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The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 99: Cooking Lessons
“So the turkey really isn’t cooked?” Alice said, staring wide-eyed at her creation, as if she couldn’t believe it.“If there’s blood seeping out, it’s not done. Steak can be served rare, medium, or well-done, but with chicken or turkey, it’s either fully cooked or raw. There’s no in-between,” Joseph explained carefully.“Oh… I see,” Alice replied, nodding solemnly. It seemed cooking wasn’t as simple as she had imagined.“Joseph, will you teach me how to cook?” she asked suddenly, her eyes lighting up with determination.“Of course, as long as you’re willing to learn,” Joseph replied with a chuckle.“Of course, I’m willing!” Alice said, nodding eagerly like a little chick pecking at grains.“Alright then, I’ll teach you. You can watch me for now. But if you ever feel like giving up, that’s fine too. After all, with so many chefs in your household, there’s hardly a need for you to cook yourself,” Joseph teased.“What do you mean, my household? From now on, my home is your home too. You
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 100: Alice’s Enthusiastic Feeding
“Just chopping vegetables?” Alice tilted her head, puzzled. “What else?” Joseph replied, giving her a pointed look. “Chopping is so simple. I think I’ve already got the hang of it. Can’t I learn something else?” Alice blinked her large, bright eyes, gazing at Joseph’s sharp features with an innocent expression. “Who told you chopping is simple? Here in Elysia, cuisine is an art. What you’re calling chopping is known to professional chefs as knife skills,” Joseph explained seriously. “What you practiced today was just the basics. To truly master it, even with your quick learning, you’d need several days.” “There’s that much to it?” Alice’s eyes widened, her curiosity piqued. “It’s getting late. Let’s stop here for today. I’ll take care of dinner tonight,” Joseph said as he busied himself in the kitchen. “Alright, I’ll listen to you,” Alice replied sweetly, her tone obedient and soft. “Joseph, would you like some grapes? I’ll wash some for you,” Alice suddenly offered, her eyes l
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 101: Medicine for a Woman’s Ailments
“I don’t believe him,” Fiona said casually.Her response didn’t come as a surprise to Heidi, but it still made her heart sink slightly when she heard it.“You don’t believe him, but I do,” Heidi replied, her voice tinged with disappointment.“But what you believe doesn’t matter. What matters is what I believe. And I won’t let him see Grandpa—no matter what the reason,” Fiona said firmly, her gaze fixed on Heidi.“Sis, I heard Joseph gave an excellent lecture at the university today. Doesn’t that prove he’s truly talented? Maybe he really can wake Grandpa,” Heidi pleaded.“There are plenty of people who are good at giving lectures. Do you think the Cooper family lacks money? Every doctor we’ve hired for Grandpa has been a top-tier specialist. If even they can’t help him, what makes Joseph think he can?” Fiona’s tone was resolute and unyielding.“You!” Heidi opened her mouth to retort but found herself at a loss for words.“Do you have anything else to say?” Fiona asked, her voice calm
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 102: Even Capitalists Would Cry
“Well, wasn’t it his job to cook for us and take care of us?” Maria Long said defensively, though her tone betrayed a hint of guilt.“He’s gone now. That food was made for me, not for you. What gave you the right to take it without asking me?” Heidi snapped, her anger barely contained.“Enough. Can we not argue about this? Ever since Joseph left, we haven’t had a single decent meal in this house,” Stephen Cooper said, trying to sound reasonable. “You can’t blame your mom and me. The food we make ourselves is so bad it’s barely edible. What, were we supposed to starve?”“You’re the ones who drove him away, so if anyone’s starving, it should be you! How can you even say something so shameless? I’m honestly amazed at you!” Heidi said, her voice trembling with anger and frustration.Maria Long coughed awkwardly, unable to meet Heidi’s gaze.“Maria, this can’t go on. Didn’t we say we’d hire a housekeeper? Let’s stop being so picky and just find someone already,” Stephen Cooper said with a
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 103: Leaving Was the Right Choice
“I suddenly think him leaving was the best decision he ever made. If I were him, I wouldn’t have stayed another moment in this house,” Heidi added, her emotions surging as memories of Joseph’s years in their family flashed through her mind. It was hard to imagine how he had endured all those years in a house devoid of warmth. The only person who had ever spoken to him kindly was herself. “I was just discussing it with you. Did you really have to say all that to your mother?” Maria Long muttered, her expression awkward as she rubbed her hands together. “I don’t want to discuss anything with you. He’s never coming back here. Even if he wanted to, I wouldn’t let him,” Heidi said firmly, her tone brooking no argument. “Alright, fine. How about we raise the salary to $3,500? Three thousand five hundred dollars a month. You’re close to him—why don’t you talk to him for me?” Maria Long pleaded, still unwilling to give up. “I don’t want to hear it. Please, don’t talk to me about this. Ju
