Chapter 93 Barbara: Boss, you are killing people and destroying their souls!
Outside the Illuminati Base.
"I'm starting to regret telling you about the nightmares I have every night."
Looking at the Illuminati Base, which he had funded the construction of,
Tony Stark said to Lynn, somewhat worried, "What if Professor X destroys my brain?"
"Don't worry, no one wants to destroy your brain."
"Will there be any side effects? Like, I lose my intelligence. You know, as the greatest genius of this century, I..."
"No!"
"What if he sees some private things in my memories? Like, back when I was with those actresses and models..."
"Oh, come on, who wants to watch a few seconds of that?"
"FUXX, you're slandering me!"
Hearing Lynn say he only lasted a few seconds in that regard, Tony Stark immediately wanted to retort righteously.
"Alright, none of the things you're worried about will happen!"
Looking at Tony, who was hesitating outside the Base, Lynn smiled, "You know, most people don't even get the chance to ask Professor X for help."
"Besides, today is Christmas. Hurry up and get your business sorted; I still have to go back for a family gathering."
Just as he was speaking, Steve walked out from inside the Base. "Professor X has been waiting for a long time. What are you two doing standing at the door?"
"Tony is bragging to me about his heroic exploits of a few seconds in bed."
"FUXX!"
Giving Lynn the middle finger, Tony took a deep breath and then solemnly walked into the Base.
"What's wrong with him? He looks like he's going to the execution ground."
Looking at Lynn, Steve was somewhat confused.
"Who knows? Maybe he's worried Professor X will see those few seconds in bed from his brain!"
Shrugging, Lynn and Steve also walked into the Base.
Inside the Base.
The Illuminati had been rebuilt to be extremely luxurious.
Training rooms, conference rooms, lounges, treatment rooms, entertainment rooms, and everything else imaginable were available.
Even some multi-functional auxiliary robots were equipped.
Originally, at the U.S. construction speed, two months wouldn't be enough to complete even one floor.
But then again, Tony paid a lot!
Upon arriving at the treatment room, Professor X was sitting in a wheelchair, smiling at Tony.
"Professor, I'll leave Tony to you."
Then, Lynn looked at Kelly. "Kelly, I didn't expect to trouble you with overtime on Christmas."
Hearing Lynn say this, Kelly, a psychologist at the New York FBI and one of the best psychologists in the United States, smiled, "It's fine. Anyway, that brat Dennisabandoned me, his mother, to spend Christmas with his girlfriend."
"Then I'll trouble you!"
With that, Lynn gestured for the others to leave with him.
Outside the treatment room, Steve looked at Lynn and asked curiously, "Is Tony's anxiety very serious?"
"It should be very serious. Tony said he's been having nightmares every night recently and even unconsciously summoned his armor in his sleep."
"He even started sleeping in a separate room for Pepper's safety!"
At this point, Lynn turned to look at Peter Parker, who was standing nearby, curious.
"Peter, why aren't you going home to spend time with your family for Christmas?"
"The crime rate in New York has been too high recently." Facing Lynn's question, Peter Parker spread his hands and said, "Because of the post-disaster reconstruction, many people are taking advantage of the chaos. Yesterday, I even saw a few black men robbing a passerby."
"You know, at that time, an NYPD patrol car was just one street away from them."
"Even many gang members are stirring, not to mention places like shops and jewelry stores that are frequently targeted by robbers."
Hearing Peter say this, Lynn patted him on the shoulder and smiled, "The evil in a city cannot be completely eradicated by a small group of people. Don't let these criminals affect your normal life."
"Go, go home and spend time with your family. Consider it a day off for Christmas!"
Looking at the smile on Lynn's face, Peter looked at Steve, then nodded, "Alright, you're right."
At the same time, inside Asgard's prison.
"It seems these books are enough to pass your time."
Looking at Loki, who was sitting in a chair, flipping through a book on astronomy, Loki, God of time, said with a smile.
Seeing his multiverse self appear, Loki closed the book in his hand and said, "You disappeared after Thor brought me back."
"Where have you been for the past two months?"
"I have many things to deal with, such as some guys who suddenly appear and interfere with the normal operation of the timeline. Recruiting strong individuals from the multiverse is just one part of my job."
As he spoke, Loki, God of time, raised his hand and gently swiped it through the air. The next moment, a spatial rift appeared in front of Loki.
"Are you ready to embark on a glorious adventure?"
"Of course!"
Casually throwing the book onto the table, Loki was about to enter the spatial rift, but then seemed to think of something and stepped back two paces.
"Before that, I want to ask, do you really only want to recruit Lynn Hall from this Universe?"
"Don't lie to me. You know, I am also the God of lies and mischief, so I can tell if you are lying!"
Seeing Loki look at him, Loki, God of time, thought for a moment, then shook his head, "Lynn Hall, Tony Stark, and Stephen Strange."
"The former is my target. After the latter two's fates change, I want to see what they can achieve."
"You know, in countless multiverses, too many Iron Men and Doctor Stranges have already fallen in battle!"
"Is that so? But I still feel like you're lying to me."
Spreading his hands and smiling, Loki stepped back two paces, just about to speak, but saw spatial rifts spreading around him.
Seeing this, the smile on Loki's face suddenly vanished. Just as he was about to speak, he heard Loki, God of time, say, "Indeed, without experiencing some things, every Loki in every Universe is so naive!"
As his voice fell, the time rift directly swallowed Loki.
As Loki disappeared from the prison, the surrounding spatial rifts quickly healed.
Everything was as if nothing had happened, leaving only some books and furnishings in the empty prison.
Ten minutes later.
"Damn it, what happened before Loki disappeared?"
Looking at the empty prison in front of him, Thor turned to the guards and asked.
"Nothing happened, and we didn't detect any outsiders breaking in."
Facing Thor's question, one of the guards replied, "However, before Loki disappeared, he was standing alone in the prison talking to himself, but before we could go check, Loki just vanished."
"Damn it!"
Hearing the guard's words, Thor immediately grabbed his hammer and ran towards the Heavenly Palace.
Mid-January, inside a coffee shop in Manhattan.
"When will the reconstruction of Manhattan be completed?"
Looking at the buildings still under construction outside, Tony Stark said, "If the Disaster Control Bureau, established by the government, had handed the reconstruction work to Stark Industries' newly opened construction company..."
"Then, just like the Illuminati Base, New York would have completed its reconstruction long ago!"
Hearing Tony say this, Lynn put down his coffee cup and said, "So, you want me to talk to the city government and then hand over the reconstruction of New York to Pepper's construction company?"
"To be precise, it's Stark Industries Construction Company!"
Looking at Lynn, Tony spread his hands and said, "I have to admit, Pepper has a good business sense. Since the Battle of New York ended, many street buildings were damaged."
"So Pepper thought acquiring a construction company would definitely make a fortune."
"Why didn't you tell me earlier? Three months have already passed, and many places have started construction and reconstruction."
"That's because I thought Stark Industries' construction company would win the bid."
At this point, Tony shrugged, "If it was a normal failed bid, then I'd have nothing to say, but I always feel that the Disaster Control Bureau and some construction companies in New York... you know."
"So Lynn, Pepper hopes you, the FBI, can help investigate."
Hearing Tony's request, Lynn smiled, "Alright, who told us we're friends?"
"By the way, how's your anxiety?"
"Much better. At least I'm not having nightmares at night anymore."
"That's good."
