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"Faced with the charge of the street punks, Joseph remained composed. At the last instant, he slipped and pivoted, letting iron rods whistle past by inches.And as he evaded, he struck back.In a single exchange, three men hit the pavement.The rest froze."Too weak."Joseph glanced at the groaning bodies, shook his head, and sounded almost disappointed.That stung. Teeth clenched, the pack surged again.But Joseph’s speed and power were terrifying. They couldn’t so much as brush his sleeve, while he kept dropping them with effortless precision.Wave after wave, the same: they charged, they fell, they fled, and fell again.He handled them all without a hint of haste, loose and relaxed, as if playing a game.Inside the restaurant, Fiona and Heidi watched from behind the door. Fiona looked distinctly uneasy."Maybe we should call in some people from home? There are a lot of them out there. Can Mr. Wilson handle it?"Fiona murmured."He told us to wait here, so we wait. Don’t worry—just
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"No rush. If they’re coming back, I’d rather talk to them—see what they’re really about."Joseph tended the grill with unhurried ease, as if the petty crooks weren’t worth a second thought."People like that—can you really talk to them?"Fiona hesitated."Sis, how do you not get what he means? He’s talking with his fists.""Beat them into listening—then you can talk."Heidi jumped in to clarify."I see…"Fiona blinked."Let’s finish eating. No need to hurry.""I read the first draft of your paper. Not bad—substantial, even. But there’s still plenty that needs tightening."Joseph shifted the subject."I honestly don’t know how well I’ve done, but it feels much smoother than before. At least now I have a direction.""If there’s anything off, say it straight. I’ll revise carefully. I never thought I’d nail it in one go.""It’s my master’s thesis—I want to do it properly, even if it takes time. I’ll be defending in front of a whole panel."Fiona added."I’ve marked all the issues in detai
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"Miss Margaret, it’s a misunderstanding—just a misunderstanding!""We won’t cause trouble in here. We’ll take it outside. We won’t disrupt your business."The tattooed man grinned, hauled his lackeys back to their seats, and slunk to his original table.The woman they’d called Miss Margaret said nothing to them. Instead, she walked toward Joseph’s table."Good evening. I’m the manager here. My apologies for the disturbance.""They won’t try anything inside, but I suggest that once you’ve finished your meal, you leave promptly."Miss Margaret glanced at the three punks, lowered her voice, and spoke with a hint of resignation."Thanks for the warning. Don’t worry about us. Just make sure we can eat in peace—that’s all you need to do."Joseph met her gaze with an easy, confident smile."Very well. Then I hope you enjoy your meal."Miss Margaret held Joseph’s eyes for a long moment.Even from a distance, she’d sensed there was nothing ordinary about this man.After all, most people can’t
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“I’m almost there, too.”Joseph saw Heidi’s message, sent a quick reply, and kept his focus on the road.At Meet-Up Grill in Nova City, Heidi and Fiona had already taken a table.“What do you want to drink, sis?” As soon as she sat, Heidi picked up the menu and started scanning it.“I’m easy. Order whatever you like,” Fiona said evenly.“Double up on the meat—brother-in-law’s got an appetite,” Heidi muttered without looking up.“Order as you see fit. You know him best. Lunch is on me today; go wild,” Fiona said, sipping hot tea with a calm nod.“Heh, don’t mind if I do,” Heidi grinned.She was used to eating out with Joseph; Fiona was often swamped, and the sisters didn’t get many chances to meet. Rare occasion: Fiona treating.Once she’d finished ordering, Heidi set the menu down with satisfaction. She took a sip of tea and placed the cup back on the table.Just then, her brows drew together. She flicked a glance to the side.A few tables over sat a bald man with ink-sleeved arms, f
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“Huh? Were we saying anything? No, right? Were we?” At Joseph’s voice, Mason Alvarez instantly grew a little guilty. She bumped Alice twice with her shoulder, throwing not-so-subtle hints.“Uh… Joseph, we weren’t saying anything. Just chatting.” Color rose in Alice’s cheeks. It was this woman’s fault—she’d shown up and started on that kind of conversation right away. Joseph might have heard them from the kitchen.“Let’s eat,” Joseph said. “Professor Alvarez, you haven’t had breakfast, have you? Join us.”“Heh, that’s exactly why I’m here.” Mason accepted without a shred of politeness. She never had before; now, even less so.“You’re hopeless,” Alice muttered, shooting her a look. “Don’t even make breakfast at home.”“I’d love to, but I can’t cook.” Unapologetic, Mason was already digging in.Joseph’s cooking was, as always, faultless. With each bite, Mason felt utterly content. To eat like this every day, she was half tempted to move in for good.Joseph, however, wasn’t eating yet
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Sensing Alice’s boldness, Joseph met her with fervor.Before long, the room bloomed with springtide warmth; tender, lilting sounds wove through the air, setting the blood aflame.After a bout of unrestrained tenderness, Alice finally ran out of strength and surrendered with a satisfied sigh, slipping into a deep sleep.She was a little puzzled, though. By all accounts, after those days with that older woman, her Joseph shouldn’t have been so… idle. So why was he still so inexhaustible?When she woke, the sun was already bright the next day. She cracked her eyes open, wincing at the sliver of sunlight sneaking through the curtains, and let out a soft murmur as she covered her eyes with her hand.A moment later, she rolled over and wrapped her arms around Joseph’s solid body. The instant her skin brushed his, a familiar, comforting sense of safety washed over her.Joseph’s build—those muscles—never failed to make her linger, unwilling to let go.“Awake?” Joseph asked.“Mhm. What time is
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