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Chapter 1215 Matthew Confronts the Dealer
Walter sat on the edge of his bed, his phone cupped between his hands as if it might burn him.He kept staring at the screen, torn between calling his girlfriend or letting the silence stretch. Jacqueline sat beside him, watching him with that mix of affection and exasperation only siblings could manage.“So?” she asked. “What’s it going to be, big brother?”“I love her, Jacque,” he murmured, voice weighted with worry.“We all know that. But what about her brother being a drug dealer?”“That could be a terrible misunderstanding... or it could be true without meaning Linda had any part in it.”She tilted her head, urging him to connect the dots. “Come on, Walt. Now everything adds up. Remember when Kirk Camargo overdosed and ended up in our clinic? Weren’t there two hitmen who tried to kill him so he couldn’t testify? And didn’t those thugs give Ernesto and Gus as their references?”Walter’s face fell as the memory surfaced. “And Linda was working the front desk that day...”“Exactly,”
Chapter 1214 They Didn’t Even Call
That morning, in the small apartment shared by Kirk and Nayla, the older brother sat at the breakfast table scrolling through his tablet, laughing with unrestrained delight. Nayla managed the coffeemaker, glancing back at him with disapproval.“Serves you right, Gustavo!” Kirk crowed. “You messed with my sister, and now you’ve gotten exactly what you deserve!”“Big brother, go get dressed,” Nayla scolded. “Elaine could wake up any moment.”Kirk clicked his tongue, dragging a hand over his chiseled, bare torso. He wore nothing but a pair of plaid boxers.“She saw all of this last night,” he teased. “And more.”Nayla flushed. “Nathan has been helping us because he’s trying to win Elaine’s affection. How is that supposed to happen if you become his romantic rival?”“Hey,” Kirk said with a shrug, “Nathan needed to put Gustavo behind bars for his own sake, not mine. They’re half-brothers, after all.”A sudden knock at the door made Nayla jump.“Who is it?” she called.“It’s me, Nathan!” ca
Chapter 1213 We Need to Keep Up Appearances
By Thursday morning, the Blue Cove Police Department was in turmoil.Gustavo Alvares had just been released from temporary holding and was now being marched (pushed, really) down the corridor by Sergeant Carvalho to be booked and interrogated, all the routine formalities the law demanded.But the story had leaked. The press flooded the entrance, shoving microphones and cameras toward the doors, desperate for a statement, a glimpse, anything to fuel their coverage.Gone was the friendly, easygoing diner manager everyone knew. As Gustavo was ushered through the building, his face had hardened into a ferocious scowl.The mask had fallen; he didn’t bother pretending anymore.Inside the office, with the officer who had found the suspicious “ketchup” and “mayonnaise” containers standing by, Gustavo was shoved into a chair.Carvalho settled behind the desk, folding his hands with chilling composure.“Is this what it comes down to, Mr. Alvares?” he asked. “You were the one supplying drugs at
Chapter 1212 Busted and Arrested
When Gustavo straightened up, the smile vanished from his face in an instant. It was Carvalho’s turn to smile now.“Good evening, Mr. Alvares. Long time no see,” the sergeant greeted, his tone deceptively casual.“Sargeant Carvalho,” Gustavo said, forcing a grin. “I imagine you and your friends came for a late-night snack?”Carvalho leaned lazily against the counter. “Not exactly. Since you’re the manager here, you won’t mind if we take a look around, will you?”Gustavo tried to maintain his composure. “Search the diner? What’s going on?”“We received an anonymous tip,” Carvalho replied smoothly, signaling his men. “Alright, boys.”“Wait a second,” Gustavo protested, panic rising in his chest. “I deserve to know what kind of accusation this is!”Carvalho laid a folded document on the counter. “Search and seizure warrant,” he said simply.Gustavo didn’t even touch the paper; his hands were trembling too much.One of the officers slipped behind the counter and immediately spotted the pl
Chapter 1211 Nathan Wants Elaine with Him
At the beach house, Patricia rose from the dining table and walked into the living room, where Sergeant Carvalho was already deep in conversation with Matthew.“Ah, Patty,” Matthew said, glancing toward her.“It’s alright, Matt,” she replied, then turned to the visitor. “Good evening, Sergeant. Would you like something to drink?”“Thank you, Miss Borges,” Carvalho said politely, “but I’m on duty.”“You’re investigating the Happy Snack Bar, aren’t you?”He nodded. “Since Mr. Sterling owns the establishment, I came to inform him personally.”Matthew sank onto the sofa, trying to process the weight of that information.“So... Gustavo was the dealer,” he murmured. “Does his family know about this?”“I haven’t investigated that angle yet,” Carvalho admitted.“Oh, I doubt they do,” Patricia said quickly. “Linda would never have the nerve to stay involved with Walter if she knew about a secret that dark.”“If this turns out to be true,” Matthew said grimly, “Walter will be devastated.”“And
Chapter 1210 Interrupting the Romantic Dinner
At the beach house, Matthew and Patricia were finishing dinner. The kitchen lights had been dimmed, and the warm flicker of red candles bathed the room in a romantic glow.“That was delicious, Matt,” Patricia said, her voice soft and content.“I’m glad you liked it,” he replied with a small smile.“May I have a little more wine?”“Of course.”Matthew reached for the bottle and refilled her glass, the dark liquid catching the candlelight.“So,” Patricia began, twirling the stem of her glass between her fingers, “what’s going to happen with us now?”“Tomorrow,” Matthew said evenly, “the news will break. The papers, the media... everyone will know. Are you ready to face the mockery, the criticism?”Patricia’s smile didn’t waver. “The people on the internet do nothing but criticize me anyway.”“Good,” he said. “Then you’re prepared. Tomorrow, I’ll contact the family lawyer.”She looked at him, hesitating. “Matt, I told Elaine I’d raise your child. Is that really what you want?”“Absolutel
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