Joseph obeyed, trying to keep his spirits up. He knew that this conversation wouldn’t be easy, but he also didn’t want to continue to be looked down upon.“Joseph,” Mr. William began, his eyes looking straight at him, expressionless. “Do you know why I called you in here?”“It’s about coming back, right?,” Joseph replied, trying to keep his voice calm.“That’s right,” Mr. William said, his hand tapping lightly on the tabletop.“How long have you been away from here? Five years? Six years? And now you’re back, bringing your failure with you. Do you know what that means?”“No, I don’t think my best friend failed,” Joseph said, his eyes shining with determination. “I learned a lot during my time out. I came back not because I couldn’t stand on my own, but because you wanted me to come back.”“Is that really so? You didn’t come back here because your best friend failed so much with your choice. A marriage that didn’t work out. The girl he loved with all his heart gave him a divorce petiti
Joseph stood in the family’s extensive garden, looking at Brian with gratitude and a little surprise. He knew Brian must have heard the news that his father had captured him and relieved him. Brian, not only have I been your best friend since childhood, but I am the one who has always stood by your side during difficult times.“Joseph, I heard your father called you home, so I came to visit immediately.”Brian said, his voice filled with concern. “Are you okay?”“I’m fine, Brian,” Joseph replied, a gentle smile on his lips.“Thank you for coming.”At that moment, Mr. William walked out of the house and approached the two people.“Brian, it’s nice to see you visit.”“You have always been a valued friend of the family.” Mr. William said and laughed.“Sir William, I am glad to hear that Joseph has returned.”Mr. William nodded and invited Brian and Joseph to sit down“Thank you for visiting Joseph and this old man. Your family has always been our important friends and partners.”Brian no
Dinner takes place in a cozy but equally solemn atmosphere. The dining table is displayed with delicate dishes and dark red wine glasses. Mr. William, sitting in the central position, continuously discussed the plan of cooperation between William Group and Brian’s Elise Group.“Brian, I think this cooperation project will bring significant benefits to both sides,” Mr. William said, his voice full of enthusiasm. “Our cooperation will create a powerful alliance in the industry.”“That’s right, Mr. William. I am also looking forward to this cooperation. However, I have a small idea to propose.” Brian smiled, lifted the glass of wine, but did not rush to drink.Mr. William nodded, signaling Brian to continue. “You said, Brian.”Brian glanced at Joseph meaningfully and turned to look at Mr. William. “I think Joseph is the right person to manage this project. The two of us have known each other for a long time, and I believe that the coordination between the two of us will be easier to disc
Brian looked at Joseph, his voice almost pleading. “Joseph, stop talking.” He turned to Mr. William impatiently. “Sir William, please allow me to take Joseph away from here.”Mr. William said nothing, just nodded coldly. Brian quickly pushed Joseph’s wheelchair out of the dining room, leaving the tense “battlefield”. Butler Canluvick was waiting outside with a medical kit in hand.“Canluvick, thank you,” Brian said, taking the medical kit“I’ll take Joseph to his room and take care of him.”Canluvick nodded, worried. “Sir Brian, if you need any help, please call me.”Brian thanked him again and pushed Joseph’s wheelchair back to his room. When he arrived, Brian opened the door and gently helped Joseph onto the bed. He opened the medical box and prepared tools to clean the wound.Brian wiped the wine off Joseph’s face, complaining as he did so. “Joseph, why do you confront that old man?” He stopped and looked at Joseph. “You know his personality. It’s okay to hold back for a bit.”Jose
Joseph sat in front of the window, looking out at the sky changing in the dawn light. The first rays of the new day's sunlight crept through the door, illuminating the quiet room. In his hand, an old photo has faded with time. The image of his mother when she was young, her face was kind and gentle, smiling slightly when she was with him.Joseph caressed the photo, his fingers gently touching her face. He whispered like a monologue to himself, his voice quiet. "Mom, I miss you. When you passed away, you told me not to avenge you, and not to confront dad. I used to listen to you, but it seems like the trees want to be quiet but the wind doesn't stop."He remembers the lonely days after his mother passed away, recalling her last words of advice. His mother had always wanted him to live a peaceful life, away from conflicts and suffering. But Mr. William, the father he always tried to respect, never wanted to pass on the inheritance to him or even nurture him or want him to be better. If
“Joseph, the company is having a bit of an error. Cause no more trouble. Sit still and let me handle it.” Jayce turned to Joseph, his eyes serious but unable to hide his anger.Joseph looked at Jayce, clearly sensing his brother’s disdain. The other employees in the room paid little attention to his presence, only focusing on trying to fix the problem. Joseph calmly observed and saw everyone in chaos, but no one really knew how to handle the problem.“What kind of business are you guys doing? You can’t fix a simple mistake like this! If you can’t do your job, then quit!” Jayce got mad and scolded the IT team.“We we…”The IT team bowed their heads and hesitated to speak. Indeed, they themselves have never encountered an incident like this before.“Jayce, let me try.” Joseph suddenly approached, his face still as calm as before.Jayce shook Joseph’s hand away, his voice filled with coldness. “The company is already in chaos, cause no more chaos.”Jayce’s attitude now is in complete con
“Everything has just begun!” A devilish smile appeared on Joseph’s handsome face.After leaving Jayce’s room, Joseph walked around the company all morning. He observed everything, from working departments to small meetings taking place in glass conference rooms. Joseph took his camera with him and occasionally stopped to take a few photos, not only to entertain himself but also to record the moments and working atmosphere of William Group.Around afternoon, when Joseph was sitting in a quiet corner near the hallway, his phone rang. He looked at the screen, saw Brian’s name appear, and quickly answered.“Hi, Brian. What’s going on?” Joseph asked, his voice gentle but unable to hide his curiosity.Brian quickly got straight to the point. “Joseph, the acquisition of Anderson Group has been completed. But there’s something unexpected. Jeff Anderson wants to meet you to thank you. He also said he has a good business deal to bring you.”Joseph looked around, then moved to a quieter hallway
Joseph walked towards the elevator to return to his office. When the elevator door opened, he suddenly ran into Jayce. Jayce looked relaxed, but Joseph’s sharp eyes couldn’t miss the slight tiredness on his brother’s face.Joseph asked casually, trying to keep his tone light. “Where did you just get back from?”“Ah, I just went to the cafe across the street to buy some water. I’ve been so busy at work that I need a drink to stay awake.” Jayce smiled slightly, a bit awkward, but tried to hide it.“Is that so? You must be very busy today.”Jayce sighed and stepped into the elevator with Joseph, his eyes slightly tense. “That’s right, Joseph. Today I’m too busy, I can’t give you much instructions or tasks. But tomorrow will definitely be different. I will spend more time guiding you.”Joseph smiled slightly. Of course, he understood it was just a reason to let Jayce’s matter go.“It’s okay, you are my brother. I know you will create the best conditions for me to develop.” Joseph said whi