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Chapter 414
"Uh, here are detailed profiles on the three team leaders—including info on their families and social networks.""In addition, I’ve gathered basic data on the other members of the investigation team, though nothing too in-depth.""Still, I’ve collected everything publicly available."Brady Rogers spoke earnestly as he handed over yet another thick stack of documents. Joseph’s scalp tingled just looking at it."Mr. Rogers, I only asked you to do a little background check. You’ve gone overboard—how’s Mr. Wilson supposed to go through all this?"Geoffrey Harris sighed. Rogers was an excellent student—diligent, reliable to a fault—but he didn’t know when to cut corners."This concerns Mr. Wilson, so I took it seriously. After you assigned me this task, I used both school channels and my personal contacts to compile this.""I hope it’s of help to Mr. Wilson."Rogers replied with conviction."It’s a bit much, but thank you."Joseph turned to Harris and Sanchez, smiling. "President, Professo
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"Professor Alvarez, I really don’t think there’s much to worry about. First of all, I haven't done anything wrong. And secondly, I have this strong feeling I might actually know someone on the team."Joseph responded with a calm smile, his demeanor relaxed."I hope you're right. If they’re people you know, things might go a lot smoother.""But still, you’d better stay on your toes.""Seriously, what’s up with your brain? How does someone forget so many things?"Mason Alvarez looked at him, half-confused, half-concerned."Well, what’s forgotten is forgotten. I might not remember the events, but the feelings linger.""And besides, what I’ve forgotten will come back to me, eventually—it just takes time."Joseph gave a helpless chuckle."Alright, I won’t nag you.""You don’t exactly strike me as an idiot, Mr. Wilson. I’m sure you know how to handle this.""But if you need any help, don’t hesitate to come to me. My personal network might not be impressive, but I do know plenty of influenti
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"Well…"Mason Alvarez stroked her chin as she pondered the question, clearly deep in thought.After a long pause, she finally spoke."You’re asking the wrong person. When it comes to picking gifts for men, I’m absolutely hopeless. I’ve never given anything to a boyfriend—because I’ve never had one.""Besides, since it’s Mr. Wilson’s birthday, I probably should be getting him something too. I need to think about what to give him.""After all, he’s the colleague I respect the most."She looked contemplative, as if genuinely mulling it over."Right, guess that means you're no help at all," Alice sighed."How about giving him some wine or cigarettes?" Mason offered."Are you dumb? Joseph doesn’t smoke. He drinks occasionally, but he doesn't even like it.""He’s a doctor. He’s very particular about what he eats and drinks. Cigarettes and alcohol? Forget it. You’re even more unreliable than I am."Alice couldn’t help but roast her senior with exasperation.This was truly peak absurdity—absu
Chapter 411
"Really? No wonder it tasted so good." Alice smacked her lips, as if savoring the lingering flavor of the water.Joseph chuckled and gently pinched her cheek."Ow! That hurts, you bully! You always pinch my face—it's going to swell!" Alice covered her cheek, pouting in mock grievance."It’s getting late. I’m going to shower and get to bed. I’ve got class early tomorrow." Joseph glanced at the time again."Then give me a kiss!" Alice stood before him, lips adorably puckered.Joseph leaned in and gave her a light peck on her rosy lips."Hee hee, now I can sleep. You wash up quick too!" Alice tidied his collar out of habit, then skipped off to her room.Just as she closed the door, she peeked back out, poked her head around the frame, and blew him a playful kiss.Joseph couldn’t help but smile. She was a grown woman, yet somehow, she still felt like a mischievous little girl. No matter how time passed, Alice in his eyes would always be that sprightly, untamed girl.Shaking his head
Chapter 410
Hearing Alice’s aggrieved voice snapped Joseph out of his daze. He quickly pulled his hand back."I was touching your stomach. You were the one telling me to keep going higher!" Joseph replied awkwardly."So now you’re blaming me?" Alice raised her brows, her cheeks tinged pink with indignation."Ahem... No, not blaming you. It’s my fault." Joseph scratched his head, clearly embarrassed."Then you admit you’re a total perv, huh?" Alice’s eyes sparkled mischievously, her tone triumphant."You little minx—you did this on purpose, didn’t you? Who are you calling a perv?" Realizing he’d been played, Joseph retaliated by tickling Alice’s stomach, causing her to squeal in laughter."Ah! Joseph, stop! Please stop! I surrender—I won’t tease you anymore!" Alice cried out, clutching her belly and begging for mercy.Only then did Joseph stop, chuckling softly."Alright, go freshen up. I’ll clean up here," he said, ruffling her hair.But instead of heading to the bathroom, Alice sat down d
Chapter 409
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight…Eight digits. Starting with a "1," followed by seven zeros.That was ten million. Ten million dollars in pocket money."Uncle Mason, this is... way too much." "Ten million dollars? For pocket money? Who could possibly spend that much?" Joseph was at a loss. The Morgans, it seemed, had a habit of throwing around absurd amounts of money at the drop of a hat."It’s not too much. That’s about right. If there’s one thing the Morgan family doesn’t lack—it’s money." "And money? It’s meant to be spent." Mason Morgan declared with the nonchalance of someone born into wealth."Uncle Mason, I really can’t accept this. Please, take it back." Joseph gave an awkward smile, clearly uncomfortable."Kid, I know you’ve been through hard times. I know what it was like for you in the Cooper family." "This ten million is for you—to spend, to enjoy. You’ve suffered enough. Isn’t it time to live a little?" Mason patted Joseph on the shoulder."Uncle M
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