Chapter 672 - 14.68

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xx: Remember, failure in the mission means death. Our life is in Master Reed Ville's hands. If you fail this, then we are going to face our demise. Good luck. 

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Mystica wasn't sure what to feel right now. She was excited that she'd finally have her time with Mr. Clarke Gaist, the man that he actually liked for so long. 

She thought she'd eventually fall in love with Master Reed, but Master Reed was just too maniacal for her. To put it kindly, Master Reed had a tendency to go crazy over something, and he could be a true maniac sometimes.

And when she saw Clarke, who was stable, hardworking, and loyal… it was obvious which one she would choose. 

But she was also scared that she'd fail this mission that'd result in her death. 

She was scared that Mr. Clarke Gaist was way too loyal to his wife. He might not even take the invitation despite getting spiked with a strong aphrodisiac.

But it was all or nothing, so she continued acting naturally as doppelgänger Tony Stork looked so interested with Clarke's business pitch, and then he said, "This idea is brilliant, Mr. Gaist. It's very fresh and definitely will sell. How about we talk about the business here."

Tony Stork glanced at his secretary, and she left the table for a moment before returning with a document. 

"I happen to have spare money to invest. If you're willing, then how about we strike the first deal here, and for the next investment for this business, I'll be coming to your company and invest more."

"Ah? So fast?" Clarke was stunned by Mr. Stork's decisiveness. He was truly a no-bullshit kind of investor. 

Tony Stork's secretary handed out the document to Clarke, and it was a lot to read. 

After realizing how rash he was, Clarke hesitated and then asked, "Are you sure you won't check the development of my business first, Mr. Stork?"

"Hm? Did you hesitate? Mr. Gaist, I'm the type of person who always does my step with complete assurance. When I heard about your idea, I got interested and wanted to be the first and investor with the biggest share."

"Or if you don't want to work with me, then I'll take that document back, and we can pretend this never happens. How is it, Mr. Gaist?"

Clarke gulped out of nervousness. He didn't want to miss such a big chance, but Tony Stork was way too rash to this, and he didn't feel comfortable signing something out of rash judgment.

"I will let my secretary read the document first," Clarke said, and he handed the document to Gaia. He whispered to Gaia, 'Find out if there is an article that will hurt the company if I sign it now.'

Gaia nodded and started reading. Her expression didn't change, but she was shocked in her heart because almost all the agreements inside this document would bring Mr. Clarke Gaist's company to ruination. 

Basically, Master Reed would have complete control over the company after he invested a lot of money, but the project failed. 

'Master Ville is truly villainous. He literally has no pity for his own big brother... what a monster….'

Gaia wanted to report to Clarke about everything, but she was now on Master Reed Ville's side. He owns them all. Master Reed could just snap his fingers, and they would turn into ashes. 

'There is nothing wrong with the agreement, sir. It is a normal deal that will benefit our company,' Gaia reported by whispering in Clarke's ear. 

"So, is it a deal or not?" Tony Stork asked. 

Clarke still felt there was something wrong, but he suddenly remembered about his family. His wife loved him so much and the kids that he was responsible for. 

He wanted to give them the best life, the comfortable life for all of them, so the kids could have a bright future. He would have secured the retirement fund for him and Gaius, at least in this human age, since both of them could live for centuries with their superpowers. 

Finally nodded and took the pen from Tony Stork's secretary. 

He signed the paper and gave it back to Tony Stork.

"Perfect, this is such a great opportunity for both of us. I'll give your secretary my contact, and I will visit your office in one week," Tony Stork said as he extended his hand, waiting for a handshake. 

"I hope our business will be a success and we can be frequent colleagues, Mr. Stork," Clark said as he shook Tony Stork's hand. 

"You know what, I think this meeting won't be perfect without a drink. I've prepared my favorite wine in my room. I thought I'd just drink it alone, but it'd be honored if Mr. Gaist wanted to drink with me."

"Ah, with pleasure!" Clarke nodded excitedly. Since it had been signed, all he could do right now was to look forward and work his hardest to make the project successful. 

"Excuse me, Mr. Gaist, may I borrow your secretary for a moment? There are so many drunk people here, I need someone to accompany me to Mr. Stork's room," Tony Stork's secretary said. 

"Sure, Gaia, go accompany her."

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Mystica and Tony Stork's secretary went out of the hall. The secretary magically summoned two wine glasses and a bottle of wine. 

"Where is that sleeping drug and aphrodisiac?" She asked. 

Mystica took out the drugs from her pocket and gave them to her ally, "Do you think the drugs will work?"

"Master Ville told me the drugs worked on him, so it must've worked on Clarke too. You should prepare yourself as well. I heard Superbman has unlimited Stamina like Master Ville."

Mystica swallowed her saliva out of nervousness mixed with excitement, "I like him, so I will not regret anything."

"Hm~ Well, he looks kind, compared to Master Ville, he's definitely the better one for a long term~."

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The two women returned with two wine glasses already filled with wine. Tony Stork's secretary put the glass on each side, and Tony Stork picked up his wine glass confidently, and Clarke did the same. 

"For the future of our business, Mr. Gaist."

"For the future, Mr. Stork…."

Clink. 

Clarke Gaist and Tony Stork toasted their glasses and drank the wine at once.