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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 78: Charles’ Intentions
“Heidi, wait!” Charles stood up, making a half-hearted attempt to follow her. He glanced at Fiona, then hurried after Heidi, putting on a show of concern.But Heidi was already halfway down the street by the time he reached the door, leaving Charles standing there, watching her retreating figure with frustration. He cursed under his breath, his expression darkening.“Little bitch,” he muttered to himself, his voice laced with venom. “So protective of that worthless brother-in-law of yours? Just wait. Once I’ve got your sister, I’ll make sure you end up in my bed too, and then we’ll see how high and mighty you feel.”His face twisted with malice as he spat on the ground, his thoughts filled with perverse fantasies. Once Heidi had disappeared from view, he plastered a fake smile back on his face and returned to the table, sitting down opposite Fiona.“She’s young. She’ll cool down and come around eventually,” Charles said, forcing a sympathetic tone. “Don’t worry—she’ll understand you’r
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 79: A Stirring Sight
“You used to say you hated him, that you thought he was worthless. So why now?”“Fiona, why can I hear regret in everything you say about him? What’s so good about a failure like him?”“Fiona, you must be out of your mind.”Charles muttered under his breath, his fists clenching in barely restrained fury.He had thought that once he returned and won over Fiona Cooper’s parents, everything would fall into place.But in truth, marriage wasn’t even his goal. All he wanted was Fiona’s body—if he could have that, it would be enough.Since childhood, Fiona had been his obsession. Even while abroad, with countless women at his disposal, his thoughts often drifted back to her.Fiona was the one thing he couldn’t get past. From the moment he made up his mind, he had sworn to conquer her, to break her wild spirit. And not just her—he wanted Heidi too.“Fiona, Heidi—no matter what, I’ll have both of you in my bed.”“Don’t force me to use more drastic measures.”With that dark thought lingering, C
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 80: Kelly’s Hope
“Brother-in-law, I’m not upset for myself, I’m upset for you! She’s hurting you, she’s jealous of you, she doesn’t want you to be happy.”“You two are already divorced, so why can’t she just let you go? You were always good to her, you never wronged her. Why does she treat you like this?”“Brother-in-law, I just don’t understand. She used to be different. Now she’s narrow-minded, selfish, and so full of herself. What happened to her?” Heidi’s frustration poured out, as though she had been bottling it up for far too long.“Where are you right now?” Joseph asked, steering the conversation back on track.“I’m at school. I was too upset to eat earlier, but now I’m starting to feel hungry,” Heidi admitted in a small voice, still sounding a bit tearful.“I’ll bring you something to eat. Wait for me at the school gate; I’ll be there soon,” Joseph said, checking the time.“Okay, brother-in-law. I’ll wait for you at the entrance,” Heidi replied sweetly before hanging up.From her voice, Joseph
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 81: You've Changed
“You should spend more time with him, get to know him better. Learn what kind of person he is. Then, when the time is right, you can make your request and discuss any compensation.”“To be frank, someone like Mr. Wilson probably has no need for whatever you can offer,” Geoffrey added pointedly.“But Kelly’s condition can’t hold out much longer. If we delay any further, she may have no choice but to undergo amputation,” Brady said, his face filled with worry.“I’m not asking you to spend months getting to know him. Just familiarize yourself with the basics, so when the time comes for us to ask for his help, we’ll know how to approach him.”“I can’t just barge in and make a request out of nowhere, can I?” Geoffrey replied.“I see, Professor. You want me to lay the groundwork, to understand him better first,” Brady said, finally comprehending Geoffrey’s intent.“Exactly. You’ll be working with him as a colleague, so use that time to observe him. Learn what he needs, and we’ll figure out
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 82: A Man of Charisma
