Chapter 54: Shattered Will, Thor Finally Becomes a Losing Dog
Their gazes met in the air.
Thor felt a pain in his chest a hundred times worse than his broken ribs.
He didn't know the woman in the oversized professional suit at all.
Yet, intuition told him that the woman should have belonged to him.
Thor opened his blood-stained mouth, a raspy sound coming from his throat as he tried to shout something.
A large, well-defined hand clamped onto Jane's slender waist, cutting off the eye contact between them.
Lin Nuo took a step forward, his tall frame completely blocking Jane from view as he looked down at Thor in the ruins.
His tone was extremely casual, perfectly executing the concept of "killing the heart."
"What are you looking at, golden-haired losing dog?"
Thor grit his teeth, his fingers clawing at the car's metal skin.
"Just what... sorcery did you use to deceive her..."
Lin Nuo's fingers gave Jane's lower back a punitive pinch, causing the woman beside him to let out a soft, muffled whimper.
"Sorcery? You call personal charm sorcery?"
"Not only are you an alien hobo who can't even get into his own home, but you're also a straight man who doesn't know how to flirt. You're the Joker here, understand?"
Thor was so angry he nearly spat blood again; his will was shattered into dust.
His proud identity as Thor became a worthless joke under this mockery.
Lin Nuo had no interest in dealing further with this former god who had been beaten into questioning his own existence.
He tilted his head slightly, his nose brushing against Jane's hair, his hot breath hitting her ear.
"Baby, looking at other men outside will get you punished."
Jane's pale cheeks quickly flushed with a layer of crimson.
She instinctively wanted to shrink back, but was held firmly in place by the man's iron-like arm, forced to press against the body that had just displayed terrifying monstrous strength.
Her voice was so soft it seemed a gust of wind could blow it away, carrying a sense of powerlessness from being controlled.
"I didn't..."
"I just thought... he looked pitiful."
Lin Nuo gave a light snort, pulled open the rear car door, and half-carried, half-pushed Jane into the dim, spacious cabin.
"Pitiful?"
"Is your definition of 'pitiful' a bit skewed? Do I need to help you remember who was crying and begging me to stop on the console just now?"
The tips of Jane's ears turned blood-red as she shrank into the furthest corner of the leather seat.
Lin Nuo stepped in with his long legs and slammed the door shut with a "bang."
The heavy bulletproof door completely blocked out the smoke and noise from outside, leaving only the faint ambient lighting and the aggressive scent of woody cologne on the man.
Natasha naturally opened the passenger door and sat down, snapping her fingers at the Star Umbrella Security Chief in the driver's seat.
"Drive. Back to the main Base."
The maybach started smoothly, leaving the ruins far behind.
The space in the back seat was huge, and Jane tried to put some distance between them.
But Lin Nuo gave her no chance to escape; reaching out with a long arm, he pulled her back and firmly pressed her onto his lap.
He pinched her delicate chin with one hand, forcing her to look up.
"Why are you running?"
"Answer me, were you looking at him just now?"
Jane's hands pressed against the man's chest, her fingertips touching the coiled muscles beneath the high-quality white shirt; her heart skipped a beat for no reason.
"No, stop being so needlessly jealous, okay?"
Lin Nuo's voice dropped a few octaves, carrying an undisguised air of danger.
"Stubborn."
He lowered his head, accurately sealing those two red lips that were still trying to argue.
The kiss was irrational and predatory.
He forced open her teeth, invading and plundering every bit of sweetness in her mouth.
Jane was deprived of all oxygen, let out intermittent whimpering sounds from her throat.
She was powerless to push the man away, only able to let his rough, calloused fingertips slide down her spine, finally stopping at the most sensitive flesh on her waist.
A heavy squeeze.
"Mmph..."
Jane's eyes reddened, her body going completely limp as she could only cling to the man's broad shoulders, passively enduring this plunder in the name of punishment.
It wasn't until Jane was about to faint that Lin Nuo pulled back half an inch, still wanting more.
He slowly wiped the silver thread from the corner of her mouth with his thumb, his tone full of the composure of a controller.
"If you dare look at another man like that again, I'll take you right here."
Jane panted, her strength to argue drained away, leaving her to lean limply in his arms and play dead.
From the passenger seat, Natasha saw everything through the rearview mirror.
The top S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent had no intention of looking away; instead, she whistled with great interest.
Natasha crossed her long legs, her red lips uttering extremely provocative words.
"Boss, you're being too overbearing."
"Bullying the poor girl until she can't even speak."
"What, are you planning to devour the main course all by yourself today without leaving even a drop of soup for us workers?"
Lin Nuo freed his other hand, resting it on the back of the front seat, his fingertips intentionally or unintentionally brushing against Natasha's fair neck.
He teased her without any reservation.
"What, is our Black Widow jealous?"
"Last night at the Long Island Manor, you didn't even have the strength to beg for mercy. Now you've found the energy to provoke me again?"
Natasha's breath hitched as a strong tingling sensation spread from where the man touched her neck.
She tried her best to maintain her professional expression, but the charm in her voice was impossible to hide.
She leaned back, making it easier for the man's hand to rest against the side of her neck.
"How could I dare be jealous of you?"
"I'm worried for S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Coulson just sent a message saying they've taken custody of the hobo. However, Director Fury was just raging on the internal channel because your Security Chief cut off all external signals. Right now, blood pressures at S.H.I.E.L.D.headquarters are probably through the roof."
Lin Nuo withdrew his hand, his tone cold.
"Tell the old man to drink more goji berry tea to cool down."
"Tell Coulson that I can let them keep the man, but Star Umbrella Group must have real-time access to all of the big guy's vital data. If Nick Fury tries to play the information barrier game with me, I'll buy the property rights to the Trident Headquarters tomorrow and send him to work under the Brooklyn Bridge."
Natasha was amused by this.
"Boss, your schemes are so loud even Wall Street can hear them. But what's the deal with that hobo? I'm surprised you're willing to spare his life."
Lin Nuo ran his fingers through Jane's soft, long hair.
"Just an unlucky kid who ran away from home."
"Keeping him around will lead to more fun later."
...
Meanwhile, Thor, who had been taken back to the S.H.I.E.L.D. temporary Base, was lying on a cold cot while a Military Doctor treated his broken ribs.
Coulson stood to the side, holding the metal wreckage found in the ruins, his expression so gloomy it was practically dripping.
The doctor looked at Thor's massive frame and hesitated with the syringe.
"Should I double the anesthetic?"
Thor grit his teeth, his forehead covered in cold sweat.
"No anesthesia. Mortal drugs don't work on me."
He stared at the canvas roof of the temporary tent, his mind filled with the man in the white shirt and the infatuated look Jane had when she looked at him.
Coulson pulled over a folding chair and sat down, twirling a pen in his hand.
His tone was so official it was irritating.
"Mr. Parker—oh, sorry, since you haven't provided a full name, I'll have to use this pseudonym for now."
Thor's voice was hoarse and lifeless.
"That's called the Destroyer, the guardian of the Asgardian Vault."
