69novels Chapter 117
Chapter 117
The interior of Xavier Academy is an impenetrable castle for some people, but he never hides his secrets in front of Magneto. Of course he knows how popular the Scarlet Witch Wanda and her younger brother Quicksilver are in the school, and Normally, mutants who could thrive in Xavier Academy wouldn't consider going to a fraternity.
But Wanda's expression became a little strange after he asked that question.
"Okay," she said, "my brother and I will go with you."
"I can't find a reason for your consent."
Magneto looked at the young girl, and he had already begun to think about what made her make such a decision, from Charles finally planning to infiltrate the Brotherhood to the Scarlet Witch's ambition that must be kept from Charles, but Ren Even if he wanted to break his head, he couldn't think of the truth.
"What a coincidence." Wanda replied, "I can't find a reason to refuse."
Kuaiyin, who was represented behind her inexplicably, looked blankly at her sister, and then at Magneto. Wanda raised her head and looked at Magneto fearlessly. For some reason, Kuaiyin suddenly felt the aura of her sister and Magneto. very similar.
He shivered from this imagining, and quickly lowered his head, looking at the innocent flower in his hand.
metropolitan area.
"Jacqueline, sit down and fasten your seat belt. Haven't you learned from what happened last time?" Lisa scolded softly.
It has been many days, but whenever she mentions what happened on that plane, even if she just thinks about it for a moment, Jacqueline will tremble with fear.
It was a nightmare, like hell falling from the sky.
Human beings are so humble and insignificant in the face of a huge disaster, Lisa has long been aware of this fact.
It was diagnosed a few months ago that the disease she was suffering from was completely unprecedented. Every doctor asked her to do a full set of examinations, but the doctors shook their heads regretfully in front of the thick checklist exchanged for that stack of money, and could only recommend She went to see a doctor in a bigger city and a better hospital, and her hopes were met with disappointment again and again. The savings at home were being consumed rapidly, and Lisa was almost numb to the fact that she was dying soon.
The breakdown was silent, but she was well disguised.
It's business as usual at home, her husband getting up early to prepare breakfast while she tends Jacqueline, telling stories and singing songs to the treasures of her life, drawing strength from her daughter's innocent smile, and her life is falling apart without even knowing it A time of mourning and weeping.
She was worried about Jacqueline.
Husband Scott is a grown man who can move on with his life without her. He will suffer, cry, and eventually move on from the loss of his wife. He will remarry and have a child with his second wife.
What about Jacqueline?She is naughty at times, but she is docile by nature. It makes no sense that Scott's second wife would hate her, but Lisa knows very well that any mother would prefer her own children, no matter how cute the children of her husband and ex-wife are. It is impossible to really win her favor.
That's why she urgently asked to bring Jacqueline to the metropolis.
Lisa's older sister works at the Met.
The two of them haven't spoken to each other for more than ten years, and it's hard to say whether those old things are right or wrong. Lisa has long lost the interest in arguing.When she came this time, she had a delicate expectation. Maybe her sister would look at the blood relationship and agree to help take care of Jacqueline after she passed away.
But she didn't know how to say such words. After thinking about it, she just sent her sister an email to inform her that she was about to arrive in the metropolis before the plane took off, and attached her medical record.
What happened on the plane completely broke her plan. Jacqueline was still amazed and smiling when she flew out of the plane. During the process, she untied the seat belt that restrained her and knelt down on the chair, and the soft-hearted Lisa didn't stop her like she used to—and this little bit of soft-heartedness almost caused a catastrophe.
In fact, the chances of surviving even with a seat belt on her waist were very slim under the circumstances of the day, but Lisa will never forget the scene where Jacqueline fell thousands of miles into the sky right in front of her.
At that moment, she was so desperate that she was irrational, and she just wanted to follow her daughter.
"Okay, Jacqueline, here we are. This is the oldest airplane museum in the Metropolitan." Lisa couldn't help but flinch when she said the word airplane, but she bravely held on, "Get out of the car , baby, Mommy promised to bring you here."
"Shouldn't we go to the hospital to see mom first?" Jacqueline asked.
Her little face has been flushed with excitement since she came to the Metropolis, and she doesn't seem to be affected by the accident at all. Lisa doesn't know whether she should be happy or sad about this, and Jacqueline has not suffered serious psychological trauma True, but she hadn't learned a thing from being sucked out of the plane because she wasn't wearing a seat belt, and had to be reminded by Lisa to put it on reluctantly.
