“Miss Cooper, you’re not joking, are you? Ever since the Morgan Group terminated most of its projects with us, we haven’t been able to find any suitable partners.”“Our business model has always been extremely narrow. Finding a partner on the level of the Morgan Group is incredibly difficult. And even if we do find one, they’re usually unwilling to work with us.”“Exactly. Without partners, how are we supposed to expand the business or launch new projects?”“...”The room filled with overlapping voices.“This time, I intend for us to do it ourselves and expand into new lines of business,” Fiona said.“In the past, our operations were limited to secondary processing of materials and the production of raw materials.”“But starting today, I want to lead everyone into something different. I plan to leverage our existing raw-material supply chain and develop our own pharmaceutical manufacturing, promotion, and sales operations.”“Miss Cooper, it’s still the same old problem,” someone said.

“No need. I’m feeling much better now. I’m a doctor myself—I know my own condition,” Joseph said with a smile.“Alright then. I’ll check the injury on your hand later,” Fiona said considerately. “For now, go wash up and eat something to settle your stomach.”“Okay,” Joseph replied, nodding.“I’ll go heat up some food for you, Joseph,” Alice said, and trotted eagerly into the kitchen.Ever since Joseph injured his hand, Alice had taken over most of the household chores.At her insistence, Mason Alvarez had become her assistant, helping out wherever needed.Watching the two of them busy themselves on his behalf, Joseph felt a twinge of guilt. Perhaps because he had always been the one taking care of others, being cared for in return felt oddly unfamiliar.Unfamiliar as it was, he was still deeply moved.After he had eaten a little, Mason Alvarez began examining his wound.The injury on Joseph’s hand was extensive, so she proceeded with great caution. With wounds of that size, ne

“It’s not a hundred pounds. It’s barely over ninety, okay?”Lillian Morvek protested at once.“Then could you at least behave with a little restraint? You’re not a child anymore.”Heidi replied.“What’s there to be afraid of? There’s no one here but people I know.”Lillian Morvek glanced around at the familiar faces.“Hahaha, she’s right. Just treat this place like your own home.”Old Miss Cooper said with a warm, amused smile.“Ma’am, how have you been lately? Your health still good?”Nicole Hayes walked over and asked.“Good, very good. No aches, no illnesses.”Old Miss Cooper replied, still smiling broadly.“Ma’am, this is far too much trouble. You even came out to greet us yourself—must be exhausting.”Jaden Morvek added.“Not at all, not at all. Walking around does me good. I wanted to come out and welcome you.”The old lady remained gentle and cheerful.“Auntie, Uncle, please go inside first. The servants will take care of the luggage.”“When it’s time, I’ll have Heidi take you

“So our Cooper family has such a past after all.”Fiona murmured softly, a trace of emotion in her voice.“Our branch in Nova City only truly began to rise with my generation, step by step, until we reached where we are today.”“But even now, though we can be considered a prominent family in Nova City, we are still far behind the Cooper family of Metropolis City.”“The Cooper family there is a colossal force. They have both wealth and power, and now their influence has even extended into the Central Council.”“Among those who hold real authority in the Central Council, the ruling figures of the Metropolis City Cooper family wield considerable power.”“At one point, I even thought about giving up on returning to Metropolis City and simply developing quietly here in Nova City.”“But later, I came to understand something.”“As long as the Nova City Cooper family continues to grow and expand, we will inevitably attract their attention.”“And judging by their nature, they would once again

“Oh for heaven’s sake, there you go again, talking nonsense.”“I just walked in and already heard you running your mouth.”“What does your cousin and her husband’s business have to do with you? Why do you have to yap about it?”Nicole Hayes said as she lightly pinched Lillian Morvek.“Oh, come on, it’s no big deal.”“Cousin and Brother-in-law don’t mind at all.”“Look at them now—they’re doing just fine.”“They’re more harmonious after the divorce than they ever were before it.”“I saw them chatting just now, perfectly peaceful.”Lillian Morvek looked utterly unrepentant.“Hahaha, this child may speak bluntly, but she’s telling the truth.”Old Mr. Cooper couldn’t help but laugh heartily.“Watch your mouth.”Nicole Hayes scolded softly.“Bleh, bleh, bleh…”Lillian Morvek stuck out her tongue and pulled a mischievous face.“Whether to divorce or not is a choice for the young people themselves.”“We elders shouldn’t interfere too much.”“It’s just that this little brat loves to talk nons