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The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 788 Gustavo Defends Himself
Matthew and Sheila entered the Sterling Mansion, Evan behind them still wearing a victorious smile. “And now, Young Matthew? What are the next orders?” Evan asked respectfully. “I’ll tell Elaine the result today. Tomorrow, she must leave the mansion,” Matthew ordered seriously. “No matter how much she complains, throws a fit, or whines... she won’t live here anymore starting tomorrow.” “Yes, Young Matthew. I will check if dinner is ready.” Evan withdrew respectfully, but the triumphant smile was still on the secretary’s lips. Sheila kissed her son’s cheek. “I’m going upstairs to take a shower and share the news with Larry.” “We should thank him,” Matthew commented playfully. “He was the only one who gave the idea we feared the most.” “The consequences could have been disastrous if the board had been opposed.” Sheila began to ascend the stairs but stopped on the third step. “Son, after the divorce, what do you plan to do?” Matthew chuckled. “I believe I’ll stay single for a whil
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 789 Angry Wives
Sterling Mansion, Matthew’s suite, night. Matthew opened the door and walked in, along with him, the determination to rid himself of a mistake. Elaine was more composed, sitting at Matthew’s computer desk, using social media. “Good evening, dear!” Elaine greeted him sweetly as if none of the nightmare of the past weeks had happened. “Good evening.” Matthew’s voice sounded sinister. Elaine felt a slight discomfort but decided to ignore it. “I’m using your computer because I type messages faster here.” “And who are you sending messages to?” Matthew removed his suit, throwing it onto the sofa. “To my friends from Golden Letters.” Elaine continued to smile, trying hard to dispel the dark clouds. But Elaine didn’t realize that it wasn’t just clouds coming – but rather, a heavy storm. Matthew sat on the sofa, his gaze so cold it could freeze the suite. “Go ahead and coordinate your farewell party with your friends.” Elaine heard him but didn’t want to accept it. After a nervous l
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 790 Using the Second Trump Card
Night fell over Sterling Mansion, witnessing Matthew’s divorce request to Elaine. He could no longer endure living with a loud, troubled, schemer wife, and currently, an apprentice assassin... Elaine, on her part, didn’t see it that way and felt entitled to justify and defend herself. “Matthew Sterling, I didn’t think you could stoop so low!” Elaine screamed at the top of her lungs. “Are you still insisting on playing innocent?” Matthew’s eyes bulged, stunned by such a lack of awareness – or humility. “What did I do wrong?” Elaine raised her chin defiantly. “You’re the one who has secrets that you don’t want exposed to the public eye. Tell me, Matt: did you tell the directors and shareholders that you paid Bella Alvares to kill your cousin Nate?” Matthew clenched his jaw. “Bella didn’t want to take a penny. Therefore, there’s no trace of any financial transaction you can use as proof.” Elaine smiled ironically. “I don’t have proof, but that doesn’t mean such an act never happene
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 791 This Time, Liz Didn’t Pretend
Matthew began to sweat cold and loosen his tie upon hearing Elaine reveal something that should have been kept under wraps. “Elaine, why have you become so mean and wicked?” He narrowed his gaze. “I swear I never gave you a reason to suspect Patricia and me. Never—” “SHUT UP!” Elaine ordered with a thunderous voice. “You had that photo of Patricia giving a speech in the slum framed after they installed the sewage and water system. THAT was proof enough for me that you never forgot her. You insisted and got furious when I rightfully threw that junk in the fireplace!” Matthew’s heart ached as he remembered that tense day. “But that was so long ago...” Matthew tried to justify himself. “Since then, you’ve started arguing about what Patty and I DID NOT do. Because of an isolated event, you decided to collude with my aunt to make all our lives hell!” “Stop playing the victim, Matt!” Elaine couldn’t take it anymore. “Admit that you’re a hell of an adulterer who just wants to divorce me
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 792 Defeated and Humiliated
Matthew and Elaine argued about their marital future. “So, Elaine? What’s it going to be?” Matthew asked mockingly. “Are you really going to pretend to be a victim of society and not apologize for the hit-and-run?” “If people didn’t think so poorly of me...” Elaine pretended to wipe away a tear that never fell. “How stubborn you are.” Matthew grimaced. “And we don’t even need to delve into your firing from Golden Letters.” “You’re just using my mischief as a flimsy excuse to take revenge on Patty and her mother!” Elaine screamed almost instantly. Matthew raised his eyebrows. “Oh, so to avoid giving you that impression, I should ignore the fact that you caused a huge embarrassment at the book signing of one of the best-selling authors at the publishing house, is that it?” Elaine just shook her head, unable to respond. Matthew crossed his arms. “That’s the problem with you, Elaine. You do wrong things, we react, and then you’re indignant because we respond. You think you can do y
