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Chapter 1179 Not Everyone Is Happy
Sheila stepped into her husband’s office, startled by the light and serene atmosphere she found there. Happiness radiated between her husband and their son, as if the air itself shimmered.Matthew and Karl were smiling so broadly that the sunlight streaming through the window gave the whole scene a cinematic glow.“Okay,” she said, half amused, “I came because Evan told me you two were celebrating.”Matthew leaned back in his chair, his grin widening. “Mom, you might want to sit down for this.”Her lips parted into a knowing smile. “Let me guess: Matt’s finally divorcing Elaine the Bore?”Father and son exchanged playful glances.“That’s half the news, darling,” Karl said, teasingly.But Sheila’s expression froze; the smile vanished instantly. Both men stared, confused by the sudden change.“Mom, you were just happy for me,” Matthew protested.“I am, sweetheart,” she replied softly. “But... if the second half of your ‘good news’ involves Patricia—”Karl’s tone hardened. “You can’t eve
Chapter 1178 Matthew Finally Made Up His Mind
Karl Sterling stood frozen for several seconds, the shock so intense that he seemed liable to swallow a fly. Slowly, he rose from behind his mahogany desk, his mouth still hanging open as he stared at his son.Matthew couldn’t help himself. He burst out laughing at his father’s expression. “Father, if you could only see your face right now! No, wait...” He pulled out his phone. “I should record this.”Karl blinked, recovering from the shock. “Hey, don’t you dare laugh at me, young man!” he barked, though his sternness was betrayed by the gleam of joy in his eyes.But a moment later, all pretense of restraint shattered. Karl let out a triumphant shout, the kind one makes when their favorite soccer team wins the state championship, and rushed around the desk to embrace his son.Evan, always the loyal secretary, burst into the office just then, gun in hand. “Where’s the intruder?” he demanded.The father and son broke their embrace, collapsing into laughter.“Put that thing away, Evan!”
Chapter 1177 The Perfect Solution
Maurício barely had time to recover from his casual escapade with the voluptuous blonde who had come to him under the guise of being a patient. And now, there was Linda standing before him: fearless, self-assured, and radiating authority, demanding that he withdraw from attending Jacqueline’s wedding.Jacqueline, his employer!“Are you out of your mind?” he asked, incredulous.Linda smiled with that sardonic curve of her lips that both enticed and threatened. “You’re not in a position to question or insult me.”“And why,” he countered sharply, “would I take orders from you? Who do you think you are?”Without another word, Linda turned and closed the office door behind her, cutting off the noise of the clinic outside.Her tone grew low and dangerous. “I’m the girlfriend of this clinic’s heir. The bride is going to be my future sister-in-law.”Maurício’s eyes widened, a flicker of indignation flashing across his face. “And that gives you the right to order the staff around?”“I don’t gi
Chapter 1176 Give Up Your Wedding Invitation!
Linda sat behind the counter of the reception area of Andrade Clinic, still dazed from her earlier argument with Maurício. Her mind replayed fragments of the fight on an endless loop, so loud that she barely noticed the blinking prompt on her computer screen.Her eyes focused, finally catching the flashing number on the monitor, one that should’ve been called ages ago. Startled, she clicked the mouse, and the clinic’s cheerful jingle played as the patient’s number appeared on the television.The man, visibly annoyed by the delay, stood and walked toward the indicated room. Linda shook her head, silently scolding herself.‘I’m losing it. I’m actually losing it,’ she thought, biting her lip.Just then, Jacqueline breezed in, smiling brightly as always.“Linda, I tried calling you,” she said, placing her purse on the counter.“Hey, Jacque. I’ve been swamped,” Linda replied, forcing a small smile.“Well, it looks like things have quieted down a bit,” Jacqueline noted, glancing around the
Chapter 1175 What the Girls See in Matthew?
In Maurício’s office at the Andrade Clinic, the tension sharpened like a blade. Linda stared at him in horror, unable to believe the question he had just thrown in her face.“What... what did you say?” she stammered.He smirked. “What’s the matter? Want me to recommend an Otorhinolaryngologist?”She nearly choked on the name, tripping over the syllables. “Oto— what?”“You heard me perfectly well,” he said with maddening calm. “You’re afraid Walter Andrade will suspect you’re in love with me because, deep down, YOU ARE hopelessly in love with me.”The accusation cut through her like lightning. For a moment, she felt exposed, then her pride rallied, and she threw her head back, laughing loudly.“Ha, ha, ha! I didn’t know being a comedian was part of a general practitioner’s résumé!”He ignored the mocker
Chapter 1174 Elaine Doesn’t Want to Lose a Free Meal
In Jacqueline’s room at the Andrade Mansion, she held her phone to her ear, waiting for Linda to answer, though the silence on the other end told her that Linda was too occupied to pick up.Emmanuelle, standing before the bed, studied the bridal gown laid out across with admiration. Its design was timeless — no scandalous plunging lines, no ostentatious excess. A skirt of traditional length, delicate lace detailing, and a graceful veil that whispered elegance.“My daughter, you truly struck gold with this dress,” Emmanuelle said warmly.Jacqueline’s smile deepened. “Do you think so, Mommy? Thank you.” With a sigh, she abandoned the call. “I suppose Linda must be busy at work.”“You could always stop by in person,” her mother suggested.“No, I need to get to college. I missed classes yesterday, worrying about Daddy.”Her eyes returned to the gown, her face lighting
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