2024-09-08 19:30:40Joseph went upstairs and started cooking. This was the first meal he cooked for himself in three years. In the Cooper family, he had been merely serving others for the past three years. Although Fiona didn't treat him as a husband, Joseph believed he had done everything a man should do, and even more than what an average man would do.
Soon, half an hour passed, but Alice hadn't returned yet. Joseph took out his phone, thinking of giving Alice a call, but realized he didn't have her phone number. He had been busy with his own matters all day and even forgot to ask for Alice's number.
Considering that Alice only went to buy some things in the neighborhood, he thought there shouldn't be any issues. Moreover, when he entered this neighborhood, he didn't notice any potential dangers. Perhaps for some special reason, Joseph was very sensitive to danger, though he himself didn't know why. Maybe he knew the reason before but had forgotten it now.
Just as Joseph was busy, he heard the sound of someone coming back outside, which must be Alice returning.
"Joseph, I'm back," Alice's voice came from outside after a moment, just as expected.
"What did you buy?" Joseph asked while busy in the kitchen.
"I'll give it to you in a moment," Alice replied, walking towards the kitchen. When Joseph asked, her pretty face blushed slightly, and she instinctively hid the things in her hands behind her back. Joseph noticed this subtle movement but didn't inquire further.
"Joseph, what delicious food are you making?" Alice poked her little head into the kitchen and asked with anticipation.
"I can't make anything particularly delicious. Just cooking something casually," Joseph smiled and said nonchalantly.
"I remember you like cheese steak the most, right?"
"Joseph, you've forgotten everything, but you still remember what I like to eat!" Hearing these words, Alice's eyes instantly welled up with tears.
"I also find it strange. I can't recall some things, but some memories are very vivid," Joseph smiled helplessly.
"Joseph, you're truly wonderful. That woman from the Cooper family must be so blind to have missed out on you," Alice felt a bit regretful, yet also a sense of fortune.
"What do you mean by 'missed out'? We're just not suitable for each other. I prefer someone with more warmth and human touch," Joseph shook his head and chuckled.
"Hehe, I'm very warm. If Joseph doesn't believe it, you can feel it for yourself," Alice giggled, feeling happy in her heart. From what Joseph said, it seemed he liked girls like her more.
"Huh? How do I feel it?" Joseph asked instinctively.
"How would I know? It depends on how you want to feel it. Joseph can do whatever you want," Alice blushed at Joseph's question, suddenly thinking of some embarrassing things.
"Ah! No more talking. I still have some things to do. I need to call my grandpa," Alice left as if escaping, realizing the conversation was getting out of her control.
"Alice, can you give me your phone number? I don't have it yet," Joseph raised his voice.
"Okay, wait a moment. I'll change my clothes first," Alice's voice came from afar.
After a while, Alice walked into the kitchen again. This time, she had changed into casual clothes - a pair of light shorts, revealing her snow-white long legs, and a small, exquisite sleepwear top that perfectly showcased her stunning figure.
"Joseph, give me your phone. I'll input my number for you," Alice came to Joseph's side.
"I can't free my hands now. The phone is in my left pocket. Can you take it out yourself?" Joseph said while busily cooking.
"Okay." Hearing this, Alice reached into Joseph's left pocket. As a result, the two were very close. Joseph could smell the delicate fragrance of the young girl on Alice, while Alice could feel the manly aura from Joseph. Alice kept her hand inside for a long time without taking it out.
"Ahem, did you get it?" Joseph felt something was off.
"Joseph, aren't we too intimate? Is it a bit inappropriate for me to do this?" Alice suddenly asked.
Hearing this, Joseph was dumbfounded. Was this girl a bit foolish... or was she doing it on purpose?
"But your hand is already inside and has been there for a long time."
Girls nowadays are so mischievous, bold, and proactive.
"Oh, sorry. I got it, hehe." After fumbling around for a while, Alice finally took out Joseph's phone with satisfaction.
"Joseph, why are you still using this kind of phone?" Alice was a bit surprised after taking out the phone. Joseph's phone was too old and worn out - a Nokia from more than ten years ago.