Getting up from his chair, Lynn looked at Tony and said, "I'll have someone look into this matter, and I'll let you know when there's a result."
"Also, this coffee is on you."
After speaking, Lynn turned and left the coffee shop.
Inside the car.
"How's the progress with the Mayor's wife?"
Looking at Barbara, who was driving, Lynn asked.
"It's almost done."
Facing Lynn's question, Barbara smiled, "Mayor's wife Mira is getting along very well with that down-and-out painter, Levens. She really appreciates this talented but struggling painter."
"And a week ago, Ms. Mira and Levens already broke through the forbidden relationship."
At this point, Barbara shrugged, "She had betrayed her husband before because of a bookseller. Mira has no resistance to this kind of artistic youth at all, boss, we can close the net now!"
Hearing Barbara say this, Lynn shook his head, "Not yet. Let Levens film the intimate video."
"Then we'll gradually lure Mayor Jack Price to ruin!"
"Also, have you still not collected the evidence of him drunk driving and killing a family of three seven years ago?"
"No."
Facing Lynn's question, Barbara shook her head, "It's too long ago, plus Jack Price's background and connections, the case files have been completely destroyed and cannot be recovered."
"And the Doctor who gave Jack Price false testimony back then also died five years ago due to an 'accident' involved in a gang fight."
"Heh, what a perfect case of no witnesses."
Hearing Barbara's words, Lynn smiled, "Since that's the case, then proceed according to the plan!"
"Yes!"
Nodding, Barbara drove towards the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation.
In the afternoon, inside a famous art gallery in New York.
Looking at his painting displayed in the gallery's exhibition Hall, Levens was extremely excited at this moment.
"Thank you, Mira. If it weren't for you, perhaps my paintings would never have..."
As he spoke, Levens wanted to step forward and give her a hug.
Looking at the emotional Levens, Mira smiled and stepped back, "Levens, you deserve this."
"You are inherently talented; even without me, you would eventually become famous."
Seeing Mira step back half a pace, the emotional Levens glanced at the monitor, then said softly, "Sorry, I was just too excited, so I forgot this is a public place."
"It's alright."
Looking at Levens, who was full of artistic flair, Mira's dignified exterior hid a burning passion within.
"The exhibition officially starts in another week. I think we can leave now."
"Of course, Mira, to my place?"
"Good!"
With that, Mira led the way out.
Half an hour later, inside Levens' apartment.
Looking at the Mayor's wife, who was passionately fiery as soon as she entered, Levens kissed her for a while and then smiled, "You go take a shower first; I'll give you a surprise later!"
"Oh, really?"
Hearing Levens' words, Mira rubbed her legs, suppressing the tremor in her heart, "Alright, I'm looking forward to your surprise."
Watching Mira walk into the bathroom, Levens' smiling expression instantly vanished.
He took out the painting of Mira, which had been prepared in the drawer, and listened to the sound of water flowing from the bathroom.
Levens then opened the shooting function on his phone and placed it in an unnoticed corner.
After all this, Levens quietly waited for the Mayor's wife to come out.
"Darling, where's your surprise?"
Mira emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a bath towel, smiling as she asked Levens.
"Here."
Levens presented the pre-prepared painting to Mira, his voice full of magnetism: "From the first moment I met you, I could never forget you."
"Although what we are doing is immoral, in my heart, you are like a pure Angel."
Looking at the exquisite portrait of herself, Mira covered her mouth, unable to hide her joy.
Taking a deep breath, Mira pulled off her bath towel and threw herself onto Levens, her voice full of emotion: "I love you, Levens, FUXX me.."
The next morning, inside Lynn's office.
"Huh."
Looking at the video, the usually dignified and elegant Mayor's wife was now roaring like a Beast on the bed.
Barbara frowned, a hint of disgust in her voice: "I never would have thought that someone who usually acts like a noble lady would be acting like a cow in heat right now."
Hearing Barbara's somewhat disgusted tone, Lynn closed the video and asked with a smile: "How's the investigation into the Disaster Control Bureau coming along?"
"Recently, three hundred dollars have been added to the overseas account of the Director of the Disaster Control Bureau's wife. This batch of funds is slowly being laundered and prepared for transfer into the country. Now the overseas account has been frozen by us!"
"And by following the clues, we have already obtained evidence of the Director of the Disaster Control Bureau's bribery!"
Hearing Barbara say this, Lynn stood up and said: "In that case, let's go and apprehend him."
"Also, notify Tony and tell him to prepare the bid again. After all, we can't let him build the Illuminati Base for us for free, can we?"
City Hall.
When the FBI's car stopped at the entrance of City Hall, and Lynn Hall, the Deputy Director of the FBI, personally led people over.
Everyone in City Hall was whispering, discussing who had been caught by the FBI this time?
After all, the last time Lynn Hall came in person, he arrested Deputy Mayor Derek Johnson.
They just didn't know who Lynn Hall's target was this time!
Inside the Mayor's office.
Hearing the aide's report, New York City Mayor Jack Pricefrowned and said: "You're saying Lynn Hall, the Deputy Director of the New York FBI, is making a big show of arresting someone again?"
"Do you know who his target is this time?"
Facing Jack's inquiry, the aide shook his head: "It's not clear yet, but we'll know very soon."
"Then let's go and see. I also want to have a chat with this young Deputy Director of the FBI. If he wants to arrest someone, can't he wait until after work and burst into their home to arrest them? Why does he have to make a big show of arresting people in City Hall!"
"If this happens a few more times, what about New York's reputation?"
Seeing the Mayor about to walk out, the aide quickly stepped forward and said: "Mr. Mayor, this is the FBI, we can't stop them."
"I know, that's why I'm going to talk to him nicely, otherwise, hmph!"
After speaking, Jack Price left the office.
As he came down from upstairs, he saw Lynn Hall's subordinates escorting the Director of the New YorkDisaster Control Bureau out.
"Good morning, Mr. Hall, what crime has Director Bills committed that would cause you to come personally?"
Seeing Jack Price approach, Lynn said: "Through our investigation, Director Bills Packert of the Disaster Control Bureau accepted bribes from construction company owners under the pretext of New York's post-disaster reconstruction."
"Then, under the guise of bidding, he handed over the Manhattan post-disaster reconstruction project to three construction companies."
Hearing Lynn's explanation, Jack Price frowned and said: "Is the evidence conclusive?"
"Of course, otherwise, Mayor Jack, do you think we in the FBI would easily arrest people?"
"All right, Mr. Hall, may I invite you to my office for a cup of coffee? Don't worry, it's not about Director Chris's matter."
Facing Jack Price's invitation, Lynn said: "I'm sorry, we in the FBI are very busy, we don't have that much time for coffee."
With that, Lynn completely ignored Jack Price's stiff smile, glanced at Deputy Mayor Chris Bell not far away, and then directly led his people away.
Having his face slighted by Lynn, Jack Price pretended as if nothing had happened, smiling as he told the people in City Hall to get back to work.
It wasn't until he returned to his office that Jack Priceangrily cursed.
However, Deputy Mayor Chris Bell, back in his office, recalled Lynn's gaze and felt a surge of excitement in his heart.
He knew that Lynn was telling him to prepare to take over as Mayor.
Although he didn't know what method Lynn used to get rid of the Mayor, he could finally take the Mayor's position!
Thinking of this, Chris Bell immediately took out an infrequently used phone, preparing to dial Lynn.
