Joseph sat in his office, the light from the desk lamp casting a stern shadow on his face. “Who exactly is that girl?” Joseph tapped his fingers lightly on the table. The image of Abigail appeared in his mind. A simple girl, if not somewhat ordinary. Why did Jayce choose her? Could it be that he genuinely had feelings for her? “Love truly is the most inexplicable thing in this world!” Joseph let out a mocking smile. Indeed, love was the most baffling thing in life. But thankfully, it was that very thing that revealed Jayce’s weakness. A perfect man in love also had his vulnerabilities.Suddenly, the phone next to him rang, interrupting his thoughts. He glanced at the screen and saw Brian’s name displayed.“Brian, what’s going on?” Joseph answered, his voice deep and calm.On the other end, Brian’s voice sounded hurried. “Joseph, I just witnessed something strange. Bunoliv and Jayce seem incredibly close, not just a simple employer-employee relationship.”“What do you mean? They should
Joseph stood before Mr. Patrick’s small room at the Meulisa nursing home, feeling the winter chill seeping through his layers of clothing. He raised his hand and knocked gently on the door, producing soft, echoing sounds in the quiet space. Hearing the knock, Mr. Patrick turned around in surprise. His eyes immediately lit up when he saw Joseph standing at the door.“Long time no see, Patrick,” Joseph said, smiling gently at the old man in front of him.Director Widya, understanding the moment, smiled and quietly left, giving the two some privacy. “If you need anything, just call me Joseph,” she said as she left the room.Mr. Patrick couldn’t hide his joy; he stood up, walked quickly towards Joseph, and hugged him tightly. “Joseph!”“I’ve missed you too,” Joseph felt the warmth and genuine affection from Mr. Patrick’s embrace. He gently patted his shoulder.The two sat down on the chairs by the window, where Mr. Patrick often sat to watch the lush garden outside. Joseph looked around t
“Okay, then I'll go home first. If you need anything, just call me.” After Joseph finished speaking, he took out his glasses and put on his hat. As he pushed the door open, a voice suddenly rang out from behind.Mr. Patrick called him back.“Wait, I got something for you.”“Got something for me?” Joseph's actions stopped, he turned back to look at Mr. Patrick with curious eyes.Mr. Patrick said nothing. He stood up, holding the edge of the table, and slowly walked to the old wooden cabinet in the corner of the room. He opened the cupboard and took out a few cartons of milk, then turned around and gave them to Joseph. "I bought these boxes of milk to save for your arrival."Joseph received the milk boxes from Mr. Patrick's hand, a strange feeling rushed back. It's been a long time since someone cared about him like that. But when he looked closely, Joseph realized that those boxes of milk had long expired."Mr. Patrick, these boxes of milk... have expired." Joseph hesitantly spoke up.
"Thank you, Patrick," Joseph said, absentmindedly gazing at the pile of candies in the drawer, smiling slightly. Perhaps Mr. Patrick was now the only person who treated him sincerely.Lost in his thoughts, his phone suddenly vibrated. Joseph quickly composed himself, glanced at the screen, and saw Amile's name appear.Amile: "Joseph, Jayce is setting conditions with me. He seems very serious. If the bait is good enough, I might just go along 😉."Joseph didn't respond to Amile's message. He turned off his phone and put it back in his pocket."It's time to go," Joseph said, turning to head to the car. He had to return to the William household. It was best not to linger here. It was not unusual for the son of a tycoon to have a mansion outside, but he was an exception. In Mr. William's eyes, Joseph was nothing more than a useless freeloader, unable to earn a cent. And Joseph was playing the role of the useless one. If Mr. William knew he had a large mansion in the suburbs, it would defi
Joseph tried to stay calm before Jayce's unexpected proposal. He knows that things are never as simple as they seem. However, to maintain a gentle appearance, he decided to joke a few words before asking permission to return to his room."Jayce, I really appreciate your support. I will definitely learn a lot from you," Joseph said with a smile, revealing a hint of mockery in his eyes that only Jayce could detect.Jayce laughed loudly, patting Joseph on the shoulder. "I hope so too, Joseph. I believe you will do well. But remember, if you need anything, just ask me."Joseph nodded, then turned his wheelchair and left the room. "You'll remember that, Jayce. Thank you," he said before rolling toward the elevator.When the elevator door closed, Joseph looked at Jayce through the small gap, a smile still on his lips. Jayce also smiled back, but both knew that behind those smiles were only plots and lies.“There will definitely be something interesting waiting for you!” Jayce grinned, his e
"I have an important mission to give you." Jayce said, his tone somewhat mysterious.Joseph looked at his brother, feeling something unusual. "What mission, Jayce?" he asked, trying to keep his tone calm.Jayce approached Joseph's desk and placed a thick file on the table. "I want you to bid on a large shophouse project. This is an opportunity for you to prove your abilities and also a challenge to see if you really deserve the position of deputy director or not."Joseph looked at the file, then raised his head to look at Jayce. He clearly understood that Jayce never did anything without a purpose. "Are you sure I'm the right person for this project?" Joseph asked, his eyes never leaving Jayce's face.Jayce smiled slightly, but his eyes could not hide the calculation. "Of course, I believe you can do well. This is a big project, and if you succeed, it will bring huge profits to the company.""Okay, I'll accept this mission," Joseph said, never taking his eyes off Jayce. "I'll see what
“Please help us, we’re at the end of our rope!”The wife standing next to him also cried bitterly, clutching her husband’s hand tightly. Joseph felt his heart sink at the sight. He gently placed his hand on Jotham’s shoulder, trying to stay calm.“Please, calm down,” Joseph said, hastening to support the distressed couple who had collapsed to the floor. Even he was overwhelmed by the scene before him. “Take your time and explain what has happened. I am here to help you.”Joseph led Jotham and his wife to a quiet corner of the waiting room and instructed his assistant to bring them a warm cup of tea. Once they were seated, their spirits seemed to stabilize a bit. They accepted the tea gratefully and thanked Joseph.“Thank you so much, Joseph,” Jotham said, his voice still shaky. “I don’t even know where to begin.”Joseph nodded, looking at them patiently. “Start from the beginning. What happened to your project?”Jotham took a deep breath and explained. “The construction project I’m in
"Brian, I just agreed to help Jotham and his wife with the shophouse project. They are in serious trouble, and I think I need to do something," Joseph wrote.Brian's reply came immediately. "Joseph, why did you agree? Isn't that just making things harder for yourself?"Brian continued, "Just let them handle it. Why do you need to go through all this trouble?"Joseph thought for a moment before replying. "Brian, I understand your point, but I can't just sit and watch them struggle. Besides, it's not that simple. If things escalate, the company could also be implicated. I have to try to help them, no matter what."Brian didn't respond right away, and Joseph knew his friend was considering his words. After a while, Brian's message came through: "Joseph, I understand you want to help, but you need to be careful. Jayce is not an easy person to deal with."Joseph looked at his phone screen, pondering Brian's advice. He knew Brian was right. Jayce always had complex and unpredictable plans,