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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 115: Grudges
"Professor Sanchez makes a fair point," Harris said with a chuckle, "but perhaps not entirely.""Mr. Harris, it seems you’ve noticed as well," Joseph said with a faint smile. "There’s definitely some personal grudge at play here. If he hadn’t provoked me, why would I go out of my way to provoke him?"He leaned back slightly, his tone casual but revealing. "The truth is, he’s one of my ex-wife’s admirers. Even though I’ve already divorced her, he still targets me in secret. Honestly, I can’t bring myself to treat someone like him with a friendly smile."Joseph paused, then added matter-of-factly, "And besides, $30,000 isn’t expensive—it’s a fair price."As the three of them talked, they entered Geoffrey Harris’s office. Harris poured them each a glass of water before sitting down."So, there’s some backstory here," Harris said, nodding in understanding."I didn’t expect Professor Wilson to have already been married at such a young age," Sanchez remarked, clearly surprised. "I thought y
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 116: Professor Felix Baker
"The TCM department offices typically house six people each, but we’ve placed you in an office with Professor Brady Rogers. It’s a mixed office, with both TCM and modern medicine staff. Including you, there are currently four people: Professor Rogers, Professor Mason Alvarez, and Professor Alvarez’s mentor, Professor Felix Baker.""This office is a bit unique. Unlike the others, which are mostly older faculty, this one has a much younger average age. Considering that you, Rogers, and Alvarez are all relatively young, you’ll likely have more in common with them."Harris paused, studying Joseph’s expression. "Do you have any objections to this arrangement, Professor Wilson?""I’m perfectly fine with these arrangements. I have no objections," Joseph replied with a calm smile. "Good. I’ve already asked Professor Rogers to come over. He’ll take you to your new office and brief you on the setup. He should be here any moment," Geoffrey Harris said. Just as he finished speaking, Brady Roger
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 117: I Can Be Exactly What You Like
"I do have a morning class," Rogers said, glancing at his watch. "It’s almost eight now. I’d better get going. Nova University starts its morning classes at 8:10." After bidding Joseph farewell, Rogers left in a hurry. "Professor Wilson," Felix Baker said, turning to Joseph with a smile, "you and Professor Mason are the youngest faculty members in the medical school. I’m sure you’ll find plenty to talk about! It’s a pity she’s not here today, but once she’s back, I’ll make sure to introduce you two." "Thank you, Professor Baker," Joseph replied with a polite smile. "No need to thank me. We’re all colleagues here, and we look out for one another. If you ever need help, don’t hesitate to ask. This old man will do whatever he can to assist," Baker said with a hearty laugh. Joseph thanked him again before tidying up his new desk. Once things were in order, he decided to head out to buy some office supplies. As he stepped outside, his phone buzzed. A notification from Alice had come
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 118: You're So Thoughtful, I’m Truly Touched
"I walked right past you, and you didn’t even notice. What were you thinking about? Were you missing me? It’s only been a day or two, and you can’t stop thinking about me already?" Heidi teased with a mischievous grin.Joseph felt a wave of discomfort under her gaze. Her playful, flirtatious tone made him blush slightly."I... um, breakfast is in the backseat. Let me grab it for you. Let’s head to the pavilion and eat there," he said, clearing his throat and diverting the conversation."Sure. Thanks, brother-in-law," Heidi replied, her tone carrying a hint of amusement.Joseph stepped out of the car, retrieved the breakfast from the backseat, and started walking toward the pavilion they had visited the day before."Brother-in-law, how do you like my outfit today?" Heidi asked, skipping lightly beside him as if showing off.Today, she wore high-waisted denim shorts paired with a cropped T-shirt that revealed her slender waist. The contrast between her slim figure and her curves was str
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 119: The Value of Teaching
"That’s it?" Joseph probed."Well, there’s one more thing," Heidi said, her cheeks turning a soft shade of pink. "I usually get terrible cramps when my period starts. Last night, it came like clockwork after I went to bed, but this morning I realized—no pain at all. Honestly, it’s kind of amazing. Normally, I’d be tossing and turning all night, unable to sleep from the discomfort."She stole a shy glance at Joseph as she spoke, her face growing redder. Talking about something so personal with a man made her feel both embarrassed and oddly exhilarated. She had never shared such intimate details with anyone before, let alone a man."Give me your hand. Let me check your pulse," Joseph said calmly.Heidi obediently extended her left hand, resting it on the table. Joseph placed his fingers on her wrist, his expression serious as he felt for her pulse. Heidi couldn’t help but sneak a glance at him. In that moment, the way he focused so intently on his task gave him a magnetic quality. She f
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 120: Not Even the Freshman Girls?
