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Chapter 840
“You’re too young.”Joseph finally forced the words out.“Too young? Are you kidding me? Alice is even younger than I am. Why don’t you think she’s too young?”Heidi looked stubborn, chin lifted.“You’re different from her.”Joseph sounded thoroughly helpless.“How am I different? Just because I’m your ex-wife’s sister?” Heidi snorted softly. “I knew it. You’ve never gotten past that.”“Ahem… that is part of it,” Joseph replied after clearing his throat.“I knew it. You really are a block of dead wood that refuses to bloom.”“Fine, I won’t pressure you anymore. Take your time. You’ve been overwhelmed lately anyway.”“If there’s anything I can help with, just tell me—especially anything computer-related. That’s my strong suit.”It seemed Heidi had suddenly come to terms with things.“Thank you. If I need help, I won’t stand on ceremony.”Joseph smiled faintly.“Good. That’s how it should be,” Heidi said casually.By then, they had reached the door.“I’ll head out now. It’s getting late
Chapter 839
“Oh for heaven’s sake, there you go again, talking nonsense.”“I just walked in and already heard you running your mouth.”“What does your cousin and her husband’s business have to do with you? Why do you have to yap about it?”Nicole Hayes said as she lightly pinched Lillian Morvek.“Oh, come on, it’s no big deal.”“Cousin and Brother-in-law don’t mind at all.”“Look at them now—they’re doing just fine.”“They’re more harmonious after the divorce than they ever were before it.”“I saw them chatting just now, perfectly peaceful.”Lillian Morvek looked utterly unrepentant.“Hahaha, this child may speak bluntly, but she’s telling the truth.”Old Mr. Cooper couldn’t help but laugh heartily.“Watch your mouth.”Nicole Hayes scolded softly.“Bleh, bleh, bleh…”Lillian Morvek stuck out her tongue and pulled a mischievous face.“Whether to divorce or not is a choice for the young people themselves.”“We elders shouldn’t interfere too much.”“It’s just that this little brat loves to talk nons
Chapter 838
Just as the two were talking, the sound of approaching footsteps grew louder. Heidi and Lillian Morvek, along with the others, walked in.“Grandfather! Brother-in-law!”Heidi called out.“Hello, Grandpa Cooper. Hello, Brother-in-law.”Lillian Morvek followed closely behind her.“You’re doing well too. It’s only been a year or two, and you’ve grown so much.”Joseph smiled slightly as he glanced at Lillian Morvek.“Hehe, of course. Next year I’m taking the entrance exams for Nova University.”“When that happens, I’ll be in the same school as Cousin Heidi—and you too, Brother-in-law.”Lillian Morvek said cheerfully.“Nova University isn’t easy to get into. The cutoff score will probably be very high.”Joseph couldn’t resist teasing her a little.“Don’t worry. If Cousin Heidi managed to get in, then I definitely can too.”Lillian Morvek said stubbornly.“You little menace, what do you mean by that?”“Are you saying my grades are terrible?”Heidi shot her a glare.“Hehe, no, no. I just mea
Chapter 837
“So our Cooper family has such a past after all.”Fiona murmured softly, a trace of emotion in her voice.“Our branch in Nova City only truly began to rise with my generation, step by step, until we reached where we are today.”“But even now, though we can be considered a prominent family in Nova City, we are still far behind the Cooper family of Metropolis City.”“The Cooper family there is a colossal force. They have both wealth and power, and now their influence has even extended into the Central Council.”“Among those who hold real authority in the Central Council, the ruling figures of the Metropolis City Cooper family wield considerable power.”“At one point, I even thought about giving up on returning to Metropolis City and simply developing quietly here in Nova City.”“But later, I came to understand something.”“As long as the Nova City Cooper family continues to grow and expand, we will inevitably attract their attention.”“And judging by their nature, they would once again
Chapter 836
“Old Master!”“Grandfather!”Joseph and Fiona called out as they stepped into the hall.“Joseph, you’re here. Right on time, as always.”Old Mr. Cooper said with a genial smile.“Grandfather, I’ll go make some tea.”Fiona offered.“Go on, go on. Use the best leaves.”Old Mr. Cooper instructed.“Alright.”Fiona responded and went off to prepare it.“Joseph, Fiona has told me about your ideas in business.”Old Mr. Cooper patted Joseph’s hand, his tone earnest and measured.“I originally meant to come to you first, but after giving it some thought, I decided to speak with her directly.”“After all, she’s the one managing the Cooper family’s businesses now.”Joseph replied with a smile.“Talking to her is perfectly fine. You young people communicate more easily.”“I’m an old relic, and now I can only stay at home, unable to do much of anything.”Old Mr. Cooper said.“But the overall direction and strategy of the Cooper family are still in your hands.”Joseph said with a light smile.“That
Chapter 835
“It’s not a hundred pounds. It’s barely over ninety, okay?”Lillian Morvek protested at once.“Then could you at least behave with a little restraint? You’re not a child anymore.”Heidi replied.“What’s there to be afraid of? There’s no one here but people I know.”Lillian Morvek glanced around at the familiar faces.“Hahaha, she’s right. Just treat this place like your own home.”Old Miss Cooper said with a warm, amused smile.“Ma’am, how have you been lately? Your health still good?”Nicole Hayes walked over and asked.“Good, very good. No aches, no illnesses.”Old Miss Cooper replied, still smiling broadly.“Ma’am, this is far too much trouble. You even came out to greet us yourself—must be exhausting.”Jaden Morvek added.“Not at all, not at all. Walking around does me good. I wanted to come out and welcome you.”The old lady remained gentle and cheerful.“Auntie, Uncle, please go inside first. The servants will take care of the luggage.”“When it’s time, I’ll have Heidi take you
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