2024-09-01 23:01:56"Joseph, what are you talking about? Money isn't an issue. Grandpa said to take good care of you, especially when it comes to money."
"Joseph, you don't want Grandpa to blame me for not taking care of you, right?" Alice pouted her lips and said with a grin.
"Um, alright then!" Joseph felt somewhat speechless upon hearing this.
"I'll go tidy up the room, and then we can go out together. I do have some things I need to buy," Joseph said after a moment of hesitation.
"Okay, I'll tidy up my room too." At the mention of tidying up the room, Alice's pretty face blushed slightly. If she had cleaned her room properly earlier, Joseph wouldn't have seen that scene.
Would Joseph think she was an improper girl? With this thought, Alice felt somewhat uneasy.
Joseph agreed and left. Entering a girl's room felt a bit strange, but since Alice had pulled him in earlier, he had no choice.
It was also funny to think that despite being married to Fiona Cooper for three years, he had never even entered her room.
Therefore, he had no real feelings about this marriage.
He just couldn't understand why his master had insisted on him marrying into the Cooper family.
Moreover, he had a feeling that because of him, the Cooper Group had received many benefits and conveniences over the years, to the extent that the Cooper family had now become one of the top families in Nova City.
Fiona Cooper's position in the Cooper Group was also pivotal and highly valued.
Thinking about this, Joseph shook his head. Pondering over these matters made his mind feel a bit fatigued.
After Joseph left, Alice closed the door and locked it.
Then she opened the wardrobe and took out that set of sexy lingerie again, staring at it in a daze.
"Why was Joseph staring at this intently just now?"
"Could it be that Joseph... likes this style?"
Alice muttered to herself. As she uttered the last sentence, her face instantly turned red.
It was too embarrassing. How could she have such a shameful thought?
Even if Joseph liked it, could she wear it for him to see?
"It seems... it's not impossible. Joseph isn't an outsider. He just wants to take a look, is that so wrong?"
Alice unconsciously mumbled to herself.
A moment later, she carefully put away that set of sexy lingerie and placed it in the wardrobe, as if preparing it for a rainy day.
Afterward, she took out a photo frame from the cabinet and sat down on the chair in front of the desk.
The frame held a slightly worn photo.
In the photo, a mischievous seven or eight-year-old girl hugged the leg of a big boy, looking towards the camera.
That big boy, facing the camera, had a sunny and somewhat delicate appearance, looking about ninety percent similar to Joseph.
"You've finally returned to my side. I thought you would never come back in this lifetime."
"I hope you can remember soon. You promised to marry me when I grow up."
Alice slowly lay on the desk, gazing affectionately at the photo, murmuring to herself.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
Suddenly, there was a knocking sound outside the door.
"Ahem... Miss Morgan, are you ready? Can we leave now?"
It was Joseph's voice.
"Coming, coming."
Alice hurriedly put away the photo and opened the door.
"Miss Morgan, shall we go?" Joseph suggested.
"Let's go! We'll head downstairs now."
The two of them spoke and went downstairs.
"Joseph, can you not call me Miss Morgan? It's too awkward," Alice said with a bit of disdain after getting in the car.
"What did I call you before?" Joseph asked with a smile.
"You used to call me Ali or Alice. You can call me that now too."
At the mention of the past, Alice seemed to become somewhat excited.
"Then I'll call you Alice from now on," Joseph replied.
"Hehe, okay."
"Let's go to Westfield Shopping Centers nearby. You can buy everything there," Alice suggested.
"Alright," Joseph agreed and started the car, heading towards Westfield Shopping Centers.
Westfield Shopping Centers was the largest shopping mall in Nova City, not only bustling but also covering a vast area.
The two of them drove for less than ten minutes and arrived at their destination.
In the next hour or so, Alice kept dragging Joseph around for shopping.
Although Alice was buying daily necessities for Joseph, he was completely unable to curb her shopping desire.
"Joseph, what else do you think you need?" Alice asked earnestly, even though Joseph's hands were already full of bags, having bought quite a few things.
"Ahem, we've bought everything necessary and unnecessary," Joseph coughed lightly.
"Really? Let me think!"
"I remembered, we haven't bought shaving supplies."
"Joseph, put the things you're carrying in the car first. It's too tiring to hold them like this. I'll go buy shaving supplies for you, and then we'll meet at the clothing store up ahead," Alice scratched her head, finally remembering, and then instructed.
"Alright," Joseph said and turned to head towards the parking area.
After a few minutes, Joseph finally arranged all the items neatly in the car. The trunk couldn't fit everything, so he had to put some in the backseat. Fortunately, the car had ample space.
After everything was organized, Joseph was about to turn back, but suddenly caught sight of a familiar figure hurriedly heading towards the shopping center.
This familiar figure was none other than his ex-wife, Fiona Cooper.
Joseph instinctively turned around and only went in after Fiona had entered.
Since he had already left the Cooper family, he didn't want to have too much interaction with the Cooper family members. More importantly, there was no need for them to meet.
"Joseph, I bought it. I don't know if you like it, but it should be the most expensive one in that store," Alice came to meet Joseph as soon as he entered the shopping center, holding a shaving kit in her hand.
"As long as it's usable, it's fine," Joseph said with a smile.
"Next, let's go buy you some nice clothes."
"Come on, let's go in and take a look."
Alice held Joseph's hand and entered a clothing store that looked very high-end.
The store sold name-brand items, some of which Joseph had never even heard of. Even an ordinary shirt cost over a thousand dollars.
"Joseph, you take a look around here first. I'll go over there and pick out a couple of outfits for you to wear to work. If you see anything you like, just buy it directly. My grandpa said we'll cover all the expenses," Alice instructed as they entered the store, then hurried off to the other side.