But after a moment's thought, Chris Bell put the phone down.
He raised his hand and pressed the desk phone, and Christhen told his aide to come in!
Three days later, at Tony Stark's Villa.
"Thanks, Lynn!"
Tony Stark raised his glass and clinked it with Lynn, saying: "I knew that damn Director of the Disaster Control Bureau wasn't clean, otherwise how could our Stark Industries Construction Company not win the bid?"
In response to Tony's gratitude, Lynn picked up his glass, took a sip, and said: "The Director has been arrested by me, and the owners of the three construction companies have also been arrested."
"Tony, the post-disaster reconstruction work has been completely suspended for now, and the city government is preparing to re-bid. If you can't win it again, then there's nothing I can do!"
"Heh, if it's about fairness and justice, who am I afraid of?"
Hearing Lynn say this, Tony's expression was full of confidence.
It was Steve, holding a glass nearby, who suddenly asked: "This isn't using your power for personal gain, is it?"
Facing Steve's question, Tony and Lynn simultaneously gave Steve the middle finger.
"I just asked Lynn for help with an investigation, who told my friend to be the Deputy Director of the New York FBI?"
"That's right, I'm just doing my job impartially, who told that Director to take bribes?"
Saying that, the two clinked their glasses again, and Steve could only shake his head with a smile.
"By the way, Thor, what's the situation on your end?"
Putting down his glass and looking at Thor, Lynn asked: "Didn't you say you were going to resolve the rebellion of the Nine Realms caused by Loki?"
"Did the rebellion end so quickly?"
Facing Lynn's question, Thor shook his head and said: "Not yet, but Loki has disappeared, and I'm worried he'll retaliate against Earth, so I rushed back."
With that, Thor recounted the events to everyone.
Hearing Thor's narration, the image of Loki, God of time, automatically appeared in Lynn's mind.
Perhaps Loki's disappearance was related to him!
"Alright everyone, now is not the time to talk about these unhappy things. Our God of Thunder, Thor, has returned, so let's fully enjoy the celebration party that's three months late!"
As his voice fell, Tony immediately had Jarvis set the mood.
Tony's party was very lively, but the atmosphere at City Hall was extremely oppressive at the moment.
Especially in Jack Price's office, the atmosphere was at its most oppressive.
Looking at the tablet in his hand, his wife, like a bitch, knelt on the ground and had intercourse with that down-and-out painter, even her voice was full of passion.
Jack Price angrily threw the tablet to the ground, shattering it.
"FUXX, this damn bitch dared to betray me. If it weren't for me, how would she have become the Mayor's wife? FUXX, I'm going to kill this pair of adulterers, I must kill them all!"
Watching the Mayor rage, the aide stood by, unsure how to persuade him.
After all, no man can tolerate his wife cheating on him.
Moreover, a certain hacker had even sent the video to the rightful owner in a mocking tone!
Watching Mayor Jack continuously smashing things, the aide took a deep breath and stepped forward, saying: "Mr. Mayor, please calm down first."
"How the hell do you expect me to calm down? That damn bitch cheated on me!"
"You go find that damn painter right now, and then throw him into a blender!"
Looking at the Mayor, whose eyes were red like a bull, the aide quickly said: "Mr. Mayor, the most important thing right now is to find this hacker. For your image and position, this video absolutely cannot be leaked!"
After repeated persuasion from the aide, Jack Price finally calmed down.
Seeing the Mayor's emotions stabilize, the aide continued: "Mr. Mayor, our main priority right now is to find this hacker."
"Whether it's by offering a reward to appease him, or finding a way to catch him, we cannot let this video get out, otherwise it will be detrimental to your reputation."
Hearing the aide's words, Jack Price nodded: "You handle this matter. I don't care what method you use, you must find that damn painter!"
"Yes, Mr. Mayor!"
Nodding, the aide turned and left.
"Boss, it's done!"
Looking at the message sent by the Mayor's aide on the computer.
Joey looked up at Lynn and said.
"Be careful, don't let the hacker hired by the Mayor's aide trace your identity."
Hearing Lynn say this, Joey said confidently: "Boss, don't worry, with Ryan helping me, I guarantee they won't find any clues!"
"Besides, I'll delete everything in a bit."
At this point, Joey suddenly asked: "Boss, should we post the Mayor's wife's affair video online?"
"No need, she's not our target!"
Saying that, Lynn looked at Barbara and said: "Are the people you found ready?"
"They're all ready. According to our investigation, before Jack Price became Mayor, whenever he encountered setbacks or happy moments, he would go to the Twilight Bar."
"I've already arranged for dancers from Europe to be at this bar. As long as he goes to this bar, everything will proceed according to plan!"
"Also, that down-and-out painter received the money and has already run off to Africa. He probably won't be back for a few years!"
Listening to Barbara's arrangements, Lynn nodded: "Then proceed as planned!"
"Boss, where are you going?"
Watching Lynn stand up to leave, Barbara said: "Do you need me to come with you?"
"No, the Illuminati has encountered a tricky fellow. Steve, Peter, and Scott spent half a month setting up, but he still escaped."
"So I'm going to go and see for myself!"
After speaking, Lynn left the office.
In the evening, outside Jack Price's apartment.
Throwing the cigarette butt on the ground, Jack Pricecrushed it fiercely with his foot.
Taking a deep breath, and repeatedly telling himself to calm down, he then walked towards his home.
Just as he arrived at the door, he saw his wife Mirasmiling as she stepped forward and opened the door: "Darling, you're home?"
"Today I sent the chef and nanny home early. I personally made you your favorite steak!"
Looking at his wife's virtuous appearance, the anger that Jack Price had originally suppressed in his heart suddenly flared up again.
As soon as Jack saw his wife's gentle and virtuous appearance, the video of her and the painter having an affair involuntarily appeared in his mind.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing her husband's grim expression, Mira stepped forward and asked concernedly, "Did you encounter some trouble?"
Listening to Mira's hypocritical concern, Jack could no longer hold back and slapped her!
"Slap!"
A heavy slap left several clear finger marks on Mira's face, and then Jack angrily pointed at his wife and roared, "Damn it, you told the chef and nanny to leave so you could have an affair, right?"
"Are you crazy?"
Covering her face, she looked at her husband in disbelief. She never imagined that he would hit her!
"Am I crazy? Yes, I'm f***ing driven crazy by you!"
Grabbing Mira's hair and throwing her to the ground, Jack Price angrily pointed at her and said, "Damn bitch, do you think no one knows about your affair with that painter?"
"F***, the video of your cheating has already been taken and sent to me!"
Hearing her husband's words, Mira, who was originally wronged and angry, instantly panicked.
She looked at her husband, somewhat at a loss, and just as she was about to speak, she saw him turn around, slam the door, and walk out.
Ignoring the burning pain on her face, Mira quickly got up from the ground and tried to chase him, but saw her husband drive away.
"Wuwu.."
Seeing this scene, Mira's legs went soft and she instinctively sat on the ground.
Gradually, after recovering from her dazed state, the first thing Mira did was take out her phone and take a picture of the clear finger marks on her face.
In the car!
Jack, filled with suppressed anger, drove aimlessly through the streets.
Unconsciously, the car arrived at the Twilight Bar.
Looking at the flashing neon sign in the night, Jack parked without hesitation and walked in.
Inside the bar.
"Alone?"
