Doomsday Revenge: Payback Time (Josie) novel Chapter 521

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Chapter 521.

When Malcolm Monroe returned, he indeed brought back the worst possible news.

Josie Quinn had made it crystal clear: no matter how high the price the Sierra City Official Base offered, she would not sell a single drop

of Power Rain.

Malcolm looked at June Quinn with an apologetic expression.”June, it’s not that I didn’t try to help. I said everything I could, but josie is completely stubborn. She refuses to sell, and there’s nothing I can do.”

“She’s already a Tier-7 Super. I can’t beat her,” he added. “I’m sorry. I let you down.”

As the Base Commander, Malcolm speaking so humbly was already giving June a massive amount of face. After all, she wasn’t his biological child-just a stepdaughter.

June was sharp and quick-witted. Seeing Malcolm lower himself like this, she immediately spoke up.”Dad, what are you saying?! know you did your absolute best for me.”

“It’s all my fault. If I hadn’t had that misunderstanding with my sister in the past, she wouldn’t treat me like this.”

“But why should the grudges between adults affect us younger ones?”

“I didn’t choose to be born as the daughter of a mistress.”

“But this identity is my original sin. My sister hates me and refuses to forgive me. I can understand that.”

June stayed vague about the specific details of their conflict, shifting the blame onto her birth circumstances.

With tears welling in her eyes, June continued, “But Dad, I really don’t want to be a Norm. I want to be strong! It’s not that I’m eyeing your position-after all, you and Mom are still young. Maybe you’ll even have a son one day!”

“I couldn’t support such a massive empire anyway. It would be most appropriate to hand it over to a son.”

“I want to become powerful so I can protect my brother and be his right hand.”

“A sister of the same blood is far more trustworthy!”

Malcolm and Sylvia Sutton weren’t even officially married yet, but June was already calling him “Dad” and talking about a “little

brother.”

And it worked.

Malcolm was genuinely moved!

Just as June said, he was still young, and Sylvia was still in her prime. They could still have children!

Maybe they really could have a son to inherit his legacy.

At the thought, Malcolm’s gaze toward June became even warmer and more affectionate.

“You really are a sensible girl,” Malcolm said. “But about your situation…”

“It’s okay, Dad. I have a better idea.” June stood behind Malcolm, massaging his shoulders with flattering movements. I want to try a technological approach.”

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“Even though our superpowers sound like magic, they can be explained through science. It’s just energy gathering and energy projection,” June explained gently.”Also, Josie’s Siphoning ability can literally steal someone else’s power and make it her own.”

“So, can we use scientific methods to… borrow someone else’s superpower for a while?”

June used the word “borrow.”

It masked her greedy nature. She didn’t stop to consider what would happen to the person whose power was being “borrowed.”

Malcolm’s eyes flickered for a moment before he smiled.

This June was truly making him see her in a new light.

She didn’t have any of the timidness or shyness typical of a young girl. Instead, she was bold and greedy.

But that was fine. People with obvious flaws were easier to control.

Besides, he wanted to know if this path was actually viable.

“How sure are you?” Malcolm asked.

June knew she had him. Malcolm was interested.

“I only have the preliminary idea. I haven’t officially started anything yet, so how could I know the odds? I had to ask you first before I could decide anything,” June replied immediately.”I wouldn’t dare act on my own. You’re the Base Commander, the master of the entire Official Base.”

“I’ll do whatever you say.”

Malcolm was more satisfied with June than ever. This girl’s ambition was a perfect match for his own.

Still, if Sylvia really could give him a son, this stepdaughter would be worth grooming properly.

– Inknovel