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“Oh, my, Professor Wilson, your dedication is truly admirable! If Martin knew how much you cared, he’d probably be moved to tears,” Baker remarked, genuinely impressed.“You flatter me. As the saying goes, ‘No distinction in teaching, boundless compassion.’ As educators, we should care not only for our students but also for our colleagues. Knowing that he’s in pain makes me deeply uncomfortable. Late at night, I—” Joseph paused, seemingly searching for the right words.“Late at night, you… what? Cried under your blanket?” Baker interjected, half-joking.“Yes, exactly. I cried my heart out every night, thinking about his suffering,” Joseph replied with a straight face, playing along. There was no way he’d admit he’d been laughing under the covers at Martin’s predicament.“Professor Wilson, your compassion knows no bounds!” Baker exclaimed.“You’re too kind, Professor Baker. As I said, ‘No distinction in teaching.’” Joseph smiled politely.“Oh, right—I’m not sure of Charles Martin’s exa
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“Alright, alright, I’ll stop teasing. Let’s get serious. When it comes to cooking, Professor Martin, you’ll never be able to surpass me—not in this lifetime,” Joseph declared, his tone deliberately nonchalant.“The Cooper family used to think I was useless, good only for cooking. But now? They’ve got someone who can’t even manage that. Tell me, do you think Maria Long and Stephen Cooper might see you as even more incompetent than me?”Joseph’s words were subtle, yet each one struck precisely at Charles’ sore spots.“What exactly are you trying to say, Joseph?” Charles asked, his chest heaving with anger. It wasn’t even mid-morning yet, and Joseph had already managed to ruin his day with this barrage of verbal jabs.“Fine, I’ll get to the point. I heard you’re planning to treat Old Mr. Cooper?” Joseph said, his tone suddenly serious, though still carrying a hint of provocation.“How do you know about that?” Charles asked, narrowing his eyes.“Heidi told me. She doesn’t trust you. She’s
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 184
“Professor Wilson may have a sharp tongue, but when it comes to his ethics as a doctor, he’s reliable. If he’s been paid, no matter how much he might tease you, he’ll take the work seriously and make sure to resolve your issues,” Lincoln commented, his tone neutral but laced with a hint of approval.Hearing this, Charles clenched his teeth in silent frustration.“Ethics?” he sneered internally. “That bastard has no ethics. He’s nothing but a conniving scoundrel!”Before returning to the country, Charles had fantasized about humiliating Joseph, putting him in his place. But now, he realized the man was no pushover—far from it. The thought only made him angrier.“Director Myers, was there something you needed from me?” Charles asked hurriedly, eager to change the subject before his blood pressure spiked further.“Not much, just a heads-up. The investigation into Joseph has already begun.”“The university has organized a team of deputy directors from both the modern medicine and traditio
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After leaving Charles Martin’s office, Joseph didn’t return to his own. Instead, he headed downstairs to find a quiet spot before dialing Heidi’s number.It didn’t take long for the call to connect.“Hello? Brother-in-law? I’m at the hospital with my parents right now. Is something wrong?” Heidi’s crisp, melodious voice came through the line.“Are you in a place where you can talk?” Joseph asked, intentionally lowering his voice upon hearing that Heidi was at the hospital.“Hold on, I’ll step outside. My parents are resting—I don’t want to disturb them,” Heidi replied promptly. Her excuse about not wanting to wake her parents was clearly meant for Stephen Cooper and Maria Long to hear.A moment later, Heidi’s voice came through again.“All right, brother-in-law, I’m outside now. What’s the matter?”“I just carried out my plan to provoke Charles Martin, and it worked perfectly. He’s already agreed to a wager with me,” Joseph said, his tone calm but brimming with confidence.“What shoul
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Maria Long’s face lit up with hope.“Heidi, could you ask him to make some nourishing food and bring it over for us? You two are on good terms—he’ll definitely agree if you ask,” Maria said, her tone almost pleading.“Yes, yes! Or tell him you want to eat his cooking. He won’t refuse you,” Stephen Cooper chimed in eagerly.“You two have some nerve, don’t you? Do you actually think he’d make food for you now? He’d probably rather starve you than lift a finger!”“In the past, he was naive enough to let you walk all over him. But now, he’s wised up. If he still went out of his way to please you, he’d be the biggest fool alive. Even if he did want to, I wouldn’t let him—because you don’t deserve it!”“The only thing you two deserve is to eat the ‘slop’ Charles Martin makes!” Heidi said ruthlessly, her words cutting through any pretense.“You ungrateful brat! How can you talk to us like that? Are you even our daughter?” Maria Long fumed, trembling with anger.“I wish I wasn’t. With parents
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"Aunt, there’s no rush. Spread the word on Friday instead. Some in the Cooper family don’t like Joseph. If they find out ahead of time, they might try to stop him from coming," Charles reminded her. "Right, right, you’re absolutely correct. You’ve thought this through," Maria nodded in agreement. "Alright then, take care of yourselves. I’ll head to work now. In a few days, I’ll send over some good food for you both," Charles said. Hearing this, Maria and Stephen broke out in a cold sweat. "Uh, Charles, you’re so busy. There’s no need to go through the trouble," Maria quickly responded. "It’s no trouble. I’ll have a chef prepare something for you," Charles insisted. "That’s fine, then, that’s fine," the couple said, finally breathing a sigh of relief. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Charles hung up. "Charles is so sharp, miles ahead of that Joseph," Maria remarked with genuine admiration. "Exactly. With such a brilliant husband, Fiona’s future is bound to be bright,"