Looking at Jack Price, who was drinking alone, a curvaceous beauty walked over and smiled, "Do you mind if I sit here?"
If it were before, Jack Price would have refused the beauty's advances without hesitation.
After all, in his eyes, besides family, there was only status. He never cared for money or beautiful women.
Moreover, he couldn't be sure if these women were deliberately approaching him because of his identity.
But now, looking at the hot beauty in front of him, Jackthought of Mira's disgusting moans and motioned for her to sit down.
"Drinking alone is so boring, why don't we play a game!"
"Whoever loses drinks a glass!"
Saying that, the beauty directly asked the bartender for a bottle of wine, and then enthusiastically invited him to play the game together.
Not far away.
Looking at the European dancer who had started drinking with the Mayor, Sean exhaled a puff of smoke, then picked up his glass and continued to drink.
His boss was right, as the mastermind, he had to ensure the plan was implemented smoothly.
The beauty inviting the Mayor to drink was not the goal; the real goal was to ruin his reputation.
After observing the scene for a while and confirming that Jack Price was drunk, Sean gave the woman a look.
"Keep drinking, damn bitch, how dare you betray me."
The beauty, receiving the signal, discreetly took out a drop of liquid and dropped it into Jack's glass.
After seeing him drink the wine, she helped him walk out.
Half an hour later, in the room.
Seeing Jack Price's phone constantly ringing, the woman directly turned it off, then adjusted the camera angle, and then took out the water she had prepared beforehand and fed it to him.
A few minutes later, the room was filled with Jack Price's Beast-like roars and the woman's high-pitched sounds.
In the next room.
Lighting a cigarette, Sean took off his headphones: "Tsk, listening to this sound when my fiancée is pregnant, it's really a bit tough!"
The next morning.
As the sunlight shone on his face, Jack Price, who was in a dream, gradually opened his eyes.
He subconsciously looked around and found himself in an unfamiliar room, with a curvaceous woman lying next to him.
Seeing this scene, Jack Price pinched his brow. He only remembered that he had slapped Mira last night, and then drove to the bar he frequently visited.
"Hmm, you're awake!"
Waking up from her sleep, the woman looked at Jack Price, who was sitting up against the headboard, and smiled, "You were very energetic last night!"
"What do you want?"
Throwing off the covers and getting out of bed, Jack Priceput on his clothes while adopting the cold, ruthless face of a politician.
"What?"
"I said, what do you want to get from me!"
Dressed, Jack Price looked at the woman and said, "Whatever you want, I will satisfy you, but if this matter becomes known to others..."
Hearing Jack Price's cold tone, the woman's heart stirred.
She was about to make an exorbitant demand for money, but then she remembered the threat from that man who smiled somewhat lewdly.
The woman immediately dispelled the greed in her heart.
"I'm leaving New York for Europe today. Last night, I just wanted to indulge myself before leaving."
At this point, the woman lazily stretched out her arm and gave Jack a seductive smile: "My flight is at noon, it's still early, are you sure you want to leave?"
Looking at the woman's hot body and the plane ticket to a European city on the bedside table.
Jack, who was tying his tie, paused.
Recalling the video of his wife Mira and that painter being intimate, Jack Price's breathing became heavier.
"Giggle... Come on, it's still early, what are you waiting for?"
In the next room.
"F***, starting to get horny again first thing in the morning, Alice will probably love this!"
Listening to the sounds from the headphones and the images on the computer, Sean cursed while eating a hamburger.
Noon, inside the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"Boss, it's done!"
Handing the video USB drive to Lynn, Sean chuckled, "You know what, our Mayor Jack, when he gets proactive, he's nothing like the refined image he portrays on camera."
"Also, Jack Price had someone send that dancer to the airport, and only when he saw her board the plane did the Mayor of New York feel at ease."
"Now that dancer has taken a sum of money and returned to Europe!"
Lynn took the video from Sean's hand and played it on the computer.
There were two parts to the video: the first part was Jack Price drunk last night, and the second part was him being proactive this morning.
"Huh, so small? Only about the size of a thumb? No wonder he doesn't like beautiful women, and his wife Mira has cheated more than once."
Looking at Jack Price, who was working hard in the video, Barbara said with some disdain after a glance.
"Edit the second video, and also, put more pressure on Mayor's wife Mira."
"This time, we're going to make sure he can never recover!"
"Understood!"
Hearing Lynn's command, Barbara immediately nodded.
At Jack Price's home!
"Where were you last night? I was so worried."
Seeing her husband return, Mira immediately walked up, just about to apologize for what she had done, but suddenly smelled a somewhat cheap perfume on her husband.
"Worried? Worried that I would suddenly come back last night and disturb you and that damn painter's affair, right!"
Saying that, Jack Price walked towards the bathroom, leaving Mira sitting alone on the sofa, frowning.
After Jack finished showering and went to City Hall, Miratook out her phone and tearfully called her best friend.
"You're right, Larry, I should start thinking more about myself."
Three days later, inside City Hall.
"Still haven't found that damn painter?"
Looking at his aide with some dissatisfaction, Jack Pricefrowned and asked.
"Mr. Mayor, that painter seems to have disappeared into thin air. I've already sent people to look for him, but..."
Halfway through his sentence, the aide's phone suddenly rang.
Seeing that the caller was a newspaper that served as Mayor Jack's "mouthpiece," the aide informed Jack and then answered the phone directly.
"It's me, what? F***, how could this happen? Who mailed the video to you? I don't care what method you use, you must make sure that other media outlets and newspapers have also received this?"
Quickly hanging up the phone, the aide was about to speak when he heard Jack Price ask, "What video? Is it the video of Mira and that painter?"
"No, Mr. Mayor, the video is about you. Now, on all major TV stations and even online, there are videos of you betraying your family and cheating!"
Hearing the aide say this, Jack Price's face changed, and he immediately opened his computer to watch.
Looking at the video circulating online, Jack Price's expression grew increasingly grim, and he finally smashed the computer to pieces.
At the same time, in Lynn's office.
"Daddy, you're amazing!"
Looking at the overwhelming scandal of Mayor Jack Pricebetraying his family and cheating, which was all over the internet.
Jessica excitedly sat on Lynn's lap, calling him "Daddy."
She thought Lynn did this for her, after all, it was she who asked Lynn to drive her fiancé out of New York so he would return to Washington in disgrace from the Mayor's side.
She didn't expect that Lynn would even take down the Mayor for her!
Oh my God, he truly was the man she had placed her bets on.
Looking at Jessica, whose eyes were frighteningly bright at the moment, Lynn patted her curvy bottom and smiled, "Are you satisfied?"
"Of course, I'm satisfied, but unfortunately, he and I are only engaged, not yet married, so I can't get his family's political resources. Otherwise, I would have directly asked you to get rid of him!"
Listening to Jessica, the supervisor, calling him "Daddy" repeatedly, Barbara on the side pursed her lips.
It was one thing in bed, but to be so wanton in the boss's office was another.
Pah...
"Boss, will Jack Price resign due to this?"
Seeing Jessica's intimate address, Barbara asked Lynncuriously.
"With such a huge scandal, and even the video exposed, do you think he can still sit securely in the Mayor of New York's seat?"
"If he's smart, he'll definitely resign voluntarily and lie low for a while."
At this point, Lynn smiled, "However, I'm not going to give him that chance!"
"Boss, is this what you meant by 'killing the heart'? I understand, you want to use Mrs. Mira's hand to ensure Jack Price can never recover, right!"
