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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 81: You've Changed
“You should spend more time with him, get to know him better. Learn what kind of person he is. Then, when the time is right, you can make your request and discuss any compensation.”“To be frank, someone like Mr. Wilson probably has no need for whatever you can offer,” Geoffrey added pointedly.“But Kelly’s condition can’t hold out much longer. If we delay any further, she may have no choice but to undergo amputation,” Brady said, his face filled with worry.“I’m not asking you to spend months getting to know him. Just familiarize yourself with the basics, so when the time comes for us to ask for his help, we’ll know how to approach him.”“I can’t just barge in and make a request out of nowhere, can I?” Geoffrey replied.“I see, Professor. You want me to lay the groundwork, to understand him better first,” Brady said, finally comprehending Geoffrey’s intent.“Exactly. You’ll be working with him as a colleague, so use that time to observe him. Learn what he needs, and we’ll figure out
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 82: A Man of Charisma
“I suppose I’ve been remembering quite a few things these past few days. When someone loses their memories, they can end up living like a shell of themselves,” Joseph replied with a faint smile.“And you’ve become even more charming. You were always charming, but now, with that confidence, you’re even more alluring,” Heidi continued, speaking between bites of her meal.“Charming? I’ve never thought of myself as particularly charming,” Joseph chuckled, shaking his head.“I don’t care what you think. I care about what I think. And I think you’re a man of charm,” Heidi said, one hand holding her chopsticks, the other propping up her chin. She bit lightly on her lip, her gaze fixed intently on him, her posture and demeanor as seductive as they come.Joseph felt a sudden wave of discomfort under her gaze, his face flushing with embarrassment.“Uh… your makeup’s all smudged from crying. You should wipe it off,” Joseph said awkwardly, trying to break the tension. He grabbed a tissue from the
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 83: A Man's Nagging
“Come on, tell me! I won’t spill the beans, I promise!” Heidi pleaded. “I’ve always thought there was something fishy about the way Grandpa insisted on my sister marrying you despite everyone’s objections. There had to be something more to it. Tell me, what’s the story?”Faced with her persistence, Joseph had no choice but to begin speaking.“I don’t really know what I can and cannot tell you,” Joseph admitted, his voice tinged with frustration. “But if your grandfather wakes up, you can ask him yourself. There are still many things I can’t quite remember.”He rubbed his temples, looking troubled.“Are you really saying you don’t remember?” Heidi’s eyes narrowed as she studied Joseph, clearly skeptical.“Do you think I’d lie to you?” Joseph chuckled, shaking his head.“It wouldn’t surprise me. You probably just don’t want to tell me, so you’re pretending you’ve forgotten,” Heidi pouted, her lips forming a slight frown.“Even if I did remember, there are some things I might not be able
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 84: Am I Prettier Than My Sister?
“Brother-in-law, how about this? Since my sister doesn’t want you anymore, why don’t I marry you instead?” Heidi suddenly suggested, her eyes twinkling with a spark of mischief.“What nonsense are you talking about? You’re only eighteen! Stop messing around. Your parents would kill you,” Joseph was so startled by her words that he nearly choked on his food.“I’m serious, brother-in-law. That way, we’d be family again. And I could listen to your nagging for the rest of my life. Of course, if you don’t want to live with my sister and my parents, we can move out and live on our own. They’re pretty annoying anyway,” Heidi said earnestly, her face full of sincerity.Joseph looked at her, then reached out and gave her a gentle but firm tap on the head.“Ow! What was that for?” Heidi exclaimed, rubbing her head.“To knock some sense into you. Stop thinking such crazy thoughts,” Joseph said casually.“I’m not joking, brother-in-law. You know that Grandpa was the one who arranged your marriage
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 85: The Highest Salary
It wasn’t until Joseph had completely disappeared from view that Heidi finally turned her attention back to the mess on the table, quickly tidying everything up. Once she was done, she grabbed her belongings and headed off to class.At around two o’clock, Joseph found himself knocking on Geoffrey Harris’s office door.“Who’s there?” came Harris’s voice from inside.“It’s me, Joseph,” he responded.“Ah, Mr. Wilson! I thought you might come later, but here you are, bright and early,” Harris said warmly as he opened the door and welcomed Joseph inside.“I didn’t have much else to do, so I came early. I hope I’m not interrupting your time off?” Joseph replied with a smile.“Not at all. Come in, have some water.” Harris handed Joseph a glass before continuing, “It’s work hours now, so you’re not interrupting anything. Give me just a moment, I’ll call Brady and have him join us.”Harris poured Joseph some water, then returned to his desk to make the call. Joseph took a seat and sipped from
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 86: Onboarding
