Chapter 35

"Who are you?" The moment Abby's words fell.

Jack instantly looked at her coldly, his eyes icy. Very few people knew about him receiving the honor of becoming a three-star general.

How did Abby know?

Just then, the car suddenly braked and came to an immediate stop.

Joseph, who was driving in front, suddenly turned around, his gaze fixed eerily on Abby.

Being stared at by Joseph.

Instantly.

Abby felt like she had fallen into an ice cave.

Her body began to tremble uncontrollably, her teeth chattering. She felt like prey being watched by a venomous snake; even breathing became difficult.

"How did you find out about my identity?" Jack looked quietly at Abby and asked again, his eyes showing no emotion, yet emanating an intimidating aura.

This matter wasn't necessarily a big deal, but it wasn't small either.

Jack had no intention of hiding his identity.

But the matter of his honor ceremony was only known to his subordinates, some high-ranking military officials, and those old folks in the government.

So, he was very curious about how Abby knew.

The air in the car seemed to freeze, each second feeling like a century.

"This car was made by my family." Abby curled up slightly and explained.

"Made by your family?"

Jack was startled.

His gaze swept over Abby briefly.

"Yes."

Abby nodded, realizing the seriousness of the situation, she didn't dare tease Jack anymore, and continued, "SkyDome Tactical Industries."

Abby looked up at Jack and gave her name, "My name is Abby, Abby Perez."

Hearing this name.

Even Joseph, in front, looked at Abby with some shock.

SkyDome Tactical Industries.

This was Marigoldia's largest arms company. Their weapons were sold worldwide, and it was also one of Marigoldia's government's biggest weapon suppliers.

"The Perez family's daughter."

Jack was also somewhat surprised.

The coldness in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a curious scrutiny.

"No wonder."

Jack put his hands behind his head, leaning back lightly against the seat. Only then did Abby feel that suffocating, oppressive feeling ease up a bit.

Jack's voice continued, "No wonder you know my identity."

About thirty percent of the military's weapons were provided by SkyDome Tactical Industries.

And the Perez family's influence spread across both military and political circles, so it wasn't surprising that Abby knew his identity.

"This car of yours was designed by my uncle." Seeing Jack's attitude soften, Abby became bolder, "The body is made of special alloy, the engine is also custom turbocharged, the whole car has explosion-proof and bulletproof capabilities, and can even withstand the impact of small nuclear bombs."

"I've seen it in the garage."

Jack said flatly, "So, at the school gate, you already knew my identity?"

Abby nodded, "Yes."

"But I remember, isn't your family in Imperial City? What are you doing here?" Jack asked.

"I... I ran away from home."

Abby bit her lower lip, a flash of stubbornness crossing her face, but it was quickly replaced by helplessness.

"My family wanted me to marry into an alliance, to marry that idiot Ryan Gideon, who only knows how to play polo."

"To escape the marriage, I came to Viridis State to live with my grandmother."

Jack's eyes flashed with understanding.

Wealthy family feuds, same as always.

The Perez family, as an arms giant, still needed to consolidate their position through alliances. Even though Abby was a family heiress, she couldn't control her own destiny.

After a moment of silence, Jack spoke.

"Joseph, drive."

"Yes."

The car started again, gliding smoothly into the night.

"We're here."

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of a residence.

Abby pushed open the car door. Before getting out, she turned back to look at Jack.

She gently bit her red lip, "Mr. Carter, can we... exchange phone numbers?"

"Phone numbers?"

Jack turned his head, his gaze falling on Abby's delicate face that carried a hint of nervousness.

"Yes." Abby nodded quickly, looking at Jack with a trace of anticipation.

"I don't think that's necessary," Jack said flatly.

Although she was the Perez family's daughter, Jack didn't want to have too much interaction with her.

The anticipation on Abby's face instantly froze. She opened her mouth, seeming to want to try again, but seeing Jack's emotionless eyes, she finally swallowed the words that had reached her lips.

"Alright then."

Abby shrugged, forcing a relaxed smile, trying to hide the disappointment in her eyes.

She pushed open the car door, and the night wind rushed in, blowing her long hair into disarray.

Abby looked back at Jack, but he had already closed the car door, cutting off her view.

This cold indifference left Abby feeling somewhat defeated.

After all, as the Perez family's daughter, she was someone pursued by thousands.

Even here in Viridis State, hiding her identity with no one knowing who she was, she still had many admirers at school, yet Jack was so dismissive of her.

"What an unromantic guy."

Abby kicked a small stone by the roadside, muttering, but there wasn't much real anger in her eyes. Instead, they sparkled with excited curiosity.

About Jack.

Abby's heart was full of curiosity.

Jack was only in his twenties.

Yet he had become Marigoldia's youngest three-star general.

This was unprecedented in Marigoldia's history.

Although Jack's honor ceremony wasn't made public.

As the Perez family's daughter, Abby still knew of Jack's existence.

But that was all.

About Jack's background, she knew nothing. What exactly had Jack done to become a legendary general?

Abby was very curious about this.

"General."

"The Perez family is incredibly wealthy. I can see that Abby seems quite interested in you."

"She's not bad looking either, great figure. If something happened, you wouldn't be at a loss."

"Why are you being so cold?"

Joseph, driving in front, spoke to Jack through the rearview mirror, his tone carrying rare teasing.

Jack glanced at him and said flatly, "Since when did you become so nosy?"

Admittedly.

The Perez family was indeed incredibly wealthy. If Jack could connect with Abby, he might be able to bring the Perez family into his camp.

However, Jack knew better than anyone that as a military-industrial giant, behind the Perez family name lay too much trouble and conflict.

Jack wouldn't get involved in their family drama.

For Jack, it wasn't worth it.