2024-09-01 23:01:05Thereafter, the three chatted idly. Joseph was full of questions, but he didn't get much useful information from Alice Morgan and Blake Morgan.
After about half an hour, Blake Morgan's car drove into a luxurious villa neighborhood and stopped in front of a detached villa.
"Mr. Wilson, please," Blake Morgan got out of the car and personally opened the door for Joseph.
The three entered the villa's hall. The interior decor of the villa could be said to be quite extravagant. At first glance, even Joseph was shocked.
It was clear from this that Blake Morgan's identity was quite extraordinary. However, Joseph couldn't remember his master having a friend named Blake Morgan at all.
"Mr. Wilson, now that you have left the Cooper family, following your master's instructions, I will provide you with whatever assistance I can. Is there anything you need help with?" Blake Morgan poured Joseph a glass of water and asked meaningfully.
"I need a job and a place to live, that's all. Of course, if possible, I hope you can tell me everything about my master and me," Joseph took a sip of water and replied calmly.
"About that, Mr. Wilson, according to your master's instructions, I cannot tell you about the matters concerning you and your master. He said to let nature take its course and allow you to slowly recall on your own, which would be better for your physical and mental well-being," Blake Morgan frowned, looking somewhat troubled.
With that said, he walked to a cabinet and reverently took out a wooden box.
"Mr. Wilson, this box was left by your master before he passed. He said that if you left the Cooper family, I should give this box to you. I don't know what's inside either."
Seeing the box, Joseph paused for a moment, then furrowed his brows.
"These are my belongings. I can sense it."
As Joseph opened the wooden box, he discovered a dagger inside, its blade wrapped in linen cloth, revealing only the handle.
Joseph carefully unwrapped the cloth, exposing the dagger's gleaming white blade. The light reflecting off the blade was somewhat dazzling, carrying an awe-inspiring aura.
He gripped the dagger, feeling a warm sensation emanating from the handle. It was a familiar feeling—this dagger originally belonged to him. As he touched this weapon once more, he experienced a sense of intimacy, as if they were one.
"Mr. Wilson, according to your master, this was your personal self-defense weapon," Blake Morgan added.
"Self-defense weapon?" Joseph frowned slightly and shook his head. "If it's a self-defense weapon, why is the murderous aura so strong?"
Hearing Joseph's words, Blake Morgan was stunned for a moment. He couldn't sense any murderous aura, but he did feel uncomfortable upon seeing the dagger.
"Since this is a gift from my master, I can take it with me now, right?" Joseph asked.
"Of course. Also, there's a letter in this box. Mr. Wilson, please take a look." Blake Morgan reverently handed over the letter. Joseph glanced at him before opening the envelope, his brows furrowing slightly as he read.
"Teacher?" Joseph appeared quite surprised after reading for a while.
"Teacher? What teacher?" Blake Morgan asked in confusion. Joseph was a very composed person. For him to show such a surprised expression, he must have seen something extraordinary. At this moment, Blake Morgan was extremely curious.
"My master wants me to go teach at Nova University after leaving the Cooper family." After a moment of silence, Joseph casually handed the letter to Blake Morgan.
"Nova University? Isn't that the university I'm currently attending?" Alice spoke up for the first time, her beautiful eyes gleaming.
"This... Mr. Wilson, Nova University is the top university in our country. The teachers and professors there have at least a doctoral degree. Even the cleaning ladies have bachelor's degrees. The principal, Geoffrey Harris, is a leading figure in the medical field." Blake Morgan knew Joseph's identity was extraordinary, but no matter how he looked at it, he couldn't imagine Joseph teaching at a place like Nova University. It was too unbelievable.
"I also feel it's not quite suitable," Joseph said with a wry smile.
"Joseph, your master must have his reasons for arranging this. It wouldn't be bad for you to be a physical education teacher at Nova University." Alice's gaze wandered, her mind pondering unknown thoughts.
"Alice has a point. Your master must have his reasons for this arrangement."
"Coincidentally, I have some connections with the principal of Nova University. I'll take you there tomorrow to see what the situation is. It shouldn't be a problem for him to arrange a position for you." After a moment of contemplation, Blake Morgan made a decision.
"Very well, thank you both for now. Next, I'll need a place to stay..." Joseph hesitated. Others had already helped him so much, and he felt it wasn't quite right to make more requests. However, he had no other choice at the moment.