"I'm fine baby, I'm just sick." Lisa whispered softly in Jacqueline's ear.
They got out of the taxi hand in hand, and when they were crossing the road, Jacqueline suddenly asked, "Mommy, why didn't Dad come with us?"
"Because Daddy has other things to attend to, honey. Be quiet now, or you won't be able to hear the commentator clearly."
In the Rex Building, Scott anxiously followed his wife's sister into the elevator.
He had never been to such a tall commercial building, and he had never entered such a high-end office.The fact that his wife's sister is such a typical strong woman in a big city is a big stimulus to him. Before seeing her today, he didn't even know that his wife had an older sister.
What kind of contradiction would make a younger sister not invite her own older sister to the wedding?Never even mentioned in front of her husband that she still has such a relative alive?
"Relax, the boss is a very friendly person." The woman with delicate makeup and light perfume all over her body said without looking back. She looked younger than her sister by several years, "He said to Lisa's condition is of great interest."
Interested in Lisa's condition?What does it mean?
Scott felt completely bewildered.
But he didn't dare to ask any more questions, and stood behind the woman tremblingly, idly looking at the floor buttons that lit up as they went up.
When the penultimate button lighted up, the elevator stopped and the woman walked out first.
Scott followed her awkwardly, and what he saw was a tall and empty modern space, with bright glass windows, a shiny floor, and high-heeled shoes rattling on it, everything here was the same as what he was used to The vast farm is different from the endless sky above.
It's too small and too crowded.
As long as he stands on it, he will feel uncomfortable.
The woman took him for a short distance, and then she stopped in front of an escalator and turned to Scott: "The boss is upstairs."
"Still... still upstairs?" Scott was stunned, "Why don't we just take the elevator to the top floor?"
He clearly remembered that there was a top button in the elevator.
"Only the boss's exclusive elevator can reach his office." The woman said flatly, "The top button you see in the elevator is just there to look good."
What's the point of an elevator button, Scott thought silently, to let people know there's a place above their heads that they can never go up to?
But he wisely didn't say what was on his mind, and got on the escalator instead.Before leading him in, his wife's sister told him that not everyone could go up to the boss's office, so she had to send her to the door.
In the office, Lex stood in front of the glass window, staring at the metropolis beneath his feet.
The high-intensity work for several days did not make him look tired. His expression was calm, his eyes were clear, and the sun shone on him, making his young face glow with enthusiasm.
His new hairstyle is just as the skilled barber said, very handsome indeed, the naturally curly hair is not so curly when it is only a few centimeters long, but because the hair is soft, they are easy to style Reason, spreading over his head at this moment, even the slightly weak temperament that Lex was born with dissipated a lot.
He definitely looks tougher and leaner than he used to.
Scott walked into the spacious office with some unease, seeing the young CEO with his chin up slightly enjoying the comfort of the sun, he hesitated whether to remind the CEO that he was here, or just stand there and wait for the other party to find out.
"Hello, Mr. Scott." Lex opened his eyes and turned to him with a smile on his face, "Nice to meet you, I think you must be wondering why I invited you over."
"...I heard that you are interested in Lisa's condition."
"Yes, yes, as everyone knows, the plane you were on was caused by a slight problem with the fuel I supplied to the airline compared to the past version, which caused that terrible accident." Lex walked in front of Scott, he was indeed as approachable and friendly as Lisa's sister commented, "To make up for my mistakes—"
"We all know it's not your fault, Mr. Luthor." Scott said immediately, he had read the news, of course he knew who the culprit was, "Your fuel has completely passed the fuel standard test! It's all aviation The problem with the company, they still used the fuel after they discovered the problem, and they didn't increase the budget for the maintenance of the aircraft, which is the reason for the plane crash."
"Thank you very much for your trust in me, but I am willing to take the responsibility that I have to bear." Lex continued after his excited speech, "In view of this, I have provided a survey sheet to each passenger, please We write down what we most wish would happen.”
Scott was stunned, of course he remembered the survey sheet, and of course he remembered what he wrote on it.
"And you, your wife, and your daughter, lovely little Jacqueline—I like the name Jacqueline, which means a person blessed by God—the three of you have fulfilled the same wish." Lex smiled, "Your wife's sister is also a manager I rely on very much in the company."
Scott's heart pounded wildly at the meaning in the young executive's tone.