The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce

Chapter 33: What’s the Reward?

Joseph was lost in thought as he absentmindedly dried his hair and stepped out of the bathroom. Just then, his phone buzzed from the living room, vibrating insistently.

He glanced around and noticed that Alice had already retreated to her room. Perhaps this girl was just teasing him earlier. Shaking his head, he picked up his phone and saw an unfamiliar number on the screen. The caller ID indicated it was from Nova City.

Joseph frowned slightly. There weren’t many people in Nova City who had his number, and although he was puzzled, he answered the call.

"Hello, who’s this?" Joseph asked.

"Mr. Wilson, it’s me!"

The voice on the other end sounded eager, almost elated.

"It’s you? And... who might that be?" Joseph rolled his eyes, already wary that this might be some kind of scam call.

"It’s Richard Anderson! You know, from the Health Bureau today," the man quickly clarified, realizing his earlier vagueness.

"Oh, it’s you. So, what’s up?" Joseph asked casually, sipping some water as he sp