“Mr. Wilson, I’ll take you to handle the rest of your onboarding paperwork,” Brady said after glancing through the contract.“Alright, but give me a few minutes. I need to use the restroom first,” Joseph said, standing up.“Of course, Mr. Wilson. I’ll wait for you here,” Brady replied, adjusting his black-rimmed glasses.Joseph nodded and left the room.After Joseph left, Brady looked once more at his signature on the contract. “This handwriting... I’ve seen it somewhere before.”“That wouldn’t surprise me,” Harris said, taking a sip of water. “Maybe you saw it earlier today. Think back—you might remember where.”“Earlier today?” Brady frowned, deep in thought. He pondered for a while before a flash of realization crossed his face.“I’ve got it! The notice board by the west gate, in the Mathematics Department. This morning, someone posted a manuscript there—a new proof for Stokes’ Theorem. It’s caused quite a stir in the department. Everyone’s been speculating about who wrote it.”“So
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 87: This Prescription Is Too Complex
29 Garden Road was home to a small pharmacy. Despite its modest storefront, the pharmacy’s primary business wasn’t retail. Behind it lay one of the largest storage warehouses for medicinal herbs and semi-processed medicines in Nova City, owned by the Cooper family.Though the prescription Joseph had given her didn’t contain any rare or expensive herbs, it did list a large number of ingredients. Given the variety, Heidi had decided to come to this particular pharmacy to fill the prescription.However, as she approached the entrance, she noticed a “Closed” sign hanging on the door.“Excuse me, miss, all our pharmacists are unavailable today. If you need medication or herbs, you might want to try another pharmacy or come back another day,” called a young man’s voice from inside the shop as Heidi pushed the door open, ignoring the sign.“Is that so? Funny, I didn’t hear anything about 29 Garden Road being closed when I checked with my family,” Heidi said, her eyes scanning the room.The y
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 88: A Thoughtful Prescription
“Because the ratios were lost, I can’t be sure whether the measurements on this prescription are correct,” Mr. Barrett explained, clearly intrigued.“Well, my doctor friend gave it to me, so I’m sure it’s trustworthy, right?” Heidi blinked, a bit uncertain.“I can tell from reading this prescription that the person who wrote it really cares about you. He must be someone you trust deeply, someone very close to you,” Old Mr. Barrett said, smiling as he glanced at the paper again.“Huh? How can you tell that?” Heidi asked, her curiosity piqued.“This prescription will brew into a slightly bitter decoction, but not unbearably so. However, the person who wrote it added a large number of auxiliary ingredients to improve the taste.”“Following this prescription, the medicine will taste sweet, with a pleasant fragrance. Not only will it regulate your body, but it will also aid digestion and soothe the stomach.”“Whoever wrote this clearly knows your palate well. I’m guessing you can’t stand b
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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
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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
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Joseph listened in silence before speaking again.“Cancer remains one of the most formidable illnesses in the world. Even with my master’s abilities, curing your condition would’ve been no easy feat.”This was the reality of cancer—it wasn’t like in those fictional tales where a miracle doctor could cure it with a single acupuncture session. To Joseph, such stories were nothing more than fantasy.“You’re right. But your master was truly remarkable. He used his extraordinary methods to keep me alive for years. Still, he couldn’t completely cure me.”“Though I was alive, I lived in constant agony, hiding away in hospital rooms, unwilling to face people. Only your master and I knew the truth of my illness.”“To the outside world—to my sons and grandchildren—I was simply growing weaker by the day. They were just waiting for me to die so they could tear each other apart for power.”“But as long as I was alive, they didn’t dare act openly. If they had known I was terminal, known exactly whe
Chapter 362
"Matched? I've told you before, Alvarez and I are just putting on an act," Joseph said, feeling a little helpless. Today, Heidi was acting oddly."That's what you think. But Alvarez may not see it that way! She's not exactly young anymore—of course, she'd latch onto you," Heidi replied.Joseph gave her a look. "You're acting really strange today.""Because it’s like the saying—rain will fall, and my brother-in-law will marry," Heidi said dramatically.Joseph nearly stumbled at her words. Was that even how the proverb was supposed to be used?!"What nonsense. I'm a man—how am I supposed to get married?" Joseph said, thoroughly exasperated."Brother-in-law, you have no idea. There are so many little junior girls at school watching you now. Girls who are prettier, have better figures, and better personalities than me—plenty of them," Heidi said wistfully."I'm a freshly divorced man. It’s not as dramatic as you make it sound. Right now, I just want to focus on my work," Jose
