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“You can't be serious. Sure, I should have a place of my own in Nova City, but I can’t just use your money.”“And even if I did, not putting your name on the deed would be completely unfair to you.”Joseph was genuinely moved by Heidi’s words.He suddenly recalled how, whenever they went out for meals, it was always Heidi who paid—generously, without hesitation. She even used to slip him money, claiming it was living expenses from home. But now it was clear—those so-called “living expenses” had been her own savings all along.“Seriously, are you dumb? If my name’s on the deed, what if one of your little girlfriends starts digging and traces it back to me? Wouldn't we be exposed?”Heidi said it bluntly, without hesitation.Joseph nearly choked on her words.She... had really thought this through.“See? I have a point, don’t I?”Heidi tilted her head at him.“We'll talk about this later. Give me some time to think it through.”Joseph replied hastily.“Think all you want. I don’t mind pa
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After returning to the Cooper family estate, Joseph made his way toward the inner quarters. Upon asking one of the attendants outside, he learned that Old Mr. Cooper had already returned to his hospital room.Without delay, Joseph headed there directly.Inside the room, he found Heidi gently tucking the quilt over Old Mr. Cooper. He stepped in quietly."Joseph, has Blake Morgan left?" Old Mr. Cooper asked upon seeing him."He just did," Joseph replied."Good. As for the person your master mentioned, go and meet him. If you need help, don't hesitate to come to me.""The Cooper family may not have the vast influence of the Morgans, but in Nova City, our voice still carries weight.""I understand. Sir, please focus on your recovery and cooperate with the therapy team. Get some rest—I’ll come visit you again next week."Joseph patted the back of Old Mr. Cooper’s hand gently."Heidi, if anything comes up with the old man, give me a call," he added, glancing at her and miming a phone call.
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“It’s nothing major. Uncle Mason told me there’s a family dinner planned this weekend at Alice’s place.”“He said he and Aunt Molly have registered their marriage, and they wanted to gather everyone for a meal. He asked me to let you and Alice know.”Joseph relayed the message without much thought.“He didn’t mention that to me…”“No, something about this feels off.”Old Mr. Morgan frowned. It was indeed strange—why would Mason Morgan have Joseph deliver this message?What did that mean? Hadn’t Mason always been at odds with Joseph?“What’s off about it?”Joseph raised an eyebrow.“That brat asked you to tell me? Meaning, you knew about it before I did?”Old Mr. Morgan pressed.“Yes. Is that a problem?”Joseph was puzzled.“Since when did he get so close to you? And knowing his personality... if he still held a grudge, why would he choose Alice’s home as the venue?”Old Mr. Morgan voiced his suspicions.“Uncle Mason did have some misunderstandings about me in the beginning, but those
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“So, what was that so-called remarkable thing? Old Morgan, could you stop speaking in riddles? You're killing me with suspense!”Old Mr. Cooper was clearly growing impatient—he had always been the more hot-headed of the two.“Old Mr. Morgan, what exactly did you find out?” Joseph asked as well, his tone serious.“Your master sent all two hundred thousand enemy prisoners... to Siberia to grow potatoes.”Blake Morgan gave a light cough before delivering his revelation.“Tch, I thought you were going to say something earth-shattering. What’s so special about that? Our northern neighbors used to do the same thing, didn’t they?”“Prisoners of war have to suffer—it's the way of things. Besides, Elysia and the Dreadmoor Dominion have been mortal enemies for generations. That petty kingdom has always dreamed of conquest. Whenever they grow stronger, they wage war. The blood debts they owe Elysia are countless.”“So, centuries of conflict—what’s so surprising about that?”Old Mr. Cooper scoffe
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"I want to remember... fragments from the past. I can feel it—there are countless important memories I've lost.""I try to recall them, but my mind is a mess, a blur of chaos. The harder I force myself to remember, the more painful it becomes."Joseph rubbed his temples, weariness etched across his expression."If you can't remember, then perhaps it's best not to force it," said old Mr. Cooper gently, noticing the pain in Joseph's face. "Maybe Brian Adams could tell you everything.""But... I did notice something in those words," Joseph said suddenly, his eyes drawn once again to the large characters before him, his tone certain."Oh?" "Go on," Blake Morgan urged, a glimmer of curiosity in his eyes."These words... were written with my master's blood."Joseph bowed over the white cloth, as if trying to catch the scent lingering upon it."A blood-written message," old Mr. Cooper said sharply."My master was a great calligrapher. He always said a person's character is revealed through
