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Chapter 986 Maybe It Was Vicente Himself
Jorge sat confidently at his station in the podcast studio, addressing his listeners with enthusiasm.“As you’ve probably seen,” he announced, “the reveal video of Karl Sterling — who we all thought was dead — has gone viral on social media. So tell me, should I invite the man himself for a chat on the podcast? Cast your vote on our website! The link is just below the video. We’ll be right back after the commercials!”During the break, Bella entered, seizing the chance to tidy up the table. She silently swapped the empty water bottles for fresh ones. Jorge turned to her, sensing her discomfort.“Bella, is everything okay?” he asked gently.She looked visibly tense. “How could you do something like this? Inviting Karl Sterling?”Jorge swallowed hard and stood up, trying to maintain his calm. “I haven’t forgotten what you told me.”“Yes, but now what you know is out there for everyone to speculate on,” Bella replied, her voice sharp with anxiety.“Karl Sterling didn’t mention your mothe
Chapter 985 Dropping Accusations
In the Beach House, an uncomfortable silence settled between Bella and Nathan as Paulina’s phone calls kept coming in, relentless and insistent. Nathan, exasperated, gestured for Bella to bring the phone closer to him.“Paulina? Can you hear me?” he said into the device.Paulina nearly stumbled into the sofa, startled to finally hear her son’s voice.“Nathan! Finally, I need to talk to you!” she exclaimed, breathless.Nathan’s voice was cold, wounded. “Don’t call me ‘son.’ You never dared to do it all these years.”“That’s exactly what we need to talk about. Son — your father and I, we made an agreement...”“You two should’ve taken the money my dad probably gave you and disappeared from this city! Why the hell did you stay in the slums?” Nathan shot back, unable to hide his resentment.Paulina’s voice cracked. “It’s... complicated, Nathan...”“No, it’s not. You blew the money on barbecues and booze — typical behavior from poor people who don’t know how to save or invest, right?”“We n
Chapter 984 He’s My Son!
Bella rose from the sofa at the Beach House, ready to return to her day. Nathan, visibly calmer, watched her with newfound appreciation. There was trust in his eyes now — something that hadn’t been there before.“Feeling better, Nate?” she asked gently. “I’ve got to get back to work.”“You didn’t have to come here, sis,” he said.Bella smiled wistfully. “Funny, isn’t it? We wanted to be lovers... now we’re siblings.”“That just makes me more pissed off, Bella. Your parents — and mine — could’ve just told us the truth. But no. They dragged it out, made excuses... and we only wanted each other more because they gave us no reason not to.”“I’m still not on good terms with my mother because of it,” Bella admitted. “Meanwhile, Linda and Walter are still dating like nothing ever happened.”Nathan’s brow furrowed. “Your mom needs to come out of hiding too. Uncle Karl didn’t even mention her.”Bella’s smile turned sly. “Maybe we can use that to our advantage.”Suddenly, her phone rang again —
Chapter 983 Andreia Can’t No Longer Be Vicente’s Wife
At the Beach House, a soft samba ringtone suddenly broke the silence, making Bella freeze. Her breath caught in her throat, and Nathan, sitting nearby, immediately noticed her discomfort.“What is it?” he asked, watching her closely.“That ringtone... it’s from my mom,” Bella said quietly, eyes fixed on the phone.Nathan’s expression darkened instantly. “Don’t answer it!” he snapped. “I don’t recognize that woman as my mother!”Bella stared at the screen until the call went to voicemail, then exhaled slowly. “Nate,” she said calmly, “I’d appreciate it if you didn’t insult our mother.”Nathan scoffed, his tone sharp and bitter. “You don’t expect me to just accept this overnight, do you?”“I’m not inviting you to Sunday’s barbecue,” Bella replied evenly. “But this is the reality presenting itself to you.”He inhaled deeply, trying to center himself. “Yeah. I get it. I always had a feeling. Andreia always seemed to be against me when I was fighting hardest to become president of the cong
Chapter 982 Bella’s Support
Back at the Beach House, Bella sat on the edge of the couch. Nathan remained distant, his arms crossed, his jaw set in stubborn anger.“Nate, please,” Bella urged gently. “Let’s talk.”His tone was sharp, accusing. “You knew too, didn’t you?”Bella swallowed hard but didn’t flinch. She met his gaze head-on.“I have baby pictures. No, I wasn’t the illegitimate child.”“Then why didn’t you tell me?” Nathan demanded.“How do you even tell someone something like that?” she asked, her voice trembling slightly.Nathan threw his hands up in exasperation. “So your solution was just to laugh behind my back for the rest of my life?!”“Now you’re being unfair,” Bella shot back. “I never mocked you or your misfortune. On the contrary — I want to help you. I told you Matthew Sterling knew the truth all along.”“He did,” Nathan agreed bitterly. “Which is exactly why we fought so hard for the presidency. But no one — not even my parents — took five seconds to explain why I didn’t deserve the role!”