"It’s just a title. Call me whatever you like. For the past three years, at the very least, you’ve been like family to me," Joseph said with a nod."Really?" Heidi’s eyes glistened with sudden emotion, her voice trembling slightly."Of course. Why would I lie about something like this? You asked me this once before, and my answer hasn’t changed. It never will. Now, why are you crying? You’re already eighteen—an adult! In a couple of years, you’ll probably be married, so why get all teary-eyed over this?" Joseph teased gently, handing her a tissue when he noticed her misty eyes."It’s your fault for always saying such sentimental things! You know how easily I cry," Heidi sniffled as she wiped her tears, her tone defiant yet tinged with joy. "And who says I’m getting married? I’m not leaving—I’m staying with you, brother-in-law, no matter what!""Stay with me if you like. As long as it makes you happy," Joseph said with a resigned smile."Hehe… brother-in-law, I’ve realized something—yo
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 121: The Prince Charming
"That’s true, but his injury wasn’t nearly as severe as something requiring surgery—at least, not from the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine. It just needed manual realignment. The procedure is highly technical but doesn’t take much time—just a few minutes, really," Joseph said with a faint smile."Wait, you made thirty grand in just a few minutes? That’s insane!" Heidi’s opinion of the situation shifted instantly."If it weren’t for the ‘special circumstances’ surrounding the injury, thirty thousand would hardly be enough. My consultation fees are notoriously high, and even with money, it’s not guaranteed I’d take the case," Joseph said, a hint of pride in his voice."Brother-in-law, you’ve got to teach me how to treat patients someday," Heidi said with a mix of admiration and envy."You’re not exactly short on money. Even though the Cooper family doesn’t give you a huge allowance, you’ve probably saved up quite a bit over the years," Joseph said knowingly.Hearing this, He
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 122: The Popular Teacher
Seeing the commotion, Joseph could only gesture for everyone to quiet down."Everyone, if you genuinely have academic questions you’d like to ask, feel free to add my contact information. I’ll approve your requests when I have the time.""But as for those inviting me out to dinner or saying things like ‘my parents aren’t home, why don’t you come over and play games with me’—" Joseph’s voice rose slightly as he continued, "I’m afraid I can’t entertain those requests. I’m very busy.""Fuck, who’s so shameless? ‘My parents aren’t home’? Inviting the professor over to play games? Seriously?""If you’re not here to study, don’t bother adding Professor Wilson. What’s wrong with you people?""Exactly! Girls, can’t you show a little restraint?"Amid the crowd, voices of complaints and indignation rose."Ugh, shut up, you boring straight men. What’s it to you if we invite Professor Wilson over?""Yeah, it’s not that you’re upset we’re being bold—it’s that we’re not being bold with you!""Exact
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Chapter 372
Faced with Alice’s intense gaze, Joseph found himself at a loss for words."Ahem… I’m just afraid I’ll do something… irrational."He cleared his throat, trying to maintain composure."So what if it’s irrational? You still have to eat the cookie."Alice pressed a cookie to his lips, and Joseph had no choice but to obey.He had only meant to eat a cookie, but with Alice involved, that simple act inevitably turned into a playful torment.And truth be told, despite the struggle to resist, the softness of her lips was something he couldn’t quite forget."Alright, I’ll stop teasing you now."Alice remained on his lap, but as she shifted slightly, she suddenly became acutely aware of the firmness beneath her. Her cheeks flushed crimson in an instant, and a flicker of fear crept into her eyes.She was afraid that if she kept pushing, Joseph might lose control and pin her right there on the sofa.When it came to the intimacy between a man and a woman, she was both scared and curious. Just thin
