When Mr. William heard Joseph's words, a sudden suspicion arose in his heart. His eyes narrowed as he stared intently at the thugs who had been captured. They were tightly bound and guarded by security personnel, their faces showing clear signs of anger and fear. Deciding that it was time to clarify everything, Mr. William began to approach the thugs, intending to interrogate them personally.As Mr. William was just a few steps away from the thugs, Jayce suddenly appeared in front of him. "Dad, it's probably just a personal dispute," Jayce said quickly, trying to keep his voice calm. "There's no need for you to get involved, I can handle it."Mr. William's sharp eyes seemed to pierce through Jayce's soul as he suddenly asked, "Are you feeling guilty about something, Jayce?""No, not at all. I just think this minor issue isn't worth your concern." Jayce quickly denied.Mr. William stared at Jayce for a long moment, his eyes filled with contemplation and doubt. "If that's the case, step

Norman slowly stood up, his legs trembling with pain and exhaustion. Mr. William looked at him for a moment, then continued, "Starting today, you are grounded. You are not allowed to leave the house and must follow all the rules. If I see you breaking them, the punishment will be even harsher.""And one more thing, you will continue to kneel there today!" Norman nodded, not daring to say anything more. He knew he had to change, to follow all the rules if he didn't want to face another punishment.Mr. William turned and walked back into the house, leaving Norman with heavy thoughts. Joseph watched Norman from a distance, his eyes filled with worry and guilt. Because of him, Norman had to endure this harsh treatment. He never expected Mr. William to take things this far. Anxiety gnawed at Joseph's soul as he saw his brother kneeling on the spiked board in the courtyard, under the pouring rain.Norman looked up and met Joseph's gaze. Despite his pain and exhaustion, he tried to smile a

Joseph pressed send, feeling a heavy weight in his heart. He didn't know if he was doing the right thing. He didn't want to keep anyone in ambiguity and uncertainty.Amile read the message, typed for a long time, and then replied: "Literal and figurative? What do you mean?"Joseph looked at Amile's message, feeling a swirl of emotions. "I mean that everything has two sides. The literal sense is the practical benefits, and the figurative sense is the long-term impacts. I want you to understand that before making a decision."Joseph sent the message and then leaned back in his chair, looking out the window. The rain continued to fall, but it couldn't ease the worry in his heart."I understand. I will consider it carefully before deciding. Thank you, Joseph," Amile replied, her tone thoughtful.Joseph put his phone down on the table, his head pounding. Amile was intelligent and thoughtful, but her greed and cunning were undeniable. He couldn't be completely sure about her intentions."D

Tyler felt a chill run down his spine. He knew Jayce would not easily forgive failure. “Jayce, I have truly tried my best. But the people I sent all failed. I didn't dare report back to you earlier because I was afraid of disappointing you.”Before he could finish his sentence, Tyler was struck hard across the face by Jayce. The sound of the slap echoed through the room, leaving Tyler stunned. “Useless! You are completely useless! I gave you a task, and you couldn't even do that! I don’t need your meaningless excuses!”Jayce continued to berate him, his voice full of fury. “Do you know what I need? I need results, not excuses! Do you realize how many opportunities I've lost because of your incompetence?”Tyler knelt down, tears streaming down his cheeks. “Please, Jayce. Give me more time. I have discovered some very valuable information. If you give me another chance, I promise I won't let you down.”Jayce looked at Tyler, his anger still simmering. “What information? Speak quickly, o

The news quickly spread throughout the company. People began whispering and speculating about why Coco had come to see Joseph. Naturally, Jayce also received the information.In his office, Joseph received the notification from the receptionist. He smiled, closed his documents, and stood up to greet Coco.“Hello Coco, thank you for coming.” When Coco walked into the room, Joseph carefully pulled out a chair for her.Coco smiled back. “Joseph, I’m ready. Shall we start?”Joseph nodded, confidence gleaming in his eyes. “Of course, let's begin.”Jayce sat in his office, his mind still reeling from the information Tyler had provided. When he heard that Coco had come to see Joseph, his expression changed. Jayce knew exactly who Coco was, and her presence in the company was not a coincidence.“Tyler, get in here now,” Jayce demanded over the phone.Tyler quickly entered Jayce's office, his face showing surprise.“Coco has come to see Joseph,” Jayce said, his voice tense. “I don't like this.