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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 688 Do You Know What Happens to Informants?
At the Golden Letters bookstore, Karl followed Elaine, who was heading to the water fountain for the third or fourth time. As he suspected, Elaine hadn’t grabbed any plastic cup to quench her thirst. Her thirst was for envy and jealousy. “What’s going on, Elaine?” Elaine spun on her heels, holding her breath. “Larry! Phew, you scared me.” “It wasn’t my intention. But why were you scared? Afraid of being caught?” “I don’t know what you’re talking about.” Elaine grabbed a plastic cup. “You’re not thirsty. I can tell you’re not happy with the signing session.” “The sales are great, and the public’s reception is too.” Elaine drank. “I’m not talking about the sales, but about the honored writer’s daughter.” “PFFF...” the sip of water Elaine didn’t want to drink was spat out, staining the wall. Karl smiled mockingly. “Why can’t you be honest with your feelings?” “Cough, cough...” Elaine caught her breath. “Lawrence, don’t get involved in matters that don’t concern you.” “Excuse
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 689 Toast at the Book Signing
Golden Letters Bookstore, Saturday morning.Time passed. The line of fans for Vanda to sign their books had ended. She stood up, opening and closing her hand.“Phew! I still can’t get used to writing so much. Now we do everything on the computer, right?”“I wonder if one day pen and paper will cease to exist,” Hélio said humorously.Matthew approached the couple. “Congratulations, Dona Vanda! Everything is going according to what we planned. LCN is going to write a sensational article.”Hélio took the opportunity to hint, “Do you think Germano will say anything in his video today?”Matthew looked alarmed. “Seu Hélio, why do you care about that old fool’s channel?”Hélio replied seriously, “Jackson watched yesterday’s video. Germano Cardoso mentioned the drug dealing plaguing Lion’s Den.”“He mentioned you guys?” Matthew reacted fiercely, just as Cindy had predicted.Cindy casually walked behind them, but upon hearing Matthew, she stopped and perked up her ears.Hélio responded, “No, h
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 690 Ending the Date with a Hug
Vanda’s second book signing had a not-so-pleasant surprise during the toast. Everyone was supposed to grab their glasses that were arranged in a pyramid, but the pyramid started to collapse. Several champagne glasses fell to the floor, creating a huge mess and a shrill noise of shattering glass.Everyone around the table jumped back in shock, afraid of getting dirty or cut by a shard.“AAAHH!”“What a scare!”“What happened?”“Right when I was about to grab one...”“Is everyone okay?” Matthew spoke up, taking control of the situation.Vanda shook her hands. “Some champagne splashed on my dress.”“Don’t worry, Mom, you can take it to the dry cleaner,” Patricia reassured her.Cindy narrowed her eyes. This wasn’t something that normally happened. She looked around and saw Elaine holding her glass.Smirking mischievously, Cindy asked loudly, “Looks like someone took a glass from the base of the pyramid. Who was the clumsy one?”Jackson echoed his girlfriend’s question, “Exactly! Every int
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 691 Who Knocked Over the Glasses?