Coulson jotted down a few notes.
"So, alien civilizations have started using Earth as a gladiatorial arena?"
Thor became very emotional and tried to sit up, but the sharp pain from his broken bones forced him back onto the bed.
He gasped for breath, his will completely shattered.
The power he took pride in was gone, and the sense of destiny that had been planned for him had been hijacked by someone else.
That man named Lin Nuo had not only delivered a dimensional strike in terms of force but had also ground him into the mud spiritually.
Coulson stopped writing and pushed up his glasses with high professional poise.
"Thor?"
"With all due respect, looking at the battle just now, that Earth tycoon named Lin Nuo looks more like a god than you do."
"You couldn't even handle the beam from that mecha, yet he tore it apart like a toy. If you're Thor, then what is he?"
These words were like a blunt knife, hacking away at Thor's pride.
Thor closed his eyes in pain.
He understood that he had lost completely, without a shred of dignity.
Just then, the walkie-talkie at Coulson's waist crackled.
An Agent's slightly anxious report came through the radio.
"Officer, the Star Umbrella Group convoy didn't return to the Base."
Coulson frowned.
"Where did they go?"
"They've diverted. The convoy is approaching Crater No. 1."
Chapter 55: The Whole Scene Explodes, Lifting Thor's Hammer with One Hand
Crater No. 1.
Inside the car, the dim ambient lighting cast a crimson flush across Jane's cheeks.
She was forced to straddle Lin Nuo's sturdy thighs.
Her oversized professional attire was disheveled from the earlier struggle, the collar slightly open, revealing a large expanse of fair, delicate skin and striking red marks on her collarbone.
Lin Nuo's fingertips, calloused and rough, kneaded her slender nape with measured pressure.
"We're here, baby."
Jane's body trembled uncontrollably, and a faint whimper escaped her throat.
She pressed her hands against the man's broad chest, trying to create some distance.
"Why... why did you bring me here?"
Lin Nuo chuckled.
"To show you a little toy."
His free hand slid slowly up along her waistline, finally coming to rest on her slender waist, which he could easily encircle, gripping it with a possessive intensity.
With his scorching palm pressed against her, Jane's breathing lost its rhythm once again.
She bit her lower lip, her sea-blue eyes filled with resistance and helplessness.
"The rain outside hasn't stopped yet... and, the people from S.H.I.E.L.D. are still there."
Natasha, in the passenger seat, turned her head, her slender fingers playing with the walkie-talkie, her red lips curving into a playful arc.
"S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
"Boss, that goody-two-shoes Coulson has brought that blond drifter over as well. I guess he's afraid you'll dismantle that hammer."
Lin Nuo's tone was extremely languid.
"Let him watch."
He lowered his head, his nose brushing against Jane's sensitive ear, his warm breath hitting it directly.
"Baby, keep your eyes wide open and watch clearly later, how your husband steps on the so-called god."
"You... stop calling me that..."
Jane's earlobes were red enough to bleed, and even her voice was soft and weak, lacking any deterrent power.
Lin Nuo chuckled, turned his head, and took her rounded earlobe into his mouth, gently sucking and biting it.
"Mmm..."
Jane went limp, collapsing entirely into his arms, her hands instinctively clutching his smooth white shirt.
Not until Jane was about to run out of breath did Lin Nuorelease her, looking as if he still wanted more.
He stepped out with his long legs, carrying Jane out of the car.
The night rain was still drizzling, but not a single drop could land on them.
An invisible Bio-field expanded around Lin Nuo, shielding them completely from all the rain.
Held in his arms with a single arm, Jane's feet dangled slightly, and she could only bury her face in his neck in shame.
The aggressive woody cologne on the man, mixed with the scent of cold rain, powerfully occupied all her senses.
In the center of the crater, mjolnir, engraved with intricate patterns, lay quietly in the muddy water.
Coulson hurried over with several Agents, followed by Thor, who was being held up by two burly men.
He pushed up his glasses, which were wet with rain, his tone laced with anxiety.
"Mr. Lin!"
"That object is extremely dangerous. S.H.I.E.L.D. has classified it as top secret. Please..."
Lin Nuo didn't even glance at him, simply raising a slender index finger to his lips.
"Shh."
"Coulson, my patience is limited. Star Umbrella Groupbought this land. Every patch of mud here, including that piece of scrap metal, is my private property."
Coulson was speechless.
The power of Wall Street capital was sometimes more troublesome than alien rays.
Thor, who was being held, suddenly roared, staring fixedly at Lin Nuo, his eyes bloodshot.
"You cannot possibly lift it!"
"That is mjolnir! Only those recognized by Odin, possessing a pure soul and the qualifications of a king, can lift it!"
"You arrogant mortal, you have no idea what you are facing!"
Lin Nuo stopped, turned his head slightly to look at Thor, and a malicious arc curled at the corner of his mouth.
He looked as if he had just heard a huge joke.
"Pure soul? Qualifications of a king?"
"Thor, have you been in Asgard so long that you've gone stupid? Do you really think this thing requires a background check and a license?"
He released Jane's waist, placed her safely behind him, and then strode forward, walking unhurriedly toward the center of the crater.
Jane stood where she was, twisting her fingers nervously.
Although she had witnessed Lin Nuo's terrifying power in tearing apart mechs, that was, after all, a physical confrontation.
But the hammer before her was a mysterious creation that even an entire engineering team couldn't budge an inch.
Lin Nuo walked up to Mjolnir and looked down at this legendary artifact.
[Ding! Detected that the host is touching 'mjolnir'.]
['Asgardian Divine Constitution' activated! Great Love System camouflage program started!]
Lin Nuo didn't adopt any posture of facing a formidable enemy.
He simply bent down casually and grasped the leather-wrapped handle with one hand.
Thor laughed loudly from behind.
"Don't waste your energy!"
"It will reject you, just like it rejected those idiots who tried to pull it with a tow truck!"
However, before Thor's laughter could fade, it stopped abruptly, like a rooster being strangled.
Lin Nuo's arm didn't even show a trace of tensed muscle.
He lifted mjolnir effortlessly, as if he were picking up an ordinary brick from the ground.
"Boom—!"
The night sky, which had only been drizzling, suddenly exploded with a deafening clap of thunder.
Thick silver lightning tore through the clouds and struck directly onto the head of mjolnir.
The violent power of thunder surged along the hammer, but the moment it touched Lin Nuo's palm, it became incredibly docile.
The lightning, capable of electrocuting a mortal into charcoal, now danced obediently at Lin Nuo's fingertips, as if it had found its true Master.
"No... this is impossible..."
Thor's legs gave out, and he knelt directly in the muddy water.
He stared blankly at the man bathed in lightning, his mind completely blank.
"My father's spell... how could it... who exactly are you?!"
Coulson and the surrounding S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents collectively gasped.
The hammer, which they couldn't budge with all kinds of heavy machinery, had actually been picked up by this man with one hand as if it were a toy.
Lin Nuo ignored those horrified gazes.
He turned around, carrying the flashing hammer, and walked straight to Jane.
