Chapter 44: The New Family Head!

At this moment, Thor was utterly broken. He knew that no matter how desperately he wanted to survive, it was impossible because no one could control Joseph. Everyone was terrified. They feared that if they opposed Joseph, they might be the next to be punished! Not only that, but almost everyone in the Lucy family felt a profound unease when they met Joseph's gaze. Joseph glanced at them indifferently. To him, these people deserved to die, but so what? Even if they were to die, it wouldn't bring him any benefit. Besides, Lucy still cherished these worthless family members. If a trivial matter caused a rift between him and Lucy, it would be a loss for Joseph! "Now, if you think you should die, close your eyes," Joseph said. The crowd instinctively closed their eyes. Although Joseph didn't directly tell them to die, they understood their current predicament. With no hope left, they would prefer a less painful death. Maybe if they obediently closed their eyes, Joseph might give them a swift end. They closed their eyes, awaiting death. As for who would be the first to die by Joseph's hand, none of them knew. They instinctively hoped Joseph would spare them. But no matter how hard they tried to see, they couldn't discern Joseph's next move or intention. They were utterly clueless about what Joseph would do next. They were lost and terrified. "Mr. Joseph, we know we're worthless, but please don't be too angry with us." "Yes, Mr. Joseph, please give us a chance." "If you give me a chance, I promise to be good to you!" Hearing their pleas, Joseph remained cold and silent. The crowd understood. Joseph had no intention of forgiving them! Despite their desperation to live, there was nothing they could do now. After a long silence, Joseph began to move. As he stepped closer to them, their fear deepened. They could feel their rapid breaths and racing hearts. They wanted to close their eyes, but they didn’t dare out of fear. However, to their surprise, Joseph moved to a position further away from them, not touching anyone, and returned to his place. "Do you want me to do it, or will you do it yourselves?" Joseph suddenly asked. At first, they thought Joseph might spare them, but his words dashed that hope. "You, you…" Just as they were about to cry, Joseph laughed. "Haha, why are you all so different from before?" "Tsk tsk, I thought you were so powerful!" Joseph squinted his eyes and spoke casually. "Thank Lucy from now on. If it weren't for her, you would have been dead long ago." "Luckily for you, Lucy is here. Without her, who knows where your bodies would be?" After saying this, Joseph added, "From now on, let Lucy's father, Simpson, be the head of your family. Any objections?" Although everyone felt disgruntled, they knew they had lost. They had no choice but to accept their fate. "Understood... understood." "Got it!" Hearing their responses, Joseph nodded in satisfaction. There was another reason Joseph didn’t kill them. His return wasn’t widely known. He came back because Lucy needed him. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have returned so soon. He had many enemies abroad. If they learned he was back, it would spell trouble. Therefore, Joseph decided to resolve all matters quickly upon his return, leaving no loose ends. Everyone in the Lucy family assured Joseph, "We understand everything you said. We will behave!" "Yes, yes, we won’t cause any trouble for Lucy!" "We truly realize our mistakes. Please, Mr. Joseph, give us another chance!" Joseph waved his hand, signaling them to stop. "If you keep flattering me, you know what will happen next, right?" They nodded quickly. "Yes, you’re right." "Indeed, we won’t make such mistakes again." They knew what to do now! They regretted everything. If they had known earlier, they wouldn’t have been so foolish. If they had realized Lucy's importance earlier, they wouldn’t be in this situation now! Joseph watched their behavior and knew they were filled with regret. After all, the entire family was now in danger, and they didn’t know how to handle it. But Joseph didn’t care. He viewed them as a worthless family. If their stupidity led to the family's downfall, it was their own fault. Everyone remained silent. Joseph didn’t say much more. What they did next was up to the Lucy family. They looked at the man in front of them. Joseph ignored their stares and simply waved them off, indicating they could leave. They exchanged glances, realizing today’s ordeal was nearly over. "Before you go, let me remind you once again. Including Lucy’s three family members, you must not tell Lucy about any of this. If you do, you know the only outcome is death." "If anyone leaks even a word, the result will be the same—death."