At the Andrade Mansion, Linda and Jacqueline found it unlikely that Bella would sacrifice what she wanted.“Gus, excuse me, but are we talking about the same Bella?” Linda scratched her neck.“Linda, you don’t believe because you weren’t there to see it,” Gustavo asserted. “But it’s true! She announced to me and our parents that she would end her fling with Nathan if it means you can live in peace and safety!”“That would be too good!” Jacqueline admitted.Charles frowned. “Why would Vicente Gouveia do something like that, bothering Linda?”Linda sat down on another sofa. “He was very disturbed, Charles. He was talking nonsense... I was even scared.”“Oh, dear...” Jacqueline sat beside her. “Walt didn’t show up?”“One of my colleagues messaged or called his desk. Walt showed up, and the crazy pianist left.”Gustavo added, “Is it true he accused Bella of being hired by someone to kill Nathan?”Linda remembered Walter. “Yes. He said Matthew Sterling hired our sister to act as a black wi
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 692 Doing Good for Her Future Family
“How dare you think something like that about your nephew?” Ernesto shook his head. “From everything I’ve read and seen about Matthew Sterling, he would be incapable of doing something like that. People like your nephew would have the Bento family at their disposal.”“You know about the Bento family, huh?” Vicente mocked.“Hey, don’t give me ideas.” Ernesto crossed his arms. “I don’t want to resolve things that way.”“OK, let’s handle this civilly.” Vicente sat down on the couch.Ernesto remained standing. “You understand, Vince, that this kind of accusation can’t be proven, right?”“Of course, Matt has been getting more and more powerful. No one will dare investigate anything.”“Do you really believe he tried to kill Nate?” Ernesto felt like he was staring at a madman. “I think you’ve been getting too much sun on your head.”Vicente, on the other hand, was conflicted inside. How was he going to say that he was following this intuition thanks to what Karl said?He would have to reveal
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 693 Family Concern
Sterling Mansion, Saturday afternoon.Jarbas appeared in the foyer, with the doorbell ringing. He already knew who it was.As he opened the door, Fernando, Leonardo, and Marta entered.“Good afternoon, Silva family.”“Where is my daughter?” Marta asked anxiously.“Mrs. Sterling is in the living room.” Jarbas pointed in that direction.“Thank you!” Leonardo dashed off toward there.In the living room, Sheila was calmly sipping a cup of fennel tea. She choked on the suddenness of everyone entering.“DAUGHTER!”“PFFF... Cough, cough...” Sheila nearly dropped the cup.Fernando and Marta sat on either side of her on the couch.“Daughter, we heard about the kidnapping and came to see you!” Marta exclaimed horrified.“Are you okay? Have you reported the criminals to the police?” Fernando asked, extremely worried.“Calm down, everyone!” Sheila smiled. “I’m perfectly fine, thank God.”“Why didn’t you tell us?” Leonardo kissed his daughter’s cheek.“Dad, I didn’t want you to react like this, sc
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 694 Cindy Learned to Defend Herself
The Silva family rejoices at Sheila’s announcement of dating Karl (whom everyone has been calling Lawrence). Marta hugs her daughter. “OH, my dear daughter! Congratulations! What a romantic way to start a relationship!” “Being kidnapped?” Fernando joked. “Come on...” Sheila pretended to be offended. “Well, you know what that means.” “What?” Leonardo asked. Sheila breaks the hug and leans back on the couch. “I’ll have to drop the Sterling surname and leave this mansion.” Marta shrugs. “That’s the best thing you can do. Except for your son, nobody who lives here likes you.” Sheila looks at the portrait of Karl with longing. “But loving Karl is what made it worth it.” Fernando leans forward. “We miss him so much, sis, but life must go on. I’m glad you allowed yourself this chance.” “Thanks, Nando. Having your support is essential.” “And are you going to meet his family?” Marta smiled as she asked. “Larry said his parents live in Europe.” “WOW! They must be as rich as we are,”
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 695 Excuses to See Patricia?