"As long as it can make calls, it's fine," Joseph smiled wryly.
"How can that be? With a phone like this, you can't even use F******k. We have many phones at home. I'll change one for you," Alice looked at the decade-old Nokia in her hand and shook her head.
"It's fine as long as it works," Joseph said the same thing.
"No, I'm going. I'll change it for you. Don't worry, I'll help you." With that, Alice left and returned to her room, starting to tinker with Joseph's phone. She first removed the SIM card and then began fiddling with various things.
Meanwhile, Joseph was busy cooking in the kitchen. It was around 7 or 8 o'clock in the evening.
In Nova City, at the Greenfield Villa, due to Fiona continuously securing big projects for the family in recent years, the development of the Cooper family could even be described as advancing by leaps and bounds. Fiona's status in the Cooper family had also risen with the tide.
Two years ago, Fiona and her family moved into a villa in Greenfield Villa. At this moment, a BMW X5 stopped in front of the villa. Fiona Cooper got out of the car in a hurry, wearing high heels, and walked into the villa.
"Dad? Mom? What happened? Our relationship with Morgan Group has always been very good. Why did they suddenly stop our project?" Fiona asked anxiously as soon as she entered.
At this time, Maria Long and Stephen Cooper were sitting at opposite ends of the table, lost in thought. There were dishes on the table that were about to get cold, but they had no appetite.
"Fiona, you're back!" Maria Long only reacted when she saw Fiona coming in.
"Fiona, we don't know the specific reason. Your grandmother said there's no use being anxious. Morgan Group isn't answering calls or responding to messages. You need to go there in person tomorrow to find out. After all, you've been the one leading the projects with Morgan Group," Stephen Cooper said in a dispirited tone.
Hearing this, Fiona looked at the time. It was past 7 o'clock.
"They're not answering calls or replying to messages, probably because they're off work already. I can only go there tomorrow," Fiona sat down and sighed softly.
"Fiona, you don't need to worry too much. Our cooperation with Morgan Group has always been pleasant, and you have a good relationship with them. You can definitely solve the problem by talking face-to-face tomorrow. Hasn't Morgan Group been on good terms with us all these years?" Maria Long served Fiona a bowl of soup and comforted her.
"Your mom is right. Let's eat first. At 10 o'clock tonight, your grandmother wants us all to go over for a meeting. This matter can't be delayed. We'll discuss then and see how to handle these issues," Stephen Cooper also comforted, but Fiona still had no appetite.
"Brother-in-law, Dad, Mom, Sis, I'm back. What's up with brother-in-law? He's not answering calls or replying to messages, making me take a taxi back by myself," at this moment, a pleasant voice came from outside. It was Heidi returning. Heidi walked in impetuously.
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"It’s because you never get drunk—no matter how much you drink. The ones who end up drunk are the rest of us."Mason Alvarez complained."That’s because I have my own ways of keeping myself from getting drunk. As long as I don’t want to be, I won’t be.""In truth, my tolerance is only slightly better than the average person’s.""I studied medicine, so I know a few tricks that help me stay sober."Joseph explained."Wow, brother-in-law, that’s no fun at all. That’s hardly fair!"Heidi exclaimed, slipping back into the habit of calling Joseph that.Hearing his explanation, she suddenly recalled those late-night outings they’d had before—how she would always end up drunk, while Joseph seemed completely unaffected.So Professor Wilson had methods to keep himself from intoxication all along."Exactly. Professor Wilson, you’re leaving tomorrow—can’t you just drink freely with the three of us tonight?"Mason urged."Well… alright."Joseph hesitated for a moment, then agreed."But I really ca
Chapter 982
"It’s not impossible, but I’d have to go through my father—he might have a way.""Still, we may be short on time."Alice pondered the matter carefully."Ahem… whether it’s cold weapons or firearms, I already have what I need."Joseph cleared his throat lightly."You really do?"Alice looked unconvinced."Of course. For me, acquiring a few means of self-defense is hardly difficult."Joseph replied with quiet certainty."Alright, then."Alice chose to believe him; Joseph wasn’t the kind of person who would lie to her."Don’t worry so much, you little thing.""With Professor Wilson’s strength, he’s as fierce as any predator.""In those deep mountains, wolves and tigers aren’t the real threats—he is.""Any beast that sees him would think twice and steer clear."Mason Alvarez spoke with careless confidence."No matter how strong a person is, it’s not the same as facing wild animals."Alice countered."Relax. No beast is going to harm me. You’re underestimating me."Joseph said with an easy