Looking at the increasingly intelligent Barbara, Lynnsmiled with satisfaction, "Exactly, the heaviest blow often comes from the people closest to you!"
Chapter 94: The Mentally Irregular Mutant Kidnapper
After a mere week of public opinion fermenting, Mayor of New York Jack Price's scandal intensified.
Countless people on the internet were already denouncing him, and even the public "spontaneously" took to the streets to protest, expressing their distrust of the government.
Under such circumstances, he had no other choice but to resign in disgrace.
The most frustrating part was that, for the sake of future opportunities to rise again, he also had to act in front of the media as if he recognized his mistakes, was willing to correct them, and would return home to play the role of a good husband.
At City Hall, during the press conference.
Facing the cameras of countless media outlets, Jack Pricesaid, "Although I made such a serious mistake, my wife was willing to forgive me, which fills my heart with gratitude."
"During my tenure as Mayor of New York, I consistently neglected my family and my wife's feelings, which made me an unqualified husband."
"Now, it's time for a change. I have decided to resign as Mayor of New York and choose to return to my family."
Inside the Illuminati Base training room.
Looking at Jack Price on screen, announcing his resignation as mayor in front of the media, and then hugging and kissing his wife.
Tony Stark said to Steve next to him, "Your chance has come! If you run for Mayor of New York, I will definitely vote for you!"
Facing Tony's teasing, Steve shook his head, then turned his gaze to Thor and Lynn.
"The battle is almost over!"
Hearing Steve say this, Tony immediately pulled his gaze away from the TV and looked back at Thor and Lynn, who were fighting.
"Bang!"
Thor, who was thrown, landed on the soft mat. Lynnlooked at Thor and smiled, "You lost."
"Wow, well done!"
Seeing Lynn win the battle, Tony Stark immediately extended his hand to Dr. Banner, "I won, Banner, a bet is a bet!"
Looking at Tony's outstretched hand, Dr. Banner took out his wallet and handed Tony twenty U.S. dollars.
"Your strength is very wrong!"
Pulling Lynn's arm to get up from the ground, Thor made an excuse, "I can't imagine why your strength is so great? And I didn't use Mjolnir just now."
"If I had hit you with my hammer in that fight, then with you lying on the ground unable to get up, I would definitely be the victor!"
Hearing Thor say this, Lynn walked to the side, picked up a beer, and threw it to Thor.
"You wouldn't have had a chance to take me down, let alone the fact that you didn't use your hammer, and I didn't use any other abilities either."
"Besides, Thor, you are the God of Thunder, not the God of Hammers!"
Taking the beer Lynn threw, Thor opened it and drank most of the bottle in one gulp.
Thor Odinson's favorability is 7, gaining 1000 experience points!
Looking at Thor's favorability prompt, Lynn seemed to have discovered how to gain favorability with Thor!
"Everyone, I announce that in the first strength competition between the Illuminati and the Avengers, the Illuminati are victorious!"
Watching Tony loudly declare that the Illuminati had won, Dr. Banner and Steve both shook their heads helplessly.
Yes, the so-called "sparring" between the Illuminati and the Avengers was entirely due to Tony's boredom!
"How can your strength be so great?"
Sitting next to Lynn, Thor asked curiously, holding his beer.
"It's alright. As far as I know, there are many strong guys on Earth."
"For example, Hulk, for example, Red Tank."
After mentioning Hulk, Lynn turned to Bruce Banner: "Bruce, I have already spoken with General Ross of the Military, and you can live in New York as a special consultant to the Illuminati."
"At the same time, I have communicated with the board members of Columbia University, and they are very happy to offer you a position as Professor."
Hearing Lynn say this, Bruce Banner sincerely thanked Lynn, "Thank you!"
"No need to thank me, after all, we are friends."
Bruce Banner's favorability: 7, gaining 750 experience points.
Seeing Dr. Banner's favorability experience, Lynn nodded subtly.
Even for the original Avengers members, the favorability experience for each member was not the same.
Just like Tony, Steve, and Thor, the Big Three of the Avengers, when their favorability reached 7 points, they all received 1000 experience points.
However, when Black Widow's favorability reached 7 points, she only received 500 experience points, and for Dr. Banner, 7 points of favorability yielded 750 experience points.
As for Hawkeye, well, his favorability hasn't reached 7 yet!
However, today's harvest was quite fruitful, at least Dr. Banner and Thor's favorability had been raised to 7 points.
"Alright, it's already noon. Let's go have lunch. Call the others from the Illuminati; it's my treat!"
Hearing Lynn say this, everyone got up and left the training room.
"Slap!"
Slapping his wife Mira across the face, Jack Price angrily said to Mira, "Do I need your comfort? FUXX, if it weren't for you, how would I have lost my position as Mayor of New York?"
Tearing off his tie and throwing it on the ground, Jack Price stormed towards the bathroom.
Clutching her face, Mira got up from the ground and watched her husband enter the bathroom, a flicker of resentment in her eyes.
Taking out her phone to photograph the finger marks on her face, Mira remembered her best friend's advice, then walked over to retrieve the hidden camera and dialed 911.
As soon as the call connected, Mira immediately cried out, "Help, I'm being abused by my husband, he's going to kill me, boo hoo…"
When Lynn returned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Barbara excitedly came over: "Boss, Mirahas reported to the police, claiming to have been subjected to domestic violence by Jack Price."
"And the evidence is sufficient; the police have already taken Jack Price in for investigation."
"Now Mira is ready to sue our Mayor Jack!"
Hearing Barbara say this, Lynn sat back in his chair and said, "It seems Jack Price's wish to lie low and wait for an opportunity to make a comeback is destined to be unfulfilled."
"Tell the media about this and let public opinion ferment!"
"I want the political forces behind him to completely abandon him!"
"Okay."
Hearing Lynn's words, Barbara nodded and left.
After Barbara left, Lynn took out his phone and called Chris Bell, the Deputy Mayor of New York HYDRA.
Once the call connected, Lynn spoke, "The matter is completely settled. Now it's up to your ability."
Hearing Lynn's words, Chris Bell on the other end of the line immediately said, "Don't worry, Mr. Hall, the Mayor's position will definitely be ours!"
"It's good that you're confident. Also, inform 'the others' to gather tonight!"
After speaking, Lynn hung up the phone.
Early May, in Lynn's apartment.
"Let me sleep a little longer."
Opening her blurry eyes to look at Lynn, Gwen lay in bed, tossing and turning, unwilling to get up.
"It's already 7:30. Didn't you say last night that you have Professor Alice's class this morning and needed to go early to pick a good seat?"
Hearing Lynn say this, Gwen gradually became sober, leaned in to kiss Lynn's face, then threw off the covers and ran towards the bathroom.
Watching Gwen go to wash up, Lynn opened the system.
Name: Lynn Hall
Intelligence: 3
Strength: 7
Speed: 5
Stamina: 6
Energy Emission: 0
Combat Skills: 6
Skills: Israeli Krav Maga LV10 [MAX], Hot Weapon Mastery LV9 [2656 / 11000], Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu LV7 [802 / 2100], Muay Thai LV7 [195 / 2100], Cold Weapon Mastery LV6 [845 / 2600], Super Strength LV8 [37 / 51000], Teleportation LV7 [45 / 42000], Spider-Sense LV6 [41 / 26000], Super Self-Healing LV6 [0 / 26000], Tough Body LV6 [13 / 26000], Absolute Defense LV6 [15 / 26000]
Experience: 13500
Closing the system, Lynn heard Gwen's splashing sounds from the bathroom, then threw off the covers and walked into the bathroom.
