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Chapter 1044 Jacqueline Gets Suspicious
In the elegant office of the Sterling Empire headquarters, Karl sat behind his imposing desk, receiving updates from Evan, who stood respectfully in front of him, reading from his tablet.“Mr. Hudson has canceled all the dates reserved for Vicente Gouveia’s concerts,” Evan reported.Karl smirked. “That was the least of his problems, wasn’t it?”Evan glanced up from the tablet. “His career’s melted completely, hasn’t it?”“Utterly,” Karl confirmed with calm cruelty. “Tell Edmund to book other attractions.”“Understood,” Evan replied.Just then, a firm knock interrupted the rhythm of the room. Evan moved to the door and opened it. Standing just outside was Ronaldo Silva, waiting to be acknowledged.“Yes... Mr. Silva?” Evan asked.Karl craned his neck to see which of the Silvas was at the door.“Secretary Evan,” Ronaldo said coolly. “Is your boss in?”“This is now Mr. Karl Sterling’s office,” Evan corrected, holding the door.“Then he’s exactly the man I’m here to see.”Evan turned to Ka
Chapter 1043 Act – No Matter How
Outside Andrade Clinic, Maurício stepped out into the fresh air, hoping to clear his head. But before he could even take a breath, he was intercepted by Tiffany, who was marching toward him with urgency written all over her face.“Oh, bro! We really need to talk,” she blurted.“Let’s go outside,” he said calmly.The two De Paula siblings descended the stairs and moved to a quiet corner near the clinic entrance. Around them, patients and their family members passed by — some arriving, others leaving — but none paying attention to their exchange.“Can I speak now?” Tiffany asked, the tension radiating from her.“You must,” Maurício replied, folding his arms.“I’m in a total dilemma at work. You remember Bryce Hudson?”Maurício made a sour face. “Not the most pleasurable encounter, but yes. Is he the problem?”“Don’t exaggerate,” she said, taking a deep breath. “He’s... jealous. Of me. And of his father.”Maurício’s eyebrows shot up comically, prompting a laugh from Tiffany, who immediat
Chapter 1042 Be Careful with Your Health
At Andrade Clinic, the atmosphere in Dr. Maurício de Paula’s office had grown heavy. Ronaldo sat on the edge of his seat, gripped by anxiety, his fingers clenched around the arms of the chair. Maurício, across the desk, had turned unusually serious, his eyes focused and unwavering.“Doctor, just tell me what I have,” Ronaldo pleaded.Maurício nodded slowly, weighing his words. “Mr. Silva, I noticed something that concerns me. Your mother had a stroke, didn’t she? She was hospitalized right here in this clinic.”“Yes,” Ronaldo confirmed, already feeling the weight of what was coming.“And you came to see me on a Sunday, straight after returning from a trip that was supposed to give you rest... mental recovery.”Ronaldo leaned back, already sensing the emotional blow he was about to receive.“I... I couldn’t get my mind to rest,” he admitted.“Mr. Silva,” Maurício said firmly, “do you not realize that if you don’t learn to manage your emotional health, you could meet the same fate in ju
Chapter 1041 Bryce’s Antics
In Dr. Maurício de Paula’s office at Andrade Clinic, he sat at his desk, reviewing the patient schedule. His eyes flicked across the screen, and a smile crept onto his face.“Hmm... looks like he decided to come after all.”Just then, the door opened — but it wasn’t the patient he expected.Instead, Linda stepped inside. She wasn’t frazzled or angry this time. She moved with calm confidence.“Dr. de Paula,” she said evenly, “do you have a few minutes?”Maurício leaned back in his chair with his signature charm.“I have all the minutes in the world for us to be friends and put an end to this strange tension.”Linda shut the door behind her a little faster than necessary.“There was no need to complain to my boyfriend like a sulky child.”“Oh, but there was,” Maurício replied smoothly. “Everyone here gets along with me — female doctors, nurses, receptionists. I speak with them, and they don’t feel like whores. Why is it only you?”With a mischievous curl of her lips, Linda replied, “May
Chapter 1040 No More a Coward
At the Andrade Clinic, in the reception area, Walter and Linda returned to the front desk. With the other receptionists away on their lunch breaks, the place was unusually quiet. Walter leaned in and kissed Linda goodbye.“Good work, sweetheart,” he said, then, as if suddenly remembering, added, “By the way, how’s your family doing?”Linda shot him a look — stern, warning — urging him to lower his voice.“My mom’s visiting my grandparents,” she replied in a hushed tone.“There wasn’t really a need for that, was there?” Walter asked.“Of course not. She just wanted to avoid getting dragged into the mess.”“I’m sorry, love. And... how’s it going with Nathan?”A small, lopsided smirk curled the corner of Linda’s lips. “Would you believe my family actually wants to give him a chance?”“Not surprising,” Walter said with a shrug. “Especially your mom.”Linda’s eyes gleamed, and she leaned in conspiratorially. “Ah, but he’s precisely avoiding her.”Walter blinked, puzzled, prompting a quiet
Chapter 1039 Someone Had Been Eavesdropping
Inside Walter’s office at Andrade Clinic, the scent of gnocchi sprinkled with Parmesan and hearty tropeiro beans filled the air, making both him and Linda salivate as they sat side by side on the couch, each holding their own lunch box. Occasionally, one would sneak a fork into the other’s container, teasing and sharing bites like lovers comfortable in their routine.“Can we talk, darling?” Walter asked, his tone gentle.“Always, sweetheart,” Linda replied with a soft smile, reaching for her orange juice with her free hand.Walter hesitated, then asked, “Why are you afraid to talk to Dr. de Paula?”The question caught Linda completely off guard. She let out an involuntary puff, accidentally spraying juice across Walter’s face. He shut his eyes instinctively but wore a mocking smile as though he had anticipated exactly that.Linda burst into laughter, the kind that bubbled out uncontrollably.“Why on Earth would you ask me such a ridiculous thing?” she said through giggles.Wiping his
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