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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 97: A Boundless Desire to Share
"No, it’s nothing like that," Joseph replied hastily, forcing a smile. "I just didn’t expect this. I… happen to know Fiona." "Oh? What a coincidence," Leonard remarked, his curiosity piqued. "It’s a shame, though—Fiona is already married. Otherwise, Mr. Wilson, she might have made an ideal match for you. She’s hardworking, intelligent, beautiful, and comes from a good family. Truly a remarkable young lady." "She’s divorced now," Joseph said with an awkward chuckle. "Ah, I see. Well, that changes things. Still, for many men, the idea of a second marriage can be… difficult to accept," Leonard mused thoughtfully. "Old Mr. Sanchez, didn’t the principal mention anything about my background? Or have you not reviewed my file?" Joseph asked suddenly. Leonard seemed puzzled for a moment before shaking his head. "Your file? The principal personally recommended you, so I never had access to it. And we’ve only just met—why would I go out of my way to ask him about your personal life?" "Why?
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 98: The Dead Fish Strikes Back
“If I’d had the chance, I would’ve humiliated him properly on your behalf, Dr. Myers,” Charles added, his words dripping with contempt.“Work is work, and personal matters are personal,” Lincoln replied calmly. “I questioned him because of work-related issues. Yes, his comment about my baldness infuriated me, but to retaliate by attacking his personal life? That feels beneath me. No matter what, I am a senior professional. There should always be a line I don’t cross.”Pausing, Lincoln stroked his shiny bald head and continued. “Take my rivalry with Leonard Sanchez, for example. We’ve been at odds for years, yet I’ve never resorted to underhanded tactics to sabotage him.“Conflict is conflict, competition is competition, but there must always be boundaries. A person must have principles,” he said firmly.“Dr. Myers, you truly are a man of integrity—unlike certain others,” Charles remarked, feigning admiration.“Yes, Joseph is young, and it’s normal to question him. But any investigatio
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 99: Cooking Lessons
“So the turkey really isn’t cooked?” Alice said, staring wide-eyed at her creation, as if she couldn’t believe it.“If there’s blood seeping out, it’s not done. Steak can be served rare, medium, or well-done, but with chicken or turkey, it’s either fully cooked or raw. There’s no in-between,” Joseph explained carefully.“Oh… I see,” Alice replied, nodding solemnly. It seemed cooking wasn’t as simple as she had imagined.“Joseph, will you teach me how to cook?” she asked suddenly, her eyes lighting up with determination.“Of course, as long as you’re willing to learn,” Joseph replied with a chuckle.“Of course, I’m willing!” Alice said, nodding eagerly like a little chick pecking at grains.“Alright then, I’ll teach you. You can watch me for now. But if you ever feel like giving up, that’s fine too. After all, with so many chefs in your household, there’s hardly a need for you to cook yourself,” Joseph teased.“What do you mean, my household? From now on, my home is your home too. You
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 100: Alice’s Enthusiastic Feeding
“Just chopping vegetables?” Alice tilted her head, puzzled. “What else?” Joseph replied, giving her a pointed look. “Chopping is so simple. I think I’ve already got the hang of it. Can’t I learn something else?” Alice blinked her large, bright eyes, gazing at Joseph’s sharp features with an innocent expression. “Who told you chopping is simple? Here in Elysia, cuisine is an art. What you’re calling chopping is known to professional chefs as knife skills,” Joseph explained seriously. “What you practiced today was just the basics. To truly master it, even with your quick learning, you’d need several days.” “There’s that much to it?” Alice’s eyes widened, her curiosity piqued. “It’s getting late. Let’s stop here for today. I’ll take care of dinner tonight,” Joseph said as he busied himself in the kitchen. “Alright, I’ll listen to you,” Alice replied sweetly, her tone obedient and soft. “Joseph, would you like some grapes? I’ll wash some for you,” Alice suddenly offered, her eyes l
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 101: Medicine for a Woman’s Ailments
