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Chapter 1003 What We’ll Do Next
The Sterling Mansion’s living room glowed with natural sunlight streaming through the opened curtains. The fireplace remained unlit, but the brightness lent a fresh, hopeful tone to the space. Abner and Karl entered, engaged in conversation about the family’s recent turmoil and future prospects.“The room is brighter,” Karl remarked, glancing around and noticing the shift in ambiance.“Of course,” Abner replied with a smile. “It’s a tribute to celebrate your return to life.”Karl gave a soft laugh. “Dad, don’t exaggerate.”“I’m allowed to exaggerate,” Abner insisted, chuckling as they both sat on the couch. “You’re back, something I never thought possible.”Karl’s expression turned more resolute. “I’m not just back. I’ve come to close the cycle of toxicity.”Abner leaned forward, hope flickering in his eyes. “You believe we can finally be rid of Vicente Gouveia for good?”With determination in his gaze, Karl nodded. “I believe so. It’s time for it to end. You and Mom have suffered eno
Chapter 1002 Let’s Not Sour the Mood
On a bright morning inside the vestibule of the Borges House, Jackson and Hélio descended the stairs, each carrying heavy suitcases, their arms straining slightly under the weight. Behind them came Cindy and Patricia, more lightly burdened with shoulder bags and a few miscellaneous items.Vanda stood nearby, her expression tinged with maternal concern. “And remember to respect the traffic signs,” she said firmly, “and don’t try to race with cargo trucks on the highway.”“That’s right,” Hélio added. “There are too many headlines about cars getting crushed by giant trucks because of reckless passing.”Vanda nodded. “And most importantly: don’t drink before driving.”Jackson set the bags down with exaggerated exasperation. “OK, OK! You’re starting to make me nervous!” he teased.Laughter broke out among them. Vanda leaned in to kiss her eldest son on the cheek. “Fio de Seda should provide a private jet for my famous model son, that’s what I think.”“OK, Mom,” Jackson chuckled, “now you’r
Chapter 1001 Everybody Is Traveling
On Friday morning, the long-awaited day of the trip to Praia Grande finally arrived. Inside Jackson’s bedroom at the Borges House, the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation. The luggage belonging to Jackson and Cindy was neatly arranged on the bed, ready for departure. Vanda and Hélio stood nearby, embracing the couple and wishing them a safe journey.“My son, be very careful on the road, okay?” Hélio said with a father’s concern.“He’s right,” Vanda chimed in. “We all know how dangerous those federal highways can be.”Jackson, exuding confidence, reassured them. “Mom, Dad, don’t worry. Ronaldo and I will take turns driving.”“I can take a shift too,” Cindy added with a playful smile. “I do have a driver’s license, in case you forgot.”Vanda glanced at the packed bags, her eyes narrowing with maternal instinct. “Are you sure you haven’t forgotten anything?”Jackson waved off the concern. “The company, Fio de Seda, will provide whatever we might need.”“When you two come back,” Hélio sai
Chapter 1000 Vicente Went Berserk
As the sun began to set over the Silva Oil Company, Ronaldo stood at his office window, quietly observing the movement of the workers down at the docks. The hum of machinery and distant voices created a familiar rhythm that comforted him — until the silence in his office was broken by the soft creak of the door.Patricia entered, her smile radiant as always. Light on her feet, she tiptoed up behind him and playfully ran her fingers along his back. The effect was instant.“IAU!” Ronaldo yelped, jolting so violently that he nearly toppled out of the window.“Oh, darling!” Patricia gasped, catching his shirt just in time and yanking him back to safety.They stumbled, almost fell, and somehow ended up in a tight embrace, both laughing as the tension melted away.“You planned this, didn’t you?” Ronaldo said, grinning.“Are you crazy?” she teased. “I didn’t want to see you fall to your death!”He kissed her on the cheek. “So, everything’s ready for our trip tomorrow?”“Everything’s ready,”
Chapter 999 Andreia Ran Away
At the Silva Oil Company, inside Leonardo’s office, the room fell into stunned silence upon learning that Ernesto had nearly caused an accident at the docks due to a moment of distraction. Leonardo’s brow furrowed as he tried to make sense of it.“What is going through his head?” he asked.Ronaldo, just having brought the news, shrugged slightly. “He wasn’t very clear. He mentioned something about his wife’s parents being sick. She even called to say she was going to visit them.”Marta nodded in sympathy. “I can imagine how tough that must be.”Leonardo’s eyes narrowed in thought. “Do Mrs. Alvares’s parents live around here?”Ronaldo shook his head. “From the way Ernesto put it, I don’t think so.”Matthew shifted slightly, a flicker of surprise flashing across his face, unnoticed by the others.Is Mrs. Alvares trying to escape the emotional whirlwind stirred up by the video of my father? he wondered silently. Then, aloud, he said, “Well, everyone, I don’t really have anything else to
Chapter 998 Back to Andrade Mansion?