Cardoso Family House.Zilda rushed into the studio where Germano was rising from his desk.“You’re an IMBECILE!” Zilda shouted at the top of her lungs.Germano was taken aback. “What in the world is this about?”“You seriously insinuated that the Borges family is involved with the drug-dealing gang!” Zilda slammed the door shut.“Why are you so surprised? You knew I was going to do this.” Germano tried to deflect.Zilda grabbed her husband by the sleeve of his shirt. “Wrong! I knew the witches told you to hold your fire for now! You purposely hid from me that they called you again authorizing the slander for today’s video!”Germano freed himself from Zilda’s grip. “It would be much better if you didn’t meddle in my affairs.”“You are my husband, YOU ARE my affair, for crying out loud!”The doorbell rang, and the front door was knocked on at the same time.“See, there we go! Go face the wrath of the Borges family!” Zilda exclaimed sarcastically. “Where are the witches with the ‘Commitm
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Chapter 978 You Can Go To Your Trip
“You’re all talking like I’m not even here,” Karl remarked, his voice dry.Sheila turned her attention to Matthew. “Matt, where’s Elaine?”“She’s on her way, Mom. She was at Golden Letters.”Karl smirked knowingly, his amusement barely hidden. He could guess what Elaine was trying to accomplish.Sheila pressed on, emotion swelling in her voice. “Well then. All of you in the Sterling family know I love Karl. I was happy with him. And I want to be happy with him again — for however many years I still have.”“That’s right, Mom,” Matthew agreed softly.But Alice had her own vision for the family’s future. “Don’t you think it would be better for all of us if my son married someone truly fit to lead the conglomerate?”“Like Elaine?” Marta interjected with sharp sarcasm.The room fell into an uneasy silence as Alice’s fork slipped from her hand, clattering loudly against her porcelain plate.Karl’s voice was calm, almost amused. “No, mother-in-law. Not like Elaine. Because Matt isn’t going t
Chapter 977 Tell Who You Are Too
The same midday sun lit up the living room at the Alvares family house.The jarring ringtone of Andreia’s phone pierced the stillness. With visible frustration, she declined the call and stuffed the phone deep into her purse. Paulina, lounging nearby, gave a wicked smile.“Don’t want to talk to the press, huh?” She paused, feigning cluelessness. “Oh wait — you are the press!”Andreia shot her a scathing look. “Keep mocking, go on. Your turn’s coming.”Paulina turned to Vicente, suddenly concerned. “Honey, what is she talking about?”Andreia gave Vicente a knowing nod, urging him silently: Tell her.Cautiously, Vicente spoke. “Paulina... we just think it’s unfair that only the two of us are being dragged through the mud. You saw that Karl didn’t mention your name.”Paulina’s face paled as the realization sank in.“Wait a second... y-you want my name out there too? So people can come ridicule my family?”She turned to Andreia with pure horror. “Was this your idea?”Andreia’s voice was d
Chapter 976 My Parents Are On Their Way
Inside Ronaldo’s office at Silva Oil Company, the conversation among the Silva family and Patricia was still in full swing.“Now that we know the whole truth — the truth that sets us free,” Ronaldo said, “what happens with Aunt Sheila’s relationship?”“They stay married, of course!” Marta snapped before anyone else could speak. “She’s not a widow anymore — never was!”Patricia let out a breath of relief. “Good thing her little romance with Jonah Lopes didn’t work out.”“Looks like destiny to me,” Leonardo mused.“Oh, please,” Patricia chuckled. “Mr. Sterling definitely knew what he was doing. He won Sheila back without her even realizing it.”Suddenly, Marta turned to her husband with urgency in her voice. “Leo, we need to get to Sterling Mansion!”Leonardo blinked at her. “What’s the rush?”“How can we be sure Alice isn’t over there right now filling Karl’s head with nonsense?”He threw his hands up, frustrated. “Didn’t you just say that their marriage was never actually annulled?”“
Chapter 975 Will I Continue To Be a Widow?
At the Sterling Mansion, the morning sun spilled into the living room as Matthew and Sheila returned, triumphant and beaming. Jarbas entered the room, carefully balancing a tray with champagne and flutes.“It may be early,” he said, “but I thought someone might want to celebrate.”Sheila’s eyes sparkled mischievously. “You watched the video too, Jarbas?”“Old Madam Sterling ordered all house staff to stop their tasks and watch. Even the gardeners,” he replied with a chuckle.Matthew gave an approving nod, and Jarbas bowed before quietly exiting the room.“Well, Mother,” Matthew said with a smirk. “As the Americans say, the cat’s out of the bag.”“Now we just have to wait for the internet to do the rest,” Sheila replied.“Has anyone heard from Aunt Andreia?” Matthew asked, his tone more serious.Abner and Alice entered just then.“We tried calling, but she’s not answering,” Abner said.“Grandpa,” Matthew said, almost in disbelief, “it looks like our troubles might finally be over.”Ali
Chapter 974 What About Our Trip?
