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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“I may not know how to cook,” Mason Alvarez retorted, rolling her eyes, “but surely I can wash vegetables and do the dishes.”“It’s not that I can’t learn—I just haven’t bothered. If I decided to, I’d pick it up in no time.”She looked faintly indignant.Joseph could only laugh helplessly.“Very well.”With the two women so insistent, he surrendered the kitchen without further protest.Before long, Alice had prepared a meal that was as pleasing to the eye as it was to the palate.After dinner, Joseph rested briefly, then prepared to head out.Before leaving, he gave Alice and Mason a series of careful reminders.These were no ordinary days; caution was no longer optional.Once outside, Joseph got into his car and drove toward the Night Rose Nightclub.Before dinner, he had already called Brian Adams to confirm that both Brian and Neil Foster were there.In many ways, the Night Rose had become their operational headquarters in Nova City.After more than half an hour on the road, Joseph
Chapter 851
“Then we’ll take our leave for now. If anything develops, I’ll contact you immediately.”Blake Morgan rose to his feet and addressed Donovan Williams.“Very well. Travel safely.”Donovan inclined his head.“Assistant, please see Mr. Morgan out.”After exchanging farewells, Blake and Mason left the police department.Mason took the wheel himself. Though only father and son occupied the car, several vehicles trailed discreetly behind them—security escorts assigned for their protection.“Dad, for a moment back there, I was afraid you’d reveal everything,” Mason admitted, still unsettled.“You think I’m a fool?” Blake shot him a sidelong glance.“I’ve navigated a lifetime of storms. Do you imagine I’d grow careless now?”“The source of that intelligence concerns Joseph. Under no circumstances can his involvement be exposed.”“So what now?” Mason asked. “We should inform my future son-in-law and let him decide.”“We’ll return to the company,” Blake replied decisively. “Use our private line
Chapter 850
“Once they enter Nova City, we’ll be dragged into urban warfare,” Clarence Bennett said gravely. “In close-quarters fighting, we lose the advantage of numbers and heavy equipment.”“And their gear may be no worse than ours.”“With civilians everywhere, our hands will be tied.”“So this time, you’re not participating. It’s too dangerous.”He shook his head again, resolute.“We could intercept them outside the city,” Mandy countered at once. “In open terrain, we can leverage our superiority in manpower and firepower.”“But how?” Clarence replied. “We can’t track their movements.”“If we had the kind of intelligence network the Southern Frontier forces once had, an ambush might be possible.”“But this happened too suddenly. There’s no time to request their assistance.”“Besides, this isn’t the past. Without prior deployment and preparation, even they couldn’t monitor these people’s movements in real time.”Mandy picked up the file from the desk and studied it carefully.“Then how does th
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“That may be true,” Blake Morgan said calmly, “but I trust Joseph. He’ll eliminate them before they can gain a foothold.”“And I won’t be going to the Nova City Police Department alone. I’ll bring plenty of men with me.”“You do the same. Whenever you go out, take extra security—especially around the house. Increase the guards.”“Don’t worry about me,” Mason Morgan replied. “I’ll handle it.”“Good.”Blake patted Mason on the shoulder and moved to leave.“I’m coming with you,” Mason said, rising to his feet after all.Blake sighed. “Very well. We’ll go together.”He knew better than to argue further.Joseph and Alice stepped out with them.Before long, the four of them reached the ground floor.“Alice, your grandfather and I are heading to the police department. Call if anything happens,” Mason said.Then he turned to Joseph, his expression grave.“My future son-in-law, I’m entrusting Alice’s safety to you.”“You have my word, Uncle Mason,” Joseph replied with a slight nod. “Nothing wi
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Once inside the elevator, Alice finally let out a quiet breath of relief. She was, by nature, somewhat reserved, and being the focus of so many watchful eyes had left her faintly embarrassed.The reason she had refused to release Joseph’s hand was simple: she wanted everyone to understand the nature of their relationship—to make a silent declaration that he was hers.After all, every woman harbors, in some corner of her heart, a measure of possessiveness.The elevator soon came to a stop, and the two stepped out together.“Come on, Joseph,” Alice said softly. “Grandfather’s office is this way.”“I know. I’ve been here more times than I can count,” Joseph replied with a faint smile.Outside the office, Alice knocked on the door.Moments later, it opened.Standing there was none other than old Mr. Morgan.“Alice, Joseph, you’re here.”“Mason is already inside.”“Grandfather. Uncle Mason.”“Grandpa. Dad!”Joseph and Alice entered, greeting them in turn.“So, everyone’s here,” Mason Morga
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“No.”Joseph shook his head.“Then why did you come back?”Mason asked, puzzled.“Professor Alvarez, while I’m away, it’s best that you don’t leave this place. Even if the risk is one in ten thousand, I don’t want you taking it. Do you understand?”Joseph took her delicate hand, his expression earnest.“You came back just to tell me that?”Mason blinked, looking up at him.“More or less.”“Truthfully, this is my fault. Had I known things would escalate like this, I should have asked you to return to your own place.”“At least that way, you wouldn’t risk being dragged into it.”There was a trace of guilt in his voice.“I don’t want that. I’m staying with you.”“If you’re in trouble and I run away, what kind of person would that make me? I’ll stand with you and face it together.”“If something were to happen to you… how could I go on? Without my closest friend, without the man I love, I would never be happy again.”Mason shook her head firmly.“You’re foolish.”Joseph sighed with a help
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