Chapter 981
"Alright, I won’t bother with any more pleasantries.""I’ve scheduled a session at the West Mountain base this afternoon—it’s about time I head over."Joseph glanced at the time and smiled."I’ll come along. There’s nothing much to do here anyway. I’d feel more at ease keeping an eye on their training at West Mountain."Hearing this, Brian Adams volunteered without hesitation.And so, the two of them set off together for the West Mountain base.This wasn’t Joseph’s first time leading training there; by now, he was thoroughly familiar with the place.With Joseph’s involvement, the elite trainees at West Mountain had seen a noticeable leap in strength—an improvement visible to the naked eye.Over the past few months, Joseph had spent five or six days each month at the base, training alongside Brian Adams.Meanwhile, his own abilities had steadily returned to their peak with the passage of time.Of course, this was closely tied to Alice and Mason Alvarez.After spending the entire aftern
Chapter 980
In the history of Nova University—and perhaps in the annals of the nation’s medical development—this was unprecedented. The meteoric rise of the Sixth Affiliated Hospital had Geoffrey Harris grinning from ear to ear, and his trust in Joseph deepened into open admiration.Meanwhile, the joint venture Dragon Soaring Group, along with the Morgan and Cooper families, had surged ahead over these few months. Under Fiona’s stewardship, Dragon Soaring was firing on all cylinders, profits rolling in by the day. With Joseph’s new drug patents in hand, the Morgan and Cooper interests cut a swath through the pharmaceutical sector—more harvest than contest. In mere months, the Cooper family’s overall profits had multiplied several dozen times. By year’s end, they had muscled into Elysia’s top five pharma giants.As for the Morgan Group, it stood at the summit—first among all, with the faint but unmistakable momentum of a company bound for global primacy. And all of this had taken only a handful of
Chapter 979
After so much effort and careful groundwork, they had finally arrived at the landscape he’d envisioned—no small feat. Joseph drove on, mulling it over. Staring into the long sweep of night, he pressed the accelerator and picked up speed. In moments, his car slipped into the dark and was gone.Metropolis City, Central Council.It was already ten at night. Vincent Murphy, Benson Cooper, and Preston Gutierrez were still in a small conference room. Stacks of files lay across the table. The three men studied the pages, their expressions odd.“Twenty-one of the twenty-seven southern provinces are demanding the cause of Eugene Wilson’s death. How ironic,” Vincent sneered. “What did that man feed them to make them race about on his behalf—even in death?”“I’ve said it all along,” Benson chimed in. “Eugene Wilson had his hand over the sun. He had to go.”Off to the side, Preston flicked a look of disdain so subtle it almost went unnoticed. And you’ve got your hand over the sun now; should some
Chapter 978
Listening to Joseph, Neil Foster nodded slightly. He had considered the same possibility; hearing Joseph lay it out only firmed his conviction.“So this Dale Jimenez isn’t such a fool after all,” Brian Adams said, surprised.“If he were, he couldn’t have sat so unshaken as Southern Frontier commander for all these years,” Neil replied. “What I want to know is what he told those old generals to make them stand down.”“We can’t chase that answer now,” Joseph said. “Time will make it plain enough. That’s the Southern Frontier. What about Metropolis City—how are things there?”“Once word of the General’s assassination began to spread, twenty-one of the twenty-seven southern provinces sent formal inquiries to the Central Council, demanding the truth,” Neil reported.“Oh?” Joseph was taken aback.“The southern twenty-seven have long lived under the shield of the Southern Frontier forces. When the General still lived, his standing there was immense. Now that he’s been murdered, naturally the
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