Jane instinctively took half a step back, her eyes filled with awe and panic.
Lin Nuo reached out with his long arm, grabbed her slender wrist, and pulled her forcibly into his arms.
"What are you hiding from?"
"It... it has electricity on it..."
Jane stammered, her body going slightly weak due to the man's oppressive proximity.
Lin Nuo chuckled, took Jane's hand, and placed it over the handle of mjolnir.
"It wouldn't dare hurt you."
Jane exclaimed, instinctively wanting to pull her hand back, but it was firmly enveloped by the man's scorching palm.
Miraculously, when those violent lightning bolts approached the back of Jane's hand, they automatically veered away, not hurting her in the slightest.
The man's chest was pressed tightly against her back, his heartbeat strong and powerful.
Lin Nuo lowered his head slightly, his chin resting loosely in the crook of her shoulder, his voice dangerously hoarse.
"Baby, do you feel that? This is the so-called divine power."
"But in my hands, it's not even fit to crack walnuts for you."
Jane was left dizzy by his incredibly arrogant words.
She tilted her face up, looking at the man's side profile, so close and so devastatingly handsome that it was almost bewitching, her heart pounding uncontrollably.
She knew she was completely done for.
In front of this man, all her pride and reason had shattered into dust.
Lin Nuo watched Jane's dazed and submissive expression, his Adam's apple bobbing.
He pecked Jane's lips, then released her hand.
He turned around, carrying the hammer, and walked to Thor.
Thor looked up, his eyes filled with shattered despair and disbelief.
His faith, his pride, were crushed into nothing at this moment.
Lin Nuo tossed mjolnir in his hand a couple of times, creating a dull whistling sound.
"Is this the qualification you're so proud of?"
Subsequently, like throwing away trash, he casually tossed this supreme artifact, which symbolized the royal power of Asgard, right at Thor's feet.
"Bang!"
Mud splashed everywhere, spraying all over Thor's face.
Lin Nuo looked down at Thor, who was kneeling on the ground, his tone filled with unconcealed disdain and mockery.
"Too light, not violent enough."
"Keep this piece of junk for yourself to play house with."
Chapter 56: Beauty in His Arms, the Black Braised EggLoses His Cool
"Heimdall—!"
Thor looked up and let out a hysterical roar at the pitch-black night sky.
This voice was mixed with crushed pride and utter despair.
A pillar of rainbow light split the thick clouds and slammed straight onto the muddy wilderness.
The gale whipped up the surrounding sand and stones as Thor, dragging his broken ribs, walked into the light pillar in a wretched state.
He didn't even dare to look back at the hammer that once belonged to him, let alone at the woman held in Lin Nuo's arms.
The light of the Bifrost Bridge faded, leaving only a mess on the wilderness.
Lin Nuo sat in the back of the maybach, pulled Jane onto his lap, and gave instructions to the security chief in the driver's seat.
"Drive. Back to New York."
A few hours later, the Star Umbrella Group's private jet broke through the clouds and flew steadily toward New York.
In the luxurious private lounge, the light was dim and suggestive.
Jane was half-pressed onto the large leather sofa by Lin Nuo.
Her professional attire was already in disarray, her collar wide open, revealing a large expanse of fair, delicate skin.
Lin Nuo's rough fingertips traced down the side of her neck, stopping at her exquisite collarbone, rubbing it with gentle pressure.
That aggressive woody cologne scent forcefully occupied all of Jane's senses.
Lin Nuo's voice was very low, with an irresistible rasp.
"What are you thinking about, baby?"
Jane's body felt weak, and her breathing had long since lost its rhythm.
Her hands pressed against the man's firm chest, a flush appearing at the corners of her eyes.
"Nothing... I just feel like, what kind of monster are you? Even alien gods in front of you..."
Lin Nuo chuckled softly, the vibration of his chest transferring to Jane through her thin clothing.
"A monster?"
His large hand moved down, directly grabbing her slender waist and giving it a heavy squeeze.
"Mmph..."
Jane felt a sting of pain, and a soft whimper escaped her throat.
Lin Nuo lowered his head, his nose brushing against her sensitive earlobe, his warm breath hitting it directly.
"Your husband just saved the whole town. Instead of praising me, you call me a monster. How should I punish you?"
Jane's strength to argue was completely drained; she could only lean limply in his arms.
"I didn't mean it like that..."
She didn't dare look directly into those eyes.
This man had just torn apart an alien mecha and trampled the high-and-mighty Thor underfoot, and now he was imprisoning her in his arms in such an oppressive manner.
Lin Nuo didn't give her any chance to escape, sealing her lips directly.
It was a deeply predatory kiss.
He forced open her pearly teeth, sweeping through every inch of sweetness in her mouth.
Deprived of all oxygen, Jane could only passively endure this taking in the name of punishment.
Her hands weakly climbed onto his broad shoulders, her knuckles turning white from the effort.
Not until Jane was about to suffocate did Lin Nuo pull back half an inch.
Looking at Jane's dazed and submissive appearance, he gave her a satisfied peck on the corner of her mouth.
Lin Nuo toyed with her silky long hair, his tone carrying an unquestionable dominance.
"Starting tomorrow, the Star Umbrella Group will officially establish the Aerospace Department."
"The wreckage of that scrap metal and Asgard's energy logic will all be given to you to analyze. I want you to strip those aliens down to their bare bones."
Jane panted, her mind completely muddled, so she could only nod obediently.
"Okay... as long as it's data you provide, I can solve it."
Lin Nuo lowered his head and took a heavy bite on the side of her fair neck, leaving an extremely conspicuous red mark.
"Good girl."
"This is a seal. Remember, your whole being, along with the knowledge in your head, can only belong to me."
"If you dare look at another wild man next time, I'll take you right here."
Jane's cheeks were incredibly hot; she could only bury her face in the crook of his neck in shame, letting the man's large hand roam freely on her waist.
...
Late at night, the flight landed at New York's Kennedy Airport.
Star Umbrella's exclusive motorcade had been waiting for a long time.
Returning to the One Manor in Long Island, the study door was pushed open, and Pepper Potts and Betty Rosswalked in.
Potts, wearing a slim-fitting hip-hugging skirt and high heels, walked naturally behind Lin Nuo and began massaging his shoulders.
"Boss, the asset handover in New Mexico is complete. Stark Industries' stock price has been thoroughly diluted by us."
"With the equity you hold now, plus Star Umbrella's own volume, Wall Street has given a new valuation."
Lin Nuo sat in a large executive chair and pulled Jane directly onto his lap.
Jane tried to break free in shame, but she was held firmly in his iron-like arms and had to endure the scrutinizing gazes of the other two women.
Lin Nuo spoke nonchalantly, his fingertips tapping lightly on Jane's waist.
"Give me the numbers."
Potts leaned down, her red lips close to Lin Nuo's ear, her tone carrying an irrepressible fanaticism and submission.
"On the surface, you are already the undisputed richest man in the world."
"Tony Stark can't even compare to half of you now. The entire business empire is at your feet."
