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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“They probably haven’t noticed yet.”“But once they do, it won’t take long for them to realize that you and Autumnless are one and the same.”“And once that happens, they’ll inevitably become wary of you.”Neil Foster considered for a moment before speaking.“Old Foster is right. If they discover that you control that research—and that you are Autumnless—they’ll sense something unusual.”“And once they grow suspicious, they won’t act rashly.”Brian Adams added.“Which is why we need to move quickly.”Joseph nodded slightly as he spoke, then took out a document and handed it to Neil Foster.“What’s this?”Neil Foster accepted it, puzzled.“This is the second proposal for creating superhumans.”Joseph replied.“Creating superhumans?”“But didn’t you say it’s impossible?”“Does this proposal actually work?”Both Neil Foster and Brian Adams were visibly surprised.“Strictly speaking, it doesn’t.”Joseph smiled faintly.“Then…?”The two exchanged confused glances.“It’s a trap.”“What this
Chapter 910
“You’ll understand when I arrive.”Joseph said no more.“Alright. I’ll be at headquarters all day tomorrow—just let me know when you get here.”Since Joseph chose not to elaborate, Neil Foster didn’t press further.“Okay.”Joseph responded. After exchanging farewells, they ended the call.With those matters settled, Joseph finally lay down on his bed.Over the past ten days, he had spent most of his time in the laboratory, and the mental strain had left him somewhat fatigued.Before long, he drifted into a deep, dreamless sleep.Following Joseph’s instructions, the final portion of the original Superhuman Project was released in full.As expected, its publication stirred considerable commotion.However, such advanced material was far beyond the grasp of the general public—they could only watch the spectacle without truly understanding it.Those who did understand, however, remained silent, seeking either to profit from it or to help others do the same.Meanwhile, at the headquarters o
Chapter 909
After a thorough spree through the supermarket, Alice and Mason Alvarez finally left, thoroughly satisfied.Perhaps it was simply in a woman’s nature—this formidable urge to shop was something Joseph found utterly impossible to restrain.Resigned, he could only let them have their way.With the work at the laboratory concluded, a sense of calm seemed to settle over everyone.Back home, Joseph prepared a lavish dinner as usual. After the meal, he handed the task of washing up to Mason Alvarez.As for himself, he returned to his room and placed a call to Fiona.Having been occupied in the lab, he hadn’t checked in on her for quite some time.Fiona, for her part, was likely just as busy.The call connected quickly.“Hello, Professor Wilson—good evening.”Fiona’s voice came through.“Good evening.”“How are things with the new drug?”Joseph asked directly.“Professor Wilson, I apologize—I’ve been so busy these days that I haven’t had the chance to report back.”“The new drug has already b
Chapter 908
“The situation on the Cooper family’s side shouldn’t be too bad. We’ve been assisting them with marketing and promotion.”“But I haven’t been too involved in the specifics of our collaboration.”“The first drug they’ve launched targets menstrual pain in women—its market potential is enormous.”Blake Morgan replied.“Let’s hope so.”Joseph nodded.“We can coordinate with the Cooper family and assess the revenue generated by the new drugs this month. Once we reach a certain scale, I’d like to establish a jointly funded company.”“You would serve as its legal representative. On one hand, you could independently develop your own new drugs; on the other, you could help coordinate cooperation between the Morgan Group and the Cooper family.”“This new company would give you a platform to build your own financial base, while also serving as a bridge for our collaboration.”“Previously, both Alice’s father and the Cooper family had expressed interest in such an arrangement. Once the first batc
Chapter 907
“These two proposals—one is Professor Garcia’s original version, and the other is the revised model we’ve developed. We’ve made certain refinements, though in essence they are quite similar.”“The original version has already been largely disclosed after we confirmed its infeasibility.”“As for the remaining portion, we will release it as well—today.”“But this new model… we’ll keep it hidden for now.”Joseph held the new proposal in his hand, his tone carrying a subtle, deliberate meaning.“Hidden?”The others were visibly puzzled.One made public, the other concealed—what was the reasoning?“Hidden… so they’ll come and steal it.”A faint curve appeared on Joseph’s lips.“This…”“I see now. So that’s the plan.”“Let them steal it—brilliant, truly brilliant.”“…”Everyone present was sharp-minded; with Joseph’s hint, understanding dawned almost instantly.“We can’t remain on the defensive forever.”“These ill-intentioned people have been watching us day and night. To obtain this resea
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“Of course we should remain cautious. Confidentiality is absolutely vital to our plans.”“If anything leaks, all our efforts will come to nothing.”Alice replied.“At present, we’ll need some time to observe them before we can be certain they pose no risk.”“Even if they were students of Professors Garcia and Gonzalez, it makes no difference.”“The world is full of unforeseen turns—one must always think a step further.”Joseph nodded slightly.“Professor Wilson, the way you handle things—it doesn’t feel like you’re in your twenties at all.”“Most people your age are still painfully naive, but you… you seem more like a wily old fox.”Mason Alvarez said, puzzled.“Do I?”“Perhaps I just think a little more than others.”Joseph chuckled.“It’s not that simple.”Mason Alvarez rolled her eyes.Joseph offered no further explanation.Some things in this world simply defy explanation.The way a person navigates life is shaped by their experiences and the environment in which they were raised.
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