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“I just finished up. What’s going on?”Joseph replied.No sooner had he finished speaking than Mason Alvarez pushed the door open and slipped inside, looking rather furtive.“Professor Alvarez, what’s going on? Is something the matter?”Joseph asked, amused by her behavior.“Nothing serious. Did you get the meeting notice? The one for Wednesday.”Mason Alvarez took out her phone, opened her email, and showed it to Joseph.“I haven’t checked my inbox yet, but President Harris already called me. I’ll be attending the Wednesday meeting as well.”Joseph glanced at her screen and answered.“Of course you will. You’re the main event. The fact that the president personally called you means you’re crucial to this meeting.”Mason Alvarez said as if it were obvious.“That’s more or less how I see it too.”“The selection meeting for the management of Nova University’s Sixth Affiliated Hospital—President Harris has brought up the dean and vice-dean positions with me more than once.”Joseph smiled
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“Here’s the situation. The total cost of the surgery came to two hundred and thirty thousand dollars, but Professor Martin transferred one million dollars. After deducting the surgical expenses, there’s still over seven hundred thousand left.”“After some discussion, we decided to transfer that remaining amount to your account, Professor Wilson.”“After all, the success of this surgery is largely due to you. Please don’t refuse.”Dr. Forrest explained the entire matter in detail.“Did Professor Martin say how the excess money should be handled?”Joseph asked.“No. He simply transferred one million dollars. That’s all.”Dr. Forrest replied candidly.“If Professor Martin transferred one million to you, then technically, that money belongs to the hospital.”Joseph said plainly.“But you were the lead surgeon for this operation.”“And our hospital cannot accept excess fees. So in the end, this money can only be handled by you.”Dr. Forrest looked genuinely troubled.“I see…”Hearing this,
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“How about I make her steamed lobster—her absolute favorite?”Joseph thought for a moment and said.“A dinner made with love, huh?”“Either way is fine. You’ve grown up together—you know her better than anyone.”Mason Alvarez blinked her beautiful eyes and replied.“Then it’s settled.”Joseph nodded.After that, Joseph and Mason Alvarez first went to buy the lipstick Alice loved most. On the way home, Joseph stopped by a seafood market and carefully selected an especially large lobster.Once everything was prepared, the two of them finally headed home.By the time they arrived, it was already around four in the afternoon.At that moment, Alice was sprawled in the living room, binge-watching a drama while munching noisily on snacks.“Joseph, you’re back!”Seeing him, Alice immediately put down her tablet and hurried over to him.“What did you buy?”She stared at the bags in his hands with childlike curiosity, rummaging through them like an overly inquisitive kid.“They’re ingredients.
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“What do you mean ‘a bit difficult’? I’m no orthopedics expert, but even I could tell that operation was far from easy.”“Not to mention, in all of Nova City—maybe even Elysia—besides you, I doubt there’s a second person who would dare take it on.”“That surgery’s going to be a classic case at Nova First Hospital—studied over and over, taught to young doctors for years.”Toby Dristan spoke from the heart.“Well… maybe. It should have some academic value.”Joseph was modest by nature. Faced with such praise, he wasn’t sure how to respond.“Right, enough talk—I nearly forgot the important part. What would you like to eat? Order whatever you want.”“This is probably the most famous seafood place in Nova City. I’ve been here twice—very distinctive.”He passed the menu to Joseph and Mason.“Mr. Dristan, you should do the honors. We’re your guests.”Mason glanced at Joseph, playing polite.“Go ahead, Mr. Dristan.”Joseph echoed.“Oh, come on—no need to be formal with me.”“If it weren’t for
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“I was going to ask if you could rub my arm a bit. I’ve been gripping a scalpel all day—it’s sore.”Joseph smiled.“That’s it?”Mason shot him a mock-angry look.“What else would it be? What nonsense are you imagining?”He arched a brow.“Ugh, get out. I hope your arm falls off.”She gave him a playful swat and rolled her eyes.“If there’s nothing else, I’ll head out.”Joseph patted her on the hip and rose.“Wait.”Mason slipped off his lap.“What is it?”he asked.“I’ll massage it for you. Can’t help it—I worry about you.”With surprising tenderness, she started kneading his forearm. Joseph could only chuckle, wordless.Time slipped by.By a little past eleven the next morning, it was nearly time to leave. They were supposed to meet Toby Dristan at noon, but Mason was still fussing over makeup and outfits—something she’d been doing since nine.Joseph was at a loss. Do all women need this long to leave the house?“Joseph, when will you two be back?”Alice asked around a bite of apple,
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“Today I went shopping with Senior Mason Alvarez and little sister Alice. We only just got back and finished dinner.”“Oh—by the way, how did things go at the hospital?”Heidi, a lollipop tucked between her lips, chattered as she followed Joseph inside.“Smoothly. The child should be fine.”Joseph answered as he shrugged off his coat.“That’s a relief.”“Here, have some water—you’ve had a long day.”Heidi, unusually attentive, poured him a glass. Joseph was a little taken aback. This carefree girl—being considerate? Either she’d grown up, or no good deed comes without strings.“Thanks.”“Do you need a favor?”He took a sip and looked at her.“Nope.”She stood before him, poised and pretty, a touch of mischief in her eyes.“Then why the water?”He lifted the glass, curious.“What, I can’t pour you a drink now?”She blinked at him, feigning innocence.“That’s not it. It’s just… unlike you.”Joseph gave a helpless smile and sat down.“What’s so unlike me? You worked hard today, so I’m be
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