Joseph came back after midnight.
Kathy was sitting on the sofa with a textbook but couldn't take anything in.
She turned her head when she heard someone unlocking the door, running into Joseph's arms the
moment she saw him.
A day felt too long without him.
Joseph's tense expression softened a little as he looked at the little woman hugging him like a koala
bear.
Rubbing her hair dotingly, he hugged her and sat down on the sofa. "Did you have anything tonight?"
Kathy did not answer.
She seemed to have forgotten about dinner.
He knew the answer when he saw her expression. He helplessly frowned, rolled up his sleeves, and
walked into the kitchen. Kathy followed him like a doll.
She watched as he made the noodles skillfully. Not long after, an inviting fragrance pervaded the room,
and Kathy's belly groaned.
"What kept you so late?" she asked with concern.
"I was looking into Grandfather's attempted murder."
"Any clues?"
"Yes, but they aren't enough." Joseph turned off the heat and emptied the pan.
Noticing it was only enough for one person, Kathy looked at him and said, "Have you eaten?"
"No, but I'm not hungry."
"No can do. I'll cook something for you!" After saying that, Kathy returned to the kitchen.
Joseph forcefully carried her out of it and pressed her down on the seat, so that she couldn't move. "It
won't taste good when it is cold. Be a lame and have your meal."
She looked at him unhappily. "If you don't eat, I won't either."
She pushed the noodles to him.
Joseph compromised under her insistence.
Only this woman could make him do that.
He cooked another bowl of noodles and placed it in front of Kathy. Then he began to eat the cold ones.
"Stop talking and eat," Joseph ordered.
Kathy pouted but was touched.
...
The next day, Joseph went to the old house. Mathew was better than yesterday.
Veronica insisted on having Ella over, but Reece was hiding her, so Veronica could not find her.
Veronica stopped Joseph and said, "Joseph, I think Ella did this. Hurry up and catch that woman."
"Veronica, we don't know that yet."
Veronica was silent. She had a hunch Ella was involved in some way.
"When we get to the bottom of this, she might have run away."
"I will find the true culprit."
Veronica turned her head irritably and went to the garden alone.
Joseph came to his grandfather's room. The latter had been eating irregularly, so his digestive system
grew weaker.
"Grandfather, have something." Joseph frowned.
"I don't have the appetite," Mathew said with a stern face, "When will you take over Joseph Group?"
"Grandfather, if you agree, I will make Quinn CEO."
Joseph still wouldn't do it.
Joseph Group was going downhill. How ruthless of Joseph!
He was even colder than his world-weary grandfather who had been in the business world for years!
"Fine."
Joseph's thin lips curled up into a smile. "Grandpa, you should have done this a long time ago."
He had been confident his grandfather would buckle in this battle.
In the study, Quinn was reading information when Joseph walked in and said, "Grandpa has agreed."
"What?"
"You will be working at Joseph Group tomorrow."
"I knew you had him under control," Quinn smiled.
"Otherwise, Joseph Group will fall from grace in his hands," Joseph said in a deep voice.
If he didn't go back to Joseph Group, his grandfather had to manage it. However, Joseph had been
taking care of the company for a long time, so Mathew found it hard to call the shots there because it
was seething with Joseph's men.
"But I feel under pressure."
"It's a great opportunity for you to grow."
"Joseph, thank you for offering me this chance."
"Of course. Now I'm sure you won't dare to let my sister down." Joseph smiled, and they clinked
glasses.
"What about you? Are you planning to work full-time at the hospital?" Quinn asked.
If the company didn't need him anymore, Joseph could be a full-time doctor.
"There's no hurry. I will wait for the notice."
Half a month ago, the dean had helped him apply for a position. He could start next month if nothing
came up.
But for now, he wanted to spend more time on his research.
...
As the school year drew closer, Kathy went to University F's City N Campus early.
It was a bit far from the city center, so it was not convenient to go to Joseph Bay or the Booth's.
She didn't know how often she could hang out with Joseph in the future.
Kathy sadly put her luggage in the dormitory and strolled around.
Because this was a new campus, all the facilities and buildings were avant-garde yet magnificent. It felt
like going sightseeing but with few tourists.
Kathy enjoyed the tranquility but was disturbed by a voice not after long.
"Do you need me to show you around?" Reece said, his tone slightly cold.
It felt stressed around him.
"No, I'm good."
"Aren't you surprised you got in?" Reece looked at her.
She tended to look gentle and nice. Although she was somewhat cold to him, he was drawn by her and
wanted to feel closer to her.
"No. I am good enough for it," Kathy said calmly.
Reece smiled indifferently. "You and I will both be at Professor Zane's class most of the time."
It meant even though Kathy did not like him, she would see a whole lot of him.
Kathy already knew that.
"So, are you planning on making things difficult for me?" Kathy gave a mocking smile.
The sunlight shone on her clean and fair face, adding to her charm.
Reece was fascinated.
"Perhaps," he didn't deny it.
Kathy bit her lip. She remembered how she had been bullied in Ocean University. She didn't want that
to happen again.
However, it felt worse to be with Reece in University F.
"I said if you pleased me, I would help you," Reece teased.
"Sorry, I'm not born a flatterer," Kathy said coldly.
Reece was not surprised by what she said. He put his hands in his pockets and looked at the calm river
in the distance.
"You might need to work hard. It's difficult to graduate from this place."
"Then wait and see."
After saying that, Kathy didn't want to talk to him anymore and turned around to leave, but Reece
stopped her. "The professor will treat us to dinner tomorrow night. Don't be late."
Kathy frowned. What?
Soon after, when she opened WeChat, she discovered there was a group chat for her and her
classmates, and the dinner plan had been announced.
Kathy quickly told Joseph about this.
She didn't know what he had been busy with. He didn't go back to Joseph Group or Joseph Bay.
Kathy dialed Joseph's number but heard his ring. As soon as she wheeled around, Joseph hugged her
into his arms.
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