Betty walked over with an encrypted file, leaning against Lin Nuo's other shoulder, and gave Potts a provocative look.
"It's not just money. S.H.I.E.L.D. sent over the Destroyer's wreckage. Nick Fury really paid a heavy price this time."
Lin Nuo held Jane's waist with one hand and pinched Betty's chin with the other.
"He wouldn't dare not send it. Coulson saw with his own eyes how I tore that mecha apart."
"Fury is a smart man; he knows who the rule-maker is now."
Natasha walked in with two glasses of red wine, her long legs crossed as she leaned against the edge of the desk.
"Boss, things are a mess inside S.H.I.E.L.D. right now."
"Director Fury just threw a huge fit on the encrypted channel, saying you're blatantly robbing official resources."
Lin Nuo took the wine, took a sip, and smiled wickedly.
"Robbing?"
"Tell him the Star Umbrella Group is a law-abiding, tax-paying, conscientious enterprise."
"As long as he doesn't mess with me, my umbrella is always welcome for him to seek shelter from the rain."
"If he dares to reach out his claws, I'll buy the Triskelionand turn it into a public restroom."
The women heard this and couldn't help but chuckle.
Beside this man, they felt an unprecedented sense of security that transcended everything.
...
Meanwhile, at S.H.I.E.L.D.'s Trident Headquarters.
Nick Fury's single eye stared intently at the data assessment report on the large screen, his face as dark as the bottom of a pot.
Agent Hill handed over a top-secret file, her tone solemn.
"Director, the Star Umbrella Group's expansion speed is completely out of control."
"Lin Nuo's personal combat rating—the system currently cannot calculate an upper limit."
"He not only controls the world's largest fortune but also possesses overwhelming individual power."
"The report Coulson sent back shows he can crush Urumetal with his bare hands."
Fury slammed the documents onto the table, his chest heaving.
"What's the current progress of the Avengers Initiative?"
Agent Hill looked troubled.
"Tony Stark is still working behind closed doors, Thor fled back to space, and Bruce Banner has lost the Hulk's power..."
Fury spat out a few words through gritted teeth.
"It's time to dig that person out..."
Chapter 57: Isolating the Outside World, The Women in the Study
Long Island Manor No. 1, top-floor study.
The heavy walnut doors were tightly shut, completely isolating the outside clamor.
Only a few dim wall lamps were lit inside the study, and the atmosphere was so ambiguous it was almost tangible.
Lin Nuo leaned back in a large, custom-made leather executive chair, his long legs crossed casually.
Jane Foster was forced to straddle his sturdy thighs.
That silk shirt, which had originally been buttoned up tight, now had its collar wide open, revealing a large expanse of fair, delicate skin, with several eye-catching red marks left on her collarbone.
Lin Nuo's rough fingertips slid slowly up along Jane's slender waistline, stopping at her soft flesh that could barely be held in one hand, and gave it a heavy squeeze.
"Don't move around, baby."
Jane felt a twinge of pain, and a soft, glutinous whimper spilled from her throat.
"Mmm..."
Her hands rested weakly against the man's broad chest, her cheeks flushed as if they were bleeding.
"Let me go... Potts and the others are still watching..."
Lin Nuo not only didn't let go, but instead pressed her into his arms even more aggressively, his nose brushing against her sensitive earlobe.
"Let them watch. You are the exclusive researcher I bought for five billion dollars, so what's wrong with me holding you?"
Pepper Potts, standing in front of the desk, wore a form-fitting black hip-hugging skirt that outlined her perfect figure perfectly.
She watched the vivid, sensual scene on the executive chair, her breathing slightly disordered, but the fanaticism in her eyes only increased.
Potts pushed a thick holographic financial report onto the desktop.
"Boss, this is the latest asset evaluation."
"The residual value of Stark Industries has been completely devoured by us, and all the core patents under Tony Stark's name are now gathering dust in Star Umbrella's patent library."
She paused, her tone filled with undisguised worship.
"The market value of Star Umbrella Group now exceeds the sum of the top ten on the Forbes list."
"On the surface, you are already the undisputed richest man in the world."
"Those old guys on Wall Street have to lower their voices even when mentioning your name now."
Lin Nuo didn't even look at the financial report; he just freed one hand and beckoned.
Potts obediently walked around the desk, went to Lin Nuo's side, and knelt on the carpet with extreme naturalness, resting her face on his knees.
Lin Nuo's large palm covered the back of Potts's head, his fingertips interlacing through her smooth blonde hair.
"Wealth is just a number. What I want is absolute monopoly. What is Tony Stark doing now?"
There was not a shred of pity in Potts's tone.
"He is still drowning his sorrows in the Underground Roomin Malibu."
"He is trying to synthesize a new element to replace palladium, but without the computing power support of our Star Umbrella, he will probably have to calculate for decades. He is already a broken man."
Lin Nuo chuckled, his large palm sliding down along Potts's spine, and gave her waist a light pat.
"Well done. Go to my room later to claim your reward. I will teach you well what true in-depth communication is."
Potts's cheeks flushed red, she responded obediently, and retreated to the side.
Seeing this, Betty Ross, unwilling to fall behind, leaned forward.
She was wearing an extremely provocative lab coat today, but underneath it, she only wore a lace camisole.
Betty handed over a biological analysis report and leaned against Lin Nuo's other shoulder, intentionally or unintentionally rubbing her soft chest against his arm.
"The Aerospace Department has finished dismantling that piece of scrap metal. The algorithm provided by Dr. Jane is perfect; we have extracted the unique energy matrix of Asgard."
Speaking of this, Betty glanced at Jane in his arms, her tone carrying a hint of jealousy.
"However, someone seems to have been scared out of their wits. Just now in the lab, even her hand holding the test tube was shaking. Boss, have you been too gentle with her?"
Jane, being called out, buried her face in Lin Nuo's neck in shame, protesting in a low voice.
"I didn't... I just haven't adapted to that high-dimensional energy frequency band yet..."
Lin Nuo lowered his head, opened his mouth to bite Jane's flushed earlobe, sucking gently until he heard her let out an unbearable, light gasp, before lowering his voice to coax her.
"Not adapted? Baby, you saw with your own eyes how I tore that Destroyer apart with my bare hands. With your husband here, even if the sky falls, it won't hit you, so what are you shaking for?"
Jane's body went soft from his scalding breath, her hands clutching his smooth white shirt tightly.
"Stop it... Can you be reasonable..."
Lin Nuo pinched her sharp chin, forcing her to look up.
"Reasonable? In this room, I am the reason."
He gave her an aggressive deep kiss.
He forcibly pried open her pearly teeth, sweeping through every inch of sweetness in her mouth until Jane was about to suffocate, only then did he pull back half an inch, still wanting more.
Lin Nuo used his thumb to wipe away the silver thread at the corner of her lips, his tone extremely domineering.
"Be good and calculate your data; if you can't calculate it, I have plenty of ways to punish you."
Natasha, standing to the side, held a glass of romanee-conti, leaning against the huge floor-to-ceiling window.
