2024-09-08 19:31:08However, upon entering, Heidi Cooper noticed Maria Long, Stephen Cooper, and Fiona Cooper sitting at the dining table, staring at each other. The atmosphere felt a bit off.
"Um, what's going on? Why isn't anyone talking? Where's brother-in-law?" Heidi sat down cautiously, sensing the unusual atmosphere.
"What brother-in-law are you talking about?" Maria Long asked with a displeased expression.
"What? Joseph Wilson, my brother-in-law," Heidi was momentarily confused.
"He's not your brother-in-law anymore," Maria Long said with disdain.
"What? How is he not my brother-in-law anymore?" Heidi was completely baffled.
"I divorced him. He's already left," Fiona said coldly.
"What? Divorced?"
"Sis, are you crazy? Why did you drive him away? What did he do to offend you?" Heidi was perplexed.
"He and I are from two different worlds. I, Fiona Cooper, look down on men like him," Fiona said with indifference.
"No, I don't know how he falls short. He's always been diligent, honest, and humble."
"You don't want to marry that Charles Martin, do you? Sis, you've gone mad. Charles Martin is not a good person," Heidi said, utterly bewildered.
"I never said I wanted to marry anyone. Eat your food," Fiona said emotionlessly, poking at her rice bowl.
"Calling him brother-in-law all day long, what's so good about that loser? Eat your food. Do you need to manage your sister's affairs? Why do you care so much about that Joseph?" Maria Long said irritably.
"Enough, let's all eat. Stop discussing that outsider," Stephen Cooper finally spoke.
"You..." Heidi was momentarily speechless.
"Enough, stop talking. Just eat!" Maria Long gave Heidi a turkey leg, trying to shut her up.
Heidi had nothing to say. She instinctively took a bite, but as soon as the food entered her mouth, she spat it out with a disgusted expression.
"Pfft... Pfft! What the hell is this? Why is the food so awful today? What's going on?" Heidi looked miserable.
"Awful? How is it awful? Your mom was busy today, so your dad cooked. Just make do with it!" Maria Long glared at Heidi.
"Mom, you have no self-awareness about your culinary skills. Your cooking is even worse than Dad's. I'm not eating. This life is unbearable. I'll go eat instant noodles by myself." Heidi stood up and returned to her room in a huff.
"Hey, you..." Maria Long was helpless seeing this.
"Is it really that bad?" Maria Long couldn't quite believe it.
"It's a bit unpleasant," Fiona had already eaten some. Although it was bearable, the food couldn't compare to what Joseph cooked.
Maria Long also tasted a bite.
"Pfft, pfft..." As soon as the food entered her mouth, she spat it out.
Stephen Cooper watched this scene with an innocent expression. His cooking skills were poor, but Maria Long's were even worse. Fiona took after her mother, with a similar level of skill.
"Stephen Cooper, what are you doing? You can't even cook a few dishes properly. Is salt free?" Maria Long exploded in anger.
"You've all gotten used to that loser's cooking. Besides, as a grown man, I can't spend all day studying how to cook, right?" Stephen Cooper said, a bit exasperated.
"I'm full. I'll go back to my room first," Fiona stood up and left for her room.
Maria Long and Stephen Cooper sat at the table, both in a bad mood.
"We can't go without eating in the future. Let's hire a housekeeper," after a long while, Maria Long finally spoke.
"That's the only way," Stephen Cooper also had a sullen expression, looking at the table full of dishes, feeling quite helpless.
Heidi returned to her room, still full of resentment.
"What's the big deal? Who does she think she is? She really considers herself a goddess? You're so high and mighty, you're so great, no man in this world is worthy of you," Heidi tossed her things on the bed, grumbling incessantly.
After taking off her outer clothes, she lay directly on the bed and took out her phone. She found Joseph's phone number and called him right away.
"Sorry, the number you have dialed is currently switched off. Please try again later," the voice prompt indicating the phone was off came from the other end.
