2024-09-15 17:21:24"Hello? Brother-in-law? Is that you, brother-in-law?" Upon discovering that the call had connected, Heidi's anxious voice came from the other end.
"Um... Heidi, it's me, Joseph," Joseph calmly replied.
"Brother-in-law, what are you doing? Such a grown man, not answering calls, not replying to messages, disappearing for an entire day. Do you know how worried I was about you?"
"I called many neighbors and relatives, and they all said they hadn't seen you. I was so anxious that I was about to call the police."
"Do you have any idea how concerned I was that you might have jumped into the river in despair?"
"..."
Without letting Joseph say much, Heidi started scolding him.
Hearing all this, Joseph could only smile helplessly.
After thoroughly reprimanding Joseph, Heidi finally stopped, feeling much more at ease.
"Are you done?" Joseph asked with a smile.
"I'm done. Don't do this again next time. And I'm serious, don't think of doing anything rash," Heidi continued.
"I just didn't have my phone with me temporarily, so I couldn't answer the calls. I've been cooking this whole time," Joseph felt it necessary to explain.
"Whew... Speaking of eating, I haven't eaten yet. I'm starving to death," upon mentioning this, Heidi sounded so aggrieved that she was about to cry. When Joseph was around, he never let her go hungry. Today, with Joseph gone for just one day, she was already starving.
"What's going on? It's already almost 9 o'clock. Hasn't dinner been prepared at home?" Joseph asked casually.
"Brother-in-law, you have no idea. My dad's cooking skills are so bad that even dogs wouldn't eat what he makes," Heidi said.
"Of course, if my mom cooks, it's even more terrifying."
"The things they make are simply inedible. I took a bite and completely lost my appetite. I can only eat instant noodles now," when it came to food, Heidi rambled on and on.
"Before I left at noon, I put some prepared dishes in the second layer of the living room fridge. There are vegetables, meat, and even a steak. You can take them out and eat. It's enough for one meal."
"When your dad was cooking, he probably didn't open the living room fridge, so he didn't see the food inside," Joseph said offhandedly.
"Ah? Really?" Hearing this, Heidi was overjoyed.
"Go take a look, and you'll know. Just heat it up, and it'll be ready to eat," Joseph said with a smile.
"I'll go check," Heidi immediately took a bowl and chopsticks from the kitchen and hurried to the living room. She opened the second layer of the fridge and found that there were indeed five or six dishes inside, including her favorite cumin lamb chops. Heidi instantly had tears in her eyes.
"Whew, it's really here. Brother-in-law, you're truly too kind. You're the best brother-in-law in the world," Heidi directly took action, scooping a large portion of the lamb chops into her bowl, and secretly returned to her room.
Back in her room, she started eating.
"Wow, it smells so good. My dad's cooking skills can't even compare to yours," Heidi couldn't stop praising.
"Be careful eating it cold. You might get an upset stomach," Joseph reminded her helplessly.
"I can't be bothered about that now. I'm starving. Without you, I really don't even have food to eat," Heidi said.
"Brother-in-law, I miss you. I don't know how I'll live in the future. Do I have to eat out every day?"
"Brother-in-law, where are you staying now? Should I move in with you? That way, I can eat your cooking every day."
"..."
Heidi kept talking while eating.
"Right now, I'm staying at a friend's place. I don't have money to rent a place. When I have money, I'll see if I want to rent a house," Joseph said casually.
"Ah? Is that so? Then can I come over and freeload meals? I can pay for my share of the food. I have pocket money," Heidi said.
"Oh, right. Brother-in-law, you must be short on money now. I'll transfer some to you later."
"When you have money to rent a house in the future, I'll move in with you."
"By the way, about you and my sister getting divorced, don't be too sad. There are plenty of good women in this world. If my sister doesn't want you, it's her loss. One day, she'll regret it."
"If you really can't take it, I'll marry you in my sister's place. She doesn't cherish you, but I do," Heidi's words became more and more unrestrained.
