Chapter 040: Refusal

The dark figure's body trembled slightly, as if not expecting someone to appear silently behind her, but she quickly calmed down and turned around gracefully.

An Eastern man stood before her.

"Songming, do you mean that queen is very dangerous?"

"More dangerous than you imagine."

"That makes it even more interesting." The dark figure seemed to be joking, but every muscle in her body was tense, ready to explode at any moment, whether to attack or flee, she could accomplish it in the nick of time.

"I know, cats are very curious."

"Exactly." The dark figure nodded with a smile.

"But you should have heard another saying: curiosity killed the cat, Miss Felicia Hardy."

Yes, the dark figure hidden in the shadows was none other than Felicia Hardy, one of Spider-Man's former girlfriends, and also the famous... Black Cat.

And this Eastern man was naturally Wang Bo.

The seventh member of the Spider Team that Wang Bo had planned was this Black Cat, who lived by stealing.

The reason Felicia Hardy became the Black Cat was probably because she followed in her father's footsteps. She was born in Queens, New York. Her father, Walter Hardy, posed as a salesman, but in reality, he was the master thief known as the Cat.

Before his father was arrested and imprisoned, he encouraged Felicia to constantly pursue perfection and extremes, just as if she liked basketball, she should strive to become an outstanding basketball player, not just settle for being a cheerleader captain.

After her father's death, Felicia Hardy was grief-stricken, faked her own death, and began to operate in New York as the Black Cat.

Later, she met Spider-Man, and the two fell in love.

But due to various circumstances, they were not meant to be and eventually parted ways.

When Wang Bo first planned to form the Spider Team, Felicia was definitely the strongest candidate, but this woman was elusive. Even with Friday's help, it took some time to track her movements.

Finally, tonight, he caught this restless Black Cat.

However, facing the mysterious Wang Bo, Felicia was not afraid but instead chatted freely, "Yes, I do know that saying: curiosity killed the cat. But I prefer another saying."

"What?"

"Cats have nine lives." Felicia said with a charming smile.

Wang Bo said calmly, "I don't deny that saying, but I must remind you, Miss Felicia Hardy, you are human, not a cat. Although you dress up as a cat, you are still human."

Felicia Hardy asked back without haste, "How do you know I'm not a cat?"

Wang Bo chuckled.

Are you a cat or not? Don't you know in your heart?

Boom!

Just then, another huge explosion came from the chemical plant in the distance, drawing the attention of both.

Wang Bo couldn't help but look over.

"Good opportunity!" Felicia shouted inwardly, leaped, and jumped off the edge of the building, looking like suicide, but with her skills, she could escape safely before hitting the ground and turning into a pulp.

As she flew through the air, she let out a pleasant laugh.

"Goodbye, mysterious sir."

Felicia looked at Wang Bo's expression with a smile, hoping to see shock or surprise, but she was disappointed.

Because what she saw was contempt, or indifference.

The next second, she saw Wang Bo gently curl his finger.

An invisible force pulled her body, slowly floating toward Wang Bo. No matter how she struggled, it was futile, and she finally landed beside him.

For a moment, Felicia understood that this mysterious man was not only mysterious in identity but even more so in his methods.

But she made one last struggle, "Pestering a woman will make her dislike you, mysterious sir."

Wang Bo said seriously, "Miss Felicia Hardy, no need for idle talk. Let's get straight to the point. My purpose is... what do you think?"

He briefly explained and asked the Black Cat for her opinion.

Felicia said without hesitation, "Can I refuse?"

"Why?"

"No reason. I'm just not interested in your so-called Spider Team."

Wang Bo was not angry and asked, "Don't you want to hear the terms I offer?"

"Go ahead."

"The spider serum and suit can keep you from getting hurt. More importantly, I can erase all your criminal records, allowing you to live openly in this city. What do you think, Miss Felicia Hardy?"

Wang Bo made his promise.

But Felicia still said, "I refuse."

"Why?" Wang Bo asked again.

"First." Felicia raised one finger and said, "Because I'm not interested in your Spider Team."

"Second." Felicia raised a second finger and said, "I am a cat, not a spider."

Her father was the Cat, and she was the Black Cat.

This was a family tradition, so she would never change to the Black Spider.

Wang Bo said, "You refuse me so readily, aren't you afraid I'll get angry and hand you over to the police, Miss Felicia Hardy?"

"Whatever." Feeling she couldn't escape, Felicia decided to be reckless, "Since the day I became the Black Cat, I've been prepared for that."

Wang Bo couldn't help but sigh. Since she had clearly refused, he wouldn't bother to pester her.

"Goodbye, Miss Felicia Hardy."

With that, Wang Bo turned and left.

Felicia watched Wang Bo's carefree departing back, couldn't help but frown her beautiful brows, feeling as if she had missed something, but she shook her head firmly.

She was a cat, not a spider.

No matter how strong the spider was, it wasn't what she wanted.

Wang Bo returned to his mansion, plopped down on the sofa, and rubbed his temples. He hadn't expected Felicia Hardy to refuse him.

"Was the offer I made not good enough?" Wang Bo asked.

"Of course not, sir." Friday transformed from a phone into a Transformer, waving its arms to comfort him, "But everyone has their own principles."

"I know." Although Wang Bo felt a bit of frustration, he quickly pulled himself together. Three-legged toads are hard to find, but two-legged people are everywhere.

"It's time to activate the backup plan. Friday, did you find the person I asked you to find?"

"Yes, sir, I found her."

Friday's eyes emitted a beam of light, projecting an image of a beautiful woman.