Chapter 371
Joseph couldn't help but grow curious about what “something really good” meant in Alice’s world.This girl… always being mysterious, he thought with a smirk."What’s the surprise? Can’t you give me a hint?"He texted her back."Nope! You have to come home and see for yourself. Hurry up—I’m waiting!"Alice replied almost instantly.Joseph stared at her message, lost in thought. After a moment, he started the engine and drove toward home.After Alice’s teasing message, Joseph couldn’t help but feel a bit flustered. Curiosity gnawed at him—what exactly was the “surprise” she mentioned?Fueled by a sense of anticipation, he found himself pressing harder on the gas. About half an hour later, he finally pulled up at the villa.Once parked, he headed straight for the door, key in hand, and let himself in."Joseph, you're back!"Alice was lounging on the sofa, wearing a pair of petite, loose-fitting shorts that revealed her long, alabaster legs—enough to make Joseph’s heart stir against his w
Chapter 370
"Back then, half of her face was destroyed. Doctors from all over Nova City—and even renowned experts from across the country—were consulted, but none could do anything.""They all knew that skin grafting was the only option, yet no one dared attempt such an extensive procedure."Old Mr. Cooper seemed to drift into the past, his voice tinged with the weight of memory."Then who performed the surgery in the end?"Heidi's eyes locked onto her grandfather. She already had a guess, but she still wanted to hear the answer from his own lips."Who else could it be? Of course it was Joseph. He practically rebuilt half of her face. Over the span of three months, while she was in a coma, he operated on her more than ten times. Only then did her face return to its original appearance.""She’s a woman—if half her face had remained ruined, her life would’ve been over. It was Joseph who saved her. He gave her a second chance at life. And she dares to be proud? She dares to look down on others?""Th
Chapter 369
Hearing Old Mr. Cooper's words, a soft flush crept across Heidi’s cheeks.“Grandpa, how do you always seem to know everything? Don’t tell me you were hiding somewhere, spying on us?”She asked bashfully, her voice tinged with playful suspicion.“Hahaha… You little rascal. Spying? What nonsense.”“There’s a saying, my dear—read between the lines and observe the subtle cues. Life teaches you much if you’re willing to watch and listen.”Old Mr. Cooper chuckled, clearly amused.“So, how did your talk go?”He gave her hand a gentle pat, eyes filled with warmth.Judging by her expression, he could already guess things hadn’t gone too badly—otherwise, she wouldn’t be smiling now.“He’s always been a softie. That’s just the way he is—too kind for his own good. I pushed a little, coaxed him a bit, and he gave in.”She tried to sound casual, though her eyes flickered. Of course, she wasn’t going to admit she'd cried in front of Joseph. That would be far too embarrassing.But despite her efforts
Chapter 368
Just as expected.The next moment, Heidi rose on her tiptoes and planted a fierce kiss on Joseph's lips, her arms locked tightly around his neck, leaving him no room to resist.A soft, warm sensation entered his mouth, and the girl’s delicate fragrance overwhelmed his senses. Joseph froze on the spot, his entire body turning rigid.Only after a bold and reckless kiss did Heidi finally release him."Hiss! You bit my lip—it's bleeding!"Joseph looked genuinely confused. He touched his lips and found blood."That’s the only way to make sure you remember. To make sure you never forget what you just said."Heidi rolled her eyes at him, her voice full of indignation."By the way, I can’t call you 'brother-in-law' anymore. Maybe I should call you 'Professor Wilson' like everyone else does.""I used to call you 'brother-in-law' because I was afraid of completely losing the last shred of connection between us.""But now... we have a new kind of relationship, don’t we?"Her cheeks flushed sligh