She watched these four top women being firmly held by one man, her red lips curling slightly, revealing a playful smile.
Natasha's long legs were crossed, the black silk stockings gleaming with a seductive luster in the dim light.
"Boss, it's a waste of talent that you don't open a harem training class with your ability to spread your favors equally. However, S.H.I.E.L.D. hasn't been idle."
Lin Nuo released Jane's chin and turned to look at this top double agent.
"What kind of bad tricks is that old black egg Nick Furybrewing up again? Has his blood pressure gone down?"
Natasha swirled her wine glass.
"It probably won't go down. Director Fury took an elite team to the North Pole glaciers."
Lin Nuo raised his eyebrows, a flash of interest in his eyes.
"Oh?"
Natasha walked over, sat on the edge of the desk with extreme naturalness, and looked down at Lin Nuo.
"The Avengers Initiative is now an empty shell."
"Thor was beaten into a hobo by you, Tony Stark is bankrupt and drowning his sorrows, and Bruce Bannercan't even turn into a green guy now."
"Fury has no cards left to play; he probably wants to invite that guy with the shield out to hold the fort."
Lin Nuo scoffed, his tone full of mockery.
"Captain America? Fury expects him to deal with me? Can that broken shield withstand a punch from me?"
The arrogance Lin Nuo displayed was not blind confidence.
He had now fused the physical body of a prime Hulk and the magic-immune physique of the Asgard royal family; his individual combat power was already completely beyond the cognition of this Planet.
Let alone one Captain America, even if the entire Avengersassembled, in his eyes, they would just be a group of fun people coming to deliver their heads.
Natasha bit her red lip, her eyes filled with longing.
"Boss is right. S.H.I.E.L.D.'s intelligence network is now completely transparent to you. They even have to hold meetings for a long time to discuss who you are going to favor tonight."
Lin Nuo put down the red wine in his hand, his large palm directly covering Natasha's fair thigh, sliding up an inch along the edge of her silk stockings.
Natasha's breathing hitched, but she didn't dodge; instead, she leaned forward cooperatively, letting the man's aura wrap around her.
Lin Nuo's voice was very low, carrying undisguised danger.
"Then, as Chief Legal Officer, how do you plan to report to your old employer?"
Natasha breathed like an orchid.
"Of course, I'll tell the truth. I will tell Director Fury that the president of Star Umbrella Group is not only rich, but also has excellent stamina."
"If S.H.I.E.L.D. dares to make a move, I will make them prepare for bankruptcy liquidation."
Lin Nuo was amused by her blunt words, his chest emitting a dull vibration.
He withdrew his hand and clapped.
Lin Nuo looked around at the four women who had been completely tamed by him.
"Alright, today's work report ends here."
"Potts, continue to acquire rare metals on the market, especially Vibranium; buy as much as there is."
"Betty, cooperate with Jane to completely unlock the Asgard gene lock."
"Natasha, keep an eye on S.H.I.E.L.D.; notify me the moment that old popsicle is dug out."
The three women answered in unison, their eyes looking at Lin Nuo filled with not only submission but also deep infatuation.
By this man's side, they could feel an unprecedented sense of security that transcended everything.
After Potts, Betty, and Natasha exited the study, the heavy doors closed again.
Only Lin Nuo and Jane, who was still soft as a puddle of water in his arms, remained in the study.
Lin Nuo took a long stride, directly scooped Jane up by the waist, and walked towards the floor-to-ceiling window.
Outside the window was the invincible sea view of Long Island, and the logo of Star Umbrella Group flickered in the night sky of Manhattan in the distance, like a crown ruling the world.
Lin Nuo wrapped his arms around Jane from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder, his scorching breath hitting the side of her neck.
"Baby, do you see clearly? This is true dominance."
"The entire New York is running according to my rules."
Jane leaned against his broad chest, feeling his strong heartbeat, and completely gave up resistance.
"I'll just take care of my data... As for the rest, I'll listen to you."
Lin Nuo chuckled, his large palm wandering unceremoniously on her waist, causing Jane to tremble repeatedly.
"Good girl. Since you're so obedient, shouldn't we try that new position tonight? To help you improve."
Jane's cheeks were shockingly hot, and she was too ashamed to even lift her head.
"You... don't go too far..."
Lin Nuo turned her around and pressed her directly against the bulletproof glass of the floor-to-ceiling window.
"Too far? How can adult business be called going too far?"
Chapter 58: Someone is Peeking, Turning Around to Go to Bleecker Street
"Don't... Lin Nuo, you're crazy!"
Jane's voice was soft and weak. She turned her head, trying to avoid Lin Nuo's aggressive aura.
Lin Nuo let out a light laugh.
The vibration of his chest was conducted through the thin clothing, making Jane tremble.
"Crazy?"
"Baby, you're the exclusive researcher I spent five billion to buy back."
"Now all of New York is watching you, what are you hiding from?"
"Not here..."
Jane's eyes were rimmed with red, and her sea-blue eyes were filled with mist.
She could feel the man's large hand slowly sliding up her slender waist. His rough fingertips through the silk shirt brought a trail of burning sparks.
Lin Nuo lowered his head, his nose brushing past Jane's sensitive earlobe as his warm breath hit it directly.
"Your mouth says no, but your body is a complete mess of softness."
"Admit it, you like being controlled by me like this."
"I don't..."
Jane wanted to argue further, but Lin Nuo directly sealed her lips.
Just as Lin Nuo was about to proceed further, the Asgardian Divine Constitution that had just merged within him suddenly produced a strange resonance.
Lin Nuo's movements stopped.
He released Jane's red lips and looked up, his gaze dark as he looked towards Manhattan.
Jane gasped for air, her chest heaving violently. Her hands were still clinging to Lin Nuo's broad shoulders, her mind a complete muddle.
Finding that the man had suddenly stopped, she looked up in confusion: "What's wrong?"
Lin Nuo's tone was casual, but a hint of dangerous interest flickered in his eyes.
"Someone is peeking."
Jane's heart skipped a beat, her first thought being S.H.I.E.L.D.: "Is it Nick Fury? Are they monitoring us with satellites?"
"No, that Old Black Braised Egg doesn't have the ability yet."
Lin Nuo's large hand rubbed Jane's waist soothingly.
"It's an old fellow much more interesting than Fury."
"It seems the commotion I've made recently was too loud, waking up a truly big figure."
Lin Nuo knew very well that he had consecutively snatched the Core Luck of the Hulk and Thor. Now, he himself was an energy aggregate large enough to affect the dimensional balance of Earth.
An existence of this level naturally couldn't be hidden from the Sorcerer Supreme who guarded the Earth dimension—the Ancient One.
Lin Nuo was very interested in the power of the magic side. In the system's Critical Hit Wheel, there were sky-high rewards like 'Single-Universe Level Magic.'
Since the owner had taken the initiative to cast their gaze, how could he not go and say hello?
Lin Nuo pinched Jane's flushed cheek and pulled her from the glass into his arms.
"Consider yourself lucky today, I'll let you off for now."
"Go to bed like a good girl, there's a pile of data waiting for you to calculate tomorrow."