Chapter 981 You Became the Main Suspect
In the late afternoon, at the secluded Beach House, Nathan sat slouched on the couch, furiously tapping on his phone, his face tight with frustration and his aura radiating danger. He typed feverishly, his thumbs practically stabbing the screen.“Dear followers: given recent events, I hereby announce that I am no longer the agent managing the career of my father, Vicente Gouveia. As of now, I am cutting all family ties. No questions. I’ll share more when I feel like it.”With a sharp exhale, he hurled the phone aside and buried his face in his hands, his whole body curling inward with helplessness. A few seconds passed before he sat upright again, more composed, his fingers stroking his chin in thought.In a flash of memory, he saw Gustavo’s backpack lying innocently on the bed in his room.A crooked smile crept onto Nathan’s lips as a twisted idea began to form.“So I’m the son of Paulina Alvares... and the brother of a guy who sells drugs. What will the Alvares family do when I retu
Chapter 980 We Don’t Want Another War
Cindy sat behind her desk in her office at Urbano Magazine, juggling an onslaught of phone calls. Her fingers moved with practiced efficiency across the phone and keyboard, her voice steady despite the chaos around her. Just then, Patricia stepped into the room, clearly concerned for her future sister-in-law.“Cindy, do you have a minute?”Cindy held up a hand, signaling for patience while she finished the call.“Mrs. Gouveia has announced she plans to return to the magazine while I’m away,” she said briskly into the phone. “You can get all your answers from her... Okay, bye-bye!” With a sigh, she hung up. “Ugh. Every news outlet has lost its mind.”“I figured something like this would happen,” Patricia replied, stepping closer. “That’s why I’m wondering if Andreia is truly prepared for this kind of frenzy.”Cindy leaned back in her chair, exhaustion in her posture. “I honestly don’t know. I’m just trusting what she told me. She said I could go on the trip with you all, so... I’m goin
Chapter 979 Andreia Needs Help
Ronaldo and Patricia sat across from each other at Siren Restaurante, a cozy Italian place lit with midday sun, enjoying a quiet, romantic lunch. The scent of garlic and fresh tomatoes filled the air as they twirled spaghetti on their forks, sharing only glances.No words were needed.Then Patricia’s phone buzzed with a message notification. She picked it up, scanning the screen.“It’s Cindy,” she said. “Looks like she’s got an answer.”She read the message quickly. “Yes, Andreia gave her the green light to travel with us.”Ronaldo raised an eyebrow. “Wait, what? Who’s going to hold down the fort while Cindy’s gone?”Patricia looked at him, then back at her phone. “According to the message... Andreia.”Ronaldo took in a long breath. Andreia had always been determined, but was she truly ready to face the wrath of public opinion on her own?******In the Gouveia apartment kitchen, the afternoon sun streamed in as Andreia stood at the sink, washing dishes, while Vicente disposed of their
Chapter 978 You Can Go To Your Trip
“You’re all talking like I’m not even here,” Karl remarked, his voice dry.Sheila turned her attention to Matthew. “Matt, where’s Elaine?”“She’s on her way, Mom. She was at Golden Letters.”Karl smirked knowingly, his amusement barely hidden. He could guess what Elaine was trying to accomplish.Sheila pressed on, emotion swelling in her voice. “Well then. All of you in the Sterling family know I love Karl. I was happy with him. And I want to be happy with him again — for however many years I still have.”“That’s right, Mom,” Matthew agreed softly.But Alice had her own vision for the family’s future. “Don’t you think it would be better for all of us if my son married someone truly fit to lead the conglomerate?”“Like Elaine?” Marta interjected with sharp sarcasm.The room fell into an uneasy silence as Alice’s fork slipped from her hand, clattering loudly against her porcelain plate.Karl’s voice was calm, almost amused. “No, mother-in-law. Not like Elaine. Because Matt isn’t going t
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