Chapter 367
“To win over your stupid heart, of course. Satisfied now? Come on, let’s eat!”Heidi grabbed Joseph’s hand and tugged him toward the dining hall.Truth be told, her cooking had improved remarkably—so fast, in fact, that it caught Joseph off guard. He had once claimed that people who disliked cooking rarely had a talent for it. Clearly, he had been wrong.Though her dishes weren’t exactly gourmet, they were undoubtedly tasty—and far better than anything Charles Martin, the so-called alchemy master, could conjure up.Maybe this is what they call talent.After the meal, Heidi continued to cling to Joseph’s arm, insisting on walking him to the door.She always did this—Joseph had grown used to it by now.But this time, halfway there, she suddenly veered off course and led Joseph into a small courtyard tucked within the vast Cooper estate.It was well-maintained, yet bore the quiet stillness of a place long uninhabited. The Cooper family’s ancestral home was expansive, with many such seclu
Chapter 366
But upon hearing Joseph’s words, old Mr. Cooper could only shake his head once more.“I don’t know how he was injured. He never showed me his wounds, so I have no idea what kind of injuries he sustained,” he explained. “But he did tell me himself that he was hurt. And judging from his complexion, he certainly looked like a man gravely wounded and weakened.”“My master didn’t die of old age or natural causes. It’s very likely that his injuries were too severe… and he succumbed to them.”“Was there really nothing I could’ve done to save him back then?” Joseph let out a long sigh. His face darkened, as if a heavy stone had settled in his chest.A sense of helplessness gnawed at his spirit.And who had caused his master’s injuries?His master had raised him like a father. Even if a day as a teacher is a lifetime as a father, how could he possibly ignore the circumstances of his death?Yet now, Joseph increasingly sensed that his master’s death was shrouded in secrets—deep and dangerous on
Chapter 365
"Then, sir, what was the third request? Was it to have the Morgan Group support the Cooper family? To elevate the Coopers into one of Nova City’s top-tier families?" Joseph asked, curiosity evident in his tone."Now, that’s where you’re mistaken," the old man quickly waved his hand, denying the assumption."Then... could it be that the Morgan Group’s support of the Cooper family is entirely because of me?" Joseph pressed on."Yes—and no," Old Mr. Cooper replied, shaking his head. "The truth is, the partnership between the Morgan Group and the Cooper family stemmed from two things: your presence within the family... and an agreement I made with Old Morgan.""And what sort of agreement was that? At this point, there shouldn’t be anything left to hide," Joseph asked again."I suppose you’re right," the old man said, hesitating slightly. It was clear there was something he found difficult to say."The agreement was this: during the three years I was comatose, if Old Morgan helped the Coop
Chapter 364
"Then, sir, what was the third request? Was it to have the Morgan Group support the Cooper family? To elevate the Coopers into one of Nova City’s top-tier families?" Joseph asked, curiosity evident in his tone."Now, that’s where you’re mistaken," the old man quickly waved his hand, denying the assumption."Then... could it be that the Morgan Group’s support of the Cooper family is entirely because of me?" Joseph pressed on."Yes—and no," Old Mr. Cooper replied, shaking his head. "The truth is, the partnership between the Morgan Group and the Cooper family stemmed from two things: your presence within the family... and an agreement I made with Old Morgan.""And what sort of agreement was that? At this point, there shouldn’t be anything left to hide," Joseph asked again."I suppose you’re right," the old man said, hesitating slightly. It was clear there was something he found difficult to say."The agreement was this: during the three years I was comatose, if Old Morgan helped the Coop
