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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“We still need to remain here for a while to handle a few matters. If you’re not in a hurry to return, young master, you could stay as well,” Neil Foster replied.“I won’t be staying. I’ll head back to the city now and return to Nova City this afternoon,” Joseph said, shaking his head slightly.“In that case, we won’t see you off,” Neil Foster and Brian Adams exchanged a glance.“Go ahead and handle your work—don’t worry about me.”“I’ll be on my way as well.”With that, Joseph wheeled out his bicycle, bid them farewell, and rode off.Before long, his figure faded into the morning mist.“Let’s finish up here and head back to Nova City as well.”“It’s better if we’re there to keep watch,” Brian Adams said.“Agreed,” Neil Foster nodded, turning back inside, with Brian Adams following close behind.After leaving the Good Fortune Farmhouse, Joseph made his way toward the city.By the time he returned to the hotel, daylight had fully broken.He washed up briefly, had a quick meal, and went
Chapter 1021
“If such a day truly comes, we will act according to circumstances.”“But no matter what, as long as we wait, the opportunity will present itself.”“This time, in coming here, I also hope to establish some concrete forms of cooperation with all of you.”Joseph gave a slight nod before addressing the group.“Whatever ideas you have, young general, please speak freely,” they replied in unison.“The senior scientists from the Academy have long sought to preserve the work of their lifetimes. Through Nova University, they intend to safeguard their theoretical research.”“In the time ahead, more and more of them will come to Nova City—to Nova University.”“What they bring with them will be the theoretical foundations and manufacturing methods of advanced weaponry. If these can be utilized by the Southern Frontier forces, the benefits would be immense.”Joseph rose to his feet, his tone steady.The others nodded in agreement.“In truth, I have already been working in this area.”“As for the
Chapter 1020
“The other reason—an even more important one—is for the country, and for our people.”“In these times, the righteous are cast into obscurity while swine and curs sit in the halls of power. The Central Council has fallen under the control of the three great families, and corruption runs rampant.”“And beyond that, there is the utterly disgraceful Peace Dove Project—a betrayal of the nation itself.”Dale Jimenez’s gaze darkened, his voice heavy with restrained anger.“The Peace Dove Project?”Clifford Castillo, Malcolm Sanchez, and Norman Price all froze at the unfamiliar term.Brian Adams, Joseph, and Neil Foster already knew of it—but for Clifford Castillo and the others, this was the first they had heard of such a thing.“The Peace Dove Project is exactly what it sounds like. And my master—he was killed because of it,” Joseph said quietly.“So you’re aware of it as well, young general?” Dale Jimenez looked at him, unsurprised.“For the past few years, I had lost my memory. But now… e
Chapter 1019
“Generals,” Dale Jimenez said as he stepped forward, straightening his posture in an effort to appear more composed.“General Gray, we meet again.”“I didn’t expect what you said back then to be true,” Clifford Castillo remarked, a note of surprise in his voice.“You both believed me long ago—otherwise, you wouldn’t have left so readily that day,” Dale Jimenez replied with a light cough.“You’ve got a bit of a brain on you after all,” Malcolm Sanchez added.“Gentlemen, let’s continue this inside,” Joseph said.“Let’s,” they agreed, and together they made their way in.“I thought this New Year’s Eve would be consumed entirely by work. I didn’t expect we’d still manage a proper dinner here,” Clifford Castillo said, looking at the table full of dishes with genuine surprise.“Old Castillo, it looks quite a spread—and smells even better,” Malcolm Sanchez said.“If we weren’t waiting for you two, I’d have already dug in,” Dale Jimenez chuckled foolishly.“This is all prepared by the young m
Chapter 1018
“What, was he supposed to arrive before you?” Neil Foster asked, curiosity flickering across his face.“Not exactly. We were traveling together at first, but to avoid drawing attention, we split up before entering Border Crest City.”“Still, I know he’s been drinking in nearby villages these past few days.”“At this hour, if he hasn’t shown up yet, he’s probably drunk again. I just hope it doesn’t interfere with matters,” Norman Price said with a faint sigh.By now, dusk had begun to settle.The four of them glanced outside. Apart from themselves, Dale Jimenez, Malcolm Sanchez, and Clifford Castillo had yet to arrive. Hopefully, nothing had gone wrong.“No delays, no delays—I’m here, old Gray!”At that moment, a drunken voice drifted over the courtyard wall. Hearing it, the group stepped outside.A scruffy, unshaven man staggered toward them, a wineskin dangling from his hand. He swayed as he walked, taking swigs as he went.His footing was unsteady; every few steps he seemed on the v
Chapter 1017
Joseph rode his bicycle on, and the closer he drew to his destination, the fewer people he saw.At this time of year, most had already returned home to celebrate the New Year.Neither too far nor too near, a few villages could be seen with thin curls of cooking smoke rising into the air. The rice in the fields had long been harvested; along the ridges, old oxen grazed lazily, and now and then flocks of ducks wandered about, pecking at scattered grains left behind.The journey of five or six kilometers took Joseph over an hour by bike. By a little past three in the afternoon, he arrived at the Good Fortune Farmhouse.He rode into the courtyard and had just set his bicycle aside when someone emerged from inside.Two men stepped out—it was none other than Neil Foster and Brian Adams.“Young master, you’re here,” Neil Foster said upon seeing him.“Young master, come inside,” Brian Adams added with a welcoming gesture.“You two got here early,” Joseph remarked, a touch surprised.“This is
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