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“What’s wrong with that, Professor Wilson? You’re in your mid-twenties, and Mason is only a couple of years older. You’re both talented and attractive—a perfect match, if you ask me,” Felix said, his tone light and teasing. “It’s not about being a problem, Professor Baker. It’s just… you don’t know my situation. I recently divorced my ex-wife. Professor Alvarez is such an outstanding person—introducing her to me under these circumstances feels… inappropriate,” Joseph said with an embarrassed chuckle. “Oh, I see! That’s my mistake, then. I didn’t ask about your situation beforehand,” Felix said, nodding with understanding. “But still, if both parties are willing, I really don’t see an issue. Ultimately, it depends on Mason’s thoughts.” “Why would I mind?” Mason said with a faint smile, her eyes locking onto Joseph’s with a piercing intensity that made him squirm. “It’s not uncommon for exceptional young men like Professor Wilson to marry early, is it?” “Uh… well, that’s the situati
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"Thank you, Professor Alvarez," Joseph replied simply, his message short and drained of energy. Just then, a message popped up on Joseph’s phone. It was from Alice. "Joseph, I brought lunch for you! I’m almost at the cafeteria. You’re not too busy, right? I came early—if I waited until after class, the place would’ve been too crowded." Joseph glanced at the message and quickly responded: "Alright, I’ll head down now." After tidying up his desk, he stood and stretched. "Professor Baker, Professor Alvarez, I’m done for now. I’ll head to the cafeteria for lunch," Joseph said casually as he grabbed his things. "I didn’t expect Professor Wilson to bring his own lunch. What a responsible man," Felix Baker remarked, watching Joseph’s retreating figure with admiration. Mason, however, rolled her eyes at Joseph’s back but refrained from commenting. "Mason, I know Professor Wilson is divorced, but his talent and appearance are undeniable. And after spending time with him, I think his p
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"As her grandfather, I truly hope her childhood dream can come true."Blake Morgan sighed, his face filled with deep affection and sorrow.But as he spoke, a smile of contentment slowly emerged.Because now, Joseph and Alice were truly together.Seeing his granddaughter so happy every day brought him immense joy."Old Mr. Morgan, rest assured—I will never let Alice down."Joseph said solemnly."With those words, I can rest easy. You and your master were always men of your word.""But still, I hope you and Alice can speed things up a little. Time waits for no one. I’m getting old, and honestly—I really want to hold my great-grandchild in my arms.""As long as you two can give me a great-grandchild, most of this family’s fortune will be yours.""You must understand—to me, money is just a number.""I have no interest in wealth. I’ve worked for the family business for years, and I’ve never taken a single cent in salary. Of course, all my wages were deposited under my granddaughter’s name—
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"Are we dining out, or is there another arrangement?"Joseph asked."Why would we eat out? We’ll have dinner at home. Your cooking is far better than any restaurant chef’s."Blake shook his head, a grin on his face."Alright, I’ll get everything prepared."Joseph nodded."You might remember Mason Morgan, your uncle—perhaps you met him once or twice when you were young. He doesn’t know much about you, so he may be a bit strict. It’s a good chance for you two to talk and get to know each other."Blake advised."Don’t worry, Old Mr. Morgan."Joseph smiled."There’s something else I’d like your opinion on."Blake hesitated for a moment before speaking."What is it? Go ahead."Joseph responded casually."You remember Molly, Alice’s assistant? She occasionally drives her to school."Blake frowned."Of course, that was just recently."Joseph replied."What do you think of her? Does she seem like a good wife and mother?"Blake asked with pointed curiosity."Old Mr. Morgan, what are you implyi
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"Uh… Mother!"Hugh Cooper called out just as the old lady turned to leave."Don’t waste your breath on me. Once your father has recovered, if you have any requests, take them up with him.""Now that he’s awake, I no longer concern myself with family affairs. I was never more than the one who cooked his meals, brewed his tea, tended to the garden, and trimmed the hedges. That was my role before, and it will remain my role in the future."The old lady’s refusal was absolute."Mother, wait! I have something to say."Bernard quickly called after her. Upon hearing his voice, the old lady’s expression grew even more displeased."If this is about control over the family assets, then save your breath. I’ve already said—I no longer involve myself in such matters."She reiterated firmly."No, Mother, it’s something else."Bernard forced a smile, trying to appear earnest."Then speak quickly. I don’t have time to waste on your scheming."The old lady’s tone was cold and impatient."Mother, it's