“I suppose I’ve been remembering quite a few things these past few days. When someone loses their memories, they can end up living like a shell of themselves,” Joseph replied with a faint smile.“And you’ve become even more charming. You were always charming, but now, with that confidence, you’re even more alluring,” Heidi continued, speaking between bites of her meal.“Charming? I’ve never thought of myself as particularly charming,” Joseph chuckled, shaking his head.“I don’t care what you think. I care about what I think. And I think you’re a man of charm,” Heidi said, one hand holding her chopsticks, the other propping up her chin. She bit lightly on her lip, her gaze fixed intently on him, her posture and demeanor as seductive as they come.Joseph felt a sudden wave of discomfort under her gaze, his face flushing with embarrassment.“Uh… your makeup’s all smudged from crying. You should wipe it off,” Joseph said awkwardly, trying to break the tension. He grabbed a tissue from the
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 83: A Man's Nagging
“Come on, tell me! I won’t spill the beans, I promise!” Heidi pleaded. “I’ve always thought there was something fishy about the way Grandpa insisted on my sister marrying you despite everyone’s objections. There had to be something more to it. Tell me, what’s the story?”Faced with her persistence, Joseph had no choice but to begin speaking.“I don’t really know what I can and cannot tell you,” Joseph admitted, his voice tinged with frustration. “But if your grandfather wakes up, you can ask him yourself. There are still many things I can’t quite remember.”He rubbed his temples, looking troubled.“Are you really saying you don’t remember?” Heidi’s eyes narrowed as she studied Joseph, clearly skeptical.“Do you think I’d lie to you?” Joseph chuckled, shaking his head.“It wouldn’t surprise me. You probably just don’t want to tell me, so you’re pretending you’ve forgotten,” Heidi pouted, her lips forming a slight frown.“Even if I did remember, there are some things I might not be able
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 84: Am I Prettier Than My Sister?
“Brother-in-law, how about this? Since my sister doesn’t want you anymore, why don’t I marry you instead?” Heidi suddenly suggested, her eyes twinkling with a spark of mischief.“What nonsense are you talking about? You’re only eighteen! Stop messing around. Your parents would kill you,” Joseph was so startled by her words that he nearly choked on his food.“I’m serious, brother-in-law. That way, we’d be family again. And I could listen to your nagging for the rest of my life. Of course, if you don’t want to live with my sister and my parents, we can move out and live on our own. They’re pretty annoying anyway,” Heidi said earnestly, her face full of sincerity.Joseph looked at her, then reached out and gave her a gentle but firm tap on the head.“Ow! What was that for?” Heidi exclaimed, rubbing her head.“To knock some sense into you. Stop thinking such crazy thoughts,” Joseph said casually.“I’m not joking, brother-in-law. You know that Grandpa was the one who arranged your marriage
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 85: The Highest Salary
It wasn’t until Joseph had completely disappeared from view that Heidi finally turned her attention back to the mess on the table, quickly tidying everything up. Once she was done, she grabbed her belongings and headed off to class.At around two o’clock, Joseph found himself knocking on Geoffrey Harris’s office door.“Who’s there?” came Harris’s voice from inside.“It’s me, Joseph,” he responded.“Ah, Mr. Wilson! I thought you might come later, but here you are, bright and early,” Harris said warmly as he opened the door and welcomed Joseph inside.“I didn’t have much else to do, so I came early. I hope I’m not interrupting your time off?” Joseph replied with a smile.“Not at all. Come in, have some water.” Harris handed Joseph a glass before continuing, “It’s work hours now, so you’re not interrupting anything. Give me just a moment, I’ll call Brady and have him join us.”Harris poured Joseph some water, then returned to his desk to make the call. Joseph took a seat and sipped from
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Chapter 350
