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"What is it?" Gwen asked warily.
“Some little things to do to our mutual ‘friend’,” the voice said meaningfully, “like providing him with some information about him? Or giving him a little ‘surprise’ when he doesn’t expect it?”
Dealing with Lin?!
Gwen's heart skipped a beat!
Although she felt angry and resentful about Lin Tian's "womanizing," she was unwilling to betray him or hurt him.
She can't do it!
At least not yet.
“I refuse!” Gwen said without hesitation, her tone icy. “No matter who you are, you’re not going to use me against Lin!”
Chapter 57: Pepper's Fall! Dual Cultivation Shocks the Ancient One! The Supreme Test!
"Oh? Is that so?" The voice seemed unsurprised, and instead chuckled. "Don't be so quick to refuse, Ghost Spider. I'll give you some time to think it over."
"Trust me, you'll change your mind soon."
"Because you will find that the man is far more 'philanthropic' than you imagined."
After saying that, the other party hung up the phone directly.
Gwen stood there, holding the now-silent communicator, motionless for a long time.
That phone call was like a sudden storm, stirring up her already chaotic emotions even more!
A mysterious organization with powerful forces cooperates to deal with Lin.
All of this made her feel uneasy and a little bit of inexplicable fear.
The other party seemed to know everything about her and Lin Tian! Who exactly are they?! And what do they want to achieve by using her?!
And what was the meaning of the other party's last sentence?
Is Lin more "philanthropic"?
Could it be that Lin had other women besides Wanda and Natasha?!
This thought, like a venomous snake, coiled around Gwen's mind again, causing her a suffocating pain and anger!
No! I can't trust them! They're definitely trying to sow discord!
Linlin Ta
Gwen tried to convince herself that Lin loved her and cared about her.
But images of Lin Tian and Wanda kissing uncontrollably kept flashing through his mind, along with the ambiguous look in his eyes when he looked at Natasha.
Heart hurts.
Gwen clutched her chest, feeling like she couldn't breathe.
She needs to find Lin! Immediately! Right now!
She wanted to ask him face-to-face! What did he take her for?!
She took out the personal communicator Lin Tian had given her, and with trembling hands, pressed the call button.
however
The communicator, however, only gave a busy signal indicating that the call could not be connected.
Lin isn't answering my calls?!
Or is he currently busy with other women?
Gwen's face turned deathly pale instantly.
While Gwen was frantic with worry about Lin Tian's "disappearance" and even started to have wild thoughts, Lin Tian himself was enjoying another "gentle embrace".
Manhattan, inside a penthouse suite of a top-tier private club.
Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the city lights glitter.
Inside the room, the lighting was dim, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of red wine and the scent of hormones.
Lin Tian, wearing a silk bathrobe, leaned lazily against the sofa, holding a glass of expensive Burgundy red wine in his hand.
And nestled beside him was Pepper Potts!
At this moment, Pepper was also wearing a silk nightgown, her blue eyes shimmering with tears. There was no trace of her usual shrewd and capable businesswoman.
She's completely a little woman immersed in love.
A few days ago, Lin Tian met with Pepper again under the pretext of discussing a "business plan".
That meticulously crafted plan from "zero" precisely pinpointed the current predicament of Stark Industries and Pepper's inner expectations, leaving Pepper in awe!
I admire Lin Tian’s “talent” and “vision” to the point of prostration!
In addition, Lin Tian's meticulous "gentle offensive"—just the right amount of care, his humorous and witty conversation, and the occasional expressions of appreciation for her talent and abilities—further enhanced his charm.
Pepper's heart, which had been frozen for so long because of Tony Stark, has completely melted.
She found that being with Lin Tian was so relaxing, enjoyable, and relatable!
She even felt as if she had found her true "soulmate"?
then
Under the influence of alcohol and an ambiguous atmosphere
Everything happened naturally.
At this moment, Pepper nestled in Lin Tian's arms, feeling his strong and powerful heartbeat and the intoxicating scent emanating from him, filled with an unreal sense of happiness.
"Lin," she looked up, gazing intently at Lin Tian's perfect profile, "W-Was what I did wrong?"
She was referring to her relationship with Tony.
Although they are temporarily separated, it is not officially over yet.
Does this count as betrayal?
"Does it matter whether it's good or bad?" Lin Tian lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead, his voice tender and magnetic. "What matters is whether you're happy right now."
happy?
