? What a joke.”Nathan sneered. “Linda, if you can’t have a frank conversation without your little boyfriend defending you all the time—”“I can,” Linda snapped, cutting him off. “But right now, I don’t WANT to. This is his office, not yours!”“You’re hanging by a thread from being sued for breach of confidential information,” Nathan shot back venomously. “And you guys still act like a cocky little rooster and hen!”Linda let out a mocking laugh. “Is that what you came here to talk about?”“Exactly!” Nathan said, jabbing a finger in the air. “Why the hell did you get involved in something that’s none of your business?”Walter was about to speak, but Linda grabbed the sleeve of his shirt — a silent signal for him to let her handle it.“Na
Chapter 954 Nice Try
Tiffany approached her junior boss as Maurício walked away.“Nice try,” Bryce muttered.Feigning innocence, Tiffany widened her eyes. “What are you talking about?”Bryce smirked knowingly. “If that guy were your boyfriend, you would’ve kissed him on the mouth. That little sisterly peck didn’t fool me.”Tiffany blinked, realizing she was up against a sly fox!******Meanwhile, at Andrade Clinic that same afternoon, Walter sat across from Linda, who seemed uncharacteristically relieved.“What are you asking about, Walt?” Linda said, trying to sound casual.Walter leaned in, scrutinizing her. “I could’ve sworn I saw you sigh with relief when Dr. de Paula left.”“Don’t swear in vain — it’s a sin,” Linda retorted, dodging.Walter moved closer and pulled her into an embrace, but Linda stiffened, feeling like she was betraying herself.“Come on, sweetheart. Don’t exaggerate,” Walter coaxed. “Were you embarrassed for being too informal with the new general practitioner?”Staring into the dist
Chapter 953 Struggling to Call Him Father
Patricia found Vanda sitting patiently on one of the chairs inside Karl’s office at Golden Letters.She leaned her head into the doorway. “Mom?”Vanda turned to look at her, her face lighting up. “Good afternoon, darling. I’m just waiting for Lawrence to show up.”Smiling, Patricia stepped closer. “Ron had a wonderful idea earlier. I hope you’ll agree with it.”Vanda’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “I’m already agreeing!”“He wants to take me on a trip to celebrate some things that have finally been resolved in his family. And to avoid... temptation, Cindy and Jackson are coming with us.”Vanda smiled warmly, though her expression turned slightly puzzled as she blinked at her daughter.“I don’t get it,” she said. “You’re going on a romantic trip as a group of four?”Patricia nodded. “Yes. Two couples, each celebrating in their own way.”Vanda cleared her throat delicately, still trying to process the information. “But Jackson and Cindy already have an intimate life, while you and Ron
Chapter 952 One of Them Had Written That Letter
Back at the Sterling Cultural Hall, the office of Edmund Hudson was filled with the quiet aftermath of lunch. Disposable food containers from their takeout meals lay scattered across their desks. Bryce stifled a burp—barely.“Gross, son. Don’t do that,” Edmund grimaced.“What, you wanted me to sing the burp like I was on stage?” Bryce shot back with a grin.Edmund just shook his head and leaned back in his chair, clearly not in the mood.“You mentioned the stage... that reminded me of what Sergeant Carvalho said,” Edmund murmured.“It’s all too insane,” Bryce muttered. “Someone set up an elaborate plan to kill Vicente Gouveia.”“And I hope you’re not seriously thinking it was Matthew or Karl,” Edmund warned.Bryce, ever stubborn, didn’t back down. “It has to be one of them, Dad.”Edmund closed his eyes, clearly needing rest. Realizing he had hit a wall, Bryce stood and exited the room, slamming the door behind him.Out in the hallway, Bryce walked briskly, his brow furrowed. Tiffany a