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 104: I Can Take on Twenty
"That’s great. Can you take a photo of it and send it to me now? Or, if you’re not in a rush, just bring it to me tomorrow." Joseph smiled faintly, relieved by the unexpected turn of events."If you’re not in a hurry, I’ll bring it to you tomorrow," Heidi replied, her tone suddenly mischievous. "But…I have a condition.""A condition?" Joseph raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued."I want you to make me breakfast tomorrow morning. I’ve got an early class, and if I don’t get a proper breakfast from you, forget about getting that divorce certificate from me," Heidi teased, her eyes sparkling with mischief.Joseph sighed, visibly exasperated. "Fine, I’ll make you breakfast. I’ll come over early tomorrow. Just wait for my call.""Hehe, deal!" Heidi grinned triumphantly, clearly pleased with herself."By the way, Brother-in-law, Mom really drove me up the wall earlier." Her tone shifted abruptly, a trace of grievance creeping into her voice. It was almost as if she were on the verge of te
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 105: I Like You Too
"Alright, we’ll see how it goes," Joseph relented with a wry smile."Oh, oh! Brother-in-law, there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you for ages, but I keep forgetting." Heidi’s voice suddenly turned eager, as if she’d just remembered something important."What is it? Go ahead and ask," Joseph replied casually."By the way, Brother-in-law, where are you living now? Ever since you left, I haven’t even had your address.""If something happens to you, I wouldn’t be able to help you in time. You don’t have any family here in Nova City, after all." Heidi’s tone was laced with genuine concern."I’m staying in a neighborhood called Emerald Estates, I think. I live in Villa No. 1, a standalone duplex," Joseph replied after a moment of thought."What? Say that again. Which villa district?" Heidi’s voice shot up, her disbelief evident."Whispering Pines Villas. What’s wrong?" Joseph frowned slightly, startled by her reaction."Whispering Pines Villas? Brother-in-law, did you strike gold or
The Rise of the Son-in-law After Divorce Chapter 106: She Probably Doesn’t Want Her Thesis to Fail, Right?
"I’m not a fan of her personality either," Joseph admitted as he sank onto the sofa, a faint trace of bitterness in his voice. "Even being around her felt suffocating. But some things aren’t up to me."He reached for a document on the table and slid it toward Alice. "Here, take a look at this.""What’s this?" Alice asked, leaning closer in curiosity."A file Leonard Sanchez gave me today. He wants me to take on a graduate student," Joseph explained, pouring a glass of water for both of them.As Alice opened the file and caught sight of the accompanying photo, her eyes widened in shock. "Wait… is this…?""I know," Joseph said with a bitter smile. "I was just as surprised when I first saw it.""Joseph, if you don’t want to work with her, you should talk to Professor Sanchez or Mr. Harris about it. If you’re too polite to bring it up, I can ask Grandpa to step in. They’d definitely listen to him," Alice suggested, her brows furrowed in concern."It’s fine," Joseph replied with a shake of
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Faced with Alice’s intense gaze, Joseph found himself at a loss for words."Ahem… I’m just afraid I’ll do something… irrational."He cleared his throat, trying to maintain composure."So what if it’s irrational? You still have to eat the cookie."Alice pressed a cookie to his lips, and Joseph had no choice but to obey.He had only meant to eat a cookie, but with Alice involved, that simple act inevitably turned into a playful torment.And truth be told, despite the struggle to resist, the softness of her lips was something he couldn’t quite forget."Alright, I’ll stop teasing you now."Alice remained on his lap, but as she shifted slightly, she suddenly became acutely aware of the firmness beneath her. Her cheeks flushed crimson in an instant, and a flicker of fear crept into her eyes.She was afraid that if she kept pushing, Joseph might lose control and pin her right there on the sofa.When it came to the intimacy between a man and a woman, she was both scared and curious. Just thin
Chapter 371
Joseph couldn't help but grow curious about what “something really good” meant in Alice’s world.This girl… always being mysterious, he thought with a smirk."What’s the surprise? Can’t you give me a hint?"He texted her back."Nope! You have to come home and see for yourself. Hurry up—I’m waiting!"Alice replied almost instantly.Joseph stared at her message, lost in thought. After a moment, he started the engine and drove toward home.After Alice’s teasing message, Joseph couldn’t help but feel a bit flustered. Curiosity gnawed at him—what exactly was the “surprise” she mentioned?Fueled by a sense of anticipation, he found himself pressing harder on the gas. About half an hour later, he finally pulled up at the villa.Once parked, he headed straight for the door, key in hand, and let himself in."Joseph, you're back!"Alice was lounging on the sofa, wearing a pair of petite, loose-fitting shorts that revealed her long, alabaster legs—enough to make Joseph’s heart stir against his w
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
Chapter 369
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