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Old Mr. Cooper withdrew a key from his pocket and handed it to Joseph.Joseph accepted it and stepped forward, inserting the key into the lock on the box.After inserting the key into the lock, Joseph turned it twice.Click!The wooden box unlocked easily.With both Old Mr. Cooper and Old Mr. Morgan watching intently, Joseph slowly lifted the lid.Inside, wrapped in a piece of brocade, lay a bundle that felt surprisingly heavy in Joseph’s hands. Beneath it was a folded letter. Judging by the weight and care of the wrapping, the items inside were likely the Dragon, Tiger, and Golden Horse Seals.Joseph set the bundle on the table and carefully unwrapped it.As expected, within the brocade lay the three golden seals—each engraved with a different emblem: a dragon, a tiger, and a golden horse.He placed them gently on the table. The carvings, though exquisite, showed signs of wear—the once-sharp edges of the animal motifs had dulled with time and use.After laying out the seals, Joseph p
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He hadn’t visited the Cooper estate many times, but he was familiar enough with the layout to find his way without issue.A few minutes later, he arrived outside the rear hall and could already hear voices from within.Judging by the sound, it was Old Mr. Cooper and Old Mr. Morgan chatting.Joseph stepped up to the doorway and entered.“Old Mr. Cooper. Old Mr. Morgan.”He greeted the two elders respectfully.“Speak of the devil,” Old Mr. Cooper chuckled. “We were just talking about you.”“Joseph,” Blake Morgan said, giving him a meaningful look. “Since you’ve been here, I hope the Cooper family has treated you well?”"Everything's been fine, Mr. Morgan," Joseph responded calmly."Old Morgan, must you always speak in riddles and sarcasm? Are you trying to get under my skin? Do you think the Cooper family would mistreat him under my watch?" Old Mr. Cooper’s tone was tinged with irritation."Who knows? The members of your family don’t always listen to you. Your descendants—each of them h
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“Huh? Really?”Heidi instinctively touched her flushed cheeks, her voice tinged with panic.The moment she recalled her intimate moment with Joseph, she instantly understood what Bianca was referring to.“Of course. Your face is bright red,” Bianca replied with certainty.“Maybe it’s just the heat in the room. I was just helping him turn on the air conditioner.”Heidi’s mind raced, quickly crafting a reasonable excuse.“Ah, I see. It is a hot day after all.”Bianca nodded, momentarily convinced.“Well, you go ahead and deliver the blanket. I’ve got something else to take care of.”Not wanting to linger, Heidi hurriedly excused herself and made a quick escape.If the conversation kept going, Bianca might start to get suspicious.Watching Heidi flee like a guilty kitten, Bianca couldn’t help but find her behavior odd—like someone who had just done something shameful.Still, she didn’t dwell on it. Turning toward Joseph’s room, she knocked politely on the door.“Who is it?” Joseph asked
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“Bullshit! I don’t want to hear your nonsense.”“In Grandpa’s eyes, you’re the best man there is. And in my heart, you’re the best too.”“So don’t tell me to find someone better—because there’s no one better than you.”“You’re just trying to get rid of me, to hurt me.”“And besides, you weren’t saying that the other day. You already promised me. Now you want to back out?”Heidi’s voice trembled with emotion. As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes.Joseph felt a sharp tingle on his scalp.“Hey, don’t cry!”He said helplessly, feeling a headache coming on.“Alright, alright—I promise. I won’t try to back out again.”With no other option, Joseph gave in.The moment he said it, Heidi stopped crying.“You said it. If you ever say something like that again and make me cry, you're done for.”She wiped her tears away, asserting herself with that familiar fire in her eyes.Joseph looked at her, a little suspicious. Was she faking those tears?“Fine, I won’t say it again. I’m already getting
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