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"Brother-in-law, what’s up? Why all the secrecy?"Heidi asked in a hushed voice.Joseph didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he leaned in and whispered something into her ear. Heidi nodded repeatedly in response.As they spoke, Fiona entered the room.The moment she stepped in, her eyes landed on Joseph and Heidi, who were speaking in hushed tones.She glanced at them briefly before quickly averting her gaze and walking over to old Mr. Cooper.Moments later, Joseph and Heidi finished their conversation, and Joseph walked back."Old Mr. Cooper, Mr. Morgan and I will take our leave now. Please rest well. If anything happens, have Heidi call me."Joseph gave a final word of caution, then exchanged a few words with the elderly lady before making his way out with Blake Morgan.The old lady watched Joseph’s departing figure, her eyes filled with regret and deep emotion."Fiona, my dear granddaughter, tell me—what was so wrong with him?""When it mattered most, he stepped up. Your grandfather
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"Money? Do you think I lack money right now?""I work at Nova University, earning at least six figures a month, with the highest level of salary and benefits.""Even if my salary weren’t enough, my various research paper royalties bring in a substantial amount every month.""And if, one day, I decided I didn’t want to work anymore, the Morgan family would still shower me with wealth. And you think you can talk to me about money?""I have only one answer to your request—no amount of money can buy my willingness."Joseph cast a cold glance at Fiona. Was this woman out of her mind? At a time like this, she actually thought she could buy him off with money?Did she really believe that just because she had some wealth, she could do whatever she pleased?Fiona lowered her head at his words, remaining silent, utterly subdued.If this were the past, she would never have imagined that Joseph would dare to speak to her like this."I'm sorry. But... if anything does happen, please... save Grandp
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Blake Morgan had likely been grinning ear to ear the moment he learned of Joseph’s expulsion from the Cooper family. He had probably even laughed in his sleep.Ungrateful descendants. Short-sighted fools. Arrogant and blind.Inwardly, old Mr. Cooper cursed Stephen Cooper and Maria Long a thousand times over.If those two were standing before him now, he wouldn’t hesitate to slap each of them across the face.Especially Maria Long—she was the one who held sway over the household. The divorce between Joseph and Fiona? There was no doubt in his mind—she had orchestrated the entire thing."Hahaha… Old Mr. Cooper, you must be joking. Your family may have cast Joseph aside, but we in the Morgan family certainly won’t! In our home, Joseph is treated with the highest regard.""A place to stay? That’s nothing. I could gift him several villas if he wanted. Money is trivial—but he refuses to accept my generosity.""In my household, nothing is off-limits to Joseph—not even my granddaughter. Of co
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Seeing that Bruce Cooper’s condition had stabilized, Joseph carefully removed the remaining silver needles from his body. Bruce Cooper could already feel the improvement. Just moments ago, he had felt suffocated, as if something was blocking his airways. Had he not been able to release that tension, he feared he would not have survived the ordeal. But thanks to Joseph’s intervention, the breath he had been struggling to catch finally eased. There was no denying it—Joseph, like his master before him, was a physician of the highest caliber, a man of extraordinary skill. It was a pity that such a man, such a brilliant healer, would no longer have anything to do with the Cooper family. "You have my deepest gratitude, Joseph." Old Mr. Cooper expressed his appreciation once more. "You’re too kind, sir. This is simply my duty." "Heidi, fetch some paper, ink, and a brush. I’ll write a prescription for your grandfather." Now that his work was nearly done, Joseph turned to Heidi. "Go
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"Years ago, he confided in me—he knew the Cooper family’s direct and collateral branches fought fiercely among themselves. But I never imagined you’d be so mad that you’d turn on your own kin. The old man had barely drawn his first breath after waking up, and you immediately hit him with the news that everything he built has been reduced to ruins." "If I were in his shoes, I wouldn’t just cough up blood. I’d be dead on the spot." Blake Morgan sneered, his words cutting through the air like a blade. "I…" Fiona opened her mouth to explain, but Blake Morgan cut her off before she could utter another word. "Enough. I’m not here to agitate him. I came for an important discussion with old Mr. Cooper and Joseph." Without sparing Fiona another glance, Blake Morgan bypassed her entirely, leading his entourage straight into the house. The servants hesitated, but without Fiona’s explicit orders—and given the intimidating presence of the bodyguards—they dared not intervene. Inside the gra
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"Dr. Martin, you may leave now. Or are you waiting for the old man to break your legs?" The matriarch’s voice was cold as she glanced at Charles Martin, who stood frozen in place. "Uh… oh! Yes, of course! I’ll leave now!" Charles Martin stammered, snapping back to reality. He hurriedly prepared to leave. "Wait a moment, Dr. Martin." Richard Anderson suddenly called out. Charles Martin hesitated, turning back in confusion. He didn’t recall having any conflict with Richard Anderson. "Dr. Martin, I’m Mr. Anderson from Nova City’s Health Bureau. Based on your actions today, I have serious doubts about your medical ethics and professional integrity. We will launch an investigation and consider revoking your medical license." Richard Anderson’s voice was stern. "I—" Charles Martin opened his mouth but couldn’t find the words to defend himself. "You may leave now. If you have anything to say, take it up with the Health Bureau." Richard Anderson dismissed him coldly. Charles Mart