Just then, Mason Alvarez pulled out her phone and snapped a quick photo of their intertwined hands."There we go. I’ll send this to my parents—they’ll finally believe me." She looked quite pleased with herself."What if they ask you to bring your boyfriend home?" Joseph asked, casually releasing her hand as he got into the car."We’re still just getting to know each other. Holding hands doesn’t mean we’re ready for a family dinner. That’s still years away—three to five at least, don’t you think?""Either way, I’m done chatting with all those weirdos my parents keep picking."Mason mumbled from the passenger seat, her voice full of exasperation."Fair enough," Joseph said as he started the car and pulled out onto the road.As they drove, Joseph couldn’t help but notice how different Mason Alvarez seemed. The change had started the moment she took his hand.Before, she’d always come across as bold and difficult. But when she held his hand, something shifted—she became gentle, almost
Chapter 349
"Uh... it's not bad," Joseph replied, a little stiffly.After all, honesty counts, right? How could anyone possibly say such soft, smooth hands didn’t feel nice to hold?"Do you want to keep holding them?" Mason Alvarez bit her lip and glanced sideways at him."That might not be appropriate..." Joseph looked uncomfortable, as if he were the one taking advantage."I don’t mind. So what’s inappropriate?" Mason rolled her eyes at him. Was this Wilson teacher really that clueless?Most men would kill for the chance to get close to her, and here he was, looking like he was doing her a disservice. The world was full of guys trying to take advantage of her, and yet this one — the one she offered it to — looked like he’d rather run."Alice is my girlfriend now. It just feels... wrong," Joseph said plainly, his conscience clearly weighing on him."Hey, hey, what are you talking about? She approved this, okay? I wouldn’t do anything sneaky behind her back.""You make it sound like I’m the
Chapter 348
After leaving the night market, Joseph and Mason Alvarez strolled down a quiet street. It was still a bit of a walk back to where they had parked. They had wandered quite far without realizing it."Mr. Wilson, are you out of your mind? That guy was throwing questions at you left and right—didn't that strike you as suspicious? How could you just share your personal information with a total stranger?""Especially things like your phone number, ID number, and other personal details—you should never reveal those to anyone.""These days, society’s a mess. Who knows what someone might do with that kind of information?"Mason walked steadily along the road, speaking in a casual tone."I know," Joseph replied with a nod."Then why did you do it?"Mason shot him a disbelieving look."Because I didn’t think he was a bad person. He had this air about him—stern, principled. He said he was a soldier, fresh off the battlefield."Joseph smiled faintly as he spoke."You can sense someone’s aura? He
Chapter 347
“Nothing really,” Clarence Bennett said, scratching his head with a sheepish smile. “Just saw a familiar face and wanted to say hi.”“But you seemed like you were in a hurry, as if something important was going on,” Joseph replied with a faint smile.“Did I?” Clarence chuckled awkwardly. “You two were walking so fast, I could barely keep up.”Joseph raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced.“To be honest, Mr. Wilson, you remind me of someone I used to know.”“You remember last time, I asked if you had any military experience?”“I remember,” Joseph said calmly. “And I already answered that question.”“Maybe I was just hoping too much,” Clarence admitted. “You’re just so much like him. But how could someone forget whether they served or not?”“I’ve forgotten a lot of things. Much of my past is just... blank.”Joseph’s tone was light, but distant.“You know, you’re really nosy,” Mason Alvarez suddenly cut in, her voice sharp. “Mr. Wilson clearly isn’t that close to you, yet you keep asking
Chapter 346
Joseph’s dart shot through the air like a streak of silver light.Thud!With a sharp snap, it embedded itself deep into the spinning wheel. The moment it struck, the wheel froze in place.The dart had landed precisely in the red zone.The crowd around the stall gasped, stunned into silence.“Boss, does that mean I get to take the bunny home now?” Joseph asked with a grin.“This... this can’t be real…” the vendor stammered, momentarily speechless.“Was that really a bullseye? Am I seeing things?”“No, you’re not. He nailed it—one shot, dead center.”“My God… are there really men in this world who are that accurate?”The onlookers were in complete disbelief. To say he’d do it in one throw—and then actually do it? It was surreal.“Mr. Wilson, did you really hit it with just one dart?” Mason Alvarez rubbed her eyes, still unable to believe it.“What do you think?” Joseph replied, clearly amused by her expression.“If I’m not hallucinating, then yes… one dart. You nailed it.” Mason shook h