Feeling refreshed, he arrived at the office and had barely sat down for a few minutes.
Director Duke's call came in.
"Lynn, Lily, the daughter of New York Senator Corent Cooper, was kidnapped last night. The Senator doesn't trust NYPD's case-solving efficiency, so he hopes our Federal Bureau of Investigation, preferably you personally, will take over."
Hearing James Duke's words, Lynn smiled, "Director, for you to notify me, it seems this Senator has a lot of influence!"
"He and Jeff Russell were once in the same Military unit, and their relationship is extremely close."
"Understood, Director, I will bring people to find Lily Cooper!"
Hanging up the phone, Lynn asked Alice to come to his office.
The disappearance of a Senator's daughter wouldn't usually require Lynn to personally intervene.
But when Jeff Russell, the Secretary of the Department of Justice, was involved, the situation changed.
After all, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has always been under the jurisdiction of the Department of Justice.
"Boss, you called me?"
Seeing Alice arrive, Lynn said, "Come with me on a mission. A Senator's daughter has been kidnapped!"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's order, Alice immediately nodded.
Half an hour later, in a New York slum.
"This is the crime scene, Mr. Hall. According to the store owner, Ms. Lily Cooper was forcibly abducted into an SUV here last night by a person."
Saying this, the police chief handed Lynn Lily Cooper's phone, which had been left at the scene.
Taking Lily's phone from the police chief, Lynn asked Joey to crack the phone's communication data.
Then he looked at the store owner and said, "Tell me what happened last night."
Facing Lynn's inquiry, the store owner immediately replied, "Last night, around 10 PM, the girl named Lily bought a bottle of drink in my store."
"As soon as she walked out of the store, a man driving a silver-gray SUV with a hood appeared and forcibly put her into the car."
"There was no one else around when it happened, but I called the police at the time. However, after the police arrived, they just glanced at the scene and then left with the phone the girl dropped."
Hearing the store owner's words, Lynn looked at the police chief.
"Mr. Hall, at that time, the police officer came to the scene for investigation after receiving the alarm, but besides Lily's dropped phone, there were no other clues."
"And this is a slum; there aren't even surveillance cameras around. The store owner only remembered it was a silver-gray SUV, the car's model and license plate were unclear, and we didn't find any other clues!"
Facing the police chief's explanation, Lynn turned to Joey: "Has the phone been cracked? Is there anything unusual?"
"No, Boss. Besides normal social media apps, there are no strange text messages or call records in Lily Cooper's phone."
Hearing Joey say this, Lynn frowned: "Lily Cooper is 19 years old and currently studying at Columbia University. She has an apartment near the school, so why would she run to a slum late at night?"
"Joey, there are no surveillance cameras here. Expand the search area with this street as the center point, find places covered by surveillance, and look for traces of that silver SUV."
"At the same time, pull up the records of ex-convicts and parolees living in the slum and check if anyone was imprisoned for kidnapping."
"Alice, let's go to Senator Corent Cooper's house!"
Upon hearing Lynn's command, everyone immediately nodded.
Half an hour later, at Corent Cooper's home.
"I only have this one daughter, so I've doted on her since she was little and never interfered with her private life."
"Even when she wanted to move out after college, I didn't stop her, even though I was reluctant, and even helped her rent an apartment near the university."
"Does Lily have a boyfriend or a suitor?"
"She doesn't have a boyfriend yet; I'm very sure about that."
Facing Lynn's inquiry, Corent Cooper replied, "She lost her mother when she was young, and with my doting, she's been very well-behaved and willing to tell me everything."
"If she were to start dating, she would definitely tell me immediately!"
Looking at Lynn Hall, Corent Cooper's eyes were filled with anxiety, but he still suppressed his impatience and answered Lynn's questions.
After the routine questions were asked, Lynn glanced at Alice.
After Alice left with her team, Lynn then said to Corent Cooper, "Mr. Cooper, do you have any political enemies, or have you received any threats recently?"
"I hope you can answer my questions honestly."
"You should know that from last night until now, Lily Cooper has been kidnapped for over 10 hours. According to the FBI's statistics from previous kidnapping cases, if we can't rescue Lily within 72 hours,"
"Then the chances of the kidnapped person surviving will be very low!"
Hearing Lynn say this, Corent Cooper thought for a few seconds, then shook his head and said, "I have never received any threats."
"Although I have some political enemies in the political arena, that's just due to official business. Privately, I've never made enemies with anyone, so revenge is out of the question."
At this point, Corent Cooper seemed to remember something and immediately said to Lynn, "But a few days ago, Lily told me a man had been following her."
"I wanted to call the police, but Lily wouldn't let me. Then I sent someone to investigate the stalker."
"It turned out the stalker was just a detective, so I just had someone teach him a lesson."
Hearing Corent Cooper say this, Lynn clarified the stalker's identity information, then got up and left.
"I'm counting on you, Mr. Hall. As long as you can rescue my daughter, I promise I won't refuse any request for my help!"
Holding Lynn's hand, Corent Cooper solemnly made his promise.
"Don't worry, I'll do my best."
Lynn nodded to Corent and then turned to leave.
After returning to the car, Lynn immediately took his people to apprehend the stalker.
"I swear, I'm really not the one who kidnapped Lily Cooper!"
Facing Lynn's interrogation, Conters swore, "I just received a commission from a Democratic Party politician to secretly investigate evidence of Corent Cooper's illegal activities."
"In fact, I'm not the only one who took on the task. Our detective agency has always undertaken the work of the Democratic Party investigating Republican Party politicians."
"And the Republican Party has also hired another group of private detectives to investigate Democratic Party politicians; this is something many people know!"
Seeing Conters confess directly, Lynn asked, "During the time you were tracking and investigating the Cooper father and daughter, did you discover anything unusual, such as their enemies, or someone who wanted to kidnap them?"
"Absolutely not!"
Hearing Lynn's interrogation, Conters shook his head and said, "Our detective agency has investigated many Republican politicians, and we've seen all sorts of sordid and ugly things about them."
"But Corent Cooper has always been very upright. He's like an anomaly in politics; not only has he never used his position for personal gain, he doesn't even have a mistress."
At this point, Conters shrugged, "Although he found out I was following him and his daughter and then had someone teach me a lesson."
"But he's the first politician I've truly admired!"
Lynn could tell that the private detective in front of him wasn't lying.
But this, in turn, brought the case to a stalemate once again.
Back at the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Lynn looked at the surveillance footage Joey had found from a few streets away from the slum.
"Any leads on that SUV?"
"No, Boss, I've retrieved all the surveillance footage closest to the slum, but there was no trace of a silver-gray SUV driving through at 10 PM last night."
Hearing Joey's answer, Lynn said, "So, that silver-gray SUV is very likely still in some corner of the slum?"
"If that's the case, then we can only use the brute-force method!"
Saying that, Lynn looked at Alice and said, "Alice, go to Columbia University and interview Lily's classmates. At the same time, have the investigation team go to the slum and conduct a inch-by-inch search."
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's command, Alice immediately left with her team.
"Is it possible that the person who kidnapped Lily Cooper is a Mutant?"
