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Chapter 1197 It’s Not Your Fault
Gustavo came home unaware of the drastic step Maurício had taken. He entered with a broad smile, pleased with himself, his good mood almost contagious.In the living room, Paulina was vacuuming, glancing at her son’s bright expression with mild surprise.“Son, did something happen?” she asked.“Nothing you need to worry about, Mom,” Gustavo replied lightly.Paulina switched off the vacuum cleaner, studying him. “I’ve never seen you this cheerful to go to work.”He grinned. “Let’s just say I was on an important mission.”He stepped carefully, mindful not to dirty the carpet she had just cleaned. But Paulina’s curiosity quickly overrode her pride in her spotless floor.“Come on, tell me,” she urged.“I gave that doctor who’s been harassing Linda a well-deserved punch in the face,” Gustavo said, still proud of himself. “And Walter threatened to fire him.”Paulina froze, clutching the vacuum handle too tightly. “Linda is having trouble at work?”“Look, I know my sister is gorgeous, but sh
Chapter 1196 Drastic Action
Matthew arrived at the Silva Oil Company late in the afternoon, the polished floors gleaming beneath his footsteps as he made his way toward his grandparents’ office.He found Leonardo and Marta in conversation, the two of them turning toward him with wide, expectant smiles.“Grandfather, Grandmother,” he greeted warmly. “Good to find you both here.”“My dear grandson,” Marta said with delight, “we already heard the wonderful news.”Leonardo grinned. “And we wanted to congratulate you personally!”Matthew raised a brow. “That fast?”“Why waste time?” Leonardo teased. “You and Patricia are the ones dragging your feet.”“Fair enough,” Matthew said with a wry smile, “but we still have a problem to handle. Ron.”The lightness in the room faded instantly. The couple’s smiles vanished, replaced by that familiar tension that always accompanied the mention of Ronaldo.“I want to be sure,” Matthew said darkly, “that he won’t show up at my wedding shouting ‘I object!’ like some scene out of Shr
Chapter 1195 Welcome Back
Matthew’s patience evaporated as Elaine pressed on with her insinuations about Patricia and Ronaldo’s breakup.“Elaine,” he said tightly, “we’ve been over this.”But she refused to let it go. “I remember how suspicious you were at the time. You conveniently received a photo of Ronaldo cheating on Patricia. Don’t tell me you didn’t feel even the slightest urge to confess your feelings for her after that.”“I didn’t,” Matthew replied, his tone controlled but weary. “In fact, I accused my father of setting it up. I never took advantage of the situation. I still wanted to make our marriage work.”“Then what’s changed now?” she demanded, her anger cracking through.“Nothing’s changed,” he said simply. “I’m just seeing the truth I’ve been denying for too long.”“Don’t tell me we never loved each other, Matthew!” she cried. “You and I made a child together... there had to be something!”He gave a bitter half-smile. “Exactly. We felt something. But we can’t even bring ourselves to call it lov
Chapter 1194 Facing Dr. Womanizer
Matthew watched Elaine’s outburst with a mix of disdain and detached amusement.Her shattered composure, the fury in her eyes... it all seemed to confirm what he had already decided.“Why am I not surprised by such an excessive reaction?” he asked dryly.Elaine’s voice trembled with rage. “Matt, how should I react when you’re asking me for a DIVORCE?”“Like any civilized person would,” he replied dryly.“Civilized people don’t ask for divorce from someone they love!” she shot back.He sighed, patient but cold. “Elaine, can’t you see? We’ve been clinging to the idea of love for all the wrong reasons.”Desperation flickered in her eyes. She reached for his shirt as if trying to hold on to what was slipping away, but he stepped back before her fingers could touch him.“Matthew, you can’t do this to me,” she pleaded, her voice breaking. “Not when I’m carrying your child.”“Our child won’t suffer because of this,” he said quietly.“How can you possibly guarantee that?” she demanded. “What
Chapter 1193 Elaine Gets the News
Elaine was working quietly in her office, her fingers gliding over the keyboard when the door creaked open. She looked up and froze: Matthew was standing there, his expression unusually tense.“Elaine...?” he said softly, his voice carrying an unsettling weight.“Darling! Come in, come closer!” she exclaimed, half-rising from her chair. But he gestured for her to stay seated, his tone firm.“Don’t get up,” he said. “What I have to say won’t be easy.”Her smile faltered. “What’s going on?”Matthew shut the door behind him with deliberate calm. The look on his face sent a chill through her.“Something’s wrong, isn’t it?” she asked.“You could say that,” he replied.“Oh, God... what did your parents or grandparents do this time?”He moved closer to her desk, his cold expression betraying nothing. For a moment, Elaine thought it might be about business, some crisis at the Sterling Empire.“Elaine,” he began, his tone measured, “I’ve been thinking a lot about our situation.”“Our situation
Chapter 1192 Jackson Promises Not to Fail
Jackson stepped out of his bathroom, a towel wrapped loosely around his waist, his hair still damp from the shower.His expression was distant, thoughtful. As he moved toward the dresser, his mind drifted back to the conversation he’d had earlier that day, in the corridors of the Golden Letters headquarters.Elaine had found him there, her voice bright and eager. “Jackson! I’m so glad I ran into you!”He had frowned slightly, cautious. “Elaine, you shouldn’t get this worked up. It’s not good for the baby.”She smiled, brushing off the warning. “How could I not be anxious when I hear you’re helping my best friend?”He hesitated. “So... you know about the plan?”“Nathan told me,” she said. “I just wanted to thank you for putting yourself at risk for me—” She paused, correcting herself with a quick laugh. “And for Nayla, of course.”“Of course,” Jackson replied, with a faint smirk.Elaine’s tone hardened. “It’s outrageous that Gustavo Alvares is still walking free after everything he’s d
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