*Pfft!* Joseph, who had just poured himself a glass of water and taken a sip, spat it out upon hearing Heidi's shocking statement.
"What do you mean by marrying me in your sister's place? Don't talk nonsense, okay? Can such a thing even be substituted?"
"Are you trying to sell yourself to me for a mouthful of food?" Joseph almost collapsed on the spot. This girl's way of thinking was truly bizarre.
"What's wrong with that? What's wrong with doing it for a mouthful of food? You're much better than those hypocritical jerks. Brother-in-law, why don't you consider it?"
"I'm very easy to support. As long as I have food to eat, it's enough. My monthly allowance is also not bad, but I never buy branded clothes or makeup. I basically spend very little each month," Heidi said solemnly.
"Stop talking nonsense. Eat your food properly. Don't you have school tomorrow?" Joseph laughed, not taking Heidi's words to heart at all.
"I do! Whew... In the future, no one will drive me to school, and no one will cook for me! When I'm sick, there won't even be anyone to buy medicine for me," upon mentioning school, Heidi immediately became sorrowful.
"Alright, you're an adult now. You need to learn to take care of yourself. If your stomach feels uncomfortable after eating cold food, there's medicine in the medicine box in the living room. I've written clear instructions on how to use the medicine," Joseph took the opportunity to remind her again.
"You're still the most considerate one, brother-in-law. You're such a good person, the best," Heidi felt touched in her heart. It was difficult to find another man in this world who was so meticulous and caring.
"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now," Joseph saw that they had been chatting for quite a while.
"Wait, brother-in-law. Have you figured out what work you'll do in the future? Is there anything I can help with regarding work?" Heidi suddenly asked.
"As for work, my friend should have arranged it for me," Joseph scratched his head, a bit uncertain.
"What do you mean by 'should have arranged'? Has it been arranged or not? What kind of work has your friend arranged for you?" Heidi was a bit exasperated upon hearing these vague words.
"If there are no issues, I should be going to work as a teacher," Joseph answered with some uncertainty.
"A teacher? An elementary school teacher? Or a kindergarten teacher? If it's an elementary school teacher, that's okay. Although the pay isn't high, it's stable," Heidi said knowledgeably.
"Not an elementary school teacher. A teacher at Nova University," Joseph explained.
"What? A teacher at Nova University?" Upon hearing Joseph's words, Heidi was startled. She suspected that she had misheard or that Joseph had made a mistake.
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“Oh, alright, alright—I’m going.”Mason Alvarez hurried off to wash the dishes.She had always been rather indolent, but under Alice’s influence, even she had begun to change.With Mason in the kitchen, Alice and Joseph retired to rest.In such troubled times, neither Alice nor Mason had the heart for much else.As for Joseph, his thoughts revolved around only two matters: how to ensure Alice’s absolute safety—and how to help both the Cooper family and the Morgan family rise to greater heights.The next morning, Joseph was awakened by the shrill vibration of his phone.He glanced at the screen. It was Geoffrey Harris.After steadying himself, he answered.“Good morning, President Harris.”“Good morning, Mr. Wilson.”Harris’s warm voice came through the line.“What can I do for you?”Joseph asked.“Nothing urgent. I simply wished to have a word.”“I understand that the chairman of the Morgan Group intends to invite you to take over an important project—and to appoint you as their Chief
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“How is that overbearing? Joseph is concerned for your safety—don’t be so ungrateful.”“Anyone involved in this project will inevitably become privy to its secrets.”“And right now, there are forces everywhere with their eyes fixed on this research. Anyone who knows the inside details could be in danger.”Alice spoke up at that moment.“It’s not that I don’t understand Mr. Wilson’s concern.”“But if you can stand by his side, then I want to as well.”“Besides, I’ve collaborated with the Morgan Group many times. I’m quite familiar with their research team.”“If he needs assistance, I’m undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.”Mason Alvarez insisted.“I’ll consider it carefully.”“But I need to examine the specifics of the research before making a decision.”Joseph replied.“I’ll call Grandfather tomorrow morning and explain your plan.”“He’s probably already resting.”Alice nodded slightly.Just then, her phone began to vibrate.“Oh—no need to wait until morning.”“Grandfather is call
