[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit":3,"chapter-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-41":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: Starting with the Ice-Ice Fruit",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1733238,2216,"Chapter 41: Elevator Kiss","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>\"Lizards are cold-blooded animals. They like damp, dark places.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent gave Natasha a hint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damp? Central Park?\" Natasha guessed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Lizard was hiding in Central Park, the political fallout would be immense. That was prime real estate surrounded by the homes of the wealthy and powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Vincent corrected. \"I mean the sewers. Dr. Connors can use the underground pipe network to travel anywhere in the city undetected.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent knew Connors was smart. After being frozen once, he wouldn't make the same mistake twice. He would use guerilla tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. I'll have teams sweep the sewers,\" Natasha said, her voice heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Searching the labyrinth of New York's sewer system was a nightmare. It was thousands of miles of tunnels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you find him, call me. I'll freeze him again,\" Vincent said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't care about Connors' safety anymore. If the monster threatened his portfolio, he would end it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just remember,\" Vincent added. \"Connors isn't just a beast. He's a genius. Don't underestimate his ability to set traps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent hung up and went back to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let Nick Fury handle the stress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Next Morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator doors opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent and Gwen stepped inside. As soon as the doors closed, Gwen pounced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed his lapels and pulled him into a searing kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't break apart until the elevator hit the Parking Level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen smoothed her skirt, instantly transforming back into the perfect student. Vincent adjusted his tie, resuming his \"gentleman\" persona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't speak about the nights Gwen had sneaked into his room via the terrace. It was their secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the Lizard was stopped, but he escaped,\" Gwen said, checking the news on her phone. \"At least the Ice Demon did something good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You kicked the Ice Demon,\" Vincent reminded her, a mischievous glint in his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already planning his revenge. Maybe tonight they could try out some scenes from Fifty Shades? Since she knew he wrote it, she might be... open to experimentation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was worried he'd hurt my dad!\" Gwen defended herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your dad had fifty guns pointed at me,\" Vincent muttered. \"If I wasn't element-proof, I'd be Swiss cheese.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen giggled. \"Well, you're tough. You can take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"George has a tough job ahead,\" Vincent noted. \"Lizard, Ice Demon, Ghost Spider. He's going to go gray early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\" Gwen protested. \"I'm a Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Woman! He should give me a medal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's afraid you'll take his job,\" Vincent teased. \"Or maybe he just hates vigilantes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should become a lawyer,\" Gwen laughed. \"Then you can defend me in court after he arrests me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It would be my honor, Miss Stacy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midtown High.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked into school, drawing envious stares. The \"Power Couple\" was official.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Gwen. Vincent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ms. Juliet walked past them, beaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Ms. Juliet,\" they chorused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she walked away, Gwen whispered, \"Did you notice Ms. Juliet changed again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent nodded. Of course she changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real Ms. Juliet was back. Mystique was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent's Hydro-Kinesis picked up a new detail about the real Ms. Juliet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She's pregnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tiny new heartbeat fluttered inside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's definitely in love,\" Gwen speculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent ignored the gossip. His mind was on Mystique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did she go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Mystique left, how was he supposed to find Magneto and complete the \"Building Prestige\" mission?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly... Mystique was a key target for his collection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shape-shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ultimate fantasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Mystique, a man could have every cover girl, every movie star, every fantasy he ever dreamed of. She was the Holy Grail of the harem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She won't go far,\" Vincent thought. \"She needs me for the Cure mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled. The game was still on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Get The FULL NOVEL at Once!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get 40% OFF for limited time only.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@patreon.com\u002FAuthorizz\u003C\u002Fp>",631,"2026-06-06T16:16:52.583Z",1,"novelbin.me","e8e43df33d35a1a014e0d3011c99b7c3abbb1aa1c89dc7a761130aeef0ea936a","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-42","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-40",116,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-cover.jpg"]