INICIAR SESIÓNIt didn't even take two days for Claire to get it done. The Howe family gave up Walton's marriage to Minerva, and Joseph heard that the moment the Summers family proposed it, the Howe family agreed.Although it was standard procedure for the Summers family to make the request first and for the Howe family to agree after, there seemed to be more going on beneath the surface.He really hoped this didn't escalate further. If that happened, Minerva would probably hate him even more. Grace was with him, and she died because of him. That was already why Minerva hated him. This was getting complicated.Joseph then thought that even if the Summers family were to be destroyed, it would still be a good thing. After all, they were the ones who had caused Grace's death. Then, as Henry, he instructed the Zahn family's think tank to keep a close eye on the Howe family's movements. He ordered them to report to him personally twice a day, at two separate times, with updates on the Howe family's s
Joseph called in a doctor and stepped aside, waiting for the examination report to come back. Once it was ready, he went looking for Claire.Claire had invited Joseph to meet her at one of her studios. The front was an open workspace, while the glass-partitioned area inside served as a private reception room. People were constantly coming and going outside, so she felt that Joseph wouldn't dare do anything inappropriate. The old Zachary had been timid and gentlemanly, unlike the shameless Joseph. She felt perfectly safe here.But that had been Zachary. This man was Joseph. And since Claire was deliberately trying to seduce him, he saw no reason to be polite. If he got to take advantage of the situation, then so be it. Whatever consequences followed could be dealt with by Zachary. What Zachary did had nothing to do with Joseph, after all."Zachary, why did you suddenly want to see me?" Claire asked as she poured Joseph some tea.She was warm and enthusiastic, but she still didn'
That night, Joseph added something to Yasmin's drinking water, causing her to quietly fall asleep so he wouldn't have to endure any more of her harassment. Later that night, he contacted the leader of the investigation team that had previously looked into the poisoning incident in Jenton. Through her connections, he managed to uncover the young woman's identity—Claire Howe, from the Howe family of Croma. Her current identity was that of an actuary at a foreign bank, but in reality, she was a member of the Howe family's intelligence team. The Howe family had immense resources and influence. They had specialized teams for risk assessment, intelligence, public opinion, economics, and more. Their numbers were small, but every member was an elite among elites. Claire. Then there was Walton, Minerva's fiance. It seemed that this family had ambitions of becoming even more powerful.Croma truly was a place with many hidden talents.Joseph's expression grew solemn. Even among the myth
The young woman said, "Zachary, can we talk in private? Just come to my place."Yasmin immediately objected. "No way! If you want to talk, talk here!"What if the woman whispered a few sweet words into Zachary's ear and made him lose his head, convincing him to divorce her? She would be the one losing out."Let's talk in the study." Joseph didn't know enough about the young woman to go anywhere with her. He also needed to keep Yasmin calm. But at the same time, he was afraid of exposing too much, so he couldn't let Yasmin be present. "I'll give you five minutes!" Yasmin frowned and reluctantly compromised. As long as Joseph didn't leave the house, she still had the upper hand. The young woman agreed and followed Joseph into the study.Yasmin stayed outside and listened in secret. If she heard anything inappropriate between the two of them, she would immediately barge in and stop them. Inside, Joseph asked bluntly, "What do you want?"The young woman was slightly taken aback.
Joseph had originally planned to play hard to get and string Minerva along a little longer. After all, she looked so much like Grace. But now, he no longer wanted to miss his chance. He wanted to take the initiative and pursue her himself.Minerva was at her weakest right now, which meant he could see more of her true nature and get a better handle on her. But just then, Yasmin called and told him to come home immediately.What the hell was that woman up to this time?Joseph still needed Zachary's identity, so he couldn't afford to let trouble start in his own backyard. He decided to go back.When he entered the house, he saw a young, fashionable woman wearing a tight wool top that accentuated her ample chest, paired with long black stockings. She was tall, shapely, and voluptuous. The moment she saw him, she froze for a second before walking straight over and throwing herself into his arms, calling out to him intimately.What the hell? Was this Zachary's secret lover? There
Minerva resented the Zachary standing before her, but she was also wary of him. He was completely different from what everyone thought he was. Either he had suddenly become much smarter, or he had been hiding his abilities all along."A man like that setting his sights on her was practically a nightmare. Joseph said, "Given how much you hate me, if murder weren't a crime, you'd probably want to kill me. I gave you a chance, but you didn't trust me. You even thought I had ulterior motives."She replied, "I admit I was wrong. I hope that if someone tries to harm me or my family again, you'll tell me in time. But you know I have a fiance, and you have a wife. We're not suitable for each other."He nodded. "I know. That's why I never forced you, and I never bothered you. If you hadn't asked me to come to the hospital, I wouldn't have come. I don't like forcing something that isn't meant to be. I like women who are on the same wavelength as me. "Even if I don't get a divorce, I could
Joseph rejected Cora's unreasonable demands without hesitation. "No way. I meant every word. The paternity test result is real, which means your cheating is real. You've already been unfaithful, so there's no point in keeping this marriage going. We have to di—""Joseph, is this the sort of attitud
Cora had once been the number-one beauty in Jenton. Even now, at 40 years old, she was still stunning. Thanks to her good maintenance routine and a pampered lifestyle, there was no trace of age on her face—she looked like she was 28 at most. Her age only added a touch of mature charm to her.She wa
When Joseph finally woke from his drunken stupor, he found himself in a luxurious king-sized bed in a hotel room. He was completely naked under the covers, and from the mess all around, he'd definitely gotten down and dirty.His head buzzed as he tried to piece together last night's events. After f
Joseph Hart stared blankly at the three paternity test reports in front of him. The confirmation that he and his children shared no biological relationship stabbed at his eyes.All three of his daughters were confirmed to have no blood relation to him. His eldest, Natalie Hart, was 15 years old. Th







