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Chapter 1099: Chapter 1099: Pursuing the Murderer
"You city kids who’ve grown up eating bread and drinking milk probably don’t know the excitement we country children felt the first time we tasted soda, do you?"
In Gonzalez City, inside the Crystal Western Restaurant.
Mark Jackson, dressed in a white suit, sat opposite Teddy Lena.
"I remember as a child, seeing ads for soda on TV. I asked my mom what soda tasted like and why everyone who drank it would burp."
He picked up the wine glass with a tinge of sadness, slightly tilting his head back in an attempt to keep the tears from falling.
"My mom mixed rock sugar in water and fooled me into thinking it was soda. After drinking it, I waited a whole day and didn’t burp."
"Your experience really is quite sad. But I understand, children of the poor have to grow up fast," Teddy Lena consoled with sympathy: "Now, you must be living a good life. As a rich man’s child, I can tell your status at a glance."
That morning, she came out shopping alone and happened to meet Mark Jackson at the jewelry store.
The two seemed fated as they chatted for an hour in the jewelry store.
Mark Jackson could talk endlessly and with authority on fashion, jewelry, or indeed any topic that might interest a woman.
And Teddy Lena deeply agreed!
Perhaps, this was the charm of a man.
Combined with Mark Jackson’s handsome features and the air of a super-rich second generation, he quickly won Teddy Lena’s heart.
By noon, Mark Jackson took the opportunity to invite Teddy Lena for lunch.
And that’s how the current scene came to be.
"To be honest, you might think I am showing off, but it’s not the case," Mark Jackson said apologetically, taking out a handkerchief from his pocket to gently wipe away the tear at the corner of his eye: "I’m sorry, crying in front of a beauty seems inappropriate. After all, I am a man."
"Not at all!" Teddy Lena chuckled, "Men are humans too, and they also have their own vulnerabilities. If you don’t mind, I would really like to hear your story."
She blinked and started to size up the man in front of her.
Until now, she had always thought that Horton Moore was the most outstanding man in the world.
But Mark Jackson in front of her, made her feel an irresistible urge to sympathize.
Perhaps, it was truly fate.
Mark Jackson, a successful man of such wealth and status, was willing to open up about his private life with such sincerity.
Teddy Lena found it very enjoyable.
"Miss, I’ve seen countless people. Women in this world are either mercenary or vulgar. But that’s understandable, it’s human nature. However, you, Miss, you truly feel different to me," Mark Jackson said, gazing at Teddy Lena with infatuation: "Maybe you’ll think I’m being fake, thinking I’m a scoundrel. But in fact, these are just my inner thoughts. It’s your unique temperament that allowed me to spot you in the crowd at first glance!"
"Little brother, have you smeared honey on your lips?" Teddy Lena couldn’t help but feel delighted with such compliments.
Horton Moore had never praised her like this.
When they were together, it was just pure carnal release.
Even Horton Moore didn’t want to hold her as they slept.
After each encounter, he would simply put on his clothes and leave.
Teddy Lena was a woman too, and she also longed for affection, for tenderness.
The arrival of Mark Jackson greatly satisfied her inner emptiness.
The young man in front of her may not be old, but he was extremely thoughtful.
"If possible, I would like to commit myself to you for life," Mark Jackson said, pulling out an exquisite little box from his pocket.
In front of Teddy Lena, he slowly opened it.
"I know we have known each other for less than half a day, and saying such things might make you think I’m frivolous," Mark Jackson said earnestly, looking Teddy Lena in the eyes: "But, I don’t want to miss out. I don’t want to miss out on a woman I’ve been searching for over a decade and have never found. If I miss this chance, I would regret it for the rest of my life!"
"This..."
Teddy Lena was somewhat stunned.
Looking at the diamond ring in front of her, by her knowledge of jewelry, it was worth at least a hundred million.
"Originally, I intended to get to know Miss Wood for a while longer," Mark Jackson said passionately: "But... I think love should be declared. It’s like the cola I wanted to drink as a kid, even though I can now buy the cola company, it no longer has that same taste."
"I..." Teddy Lena was somewhat dazed.
No woman could withstand such an onslaught, especially since they had already been conversing for hours just before.
Or perhaps, Teddy Lena’s heart was already stirred.
"I’ve been too presumptuous. But never mind, I can wait," Mark Jackson said, gently turning the diamond ring: "This ring belongs only to you. Even if we are destined not to be together, please let it witness this fate."
The ring was engraved with Teddy Lena’s name.
"You..."
Teddy Lena froze.
The two had just met for the first time!
And they had known each other’s names for less than two hours.
"The moment I knew your name, I had the butler engrave it on the side of the ring. It has been with me for five years, finally finding its owner."
Mark Jackson didn’t wait for Teddy Lena’s consent and directly slipped the ring onto her finger.
"I’ll take you home."
He whispered.
"Mhm."
Teddy Lena blushed and nodded her head.
Both of them had drunk three glasses of red wine and were slightly intoxicated.
"Is this... your car?"
It was only when Teddy Lena reached the door that she saw a motorhome parked outside.
"Please."
Mark Jackson opened the car door, holding Teddy Lena’s hand, and said with a smile.
"Thank you..."
Teddy Lena, instinctively pulling her hand back, stepped up into the vehicle.
Bang!
The car door closed.
And Mark Jackson gently embraced Teddy Lena.
Over forty minutes later.
"Sorry, I’m with another man."
Teddy Lena said guiltily.
No matter what, she belonged to Horton Moore.
"I don’t care, but I want you even more."
A sly glint flashed in Mark Jackson’s eyes as he whispered, "Can you stay with me tonight?"
"I... I need to go see my man later."
Teddy Lena whispered, leaning into Mark Jackson’s embrace at the same time.
She enjoyed it.
Women, need to be cherished.
"Whenever you want to leave him, I’ll be waiting for you." 𝔫𝖔𝖛𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝖈𝖔𝔪
Mark Jackson quietly placed a tracking device on Teddy Lena.
He then kissed her on the face, "I’ll take you there."
Thirty minutes later.
Teddy Lena got out of the car at the Happy Hotel in Gonzalez City.
"Aron Jackson, if all goes well, Horton Moore will bite. As for whether you can catch him, that’s up to your skill."
Mark Jackson made a phone call, taking a few tonic pills from his pocket: "Damn, shouldn’t I get a nourishment fee?"
"Brother Davenport will reward you handsomely after the deed!"
Aron Jackson finished speaking on the other end of the line and looked at Julius Reed: "Horton Moore is likely to show up."
"Let’s go!"
Julius Reed, who had been silent all along, suddenly stood up.
Crash!
The glass windows of Five-state International.
The moment he stood up, all shattered!