Handing Lynn a cup of coffee, Barbara speculated, "After all, if it's a Mutant with the same abilities as me, he could directly teleport Lily and the SUV out of the slum."
Facing Barbara's speculation, Lynn took the coffee and said, "Can't be sure. Let's see the results of the investigation team's search of the slum!"
The case was at a standstill, and Lynn was at a loss for the moment.
The surveillance footage captured nothing, and there were no records from satellites.
It could be said that the kidnappers and Lily were like a drop of water in the ocean, impossible to find.
Time came to noon.
As Lynn was eating lunch, Alice returned from Columbia University.
"Boss, I learned from Lily's classmates that she has been volunteering at a community correctional center called 'Harbor of Life' for the past six months."
"She goes there every Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 6 PM to 10 PM."
Hearing Alice's words, Lynn frowned, "Community correctional center? I remember that place is specifically for criminals released on parole from prison."
"Yes, Boss, according to our investigation, this community correctional center receives mostly drug addicts and robbers, and more than half of them are minors."
"Lily volunteers there, and this community correctional center is only three streets away from where Lily was kidnapped!"
Hearing Alice's explanation, Lynn put down his cutlery and said, "Let's go check out this community correctional center!"
Half an hour later, at Harbor of Life.
"You're finally here. Is it about Kate… Mr. Lynn Hall? Oh my, has Kate's disappearance case been taken over by you, the FBI?"
When he clearly saw that the person who came was Lynn Hall, the person in charge of Harbor of Life immediately asked curiously.
"Kate?"
"You two aren't here because of Kate's disappearance, are you? I thought the NYPD couldn't find anyone and reported the matter to you, the FBI!"
Hearing the person in charge say this, Lynn asked, "Lily Cooper has been volunteering here, right?"
"Yes, Mr. Hall, Lily is very loving and extremely dedicated."
Mentioning Lily Cooper, the person in charge praised her lavishly.
"Lily Cooper disappeared last night. Can you provide any clues?"
Saying that, Lynn glanced around and said, "According to legal regulations, as a community correctional center, you should have surveillance here."
"It's been broken for almost a month."
Facing Lynn's inquiry, the person in charge spread his hands, "I reported to the higher-ups that the surveillance was damaged due to old wiring, but they haven't sent anyone to repair it."
"As you know, we are not a profit-making organization, and since this is a slum, the higher-ups don't pay much attention to it."
Listening to the person in charge's explanation, Lynnnodded, "You just said Kate disappeared?"
"Yes, Mr. Hall, Kate, who lived here, disappeared three days ago. I reported it to the NYPD, but they only did a simple investigation and then never got back to me."
As he spoke, the person in charge led the two towards Kate's room.
Upon arriving at the room, the person in charge said, "This is Kate's room. She just turned eighteen this year. She used to go down the path of crime because of her family."
"But she has reformed and has been self-studying law books. She told me more than once that she wants to become a lawyer in the future."
"But now she's disappeared!"
As soon as the person in charge finished speaking, Aliceimmediately walked over with a photo from the room: "Boss, look!"
The photo showed Lily Cooper and Kate together. Judging by their beaming smiles, they actually looked somewhat similar.
"Although Lily is a volunteer, her personality is very gentle, and she doesn't discriminate against these people who have committed crimes."
"So everyone in the correctional center likes her. Kate and Lily have the best relationship."
"Even the law books Kate needed were bought for her by Lily!"
Inside the car.
"Have someone check the surveillance near where Kate disappeared to see if we can find the criminal!"
Hearing Lynn say this, Alice said, "Boss, do you suspect the criminal who kidnapped Lily Cooper and Kate is the same person?"
"It's possible. After all, Lily Cooper and Kate look somewhat similar, and they both have a connection to this community correctional center."
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's command, Alice immediately nodded.
Half an hour later, inside the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"Boss, this is the surveillance footage from before Kate was kidnapped!"
Pointing at the surveillance screen, a man wearing a hood suddenly grabbed Kate and forced her into a silver-gray SUV.
Joey said, "According to the footage captured by the surveillance, the person who kidnapped Kate and Lily Cooper is the same person!"
"Zoom in on the image!"
Hearing Lynn say this, Joey immediately zoomed in on the footage of the kidnapper abducting Kate.
Looking at the kidnapper in the footage, Lynn said, "According to the data, Kate's height is about 1.67 meters. Based on the height difference between the kidnapper and Kate in the footage, the kidnapper's height is about 1.85 meters."
"His weight should be around 90 kilograms. Judging by the skin on his hands, the kidnapper is a White man."
"Joey, zoom in on Kate's lower body!"
Hearing Lynn say this, Joey immediately zoomed in on Joey's lower body in the video.
Pointing at the square bulge in the jeans pocket, Lynnsaid, "This should be an earbud case!"
"I understand, Boss. These earbuds connect to a phone. Although Kate's phone is turned off, we can track the signal through the earbuds."
"And the earbud cases on the market all have a charging function for the earbuds, so as long as the earbuds still have power, we can locate Kate's position through the earbud signal!"
Saying that, Joey immediately began searching for the signal.
A short while later, Joey clapped his hands and said, "Found it, Boss! The signal is in a shop in Queens. I checked the shop's information, and it closed two years ago!"
"We'll know when we go there!"
After speaking, Lynn led Alice and others towards Queens.
Queens, inside the shop's Underground Room.
"Woo woo woo"
Lily Cooper, whose hands and feet were bound, looked at the old White man walking towards her with a terrified expression, her body constantly moving backward on the ground.
When the old White man reached out his hand, Lily Cooper instinctively turned her head away in terror and closed her eyes.
"Rip."
The imagined harm didn't come; instead, the tape over her mouth was pulled off by the old White man.
Seeing that the kidnapper hadn't harmed her, Lily Cooper cautiously opened her eyes, then pleaded with a trembling voice, "Don't hurt me, please, whatever you want, my dad will—"
"Shh."
Listening to Lily's crying, the kidnapper made a shushing gesture.
Raising his hand to brush Lily Cooper's messy hair behind her ear, the kidnapper said gently, "Don't be afraid, my daughter, no one will hurt you."
"Don't worry, I've already killed all those who bullied you. Don't cry, my darling, Dad promises no one will ever hurt you again!"
Listening to the kidnapper's gentle tone, Lily Cooper was even more terrified now.
"I beg you, let me go, I can give you money."
"What are you saying? How can Dad take your money?"
Hearing Lily Cooper's terrified voice, the kidnapper's tone became even gentler: "Dad has found a way to make money. From now on, I'll make sure you live a good life."
"You won't have to work to pay off loans anymore."
Seeing the kidnapper trying to caress her face, Lily Cooper was instantly scared and turned her head away.
Seeing this, the kidnapper frowned and said, "Are you despising Dad?"
"Mmm mmm mmm."
Seeing the kidnapper's tone suddenly turn stern, Kate, who was also tied up, made muffled sounds.
Turning his head to look at Kate, the kidnapper frowned.
His gaze constantly shifted between Kate and Lily Cooper's faces, and he seemed to be lost in confusion.
"Mmm."
Seeing that Kate seemed to have something to say, the kidnapper reached out and peeled off the tape from Kate's mouth.
"Phew."
With the tape removed, a relieved Kate immediately showed a sweet smile: "Dad, my sister and I are hungry, can you buy us some food?"
Hearing Kate sweetly call him Dad, a doting smile immediately appeared on the kidnapper's face: "Of course, my good daughter."
