"Would it really be just a date, or something more?" Carole inquired, her intention thinly veiled.
Everyone was aware of Kiba's reputation with women. He sought only physical pleasure, not emotional connection!
"It can be whatever you desire," Kiba replied with a sincere smile. "You know me well enough to understand I have my limits."
Carole found amusement in his response. With a playful grin, she teased, "If you play your cards right, I might consider a date and nothing more!"
"As you wish, my lady," Kiba bowed as if he were her servant and she his mistress.
He was satisfied with this concession. Every journey begins with a single step, and patience is key when seeking a woman's favor.
Jack and Richard seethed with envy and animosity. Despite their past attempts, they had failed to win Carole's affections. With another woman, they might have resorted to force or manipulation, but not with her. While she held the title of chief secretary, her influence within the company was formidable.
Her competence in her role earned her the respect of even the old-fashioned chairman, who typically viewed women as mere objects of desire and reproduction. Yet, even he couldn't deny her exceptional talent.
Moreover, beyond her corporate authority, she was a formidable mutant. Though her specialty lay in agility, her strength was not to be underestimated. Through artificial enhancements, she had acquired formidable energy-based abilities.
In the current age, advancements in human augmentation technology allowed mutants to possess multiple powers. However, such procedures were perilous, often pushing the limits of the human body. Only a select few could survive the enhancement process.
"Carole, reconsider going on a date with him," Jack interjected. "His reputation precedes him."
How could he allow Kiba to succeed where even he had failed?
Furthermore, Jack had endured profound humiliation at Kiba's hands. He yearned for retribution, no matter how slight.
"Jack, is this how you repay me for the favor I bestowed upon you?" Kiba remained unperturbed.
"What favor?"
"Have you forgotten already? We discussed it just moments ago!"
Kiba's demeanor appeared wounded.
"I took care of your wife's pregnancy for you, and now you question my reputation?"
"BASTARD!" Jack struggled to contain his fury.
Moments ago, Kiba had made the same claim, and when Jack attempted to retaliate, he was swiftly defeated. This time, Jack dared not provoke Kiba again.
You dare claim credit for my wife's child and expect my gratitude?
"Kiba, the child in Agatha's womb is mine!"
Jack ground his teeth as he spoke. The technology for prenatal paternity testing was neither new nor sophisticated.
"Are you certain the child isn't mine?" Kiba inquired with a pensive expression.
"Absolutely!" Jack affirmed.
"Really? I remember Agatha telling that I have reached a spot no man has ever reached!'"