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 793 The Last Visitor
The next day, Friday. Jackson lay peacefully in his hospital bed, a smile on his face indicating he was either having a good dream or was aware of what would happen to him when he woke up. Yes, today is the day he will be discharged. A nurse gently opened the curtains, letting the rays of sunlight penetrate the room. After a while, Jackson felt the sun and slowly began to open his eyes. “Good morning, Mr. Borges,” the nurse greeted him. “Dr. Almeida will come by later, but you can leave as soon as your family arrives.” Jackson nodded, still smiling. The nurse began to step out. Suddenly, someone stopped at the door. “Oh, hello, Mrs. Sterling.” “Is he awake? Is it too early?” Elaine asked cautiously. “No. Come in, he’s waking up. He’ll be discharged today.” The nurse left, not wanting to contradict a Sterling. Elaine turned to Jackson and smiled. “So, I made it just in time.” Jackson, still adjusting his vision, turned to the right, and... ...his vision shifted from blurr
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 794 Karl Just Wants to Help
Elaine approached Jackson’s hospital bed. He, who had wanted so much to see her, now seemed at a loss for words. “Jackson...” Elaine was emotional, her voice thick with guilt. “I’m so sorry. You can say whatever you want about me — believe me when I tell you that I NEVER wanted this to happen.” Jackson, looking serious and intense, questioned, “What did you really want, Elaine?” “What?” Elaine seemed lost. “I asked what you really intended by running away like that with your car. To go back to the future?” Jackson asked, having the presence of mind to add a nerdy joke. “I wanted to go back to the past and undo everything!” Elaine grasped the bed rails. “I didn’t want to hit anyone! I just wanted to get away from there!” Jackson shook his head. “That’s the big problem. You wanted to get away because Cindy was talking to you about that embarrassment at my mother’s signing event. Elaine... that was my mother’s signing event, the one who had a hard life and, thanks to you, had the
The Long-Awaited Heir Chapter 795 Setting Things Right in the Room
Elaine took a visitor’s seat and sat beside Jackson. She maintained a gentler expression. Jackson noticed the change and frowned. “You don’t need to smile so much, Elaine.” “There’s no reason for me to be sad,” Elaine assured. “You’re better, you’re getting discharged, what I did didn’t leave you with any consequences...” “But you said Matt wants to divorce you,” Jackson brought her back to harsh reality. “Does this have to do with the accident? Did you even apologize to the public, Elaine?” Elaine’s smile faded. “I haven’t made any statement yet. My life has turned into a whirlwind, Jackson. I haven’t had time to think about myself, about my marriage...” “Elaine, what’s stopping you from recording a video of yourself apologizing and posting it on the Internet? I’m sure LCN would give you airtime to apologize on television,” Jackson said all of this, visibly disappointed with what Elaine had become. Elaine twirled and twisted her fingers. “If I admitted defeat, it would be ano
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Chapter 980 We Don’t Want Another War
Cindy sat behind her desk in her office at Urbano Magazine, juggling an onslaught of phone calls. Her fingers moved with practiced efficiency across the phone and keyboard, her voice steady despite the chaos around her. Just then, Patricia stepped into the room, clearly concerned for her future sister-in-law.“Cindy, do you have a minute?”Cindy held up a hand, signaling for patience while she finished the call.“Mrs. Gouveia has announced she plans to return to the magazine while I’m away,” she said briskly into the phone. “You can get all your answers from her... Okay, bye-bye!” With a sigh, she hung up. “Ugh. Every news outlet has lost its mind.”“I figured something like this would happen,” Patricia replied, stepping closer. “That’s why I’m wondering if Andreia is truly prepared for this kind of frenzy.”Cindy leaned back in her chair, exhaustion in her posture. “I honestly don’t know. I’m just trusting what she told me. She said I could go on the trip with you all, so... I’m goin
Chapter 979 Andreia Needs Help
Ronaldo and Patricia sat across from each other at Siren Restaurante, a cozy Italian place lit with midday sun, enjoying a quiet, romantic lunch. The scent of garlic and fresh tomatoes filled the air as they twirled spaghetti on their forks, sharing only glances.No words were needed.Then Patricia’s phone buzzed with a message notification. She picked it up, scanning the screen.“It’s Cindy,” she said. “Looks like she’s got an answer.”She read the message quickly. “Yes, Andreia gave her the green light to travel with us.”Ronaldo raised an eyebrow. “Wait, what? Who’s going to hold down the fort while Cindy’s gone?”Patricia looked at him, then back at her phone. “According to the message... Andreia.”Ronaldo took in a long breath. Andreia had always been determined, but was she truly ready to face the wrath of public opinion on her own?******In the Gouveia apartment kitchen, the afternoon sun streamed in as Andreia stood at the sink, washing dishes, while Vicente disposed of their
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