"What's going on? Why is it switched off?" Heidi tried calling several more times, but the message remained the same.
Left with no choice, she could only send messages.
"Brother-in-law, where did you go? Why is your phone switched off?"
"Brother-in-law, what's wrong? Are you okay? Reply to me when you see the message!"
"Brother-in-law, you're not thinking of doing something stupid like committing suicide, are you? Don't do anything foolish. If you need any help, just tell me..."
"Brother-in-law, can you at least reply? You're making me really worried about you..."
"Brother-in-law?"
"..."
Heidi sent many messages in a row. She lost count of how many she had sent.
Previously, Joseph's phone was always accessible 24/7, and he would reply to messages instantly. He never disappeared like this and was basically available whenever needed, always responding to everything.
After sending numerous messages, she finally stopped.
Perhaps brother-in-law was heartbroken and didn't want to see anyone from the Cooper family anymore. It made sense. All these years, this family had always treated him as an outsider.
Thinking this way, Heidi stood up, took her cup, and went out to get some water.
"Joseph Wilson? Joseph Wilson? Get me a glass of water. Also, I'm going to wash my feet. Prepare the foot bath water for me," at this moment, Fiona's voice came from her room. Hearing these words, Heidi was a bit exasperated.
"Joseph, are you deaf or dead? Can't you hear me talking?" When there was no response, Fiona stormed out of the room.
"Sis, are you crazy? What Joseph? Didn't you drive Joseph away?"
"From now on, get your own foot bath water. Or see if Charles Martin, whom you'll marry in the future, is willing to get foot bath water for you," Heidi shook her head and sighed.
Hearing these words, Fiona remembered that Joseph had left and felt awkward.
"I... forgot," Fiona opened her mouth, but in the end, only uttered this sentence.
"He's a man, after all. Don't keep ordering him around. People have dignity. Serving you all day and getting scolded. He must feel liberated now. You're on your own!" Heidi took a sip of water and slowly walked back to her room.
Hearing Heidi's words, Fiona rubbed her forehead.
"Am I going crazy? Joseph is gone. Why am I calling for him? What an exhausting day," Fiona sighed, shook her head, and also returned to her room.
Back in the room, Fiona sat down and wearily slumped over the table.
A few minutes later, she took out her phone and stared at it, lost in thought.
"Did I... go too far?" After a long while, Fiona murmured this sentence.
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“What else can we do? There’s no good solution. Joseph has completely seized the initiative in the arena of public opinion. Benson Cooper and Vincent Murphy are no match for him.”“They want us to investigate Joseph—but leaving aside the fact that we’ve found nothing, even if we did uncover something, we would simply claim we found nothing.”“And yet, the way Joseph and his people operate… it’s flawless. Not a single trace can be uncovered.”Preston Gutierrez spoke with a note of reluctant admiration.“I’ve heard that under Eugene Wilson, there were many capable individuals.”“It’s highly likely those same people are now assisting Joseph.”“Though Eugene Wilson is gone, his influence endures.”Wayne Gutierrez sighed softly.“This Joseph… compared to his master, he surpasses him in every way.”“That kind of patience is beyond ordinary men.”“You can see it too—he’s slowly eroding the prestige of our three families, bit by bit, until everything we are is laid bare before the people of E
Chapter 1025
“Camden Murphy, what do you think you’re doing? This is the Central Council—how can you silence others?”“And how many times have I told you? When we’re at work, don’t call me ‘Father.’ Address me by my title.”Vincent Murphy rebuked him sharply.“Yes, Father—”“No—Mr. Roberts.”Camden Murphy caught himself mid-sentence, corrected awkwardly, and shot Terence Roberts a venomous glare.“Someone escort Mr. Terence Roberts outside. Let him cool his head.”Vincent Murphy said, looking directly at Terence Roberts.Several men immediately stepped forward, seized Terence Roberts, and began dragging him out.“Vincent Murphy, you traitor! You persecute the loyal and betray the nation—you won’t die a peaceful death! You’ll be nailed to history’s pillar of shame and cursed for generations—!”Even as he was hauled away, Terence Roberts continued to shout.Vincent Murphy merely closed his eyes, remaining silent.“Gentlemen, this meeting is meant to find a way to stabilize the situation—not to liste
