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The next morning, Cora called Fiona over upon arriving at Lowell Group. Cora noticed that Fiona was truly beautiful. Compared to Cora, Fiona was only slightly less attractive. However, when age was taken into account, Cora couldn't help but feel envious.A saying suddenly surfaced in Cora's mind. "A woman can never stay 18 years old forever, but there will always be another 18-year-old woman."Without giving Fiona a chance to refuse, Cora transferred the money for yesterday's late-night snack.Cora began, "Fiona, guess what Joe asked me last night. It was about you."Fiona responded, "Is Joseph still upset about the food I bought for him? I already apologized. He can't still be holding onto that, right?""It isn't that. He said last night that I should have made you stay the night and let him sleep with you. Fiona, do you want to? If you do, come home with me tonight," said Cora.It was a life-and-death question. Fiona was terrified as she quickly answered, "Cora, you know what k

Joseph hadn't expected Bernard to show up. Just like every previous visit, Bernard hadn't come with good intentions.Bernard arrived with bodyguards, but he left them outside and entered the house alone. Upon entering, he sneered. "You sit around at home all day instead of going to work. Are you planning to live off others for free?"Joseph let out a mocking laugh. The reason he couldn't return to work in the first place was because of Bernard. So, Joseph said shamelessly, "With Cora's wealth, supporting me shouldn't be difficult, right? She could skip one meal of seafood and cover my living expenses for an entire year.""I find it humiliating that you have such thoughts. If you refuse to return to the hospital, at least do something useful for the family," said Bernard.In response, Joseph said, "Cora won't even let me interfere in Lowell Group's affairs, yet you want me to work for the family? Aren't you afraid I'll take your family's money for myself?"Bernard shot back. "Try i

Joseph's surgery went extremely smoothly. Still, the surgery took a long time, and he had to stay behind to monitor the patient until he regained consciousness afterward. By the time everything was finished, it was already past midnight.The patient waking up was the clearest proof that the surgery had been a complete success. As for the rest of the recovery process, it would now be handled by the Traditional Medicine Center's doctors and the private medical team arranged by the patient's family.Since Joseph's part of the job was done, he walked out of the Traditional Medicine Center and got into Cora's car. The two headed home together.In the car, Joseph checked his phone and saw a notification from the bank. He had actually received the five million dollars. He turned to Cora and said, "You actually transferred me the money. Your father probably isn't happy about it.""A deal is a deal. My dad isn't so petty that he would go back on his word. Joe, maybe my father has been too h

Neither Cora nor Joseph could convince the other. They called a silent truce, knowing that any further argument would only turn bitter.Shortly after, Ella informed Cora, "Ms. Lowell, Mr. Hart is heading out. He's loading things into the car and said he won't be back for dinner."Cora immediately hurried outside. "Joe, we were just having a discussion. So what if we have different opinions? I didn't say anything extreme, and I didn't demand anything from you. Is it really necessary to run away from home again?"This was the move Cora feared most. When Joseph left, he'd stay gone. He would check into the hotel, or worse, find some woman to accompany him. She wasn't about to spend the night alone in an empty house."Run away? No, no. I'm going fishing," Joseph replied, gesturing toward the fishing gear packed in the car."Fishing? I'm coming with you then." Cora packed up, changed into casual clothes, grabbed some outdoor gear, and entered Joseph's car."Cora, I'm free from work. I

Cora had no choice but to head back to the Meridian Group. Frank pulled her aside and asked, "Cora, is Nat really our daughter?""Do you honestly think that's possible?" Cora denied vehemently. "But she brought a DNA report that showed we were related by blood. Cora, to be honest with you, I'm willing to accept the truth.""Let's talk about the DNA report another time. I'm taking Nat home first. She's never acted out like this before. Something is going on.""You think there's more to this?""If there is, it's targeted at me. It has nothing to do with you."Cora dragged Natalie away once again. After they got into the car, Cora didn't explode with rage. Instead, she said calmly, "Natalie, I see you've really grown up. You think you're independent to do whatever you want.""You still think I'm a child, don't you? I have the DNA report. Cora Lowell, you can't fool me. You may not believe it, but I do!""Who helped you with that report? How could you pull that off on your own?"