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Chapter 742
“The place we’re heading to is our university’s West Mountain training base. It’s tucked away in the middle of nowhere—one of our secret facilities.”“You probably know this already: our student body isn’t made up solely of kids from civilian life. We enroll a good number of former officers and soldiers as well.”“So, our academy is entrusted with quite a few secrets. For instance, the location of this West Mountain base. I must ask you, Mr. Wilson, not to disclose it to anyone.”Neil Foster offered a brief explanation, then made his request.“Rest assured, Dean Foster. I don’t gossip about things like this,” Joseph replied at once.“It’s not that I don’t trust you, Mr. Wilson—just a friendly reminder,” Neil said, giving Joseph’s shoulder a light pat and a warm smile.“I understand,” Joseph nodded.“Then let’s be off. I’ll wait for you at the campus gate.”With that, Neil climbed into his car, and Joseph turned back toward where he had parked.When Joseph pulled up to the gate, he spo
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“Let me guess—he told you that if you want the deanship, you’ll need the endorsement of the leadership and the senior faculty? And that if they back you, you absolutely mustn’t refuse?”Mason Alvarez spoke as if she’d read the script.“How do you know that? That’s exactly what he said.”Joseph could only grimace.“He’s reeling you in. The leadership and the senior professors are basically of one mind with him. If he supports you, that means everyone supports you.”“That’s just how it is—Nova University’s leadership is famously united.”Mason continued, unhurried.“Fair enough.”Joseph sighed. It seemed this particular mantle wouldn’t be easy to shrug off.“Mr. Wilson—oh, come on. Why the long face? Principal Harris is doing this because he values you.”“If it were someone else chasing this position, he wouldn’t be so eager to give it.”“The dean of the Sixth Affiliated? That’s practically a step into the upper echelons. The benefits go without saying, and your standing will rise accor
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“Hahaha… No mistake at all—how could it be? This is your doing.”“If not for you, why would Mr. Richard Anderson speak so warmly on our behalf? Without his help, it would be difficult for us to secure the Havencrest Medical Center site.”Geoffrey Harris laughed again.Joseph, however, was still a little at sea.“How do you figure?”He asked.“Here’s how it went—let me walk you through it.”Geoffrey’s tone was enthusiastic.He then recounted the day’s events in detail, including all the delicate turns and hinges in between.Joseph listened patiently until he finally understood.“I merely spoke from a sense of public duty. Nothing more.”He answered with quiet modesty.“Whatever the case, the credit is yours. You provided the finishing touch, Mr. Wilson.”Geoffrey sounded genuinely gratified.“You flatter me, Principal.”Joseph was embarrassed by the praise.“Mr. Wilson, the deanship of Nova University’s Sixth Affiliated Hospital will be hard for you to decline.”Geoffrey said it with m
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They clinked cups again—tea standing in for wine—and the whole ritual was faintly comical.“Mr. Anderson, your thinking and mine align perfectly.”“But in your view, after your response to the inquiry, how confident are we that Nova University can secure the site?”Geoffrey Harris asked between bites.“One hundred percent.”Richard Anderson answered without hesitation.“One hundred percent?”Geoffrey was stunned—the good news was dizzyingly abrupt.“The government’s position is essentially to let Nova City determine how to use the land.”“Havencrest Medical Center sits on our soil. We get to decide how to handle it. If we’re talking public-interest projects, the government has no grounds to refuse.”Richard elaborated.“Then I can promise this: whether Mr. Wilson likes it or not, Nova University will push him to take the deanship of the Sixth Affiliated Hospital.”Geoffrey spoke with complete conviction.“Hahaha… that’s an internal university decision; I won’t weigh in. But I trust yo
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“Come now, Mr. Anderson, you’re being overly cautious. We’re off the clock—this is our personal time, just a private catch-up.”“And besides, it’s only a slightly pricier meal. Hardly a scandal.”Geoffrey Harris hurried to explain.“Let it slide this once, but don’t do it again. There really are rules.”Richard Anderson sounded helpless.“All right, all right—have it your way, Mr. Anderson.”Geoffrey picked up the menu and began ordering. After choosing a few dishes, he offered it to Richard, who politely declined.“Principal Harris, you handle it. Just don’t order alcohol—we have regulations.”Richard reminded him.“Of course not. Just ordinary dishes.”“That’ll do for now.”“By the way, what did you want to discuss with me today, Mr. Anderson?”After handing the menu to the server, Geoffrey turned to him.“Actually, I asked to see you to talk shop.”Richard wore a mild smile.“Oh? Don’t tell me there’s been progress with Havencrest Medical Center?”Geoffrey’s eyes lit up, a pleased
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“Wasn’t everything just fine? Why the ‘nourishing’ bit?”Joseph sighed, helpless.“Oh, drop the act. Haven’t you felt completely drained these past few days?”“Little Nini and I only stopped pestering you because we were worried you couldn’t handle it.”“Well? Don’t we treat you well?”Mason Alvarez shot Joseph a look as she spoke.“You’re both very good to me. Really.”Joseph’s answer was perfunctory, though a faint smile tugged at his lips.“Perfuctory.”“Then give me a kiss.”Mason Alvarez tilted her face to him.“This isn’t exactly appropriate. It’s early.”Joseph was exasperated.“What’s inappropriate about it? Hurry up.”Mason Alvarez wouldn’t let it go.Under her insistence, Joseph finally surrendered and brushed a light kiss against her impossibly lovely cheek.There was no denying it—she was pure witchcraft.Any other man would have lost his composure.“Smooch!”After his quick peck, Mason smacked a hot, lingering kiss right back onto Joseph.“I’m going to wash up.”Mason ros
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