"About that, Mr. Wilson, you can live with us. Alice's parents aren't in Nova City, so it's just me and Alice at home. You can move in as well." Blake Morgan's words surprised Joseph once more.
"Mr. Morgan, that wouldn't be appropriate. It would be fine if you could find me a studio apartment or something."
"Ah, a studio apartment..." Blake Morgan found it difficult upon hearing this. He had originally wanted Joseph to live with them, giving his granddaughter more opportunities to interact with him.
"Joseph, you can stay at the place where I live while attending school. The environment is quite nice, and I only occasionally go there. Most of the time, I'm at my grandfather's place." Alice's pretty face blushed slightly. That place was her private space, and no man other than family members had ever entered.
"That could work. When I earn money, I'll pay you rent," Joseph said after some thought.
"No need, no need. You really don't have to pay rent." Alice waved her hands repeatedly upon hearing this.
"Then it's decided!" Joseph didn't allow Alice to refuse.
"Mr. Wilson, how about this? Alice is studying alone at Nova University, and I'm not at ease. As long as you protect Alice's safety and take her to and from school every day, we'll cover all your living expenses in exchange." Blake Morgan stroked his chin, hatching a plan. This way, his granddaughter and Joseph would spend more time together, and then...
"That works as well." Joseph paused for a moment, carefully considered, and agreed.
"It's settled then. Tomorrow, I'll go with you to meet Principal Geoffrey Harris at Nova University. For now, you and Alice can go take a look at the place you'll be staying." Seeing Joseph's agreement, Blake Morgan was quite pleased.
"Alice, take him there and help him settle in." Blake Morgan looked at Alice and instructed.
"Don't worry, Grandpa. Leave it to me. Joseph, let's go!" Alice chuckled charmingly, somewhat delighted. She grabbed Joseph's arm and dragged him out.
Helpless, Joseph could only let Alice have her way.
Watching the two leave together, Blake Morgan's face revealed a satisfied smile.
He knew a bit about Joseph's identity, but not much. However, how could the disciple of that person be ordinary?
If his granddaughter could find such a perfect husband, it would simply be too wonderful.
With this thought, he dialed a number.
"Hello, is this the secretarial department? Notify all major departments to terminate any cooperation with the Cooper Group that can be ended. Also, retrieve all the profits we previously conceded to the Cooper Group."
"From now on, cooperate with the Cooper Group as regular business partners. Be professional, and non-cooperation is also acceptable."
"Downgrade the cooperation level with the Cooper Group to normal." Blake Morgan's tone was cold.
"Chairman, are you serious?" The person on the other end of the line was clearly stunned upon hearing this.
"Of course. Haven't you always felt that we gave up too many benefits in our projects with the Cooper Group? Well, now everything will return to normal. Our Morgan Group will earn all the money we deserve."
"Also, I will arrive at the group headquarters within half an hour. An hour later, convene a meeting of the management. All senior executives and managers must attend." Blake Morgan said with certainty.
"Understood, Chairman. I will notify the department heads right away." The person on the other end repeatedly acknowledged. After a few more instructions, Blake Morgan hung up the phone with satisfaction.