The clothing store was quite large, and one couldn't see the end at a glance.
Joseph looked around, feeling somewhat helpless. The clothes here were all too expensive.
If he really bought a few sets, wouldn't he become a kept man again?
"Hmm? Joseph?"
Just at this moment, an abrupt voice sounded.
Hearing this voice, Joseph smiled wryly. It was Fiona Cooper's voice.
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The professors, senior faculty, and university executives formed small groups as they made their way toward the hotel together.The hotel was not far from campus—no more than a two-minute walk.Soon, Joseph and the others entered the banquet hall, a venue spacious enough to accommodate two to three hundred guests.The gathering itself was not meant to be particularly formal. After Geoffrey Harris delivered a few brief remarks from the stage, the banquet was officially underway.During the meal, Joseph found himself the target of countless toasts, all of which he returned in kind.Fortunately, his tolerance for alcohol was fairly solid—otherwise, he might already have been passed out by now.“Professor Alvarez, you might have to drive later.”“You haven’t been drinking, have you?”Joseph asked Mason Alvarez quietly at his side.“I haven’t. I don’t care for hard liquor—red wine is fine, but that’s it.”“I’ll drive later, don’t worry.”“But you should still watch yourself. Don’t drink to
Chapter 801
“Uh… about this matter…”“Director Myers, why did you suddenly come up with such an idea?”Faced with Lincoln Myers’ unexpected proposal, Geoffrey Harris found himself in a moment of difficulty.“President, this goes against the rules. I do not agree with this proposal.”Leonard Sanchez spoke stubbornly, his tone firm.Watching the two of them argue, Joseph rubbed his forehead. Speaking up felt wrong, but staying silent felt just as awkward.In the end, he chose to play dead.“Alright, enough.”“Today’s agenda is the selection of the management team for Nova University’s Sixth Affiliated Hospital, not anything else.”“Director Myers, what you’ve suggested will not be discussed today. In a few days, I’ll personally call you both together to talk it through.”Geoffrey Harris tapped the table, bringing the two men’s argument to a halt.“President, you should understand that if Professor Wilson can hold a nominal position in our Western medicine faculty and teach a course there, it would
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“Since Professor Joseph has rendered such outstanding service in this matter, he must at the very least be given an important position at Nova University’s Sixth Affiliated Hospital. Rewarding merit is a long-standing tradition of Nova University.”“Professor Wilson may be young, but his abilities are beyond question. Moreover, our decisive victory in this year’s admissions recruitment—surpassing both Metropolis City University and Westfield University—owed a great deal to Professor Wilson’s efforts. We should entrust him with greater responsibility and provide him with broader opportunities and a larger stage.”“Although Nova University has never had such a young director of an affiliated hospital, selecting talent without regard to convention is not without precedent.”“Everyone says Professor Wilson is young, yet they forget that when our predecessors marched into the desert to forge swords for the nation, they were of similar age. Great achievements are often made in one’s youth.”
Chapter 799
“I’m fine. It was just a dream—but the dreams are becoming clearer.”“That little girl… she called me ‘uncle.’”Joseph shook his head as he spoke.“Could she be someone from your master’s family?”“Even though your master never mentioned having relatives, it doesn’t rule out the possibility.”Alice thought for a moment before speaking.“That’s possible.”“Someone I’ve never met wouldn’t just appear in my dreams for no reason.”“When I see her, I always feel a mix of heartache and despair, as if an enormous secret is hidden behind her.”Joseph nodded.“Brother Joseph, don’t dwell on it for now. Just like the old woman said, you need someone to guide you.”“That Brian Adams—doesn’t he know about you and your master? You could ask him.”Alice suggested.“That’s all I can do.”“Once the meeting is over and everything else is arranged, I’ll go look for him.”Joseph nodded.“Then forget about the dream for now. I’ll make you something tasty.”A sweet smile bloomed across Alice’s delicate fa
Chapter 798
“No matter what happens, we’ll stay by your side.”“Come on, have a meat bun.”Mason Alvarez spoke calmly as she picked up a meat bun and placed it into Joseph’s bowl. Joseph lowered his head and began to eat as well.Over the next two or three days, Joseph either stayed at home with Alice and Mason Alvarez, or went out with them to wander around.They rarely traveled far—everything stayed within the boundaries of Nova City. Aside from visiting scenic spots, most of their time was spent shopping together or dining out.In truth, because of the matter of the “dream,” both Alice and Mason Alvarez had been deliberately giving Joseph extra attention these past few days.The two of them seemed to be intentionally trying to cheer him up, which left Joseph deeply moved.To have wives like this—what more could a man ask for? And he had two.As for Peggy’s condition, Joseph called Dr. Forrest almost every day to ask about her progress, and even video-called Peggy to check on her himself.Overa
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“We can talk to her over breakfast later. After all, you’re right.”Joseph pondered for a moment before speaking.“Then I’ll go prepare something for you to eat. You should take a bath and relax a bit.”Seeing that Joseph didn’t seem to be in the best spirits, Alice said gently, with thoughtful concern.“I’m fine. My mental state isn’t affected.”“It’s just that I dreamed and sweated a lot.”“But I’m very clear about this—it’s not a physical issue.”“Generally speaking, people with a weak constitution tend to have nightmares and cold sweats, but what I had wasn’t a cold sweat.”Joseph shook his head.“As long as you’re fine, that’s all that matters. There’s no need to dwell on it—everything will fall into place naturally.”“Alright, let’s get up. After breakfast, we can go out for a walk.”Alice leaned in and kissed Joseph.After lingering for a while, the two finally got out of bed.Since he had sweated quite a bit, Joseph still went to the bathroom for a quick shower.After finishin
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