Jane felt as if she had been granted a great pardon, but an inexplicable sense of emptiness flashed through her heart. Biting her red lip, she straightened her messy clothes and nodded obediently.
Lin Nuo turned and walked out of the study, heading down the spiral staircase to the first floor.
In the living room, Natasha was holding a glass of romanee-conti, leaning lazily against the bar.
She wore a slim-fitting black silk nightgown, her long legs crossed. Her black stockings shimmered enticingly under the lights.
Seeing Lin Nuo walk down, Natasha showed surprise, her red lips slightly parted.
"Boss, finished so soon? It seems your mood isn't very high tonight."
Lin Nuo strode over, directly forcing Natasha into the corner of the bar.
He propped his hands on the edge of the bar, trapping the top female Agent firmly between his arms.
The aggressive scent of woody cologne instantly enveloped Natasha.
Her breathing was slightly erratic, but her professional training allowed her to maintain a calm facade, even intentionally puffing out her proud assets.
Lin Nuo lowered his head, his nose almost touching Natasha's cheek.
"You're getting bolder, daring to tease your boss?"
Natasha's breath was like orchids as she boldly reached out to draw circles on Lin Nuo's firm pectoral muscles.
"I'm just concerned about the boss's body. After all, Dr.Jane is just a weak scholar. If the boss doesn't feel satisfied enough, I'm available to serve you at any time."
Lin Nuo's large hand directly covered Natasha's fair thigh, sliding up along the edge of her stockings.
Natasha's body trembled slightly, her original composure instantly breaking. She hadn't expected Lin Nuo to be so direct.
Lin Nuo whispered in her ear, his voice incredibly husky.
"When I get back, I'll deal with you properly."
"I'll let you know what real adult business is. Go change your clothes and get the car ready."
Natasha suppressed her racing heart, put away her provocative tactics, and returned to her efficient manner.
"Where are we going?"
"Manhattan, 177A Bleecker Street."
...
Half an hour later, a black bulletproof maybach sped through the night, entering the Manhattan district.
In the back seat, Lin Nuo leaned against the leather seat, resting with his eyes closed.
He could feel that as the distance closed, those profound magical fluctuations became clearer and clearer.
Natasha sat in the passenger seat, holding a S.H.I.E.L.D.custom tablet, her brow furrowing deeper and deeper.
She turned her head, her tone grave: "Boss, this address is very strange."
"In S.H.I.E.L.D.'s database, 177A Bleecker Street is just an ordinary private residence."
"There's no special personnel registered, nor any abnormal energy readings. But my intuition tells me it's not simple."
Lin Nuo opened his eyes, his gaze piercing through the car window to the night scenery outside.
"Your intuition is very accurate. Technology-side equipment naturally cannot detect magic-side fluctuations."
"That is a hidden Sanctum."
Natasha found it somewhat absurd: "magic? You mean we're going to see a magician who performs tricks?"
Lin Nuo laughed out loud: "Performs tricks?"
"If that trickster wanted to, she could fold all of S.H.I.E.L.D.along with the Triskelion building into a glass bottle as a bonsai."
Natasha fell silent.
Since Lin Nuo evaluated the other party this way, that place was definitely a dangerous area.
The maybach slowly stopped at the curb of Bleecker Street.
This was a relatively quiet street with dim streetlights.
177A was a three-story building that looked quite aged.
A huge circular glass window was set into the top floor, exuding a mysterious aura.
Lin Nuo pushed open the car door and got out.
Natasha also got out of the car, her hand naturally reaching for the holster on her outer thigh.
The moment she stepped out, her Agent tactical watch emitted a sharp static sound and then went black.
"Boss, the magnetic field here is completely disordered."
Natasha reported, her body already entering a high-alert combat state.
Lin Nuo turned, walked to Natasha, and directly grabbed her wrist holding the gun, pinning her against the car door.
Lin Nuo looked down at her, his tone domineering.
"Wait for me in the car like a good girl."
"No matter what you see or hear outside, don't get out of the car."
"The game here is not for you to interfere in."
Natasha bit her red lip: "But Boss, your safety..."
Lin Nuo pinched her chin, his thumb rubbing against her lip.
"Worried about me? If you have the time, you'd better think about how to please me when we get back."
Natasha's cheeks flushed slightly, and she could only nod obediently and sit back in the car.
Lin Nuo turned and walked alone toward the heavy wooden door.
He didn't knock, but directly reached out and pushed the door open.
The door wasn't locked.
With a slight creak, the door swung inward.
What met his eyes wasn't an ordinary foyer, but a vast internal space.
Lin Nuo stepped over the threshold.
The moment both his feet fully entered the Sanctum, the surrounding environment underwent a bizarre change.
The previously stationary antique shelves began to stretch and twist, and the ceiling and floor inverted.
The entire space was like a scrambled Rubik's Cube, reorganizing frantically in a way that defied physical common sense.
Lin Nuo stood in place, watching this kaleidoscopic scene.
Instead of being flustered, he showed a wicked smile.
"Sorcerer Supreme, isn't it a bit impolite to use this Mirror Dimension to welcome a guest?"
Chapter 59: Physical magic-Breaking, Even the Sorcerer Supreme Is Defeated
Inside the folded space, a bald woman wearing bright yellow monk robes appeared out of thin air.
Her hands were clasped in front of her, she held a folding fan in her hand, and the Eye of Agamotto, emitting a faint, eerie green glow, hung on her chest.
Sorcerer Supreme, Ancient One.
Ancient One's voice was calm, devoid of any emotional fluctuations, yet it carried a sense of vicissitudes that seemed to see through all things in the world.
"Mr. Lin Nuo."
"Your appearance does not exist in any established timeline."
"You plundered the rage of Bruce Banner and stole the godhood of Thor."
"Now, you have walked into my Sanctum, carrying an Asgardian Divine Constitution that should not belong to Earth."
Lin Nuo stopped his footsteps and looked down at this Sorcerer Supreme who guarded the Earth dimension.
"So what?"
"Are you planning to represent the Universe Neighborhood Committee and give me a ticket?"
Just at this moment, a faint sound of static came from the micro-communicator worn in Lin Nuo's right ear.
Because the Mirror Dimension isolated the signals of the reality dimension, this communication was a gap that Lin Nuo had forcibly torn open using his Bio-field.
Natasha's suppressed and hurried breathing came through the communicator.
"Boss..."
This top Agent sat in the maybach outside, looking at the old, silent building, and despite her excellent professional training, she felt a sense of panic for the first time.
She didn't know what was hidden behind that door, but the sight of Lin Nuo entering alone gave her a sense of anxiety as if she were about to lose control.
Lin Nuo did not cut off the communication; instead, he deliberately lowered his voice, responding with that deep, breathy tone used only during late-night whispers.
"I'm fine."
"Stay in the car and be good; don't let the passenger seat get cold."
"If I find out you snuck out of the car, the punishment will be doubled when we go back."
This remark, carrying obvious imperiousness and secret possessiveness, drilled into Natasha's eardrums along the weak radio waves.