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“My name is Joseph. I’m Mason’s boyfriend. Hello—nice to meet you.”Joseph introduced himself.“Tharion, this is the man who saved our family,” Vincent Alvarez reminded him.“In our community, we have a custom: if someone saves a child’s life, the child recognizes that person as their godfather.”“Archie, come here! Why aren’t you kneeling to call him godfather?” Neil Alvarez dragged Archie over.Before Joseph could react, Archie dropped to his knees with a thud and knocked his forehead to the floor three times.“Godfather!”Archie called out obediently.Joseph was so startled by the scene that he immediately took two steps back.“Happy now? You’ve got yourself a son!” Mason Alvarez was laughing so hard she could barely breathe. With her professional training, she usually never laughed—unless she absolutely couldn’t help it.“No—that’s not… that doesn’t seem right.” Joseph was a bit dazed.The whole thing made Madeline Castillo burst out laughing in exasperation.“Neil Alvarez, you bi
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“I don’t want to. I can’t take it. If you mess around again, I won’t be able to get out of bed.”“Besides, it’s early morning. Can you not?” Mason said as she scooted away from Joseph, wrapping the quilt tightly around herself like a cocoon.“Then behave,” Joseph said with a wicked grin.“Oh.” Mason looked up at him, wide-eyed and pitiful.“You iron brute—how are you not the least bit tired after going at it all night?” she asked, curiosity edging into her embarrassment.“Maybe my body’s a little different—constitution’s not like most people’s,” Joseph said.“I used to wonder what had the little minx so obsessed with you,” Mason murmured, cheeks coloring. “Now I finally get it.”“What is it you get?” Joseph asked.“You’ve got your…talents. You’ve got your capital.”“And the capital you’ve got—well, it can make a woman lose herself,” she said, flushing deeper.Joseph, despite himself, glanced down at a certain place. Was that the “talent” she meant? The way she said it definitely carri
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“What do you think? I’m here to cuddle. I want to hold you while I sleep. I want to fall asleep breathing you in.”Mason pressed closer, looping her arms gently around Joseph’s neck. She nuzzled his jaw with her nose, planted a quick, impish kiss on his cheek, then nestled her face into the warm hollow of his neck.She was all languid kitten, the kind that made your hands itch to stroke.“Like this, how am I supposed to sleep?” Joseph said, half helpless.“I don’t care. This is how I want to be. Or better yet, let’s not sleep at all—let’s talk till dawn. Heh-heh!”She giggled, delighted with herself.“Do you think I’m terribly childish?” she asked suddenly.“Haven’t you always been… like that? Childish? Maybe not childish. Not exactly,” he said, idly twining her hair around his fingers.“I’m only like this with you. You’re the man I like—my first, and my last.”“I love you. So I want to show you every side of me.”Her voice was sweet as honey. She leaned in and brushed his cheek with
Chapter 653
“We can’t run experiments outside, but back in the room we can.”“But didn’t we run an experiment last night?”“Now it’s time to discuss the results.”Mason Alvarez sat on the edge of the bed and patted the space beside her, signaling Joseph to come over.“Don’t beat around the bush. Just say it.”Joseph’s mind stuttered.“So—do you feel any stronger?”Mason snuck a glance at him, asking with a hint of shyness.At that, Joseph finally remembered something important—something he’d actually managed to forget.“Oh—that.”He tapped his forehead.“Well? Any more formidable than before?” Mason pressed.Joseph rolled up his sleeve and flexed. The veins stood out beneath his skin; even at a glance, the power coursing through him was palpable.Mason swallowed without meaning to, staring at his power-laden arm. The sheer strength of it unsettled her a little.“Feels like my strength jumped again,” Joseph said, certain after a moment of listening to his body’s thrum.“Are you sure?” Mason asked.
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“Let’s talk inside,” Toby said, slipping past Pauline into the room.She followed him in.“Toby Dristan, I’ll forgive you this once—last time. If there’s a next time, we’re done.” Pauline’s brows knit, her tone imperious. “And just so you know, the line of men chasing me could stretch from the village gate to Nova City.”“Pauline, listen to me.” Toby lowered his head slightly and set a steady hand on her shoulder, as if gathering resolve.“What are you doing?” A bad feeling prickled through her.“Pauline, I think we need to reevaluate our relationship,” he said at last, calm and decided.“Reevaluate? What’s that supposed to mean?” Her frown deepened.“Exactly what it sounds like. As for the particulars—take them as you will,” he said lightly, with a small nod.“You’re breaking up with me?” Pauline stared at him, incredulous. The man who had always deferred to her, never once threatening to end things—he dared say it now?“If that’s how you understand it, I won’t disagree,” Toby replie
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“They’ve gotten closer. The two of them are on the couch watching TV—Mason was feeding Joseph grapes,” Madeline said, pleased.“Looks like our strategy worked,” Stanley murmured after sneaking a glance outside. “They really did need a nudge from us.”“Right? I knew I wasn’t wrong,” Madeline said with a touch of pride.“If I hadn’t remembered the spare key, this might not have happened,” Stanley added.“That’s right. When husband and wife work in concert, there’s nothing we can’t do,” Madeline said with a giggle, and the two of them slapped palms, delighted with themselves.“Now no one can say our daughter can’t find a husband. Just look how outstanding our son-in-law is. Ugh, my ridiculous vanity,” Madeline sighed, smiling.“Exactly. Now when I play chess with the old fellows, I’ll have something to brag about,” Stanley said, happy enough that even washing dishes felt easier.“Mr. Wilson, I want grapes,” Mason said, parting her tempting lips.“Then eat them,” Joseph said, helpless.“Y
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