At the Silva Oil Company that morning, tension lingered in the air like the aftermath of a storm. Leonardo and Marta stepped into Ronaldo’s office and found Ronaldo and Patricia already standing, visibly shaken. Their expressions told of sleepless hours and troubling revelations.Leonardo gave a half-laugh, half-sigh. “Some video, huh?”Marta, thoughtful and a bit wistful, added, “I always sensed a resemblance...”Ronaldo turned toward her. “Well, Grandma, you’d remember Mr. Sterling, wouldn’t you?”Marta nodded, her eyes distant with memory. The image of her daughter, Liz, glowing with youthful infatuation, floated back to her. “Your Aunt Liz was always head over heels for Karl Sterling. He was a hunk, no doubt, but he also knew how to handle business. If that ‘accident’ hadn’t happened, he would’ve inherited the conglomerate — not Matt.”Patricia glanced around, worry creasing her brow. “Has anyone heard how Matt’s doing?”Leonardo scoffed lightly. “He’s probably toasting with champ
Chapter 973 Karl Didn’t Tell Everything
Ronaldo and Patricia sat silently in his office, on the same tense morning at Silva Oil Company, having just finished watching Karl Sterling’s explosive video on the computer screen.On the monitor, Karl’s voice echoed in a final statement:"One more thing, folks: about the accident at Vicente Gouveia’s concert — our pianist tried to frame me by sending an anonymous letter to the police. Knowing they’d investigate, I decided to come clean about my identity. That’s one of the reasons I’m revealing myself now. Neither I nor my son had anything to do with that incident. Now, you know the truth. Believe it or not, it’s up to you. Thanks for listening."The screen faded to black.Ronaldo and Patricia exchanged stunned looks.“Did that really happen?” Patricia asked, her voice low with disbelief.“Yes, darling,” Ronaldo replied, a touch too smoothly. “And you want to know what I think?”Patricia giggled faintly. “You believe him without question?”He smiled softly and brushed a strand of he
Chapter 972 The Truth Ruined Everything
Nathan instinctively scratched at his ears, as if he’d misheard. Andreia froze, her breath caught in her throat. Even Vicente, for the first time, looked visibly shaken.“Nathan isn’t my sister’s son,” Karl declared. “And they know it. Not only is Vicente a freeloader, but he had the audacity to father a child with one of his many mistresses. A woman you all know well. Imagine the scandal if that had played out?”******Meanwhile, in the sleek office at Sterling Empire headquarters, Matthew and Sheila burst into uncontrollable laughter, doubling over at the bombshell Karl had just dropped. Jackson, on the other hand, looked utterly lost.“Wait, what just happened?” he asked, eyes darting between the two.Matthew wiped tears from his eyes, finally catching his breath. “What’s there to explain, Jackson? Everything my dad said — it’s all true.”Jackson
Chapter 971 Singing Victory Before Its Time
Elaine’s tone turned deliberately provocative. “And Patty would never do such a thing, right? She’s the decent girl who follows the Lovers’ Guide to the letter?”“I won’t drag Patty into this filthy conversation. Yes, I think she’s the most suitable wife for my son because she’s the one he truly loves. You only married Matt because he needed to calm the board of the Sterling Empire.”Elaine’s fists clenched. That was a truth she refused to accept.Karl pressed further. “But guess what? Now that Matt is no longer the president of the conglomerate, he doesn’t need to be married to you anymore!”Elaine looked at him in horror.“So that’s why you didn’t waste any time reclaiming your position?” she asked, voice trembling.Karl stared back with cold indifference, as though she weren’t even worth an explanation.<
Chapter 970 The Video
Inside Matthew’s office at the Sterling Empire headquarters, the atmosphere was thick with frustration. Matthew shook his head, struggling to comprehend Vicente’s twisted logic.“This is too much for me,” he said. “Even if we can’t prove it to the police, we KNOW it was him. And the worst part? He didn’t even deny it when we confronted him.”Jackson stood nearby, equally disturbed. “It’s sick, man. Your uncle was playing the piano and now the public’s feeling sorry for him because of the accident.”Matthew leaned on the edge of his desk, stewing in thought. “You know what I think? That ‘accident’ was meticulously staged by Vicente to frame me. And now that my father’s revealed his identity, Uncle Vicente is going to try and add him to the list of suspects.”“Oh, for sure,” Jackson said. “But your theory makes sense. When it happened, he