Natasha's breathing hitched in the car, and Lin Nuo's highly aggressive gaze from the Long Island estate uncontrollably appeared in her mind.
She bit her red lips, and her originally tense nerves miraculously relaxed, turning into a feeling of trembling from being completely dominated.
Natasha's voice softened by several degrees.
"Understood... please come out soon."
Lin Nuo cut off the communication and refocused his attention on the Sorcerer Supreme before him.
Ancient One watched Lin Nuo, tapping the folding fan lightly against her palm.
"Do you always build bonds with the people around you in this way?"
"Using fear, dependency, and irresistible power to tie them to your chariot."
Lin Nuo chuckled, and the scent of woody cologne permeated the magic-surging space aggressively.
"Sorcerer, eavesdropping on other people's phone calls is not a good habit."
"I provide them with shelter, and they return my loyalty; this is the fairest trade. As for the process, that is my private business."
Ancient One did not continue to dwell on this topic.
She raised her hand, and her fingertips drew a complex golden magic circle in the void.
Ancient One's tone gradually became solemn.
"Your existence is like a massive gravitational source, tearing Earth's originally stable causality into pieces."
"As the Sorcerer Supreme, I cannot allow an uncontrollable variable to devour the destiny of this dimension without restraint."
The moment her voice fell, the entire Mirror Dimensionbegan to shrink crazily.
Countless indestructible mirror shards squeezed in from all directions, with the edges of every mirror flashing with the magical sharpness of space-cutting.
Gravity was completely stripped away, the air was sucked dry; this was a high-dimensional strike capable of grinding any physical defense into powder.
Lin Nuo stood in place, not even making a move to dodge.
Those mirror shards attached with high-level space magic, upon touching his exquisite white shirt, were like hitting an invisible wall of sighs.
Asgardian Divine Constitution, absolute magic immunity.
Those magical edges capable of cutting steel into pieces sparked brilliantly against Lin Nuo's skin, yet they couldn't even cut a single hair of his.
All magical energy attempting to invade his body, upon contacting that terrifying physical body fused with the genes of Hulk and the god race, vanished without a trace, like a clay ox entering the sea.
Lin Nuo raised his right hand, his five fingers slowly curling.
"Space magic?"
He did not use any flashy energy discharge; he simply mobilized that physical strength capable of tearing the Destroyer apart with his bare hands.
Lin Nuo punched the largest piece of mirror glass in front of him.
"Crack—"
A crisp shattering sound echoed in the silent space.
Centered on Lin Nuo's fist, spiderweb-like cracks spread rapidly in all directions.
Immediately after, the entire mirror maze, meticulously constructed by Ancient One, collapsed instantly like a glass display case smashed by a hammer.
Countless magical fragments scattered in the void, turning into specks of golden light.
Lin Nuo walked out of the sky full of golden light, his leather shoes stepping on the restored wooden floor, making a steady sound.
He even had the leisure to adjust his cuffs.
Lin Nuo looked at Ancient One, the oppression in his tone felt tangible.
"Sorcerer, your trick is quite mediocre."
"If this is your means of maintaining dimensional balance, then I can only say that Earth's security system needs an upgrade."
Ancient One's fingers, which were turning the folding fan, paused slightly.
She looked at the unscathed Lin Nuo, and in those eyes that had seen through the world, ripples finally appeared.
Physical magic-breaking.
This extremely barbaric and completely unreasonable fighting style completely broke the common sense of the magic side.
Ancient One put down the folding fan and formed a seal with her hands in front of her chest.
"You are even more special than I imagined."
The Eye of Agamotto hanging on her chest slowly opened, revealing the Time Stone inside, which emitted a dazzling green light.
Ancient One attempted to use the Time Stone to peer into Lin Nuo's past and future, and to find the weakness of this variable in the long river of time.
The green halo quickly enveloped the entire hall.
Time seemed to have stalled here.
However, when Ancient One sank her consciousness into the timeline, what she saw was not countless possible branches.
No past, no future.
The time node where Lin Nuo was located was like a black hole forcibly gouged out by some incomprehensible great power.
The shielding mechanism granted by the system completely isolated all of Lin Nuo's causality outside the time laws of the Marvel Universe.
All Ancient One saw was chaos and void, and even in the depths of that void, she felt a terrifying gaze capable of devouring her soul.
Ancient One quickly cut off the connection with the Time Stone, and the Eye of Agamotto closed again.
This Sorcerer Supreme, who had lived for hundreds of years, had a slight, imperceptible disorder in her breathing.
Ancient One's voice was a bit dry.
"You... do not belong to this long river of time."
Lin Nuo strode forward, walking step by step to Ancient One.
His tall figure completely blocked the light overhead, shrouding the Sorcerer Supreme in his shadow.
Lin Nuo leaned down slightly, staring at Ancient One with an extremely aggressive gaze.
"Since you've finished looking, it's my turn to set conditions."
"I don't like others staring at me from behind. Sorcerer, how about we make a deal?"
Ancient One steadied her mind and looked up, staring directly at the man in front of her.
"What deal?"
Lin Nuo revealed a wicked smile.
"You continue to guard your dimension, and I will continue to play my game."
"In return, I promise..."
He lowered his voice, enunciating each word.
"Not to make public your secret of using the power of the Dark Dimension to extend your life."
Ancient One's fingers gripping the folding fan tightened forcefully.
Chapter 60: Manipulating the Ancient One, Mr. FantasticGoes Bankrupt
The Ancient One's voice lost its previous calmness, tinged with a hint of undisguised defensiveness.
"How did you know?"
Lin Nuo paced across the wooden floor with long strides, one hand tucked into his suit trousers pocket.
"There is no wall in this world that doesn't leak wind."
"Mage, you've turned yourself into something neither human nor ghost to protect Earth. I admire that professional spirit."
"But if those fanatical believers in Kamar-Taj knew that the Sorcerer Supreme they revere is an energy thief, how do you think they would feel?"
The Ancient One fell silent.
She looked at the man before her, the eye of agamotto on her chest flickering with an uneasy, ghostly green light.
The Ancient One asked.
"What do you want?"
Lin Nuo stopped and looked directly at the Ancient One.
"A non-interference treaty."
"Whatever I do on this Planet, you and your group of mages will pretend not to see."
"In return, I will help you keep this secret, and as long as Earth doesn't provoke me, I guarantee it will remain intact."
The Ancient One looked at him.
"Your existence has already broken the balance."
"You have not only plundered their power but also destroyed their faith. What exactly do you want?"
Lin Nuo's tone was casual, yet it carried an absolute dominance.
"What I want is simple."
"I want all the top resources in this world—whether power or women—to belong only to me."
"Whoever dares to stand in my way, I will crush them."
The Ancient One shook her head.
"Arrogant."
"Do you think that little bit of resistance of yours can withstand the laws of the Universe?"
Lin Nuo chuckled lightly.
"Laws?"
"Mage, you can't even pay off your debt to Dormammu, yet you're in the mood to talk to me about laws?"
"I stand here today to tell you that my rules are the new laws."