Chapter 1024
“The doctor says it’s nothing serious—just exhaustion.”“But these past few days, I can’t shake the feeling that her mental state isn’t quite right.”“You’re the real expert in this field. If you have the time, please drop by and take a look.”“She’s always so busy—everything in this household, big or small, falls on her shoulders. She never spares a thought for her own health. As her grandfather, I can’t help but worry.”Old Mr. Cooper spoke as he walked, his voice tinged with concern.“All right. I’ll go check on her when I have the time.”Joseph gave a slight nod as he replied.“Then I won’t keep you any longer. I should be heading back.”“Now that I’ve taken on responsibilities again, there’s more than just the family business to handle.”“At my age, I still hope I can be of some help to you.”Old Mr. Cooper came to a stop, smiling faintly.“Take care of yourself as well, sir.”Joseph inclined his head.“Oh, don’t you worry about me. I’m in excellent health—I don’t plan on dying a
Chapter 1023
“Most people aren’t buying it. Anyone with eyes can see something’s off.”“As things stand, the more the Central Council tries to deny it, the more they’re only hurting themselves.”“The additional footage we hold clearly shows they’re dismantling the nation’s most advanced weapons.”“With our video evidence, combined with the copy of the Peace Dove Project in your possession, we can ignite public opinion completely—without a doubt,” Neil Foster said with firm conviction.“Good. Over the next few days, we’ll act according to how things unfold,” Joseph nodded.“Young master, there’s another important piece of news,” Brian Adams added, his expression grave.“What is it?” Joseph asked.“Old Neil, you explain—you’ll make it clearer,” Brian said, turning to him.“Young master, according to intelligence gathered both from our side and the Southern Frontier, Dreadmoor’s forces are quietly mobilizing.”“Their assembly point is toward our eastern coastline, on the western flank of the Dreadmoo
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“We still need to remain here for a while to handle a few matters. If you’re not in a hurry to return, young master, you could stay as well,” Neil Foster replied.“I won’t be staying. I’ll head back to the city now and return to Nova City this afternoon,” Joseph said, shaking his head slightly.“In that case, we won’t see you off,” Neil Foster and Brian Adams exchanged a glance.“Go ahead and handle your work—don’t worry about me.”“I’ll be on my way as well.”With that, Joseph wheeled out his bicycle, bid them farewell, and rode off.Before long, his figure faded into the morning mist.“Let’s finish up here and head back to Nova City as well.”“It’s better if we’re there to keep watch,” Brian Adams said.“Agreed,” Neil Foster nodded, turning back inside, with Brian Adams following close behind.After leaving the Good Fortune Farmhouse, Joseph made his way toward the city.By the time he returned to the hotel, daylight had fully broken.He washed up briefly, had a quick meal, and went
Chapter 1021
“If such a day truly comes, we will act according to circumstances.”“But no matter what, as long as we wait, the opportunity will present itself.”“This time, in coming here, I also hope to establish some concrete forms of cooperation with all of you.”Joseph gave a slight nod before addressing the group.“Whatever ideas you have, young general, please speak freely,” they replied in unison.“The senior scientists from the Academy have long sought to preserve the work of their lifetimes. Through Nova University, they intend to safeguard their theoretical research.”“In the time ahead, more and more of them will come to Nova City—to Nova University.”“What they bring with them will be the theoretical foundations and manufacturing methods of advanced weaponry. If these can be utilized by the Southern Frontier forces, the benefits would be immense.”Joseph rose to his feet, his tone steady.The others nodded in agreement.“In truth, I have already been working in this area.”“As for the
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