When Mr. William heard Joseph's words, a sudden suspicion arose in his heart. His eyes narrowed as he stared intently at the thugs who had been captured. They were tightly bound and guarded by security personnel, their faces showing clear signs of anger and fear. Deciding that it was time to clarify everything, Mr. William began to approach the thugs, intending to interrogate them personally.As Mr. William was just a few steps away from the thugs, Jayce suddenly appeared in front of him. "Dad, it's probably just a personal dispute," Jayce said quickly, trying to keep his voice calm. "There's no need for you to get involved, I can handle it."Mr. William's sharp eyes seemed to pierce through Jayce's soul as he suddenly asked, "Are you feeling guilty about something, Jayce?""No, not at all. I just think this minor issue isn't worth your concern." Jayce quickly denied.Mr. William stared at Jayce for a long moment, his eyes filled with contemplation and doubt. "If that's the case, step
Mr. William nodded, deep in thought. "You’re right, Joseph. Liam, go home and pack your things, then come back here.""Thank you, Mr. William. I don't know what I would do without you." Patrick looked at Mr. William, his eyes full of gratitude."Think nothing of it. I took you in to work here; moving your things here to live is not unreasonable!" Mr. William patted Patrick on the shoulder.Patrick nodded and was escorted by the security guards to gather his belongings. Meanwhile, Mr. William turned to his sons, his gaze stern."Jayce, Joseph, we must investigate this matter thoroughly. I don't believe this is just a simple personal conflict. There are too many unusual things."Joseph nodded, his eyes resolute. "Yes, father."Jayce remained silent, a scheming glint in his eyes. Mr. William was suspicious of him. If he wasn't careful, all his plans could be ruined.Mr. William stood up, his gaze cold but sharp. "The truth will come out. There's nothing the William family can't uncover."
Norman slowly stood up, his legs trembling with pain and exhaustion. Mr. William looked at him for a moment, then continued, "Starting today, you are grounded. You are not allowed to leave the house and must follow all the rules. If I see you breaking them, the punishment will be even harsher.""And one more thing, you will continue to kneel there today!" Norman nodded, not daring to say anything more. He knew he had to change, to follow all the rules if he didn't want to face another punishment.Mr. William turned and walked back into the house, leaving Norman with heavy thoughts. Joseph watched Norman from a distance, his eyes filled with worry and guilt. Because of him, Norman had to endure this harsh treatment. He never expected Mr. William to take things this far. Anxiety gnawed at Joseph's soul as he saw his brother kneeling on the spiked board in the courtyard, under the pouring rain.Norman looked up and met Joseph's gaze. Despite his pain and exhaustion, he tried to smile a
Brian was still irritated. "Why should I come over? What reason could I possibly have to visit at this hour? Do you want me to invite Mr. William to a bar or something?"Joseph knew he needed to come up with a reasonable excuse to get Brian to agree. "Brian, just order some fruit or drinks and bring them over. I'll explain everything once you're here. It's urgent.""Alright, I'll come over. But you better have a clear explanation when I get there," Brian said, pausing for a moment before sighing.Joseph felt relieved that Brian agreed. "Thank you, Brian. I'll be waiting here."Hanging up, Joseph turned back to his worries. He still didn't know how to convince his father, but Brian's presence might make things easier.Just then, he heard Jayce's voice from downstairs, urgent and pleading. Joseph stood on the stairs, listening intently to the conversation between Jayce and their father. He knew that Jayce's attempts at persuasion wouldn't have much effect in this situation.After a whil
Joseph pressed send, feeling a heavy weight in his heart. He didn't know if he was doing the right thing. He didn't want to keep anyone in ambiguity and uncertainty.Amile read the message, typed for a long time, and then replied: "Literal and figurative? What do you mean?"Joseph looked at Amile's message, feeling a swirl of emotions. "I mean that everything has two sides. The literal sense is the practical benefits, and the figurative sense is the long-term impacts. I want you to understand that before making a decision."Joseph sent the message and then leaned back in his chair, looking out the window. The rain continued to fall, but it couldn't ease the worry in his heart."I understand. I will consider it carefully before deciding. Thank you, Joseph," Amile replied, her tone thoughtful.Joseph put his phone down on the table, his head pounding. Amile was intelligent and thoughtful, but her greed and cunning were undeniable. He couldn't be completely sure about her intentions."D
"Father, Coco and I are not getting any younger. We want to build a family, and I think this is the right time. I would also like you to speak with Mr. Watts about this matter soon."Mr. William frowned, clearly displeased with Joseph's decisiveness. "Joseph, you do not have a stable career yet. I think you should focus on your work before thinking about marriage."Joseph felt a wave of anxiety rising in his heart, but he tried to remain calm. "Father, I understand your concerns. But I believe that Coco and I can build a bright future together. I want your support for my decision."Mr. William sighed, his voice contemplative yet authoritative. "Joseph, I understand your feelings, but things are not as simple as you think. I want you to think carefully before making any decisions. Do not let your emotions cloud your judgment.""Father, I have thought very carefully. I want you to understand that this is my decision, and I am ready to face any consequences. I hope you will support and h
Tyler felt a chill run down his spine. He knew Jayce would not easily forgive failure. “Jayce, I have truly tried my best. But the people I sent all failed. I didn't dare report back to you earlier because I was afraid of disappointing you.”Before he could finish his sentence, Tyler was struck hard across the face by Jayce. The sound of the slap echoed through the room, leaving Tyler stunned. “Useless! You are completely useless! I gave you a task, and you couldn't even do that! I don’t need your meaningless excuses!”Jayce continued to berate him, his voice full of fury. “Do you know what I need? I need results, not excuses! Do you realize how many opportunities I've lost because of your incompetence?”Tyler knelt down, tears streaming down his cheeks. “Please, Jayce. Give me more time. I have discovered some very valuable information. If you give me another chance, I promise I won't let you down.”Jayce looked at Tyler, his anger still simmering. “What information? Speak quickly, o
Jayce was silent for a moment, his eyes becoming deeply contemplative. Attacking Joseph's personal weaknesses would help him gain power more easily. But Jayce knew this had to be done carefully and precisely."Investigate more about the people around Joseph," Jayce ordered, his voice cold and determined. "Find out about his friends, colleagues, and even his family. We need to know everything before taking any action."Tyler nodded. "I'll get on it right away."After Tyler left, Jayce sat alone in his office, pondering the information he had just received. Joseph had always been an enigma, his actions unpredictable. However, nothing in this world left no traces; no matter how cleanly one wiped, residues would always remain. And this was Jayce’s opportunity. If successful, Joseph's position in the company would be jeopardized, and no one else would be able to take it from him. The next chairman of the William Corporation would be him! It had to be him!"Joseph, let’s see how long you ca