Inside Leonardo’s office at Silva Oil Company, Matthew had the distinct feeling he was being gently roped into something. Leonardo and Marta looked at him expectantly, awaiting his response.“Grandpa Leo,” Matthew began carefully, “what happened was purely logical. Now that my father is alive and back, he’s rightfully the heir to the Sterling Empire. I had to step aside.”Marta and Leonardo exchanged a glance filled with sympathy.“My poor grandson has faced so many setbacks,” Marta said softly.“I’m okay, Grandma,” Matthew replied with a reassuring smile. “I’d rather keep working quietly on my own projects. I’ve got the Happy Snack Bar and Ste-learning. I can grow those businesses with your support. But my heart... it still belongs to the Sterling Empire.”Leonardo’s lips tightened, disappointment clearly etched across his face.“Well, my grandson,” he said with a sigh, “if you ever need anything... don’t believe everything those old men say about the Silva family.”Matthew chuckled.
Chapter 997 Repeated Offer to Matthew
That afternoon, inside the Silva Oil Company’s office, Leonardo and Marta welcomed Matthew with thinly veiled excitement and barely-contained fanfare.“Our long-awaited grandson has arrived!” Leonardo exclaimed.“Hurrah!” added Marta with bright enthusiasm.Matthew stood still, blinking at them in confusion. He didn’t quite understand what all the fuss was about.“Come on, Matt,” Leonardo gestured wildly. “Come in and close the door.”“I hope I don’t end up regretting this,” Matthew muttered, but he stepped in and moved closer to the desk.Leonardo was grinning so widely, it looked like he was at a dentist appointment.“My boy,” Leonardo said, “I think you already know the proposal I’m about to make.”“Didn’t you feel something special walking through this place?” Marta asked eagerly.Matthew gave a polite smile, not wanting to disappoint. “I did.”“It’s your blood calling,” Leonardo said. “You have everything it takes to be a great leader. We Silvas are ready to give you a real oppor
Chapter 996 The Long-Awaited Fight
At the Beach House, Nathan and Karl froze in place as Vicente’s voice boomed from outside, laced with strained civility.“Son? Are you in there?”Nathan whispered through gritted teeth, “Now what?!”Karl, despite the tension thick in the air, stayed firm. “Let him in. We need to face this...”Nathan exhaled, casting a quick look toward the ceiling as though praying for divine intervention, then reluctantly opened the door.Vicente stepped in without so much as a glance around. “Son, you need to hear me—”But he stopped mid-sentence.His eyes locked onto Karl, who stood with arms crossed, expression grim. Vicente’s pupils dilated, rage igniting in an instant.What happened next unfolded like a scene from a Hollywood action film.Without warning, Vicente lunged toward Karl, shouting, unleashing a storm of fury that had clearly been boiling inside him for far too long.But Karl wasn’t defenseless. He saw the attack coming and responded swiftly, deflecting and dodging most of Vicente’s bl
Chapter 995 The Lady and the Security Guard
At the Silva Oil Company that morning, Leonardo remained seated at his desk, a sly grin on his lips as he continued his phone call with Matthew.“If I tell you over the phone, the offer won’t sound as serious,” he teased, his tone light but purposeful.At the newly remodeled office of the Sterling Empire Headquarters, Matthew chuckled quietly at Leonardo’s words. His amusement was visibly irritating Abner, who sat nearby, bristling.“All right, you win,” Matthew said, suppressing another laugh. “I’ll come over.”“Is your grandfather listening in?” Leonardo asked, half-joking.Matthew turned in his feet, casting a glance toward Abner.From Matthew’s point of view, Abner was visibly fuming, his face a portrait of silent rage.“He looks like he guessed the conversation,” Matthew murmured, bewildered.“One day he’ll learn how to lose,” Leonardo said, a mocking lilt in his voice. “Tell him we’re not in high school anymore. Bye!”Matthew ended the call and set the phone down. The humor of t
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