Chapter 345
Before long, the table was covered with dishes.In truth, Mason Alvarez had already eaten quite a bit earlier, snacking on all sorts of things. Now, she only picked at a few bites before deciding she’d had enough. After about half an hour, she asked the waiter to pack up the remaining food for Joseph to take home.“Mr. Wilson, your car’s parked near the plaza, right? How about we walk back through the pedestrian street?”Mason suggested casually.“What else would we do, call a cab for five minutes of walking?” Joseph shot her a look.“Then let’s take it slow. It’s still early, and this area isn’t far from where your little sweetheart and I both live.”Mason skipped ahead with a cheerful grin.It was peak night market hours and the pedestrian street was bustling with people. Stalls lined both sides, offering every kind of street food imaginable.Mason wandered from one to the next, her eyes lighting up at every new snack.“Mr. Wilson, look! There’s a dart game over there. Let’s go play
Chapter 344
“Huh? What did you say? Joseph can play the piano? How come I didn’t know that?”Alice’s voice was filled with genuine surprise.“You didn’t know either?”Mason Alvarez was equally taken aback. Joseph might have forgotten things, but Alice—his childhood friend—surely wouldn’t be unaware.After all, the two of them had grown up together.“Nope, I had no idea! But honestly, Joseph knows so many things, it wouldn’t surprise me if he could do anything.”“And he’s always been so low-key. Unless absolutely necessary, he never shows off his talents.”“Ugh, this Butterfly Lovers performance was so beautiful... and he’s never played a single note for me!” Alice grumbled, clearly annoyed.“The concert’s almost over. You’ll be getting your man back soon,” Mason quickly replied.“You better be right. [Bored.jpg]”Alice sent back a curt message, and Mason didn’t reply further.Just then, a waiter finally arrived with hot water. Joseph took a few sips and felt much better.“Mr. Wilson, it’s almost
Chapter 343
"Thank you for the offer, Mr. Zasit," Joseph said with a faint, bitter smile, "but I’m afraid I must decline.""I have a deep love for music, but the piano is only a hobby for me. I’ve never intended to pursue it as a lifelong career."The host translated Joseph’s response in real time, and Zasit’s face registered visible shock."Oh! What a pity," Zasit exclaimed, stunned. "You possess extraordinary talent. You should be shining on the world's grandest stages."He was clearly taken aback. It was hard for him to imagine anyone turning down his invitation."Is he insane? Do you know how many musicians would kill for such an opportunity?""If Zasit ever recognized me, I'd probably laugh myself awake from the dream.""Still, I suppose Mr. Wilson has earned the right to choose. If Zasit himself calls him gifted beyond compare, how many people in this world could match that praise?"The crowd buzzed with astonishment and admiration.“My performance is over, and I’ve done what I came here to
Chapter 342
“Mr. Zasit met the love of his life when they were just sixteen. At the time, he was penniless but hopelessly devoted to music.”“She supported his dream unconditionally. To make ends meet, she worked tirelessly, taking on odd jobs just to feed him.”“But when he finally achieved fame and success, tragedy struck—she fell gravely ill and passed away in his arms. He watched helplessly as the light faded from her eyes.”“Mr. Wilson’s music stirred memories long buried deep within him, transporting him back to those difficult yet beautiful days. For a fleeting moment, he saw her radiant smile again.”“That’s why he lost control of his emotions. He asked me to express his sincerest apologies to everyone here.”With those words, the host concluded Zasit’s story and bowed respectfully to the audience.The hall erupted once more in thunderous applause.Off to the side, Lewis Craig stood frozen, his face contorted in embarrassment. He gritted his teeth.What the hell just happened? How is this
