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Chapter 1248 He Won’t Go Through What I Did
“If Elaine claims the baby was fathered by Nathan,” Patricia said, her tone tight with frustration, “Matt will demand a DNA test. That’ll be one more scandal on our plate, a feast for the gossip media. More stress, more emotional damage, and more opportunities for that witch to make our lives miserable.”Jackson frowned, anxiety clear in his eyes. “So what do we do, sis?”Patricia leaned back, surprisingly serene. “We keep living our lives, big bro.”Just then, the waiter approached and set down their drinks: an iced hibiscus lemonade for Patricia and a tall glass of passion-fruit caipirinha for Jackson, along with the bill. Jackson lifted his drink in a toast.“To courage and love,” he declared.Patricia let out a soft giggle. “I’m overflowing with love. Courage... that’s what I’ll really need.”They tapped their glasses together, the ice chiming gently, and each took a long, refreshing sip as the tension slowly melted from their shoulders.******At the supermarket, Bryce strolled t
Chapter 1247 Blackberry Cake Is More Important
At the Borges House, Vanda and Hélio exchanged a look of mild surprise. Linda, at last, seemed to understand — truly understand — that she would need to change her behavior where Gustavo was concerned.“Look, Miss Alvares... Linda,” Hélio began cautiously, “it’s not that we want you to stay angry at your brother forever. We’re not against forgiveness. But you do see why we felt it necessary to take a stand against him, don’t you?”Vanda added, animated and firm, “He committed a crime, Linda. And he used our friend Matthew’s snack bar as a location for drug dealing. A place where he had a good job as manager!”Linda nodded with humility. “I understand all of that. When I first came here, I was blind, convinced my brother was a victim of circumstance.”“But as the investigation unfolded,” Hélio said, “you saw it was far worse than you thought.”“Worse than complicated,” Linda agreed with a rueful smile. “Do I have your forgiveness?”“Yes,” Vanda said gently. “You’re forgiven, Linda.”Hé
Chapter 1246 I Won’t Go Easy in the Divorce
Nathan let out a relieved laugh. “Oh, that? It was nothing.”“What do you mean, nothing?” Matthew countered, sounding almost proud of him. “Gus Alvares is practically your brother. And he was selling drugs in my snack bar. Considering our history, you could’ve turned a blind eye and let him ruin my business, but you didn’t.”Nathan looked at him carefully. “You’re not upset that I called Jackson in?”“Not at all. Jackson actually had fun,” Matthew replied.Nathan snorted. “I’m not so sure about that. But Matt, thank you for acknowledging it. Elaine and I both felt that learning about Gustavo doing that at the Happy Snack Bar was an insult on top of everything else. I didn’t want you thinking I supported any of it.”“You want to stay far away from scandals now,” Matthew said. “And having a drug-dealing brother in the mix wouldn’t help.”“Thank you for not firing Ernie from Silva Oil Company,” Nathan added quickly. “I’m sure he’ll cooperate with the investigations.”Matthew’s expression
Chapter 1245 Father and Son, Partners in the Drug Trade
Ernesto visited the temporary detention center where Gustavo awaited trial. His eldest son looked like a wreck: clothes dirty, beard overgrown, and even the carefully shaved scalp he once maintained was sprouting uneven hair.“They don’t let you shave your head?” Ernesto asked, bewildered.“They don’t allow razors in here,” Gustavo muttered, his voice thick. “They say it’s a weapon. Dad... what’s happening out there?”Ernesto lowered his voice. “Things are tense, son. The Andrade family doesn’t believe you, and they’ve turned Linda against you.”Gustavo’s eyes went wide. “WHAT? My sweet little sister is against me?!”“She doesn’t want to lose her boyfriend,” Ernesto grumbled. “I can understand that. But why throw you to the lions?”“It’s them, Dad,” Gustavo said darkly. “I bet they threatened her if she kept believing in me.”“You think that’s possible?” Ernesto frowned.Gustavo nodded with certain. “I do. Linda has the chance to marry a rich guy and escape poverty. If he threatened t
Chapter 1244 Another Problematic Family in Town?
Elaine blinked in surprise when her phone lit up. “Jackson is calling me!”Nathan stiffened instantly, jealousy cutting through his voice. “You still haven’t blocked his number?”“Why would I do that?” she countered, practical as ever. “Especially after he helped us with the plan?”“I only brought him in for the plan,” Nathan muttered. “Not for him to meddle in our lives.”But Elaine was already answering.“Hello?” she said, her voice suddenly soft.On the other end, Jackson stood at the entrance of Golden Letters, scanning the parking lot.“Elaine, I didn’t see your car out there.”“I’m thinking about selling it once the divorce is done,” she replied with a teasing lilt. “That is, if Matt doesn’t take it back first.”Jackson furrowed his brow. “Stop it. You know Matt only cares about the baby.”At the mention of the child, her features tightened. “What do you want, Jackson?”“We need to talk. I’ll wait for you in your office,” he answered coldly.Elaine lowered the phone slowly, look
Chapter 1243 Linda Doesn’t Excuse Drug Dealers, Not Even When It’s Her Brother
In the dining room of the Borges House, the family gathered as though circling a fire, their gazes fixed on Vanda while they waited for an explanation — any explanation — about why Elaine still seemed interested in Jackson.“Mom, you can’t just spread fake news,” Jackson warned gently.“I wish it were fake,” Vanda shot back, exasperated. “I asked her why she insisted on involving you in that plan to expose Gus Alvares. She couldn’t give me a convincing answer.”“She couldn’t because it wasn’t her idea,” Jackson replied with patient clarity. “I talked to Nathan.”“And how do you know it wasn’t Elaine who told Nathan to call you?” Vanda pressed, suspicion rising like steam.“These are speculations, darling,” Hélio murmured, sipping his coffee as if the world were perfectly calm.“You still think it’s safe for Jackson to confront Elaine about Patricia?” Vanda demanded, her frustration turning sharp.Hélio lowered his cup with a sigh. “I don’t want our little princess getting dragged into
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