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“By the way, sir, things here are more or less under control.”“Quite a few assassins entered Nova City tonight. It might be wiser for you to return to Miss Morgan’s side.”“Though we’ve stationed plenty of capable men around her residence—”“—with you protecting her personally, her safety would be beyond question.”Brian Adams seemed to recall something and turned to Joseph.“You’re right.”“I’ll leave the rest to you.”“I’ll head back now. Contact me if anything arises.”Joseph glanced at the time. It was just past midnight.Compared to the previous operation, this one had been resolved swiftly.“Understood.”Brian nodded.Joseph did not linger. Before long, he was driving toward Whispering Pines Villas.When he arrived home, the lights in the villa were still on.It was already one in the morning.That girl Alice—and Mason Alvarez—were likely waiting up for him again.The thought stirred a warmth in Joseph’s chest.He pushed the door open and stepped inside.Alice was curled up bes
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“Ugh…”Ano Eagle stared at Joseph, blood spilling from his mouth. He tried to speak, but no words came.The damage to his body was catastrophic.A man renowned for the sheer toughness of his physique had been unable to withstand even three of Joseph’s punches.Just how terrifying was Joseph’s strength?By then, Neil Foster and the others had come down as well.As Neil reached Joseph’s side, Ano Eagle breathed his last.“That’s it? He’s dead?”Neil stared at the corpse in disbelief.“Compared to most assassins, he was indeed resilient—strong, too. Unfortunately for him, he met me.”Joseph regarded the body calmly.“It’s fortunate you stepped in, sir. Otherwise, we might have been at it for hours—and lost a few brothers along the way.”Neil spoke with lingering unease.“Cut off his head.”Joseph instructed.“Understood.”“Do as the sir says.”Neil gestured to one of his men, who immediately set to work.“I wonder how Old Adams is faring.”Joseph found a tissue somewhere and began wiping
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“Yes. We chased him for over an hour, then kept him pinned down here for another.”“The brat’s like a turtle in its shell—refuses to come out no matter what.”“If we weren’t in Nova City, where explosives are off-limits, I’d have blown him to pieces already.”Neil Foster spoke through clenched teeth.“Leave it to me.”As he spoke, Joseph removed the rest of his gear and tossed it to Neil.“Sir, you’re not thinking of going in through the second-floor window, are you?”Neil asked.“That won’t work. Didn’t you say he’s covering both the stairwell and the windows with a heavy machine gun?”“Going in that way would make you a sitting target.”Joseph gave a cold smile.“Exactly. So what’s your plan?”Neil pressed.“Where did he even get a heavy machine gun? In a place like Nova City, how did he manage to bring something like that in?”Joseph asked, puzzled.“He must’ve ambushed one of the Nova City Guard’s heavy-weapons posts after entering the city.”“With most of the Guard focused on the
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“I know. I simply have no interest in this sort of collective endeavor.”“Beasts of prey walk alone; only cattle and sheep move in herds.”“You didn’t take part either. In temperament, we are much the same—equally independent.”Mosang drew a deep breath before speaking.“You should leave. After decades as an assassin, you’ve earned more than you could ever spend.”“If I were you, I’d wash my hands of it all and go enjoy the comfort of family.”Joseph sheathed the military blade in his hand.“What did you say?”Mosang could scarcely believe his ears.“I said, you may go.”Joseph repeated himself.“Why? You won. You should kill me.”Mosang was utterly perplexed.“If this had been years ago, you would already be dead.”“But now, I have no desire to kill you. Leave while you can—if I change my mind, you won’t get the chance.”“I have a family. So do you. They must be waiting for you to return safely.”Joseph turned his back, his voice tinged with quiet reflection.Hearing this, Mosang—sti
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