But as soon as he finished speaking, he looked at Kate with some confusion and asked, "My good daughter, you are my daughter, then who is she? How can I have two daughters?"
"She's my older sister!"
Looking at the kidnapper's confused expression, Kate said sweetly, "Dad, did you forget? My sister and I are twins. Mom passed away three years after giving birth to us, and you raised us sisters."
"When I was seven, you even bought my sister and me two dresses of different colors. Because of that, I cried for a long time wanting my sister's White dress."
Hearing Kate say this, the kidnapper seemed to remember something, then nodded heavily: "You're right, my good daughter, she's your sister. I have two daughters, yes, I have two daughters—"
At this point, a doting smile reappeared on the kidnapper's face: "Dad will go buy you food now. You two wait obediently at home, don't run around, understand?"
"We know, Dad! Hurry up, my sister and I are so hungry!"
"Alright, alright, Dad's going now, going now."
He raised his hand and ruffled Kate's head, then the kidnapper immediately walked out of the Underground Room.
After the kidnapper left, Kate finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Moving her body closer to Lily, Kate softly comforted her: "Don't be afraid, it's okay, Lily."
"Wuwu, Kate—"
"Don't worry, Lily, the one who kidnapped us is a madman. His mental state is very unstable. As long as we go along with him, he won't hurt us."
"I only slowly discovered this during the three days he kidnapped me. Also, whatever you do, don't provoke him. He seems to be a Mutant. Look ahead."
She nudged her chin, Kate looked at the damaged wall ahead and said: "That's what his eyes destroyed with energy. The day he kidnapped me, he called me his daughter, and when I said I wasn't his daughter, he released White beams from his eyes in a rage."
Saying that, Kate gently rubbed Lily's cheek with her head: "Don't worry, we'll definitely find a way to escape."
"And your dad is a senator. After he calls the police, the police will definitely start an investigation and rescue immediately!"
"So, we will definitely be rescued!"
Facing Kate's comfort, Lily Cooper's mental state clearly improved.
Although her heart was still filled with fear, in this situation, having a familiar person with her made Lily feel much more at ease.
"Actually, I'm quite envious of you."
Looking at Lily, who was leaning her head on her, Kate smiled and said, "I'm envious in every way. You have a rich life, a good educational environment, and a father who loves you."
"Even if you were kidnapped, your senator father could use his connections to make NYPD take you more seriously."
"Unlike me, I lost my parents when I was young, grew up stealing, and have a criminal record. For someone like me, let alone being kidnapped, even if I were killed, NYPD wouldn't even bat an eye."
Hearing Kate say this, Lily was silent for a moment and said, "Kate…"
"Do you know why I always targeted you when you first came to volunteer at that community correctional center?"
"Actually, envy was only one aspect. The other aspect was because I couldn't stand you. I always felt that you volunteers were just putting on a show."
"And you always looked down on us with a condescending attitude, brazenly telling us what was right and what was wrong."
At this point, Kate chuckled and said, "You don't live at the bottom of society like us. Let alone stealing, as long as we can survive, even if it's robbery or even murder, we'll do it."
"Kate…"
"But you're different from the other volunteers, Lily. You're truly kind, and the only one who genuinely wanted to help us."
Looking at Lily, Kate smiled and said, "Especially when you learned that I wanted to become a lawyer, you even bought me many law books at your own expense and found many discs for me to study."
"I'm really grateful to you, Lily. Since my parents died, no one has truly cared about me anymore!"
Looking at Kate's very sincere eyes, Lily pursed her lips, then softly said, "These are all things I should do."
"Are you still scared now?"
"Huh?"
"Has the fear in your heart dissipated a bit?"
Hearing Kate say this, Lily finally reacted: "So, you were trying to alleviate the fear in my heart? Kate, you shouldn't be a lawyer, you should be a Doctor!"
"Actually, becoming a Doctor is also good, if we can still get out alive."
"Um… shouldn't we yell for help while the kidnapper is gone? Maybe someone will come to save us."
In response to Lily's question, Kate shook her head: "It's useless. The first day he kidnapped me, I yelled for help all night, but no one could hear me."
"I'll try. My voice has been sharper since I was little!"
Saying that, Lily took a deep breath, then loudly called for help.
Looking at Lily, who was desperately yelling for help, Kate shook her head.
If someone outside could really hear, she wouldn't have yelled all night and…
"Bang!"
Before Kate could even persuade Lily to conserve her strength, the next second, the Underground Room door was kicked open.
When she saw a group of heavily armed people rush down the stairs, Kate was stunned with surprise.
No way, yelling for help actually works?
"Boss, we found Kate and Lily Cooper!"
Seeing the two girls whose hands and feet were bound by chains, Alice immediately said to Lynn.
Arriving in the Underground Room, Lynn saw the two tied-up individuals and immediately had them untied.
"Lynn… Mr. Lynn Hall?"
When she saw that the person leading the team to rescue her was actually Lynn Hall, the superhero who led the Illuminati and Avengers to save the World during the Battle of New York.
Kate instantly felt her head spinning.
"Are you two alright?!"
Looking at the crying Lily Cooper and the somewhat dazed Kate, Lynn stepped forward and asked.
"No, no… nothing."
Looking at Lily, who was loudly crying in Lynn's arms, Kate subconsciously shook her head.
Then, reacting, she quickly said to Lynn: "Mr. Hall, be careful of the person who kidnapped us. He went out to buy things and will be back soon."
"Also, he has some mental problems and treats Lily and me as his daughters, and he should be a Mutant; he can release energy from his eyes."
Hearing Kate say this, Lynn nodded: "Thank you for the information, Alice, take them out first."
"Yes!"
Hearing Lynn's order, Alice immediately had Kate and Lily escorted out.
From the Underground Room to this closed shop, Lynnlooked around, then had Joey pull up the surrounding surveillance footage to find the kidnapper.
At the same time, he pulled over a chair and sat down, waiting for the mentally unstable Mutant Kate mentioned to return.
After waiting for a long time, no one returned, so Lynnmade a gesture, and then the FBI action team, hidden in the shadows, withdrew.
Inside the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
"Thank you, truly, thank you very much."
Holding Lynn Hall's hand with both of his, Senator Corrent Cooper kept thanking him: "Mr. Hall, if it weren't for you, I can't imagine what would have happened."
Facing Senator Cooper's very sincere gratitude, Lynnsmiled and said, "This is our duty as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mr. Cooper. Ms. Lily is unharmed, aside from being a bit frightened."
"So I suggest you find her a Doctor, lest this incident leaves her with psychological trauma!"
"I will!"
After thanking him repeatedly, the Cooper father and daughter finally left.
After the two left, Joey shook his head at Lynn and said, "Boss, the surveillance around Queens didn't capture the kidnapper's appearance."
"However, based on Kate's description, we've drawn a sketch of the suspect's appearance."
Saying that, Joey handed the sketch to Lynn.
Taking the sketch and looking at it, Lynn said, "Issue a wanted poster for this kidnapper and have NYPD cooperate with us in his arrest."
"Also tell them to be careful, the kidnapper is a mentally unstable Mutant!"
Hearing Lynn say this, Joey immediately nodded.
Watching Lynn sit back down in his chair, Barbara came behind Lynn and, while massaging his shoulders, said, "Boss, what should we do with that girl named Kate? Send her back to the community correctional center?"