Pepper felt the unprecedented care and passion that Lin Tian brought.
Yes, she had never been so happy.
When she was with Tony, she always played the role of caregiver, supporter, and even nanny.
She had to clean up the company's mess and tolerate his bad temper and endless "surprises".
But in front of Lin Tian, she felt that she was being cared for and cherished as a real woman.
This feeling made her fall for it.
“But Tony…” Pepper still hesitated.
"Tony?" A barely perceptible sneer flashed in Lin Tian's eyes. "He's probably busy dating his metal belly right now. He doesn't have time to care about your feelings."
His seemingly casual remark struck a nerve with Pepper once again.
Yes, in Tony's heart, there will always be his armor, his inventions, and his mission to save the world.
What am I anyway?
"Don't think about those unhappy things." Lin Tian reached out and gently stroked Pepper's smooth, long hair, his voice as alluring as a spell. "Now you just need to enjoy our time together."
He lowered his head and kissed Pepper's lips again.
This time, Pepper didn't hesitate and responded enthusiastically.
All worries and anxieties were left behind.
I just want to drown in this man's trap, a trap both gentle and dangerous.
Lin Tian held the beauty in his arms, who had completely "submitted," his eyes gleaming with a deep light.
Pepper Potts
The actual controller of Stark Industries
Obtaining her was not just about satisfying his "collecting obsession".
More importantly, he gained control of Stark Industries, a vast commercial empire!
That's good, let's continue!
This will bring immeasurable help to his future plans, whether in terms of resource acquisition or technological support!
Tony Stark
You probably never dreamed that the woman you trust most and the company you are most proud of would become playthings in my hands.
The smile on Lin Tian's lips grew increasingly cold and cruel.
Just as Lin Tian was enjoying the "gentle embrace" and feeling smug about his move to take control of Stark Industries...
The communicator in his pocket, Gwen's personal device, was still ringing persistently.
just
He muted it.
And I don't plan to answer the call for the time being.
A little "neglect" and "sense of crisis" are needed to help that stubborn little spider "mature" faster, aren't they?
He has plenty of time and patience to slowly "train" them.
A few days later, after Lin Tian had "pacified" Pepper and initially planted the idea of "controlling Stark Industries" in her mind, he finally found time to deal with another "minor matter".
He took out Gwen's personal communicator, which he had been deliberately ignoring.
Looking at the dozens of missed call records above, a hint of amusement flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.
It seems the little spider is really in a hurry.
He called back.
The call was answered almost instantly.
"Lin Tian! You bastard! You finally answered the phone?! Where have you been these past few days?!" Gwen's tearful and furious roar came from the other end of the phone.
"Hehe, you missed me?" Lin Tian asked knowingly, his tone relaxed.
"What the hell are you thinking of?!" Gwen roared in exasperation. "Have you been out fooling around with some vixen again?! What do you take me for?!"
"How could that be?" Lin Tian began his practiced "soothing" routine. "I encountered some unexpected situations these past few days and have been dealing with some very important matters. That's why I haven't been able to contact you in time."
"Something important? Is it more important than me?!" Gwen asked, feeling wronged.
"Of course, nothing is more important than you," Lin Tian said in an extremely "sincere" tone. "But these things are related to our future safety. Once they're all settled, I'll definitely make it up to you properly."
His voice was magnetic, carrying a hint of apology and a deep sense of doting affection.
Upon hearing this, Gwen's anger subsided considerably.
Was he off handling important business? Was it for our future?
Although she still had some disbelief, she chose to forgive him for the time being.
"Where are you now?" Gwen asked cautiously.
"I'm going to meet someone very interesting now," Lin Tian said, "someone who might be able to answer many of your questions."
"Who?" Gwen asked curiously.
“The Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One,” Lin Tian slowly uttered the name.
"The Sorcerer Supreme? The Ancient One?" Gwen was stunned. "Who is that?"
“A powerful being that protects Earth and resists invasions from other dimensions,” Lin Tian explained. “A few days ago, it seems that Director Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. asked her for help? He wanted to deal with me.”
"What?! To deal with you?!" Gwen tensed instantly. "Wouldn't that be incredibly dangerous?!"
"Danger?" Lin Tian chuckled. "To me, it's more like an interesting 'visit'."
He paused, then said, "Gwen, haven't you always had many doubts about your own power and about this world?"