Toppling the World with His Empire

Chapter 173:

When Mr. William refused to thank Joseph, insisting that what Joseph had done was merely a son's duty, Joseph wasn’t surprised. He stood there, listening to every word his father said, with a feeling he had grown all too familiar with: indifference, denial, and lack of recognition. Joseph knew very well that in Mr. William's eyes, he was never seen as worthy, never truly valued no matter how hard he tried.

In that moment, Joseph felt a deep emptiness rise within him. It wasn't a fresh pain but rather an old, hardened ache, a part of life he had long accepted. Mr. William had always been difficult, and his expectations were never meant for Joseph. No matter what Joseph did, even saving his life, it was never enough to change Mr. William’s ingrained view of him.

Joseph didn’t need to think for long. He knew what he had to do to maintain peace for himself and the family during this time. With a faint smile, he said to Norman, “Let’s just let this go. There’s no need to make a big deal ou