“I don’t believe him,” Fiona said casually.Her response didn’t come as a surprise to Heidi, but it still made her heart sink slightly when she heard it.“You don’t believe him, but I do,” Heidi replied, her voice tinged with disappointment.“But what you believe doesn’t matter. What matters is what I believe. And I won’t let him see Grandpa—no matter what the reason,” Fiona said firmly, her gaze fixed on Heidi.“Sis, I heard Joseph gave an excellent lecture at the university today. Doesn’t that prove he’s truly talented? Maybe he really can wake Grandpa,” Heidi pleaded.“There are plenty of people who are good at giving lectures. Do you think the Cooper family lacks money? Every doctor we’ve hired for Grandpa has been a top-tier specialist. If even they can’t help him, what makes Joseph think he can?” Fiona’s tone was resolute and unyielding.“You!” Heidi opened her mouth to retort but found herself at a loss for words.“Do you have anything else to say?” Fiona asked, her voice calm
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 102: Even Capitalists Would Cry
“Well, wasn’t it his job to cook for us and take care of us?” Maria Long said defensively, though her tone betrayed a hint of guilt.“He’s gone now. That food was made for me, not for you. What gave you the right to take it without asking me?” Heidi snapped, her anger barely contained.“Enough. Can we not argue about this? Ever since Joseph left, we haven’t had a single decent meal in this house,” Stephen Cooper said, trying to sound reasonable. “You can’t blame your mom and me. The food we make ourselves is so bad it’s barely edible. What, were we supposed to starve?”“You’re the ones who drove him away, so if anyone’s starving, it should be you! How can you even say something so shameless? I’m honestly amazed at you!” Heidi said, her voice trembling with anger and frustration.Maria Long coughed awkwardly, unable to meet Heidi’s gaze.“Maria, this can’t go on. Didn’t we say we’d hire a housekeeper? Let’s stop being so picky and just find someone already,” Stephen Cooper said with a
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 103: Leaving Was the Right Choice
“I suddenly think him leaving was the best decision he ever made. If I were him, I wouldn’t have stayed another moment in this house,” Heidi added, her emotions surging as memories of Joseph’s years in their family flashed through her mind. It was hard to imagine how he had endured all those years in a house devoid of warmth. The only person who had ever spoken to him kindly was herself. “I was just discussing it with you. Did you really have to say all that to your mother?” Maria Long muttered, her expression awkward as she rubbed her hands together. “I don’t want to discuss anything with you. He’s never coming back here. Even if he wanted to, I wouldn’t let him,” Heidi said firmly, her tone brooking no argument. “Alright, fine. How about we raise the salary to $3,500? Three thousand five hundred dollars a month. You’re close to him—why don’t you talk to him for me?” Maria Long pleaded, still unwilling to give up. “I don’t want to hear it. Please, don’t talk to me about this. Ju
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 104: I Can Take on Twenty
"That’s great. Can you take a photo of it and send it to me now? Or, if you’re not in a rush, just bring it to me tomorrow." Joseph smiled faintly, relieved by the unexpected turn of events."If you’re not in a hurry, I’ll bring it to you tomorrow," Heidi replied, her tone suddenly mischievous. "But…I have a condition.""A condition?" Joseph raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued."I want you to make me breakfast tomorrow morning. I’ve got an early class, and if I don’t get a proper breakfast from you, forget about getting that divorce certificate from me," Heidi teased, her eyes sparkling with mischief.Joseph sighed, visibly exasperated. "Fine, I’ll make you breakfast. I’ll come over early tomorrow. Just wait for my call.""Hehe, deal!" Heidi grinned triumphantly, clearly pleased with herself."By the way, Brother-in-law, Mom really drove me up the wall earlier." Her tone shifted abruptly, a trace of grievance creeping into her voice. It was almost as if she were on the verge of te
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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
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“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