Lin Nuo raised his hand, and a powerful suction force erupted from his palm.
The golden magical energy remaining from the shattered Mirror Dimension unexpectedly converged toward him uncontrollably, eventually sinking into his terrifying physical body.
[Ding! High-dimensional magical energy injection detected.]
['Asgardian Divine Constitution' is analyzing the energy...]
[magic resistance accumulating! Please increase input!]
Watching this scene, the Ancient One's fingers gripped her folding fan so hard that her knuckles protruded.
She finally understood that the man before her was not only immune to magic but could even devour magic to strengthen himself.
This was a monster that defied all logic.
Lin Nuo took a step closer.
"You can't even see through my timeline, so what makes you think you can stop me?"
"The Mirror Dimension just now didn't even scratch a corner of my clothes."
"How many seconds do you think you would need to stop me if I really wanted to tear down this Sanctum?"
The Ancient One sighed.
She knew Lin Nuo was telling the truth.
She could not see through Lin Nuo's past or future; the Time Stone was completely ineffective on him.
"Fine, I agree."
The Ancient One finally compromised.
"But if you cross the line..."
Lin Nuo interrupted her.
"There are no 'ifs'."
"Also, as a gesture of sincerity, I will send people to borrow books from Kamar-Taj's Library at any time."
"Don't be stingy; knowledge is meant to be shared."
The Ancient One did not refuse.
She knew this was both a test and a deterrent.
Lin Nuo turned and walked toward the door.
"Mage, drink more goji berry tea and touch less dark energy."
"After all, I still want to see your heroic figure guarding the gate for a few more years."
The maybach was parked by the roadside, its windows tightly closed.
Lin Nuo opened the rear door and sat inside.
Natasha in the passenger seat immediately turned her head, her breathing somewhat hurried.
"Boss, are you alright?"
Natasha's eyes scanned Lin Nuo up and down, trying to find traces of injury.
Lin Nuo leaned against the leather seat and unbuttoned the top two buttons of his white shirt, revealing his firm collarbones.
"What could happen to me?"
"Why? Were you afraid I'd be turned into a rabbit by that magician?"
Natasha bit her red lips, her voice carrying a lingering fear she hadn't even noticed herself.
"Your communication was cut off for a full ten minutes."
Lin Nuo patted the empty seat beside him, his tone domineering.
"Come here."
Natasha did not hesitate and stepped directly from the passenger seat to the back.
Although the car was spacious, her movement still caused her slim-fitting black silk nightgown to roll up significantly, revealing her fair, slender thighs.
As soon as she sat down, Lin Nuo's large hand directly gripped her slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.
"Mmm..."
Natasha let out a soft, nasal sound, her hands pressing against Lin Nuo's broad chest.
Lin Nuo lowered his head, his nose brushing against the side of her neck as the highly aggressive scent of woody cologne enveloped her.
"Were you very worried outside just now?"
Natasha spoke stubbornly, but her cheeks had already begun to heat up.
"I am your Chief Legal Officer; caring for the boss's safety is my duty."
Lin Nuo chuckled, the vibration of his chest conducting through the thin clothing to Natasha.
"Just duty?"
His rough fingertips slowly slid up her waistline, stopping at a patch of sensitive soft flesh and giving it a heavy squeeze.
"Ah..."
Natasha gasped in pain, her body turning completely soft as she could only lean into Lin Nuo's embrace, panting.
Lin Nuo pinched her delicate chin, forcing her to tilt her head up and look directly into his eyes.
"Don't play that Agent routine with me."
"Admit it, you've already grown used to staying under my umbrella."
"Without me, you would still be a disposable part in that cold S.H.I.E.L.D. machine."
Natasha's eyes reddened slightly.
Lin Nuo's words struck the most vulnerable part of her heart.
Natasha compromised, her voice incredibly soft.
"I am yours."
"Boss, my entire being is yours."
"Good girl."
Lin Nuo lowered his head and directly sealed her red lips.
It was a deeply predatory kiss.
He forced open her teeth, sweeping through every inch of sweetness in her mouth.
Deprived of all oxygen, Natasha could only passively endure this demand in the name of punishment.
Her hands weakly climbed onto his broad shoulders, the veins on the back of her hands faintly showing.
The temperature inside the car rose sharply.
Lin Nuo's large hand moved all the way up her fair thigh, sliding past the edge of her black stockings.
Natasha panted, trying to stop the man's actions.
"Boss... not here..."
Lin Nuo bit her earlobe.
"What are you afraid of?"
"This car is bulletproof; nothing can be seen from the outside."
"Besides, didn't you just say you wanted to properly care for my body?"
Natasha's voice was weak, her eyes full of mist.
"Go back... once we're back, you can do whatever you want..."
Lin Nuo looked at her completely controlled state and pulled back half an inch, satisfied.
He wiped the silver thread from the corner of her lips with his thumb and gave her waist a soothing rub with his large hand.
"Since your whole self is mine, then prove it to me."
Lin Nuo's tone carried an irresistible force as he picked Natasha up, making her sit astride his lap.
This position brought the two of them extremely close.
Natasha was so ashamed that even the tips of her ears burned.
Lin Nuo commanded.
"Move yourself."
Natasha bit her red lips and reached out with trembling hands to untie Lin Nuo's tie.
Her movements were clumsy, yet they carried the deliberate compliance characteristic of an Agent.
Lin Nuo grabbed her wrist, interrupting this deliberation.
"An Agent's disguise doesn't work with me."
"I want your most genuine reaction."
Lin Nuo's fingers slid across her back, bringing waves of tremors.
Natasha completely let down her guard, showing her vulnerability and dependence.
She buried her face in the crook of Lin Nuo's neck, her voice pleading.
"Please... not here..."
"Fine, I'll record this debt for now. When we get back, I'll make sure you don't even have the strength to beg for mercy."
Natasha breathed a sigh of relief, straightened her messy nightgown, and leaned obediently in Lin Nuo's arms.
Lin Nuo gave an order to the driver in the front.
"Drive."
The maybach drove smoothly into the night.
Lin Nuo toyed with Natasha's soft red hair and asked casually.
"Tell me, what were you staring at on the tablet in the car just now?"
Natasha took a deep breath, calmed her breathing, and picked up the tablet computer beside her.
"It's an urgent file sent by President Potts."
Natasha regained her professional poise.
"It's regarding Reed Richards."
Lin Nuo raised an eyebrow.
"Mr. Fantastic?"
"Yes, the funding for Dr. Richards' Space Storm Observation Project has completely collapsed."
Natasha pulled up a financial report.
"The Military has refused additional investment, and the venture capital firms on Wall Street also consider his project a bottomless pit."
"Now, his laboratory is facing the danger of being seized, and the entire team is about to disband."
Lin Nuo smiled with extreme aggression.
Reed Richards, the core of the Fantastic Four.
And by his side is a top-tier destiny heroine, the Invisible Woman, Susan Storm.
Lin Nuo lightly tapped his fingers on his knee.
"Bankrupt, huh... the opportunity has come!"