Chapter 230: CH: 227 Thor
{Chapter: 227 Thor}
William narrowed his eyes at the group standing atop the mound and said calmly, "That's S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Phil Coulson. Since there's nothing left for us to do here, let's head back to Old Bridge City." Without waiting for a response, he reached out and grabbed Pepper's hand, gently but firmly leading her toward the parked car.
"Let go of me," Pepper protested sharply, yanking her hand back. "I can walk on my own, thank you very much."
William smirked, unfazed. "Suit yourself."
The vehicle roared to life and rolled eastward along the dusty road, leaving behind the mysterious hammer and the murmuring crowd.
As they sped along the plateau highway under the vast blue sky, Pepper broke the silence with a pointed question. "Why are you so determined to go to Old Bridge City? What's there that you're so eager to see?"
"To find a beautiful woman," William replied without hesitation, his voice as casual as if he were commenting on the weather.
Pepper scoffed in disbelief. "You're unbelievable. Just a damn stallion in a nice suit. You're involved with Alice and Ada—do you even know the meaning of loyalty? I honestly don't know what's wrong with them for sticking around someone like you."
Her words were sharp, laced with bitterness and judgment.
William raised an eyebrow, not bothering to defend himself. "You're harsh today," he said simply. "But maybe one day someone will say the same about us. we are also in a relationship of adultery."
Pepper's head whipped toward him, her voice fierce and unwavering. "Absolutely not. That is never going to happen. You've crossed too many lines with me. If I could rip you to pieces and throw each part into a different volcano, I would."