Marvel's Venom, starting with a Hydra undercover agent.

"Actually, besides the mission, there's something even more important I wanted to talk to you about this time."

"I once said that as long as you follow orders and complete the task, you will definitely get a chance. Now the opportunity has come."

At this point, Garrett smiled and patted Holm on the shoulder, saying, "Your abilities and consistently excellent performance have been noticed by Lord Pierce, so after this mission is completed, he would like to meet you in person and have lunch with you."

Upon hearing Garrett's words, Holm's eyes widened instantly, filled with shock.

This reaction was partly fake and partly genuine, because he really hadn't expected Pierce to want to see him.

"Really...really? I can't believe I have such an honor..." Holm said, both nervous and excited.

Upon hearing this, Garrett nodded and continued with a smile, "Of course it's true, so now you should understand even more how unbelievable Strucker's nonsense really is."

"His Excellency Pierce has been keeping an eye on you for a long time. As I just said, he values ​​young and capable people like you highly and believes that the future of Hydra and the realization of its great ideals are closely related to you."

"This...is truly my honor." Holm was still unable to calm his excitement.

After giving Holmlian a few more pep talks, explaining just how wise, farsighted, and appreciative of talent Lord Pierce was, Garriott finally got back to the main point.

"Although Mr. Pierce has been very busy lately, he has still managed to set aside time for next Wednesday noon, which is four days from now. I will send you the address then, and you can just go there directly."

“I understand. Thank you for your kindness and support, sir, and thank you for your appreciation, Lord Pierce,” Holm said sincerely.

Inquiring about the mission's progress and informing Pierce of his need to see Holm were the two main things Garratt had come here to do today.

After finishing these two tasks, he didn't linger. He said goodbye to Holm and left.

Having just left Garrett, Holm lay back on the sofa, lost in thought.

After learning and understanding Garriott's purpose in coming here, Holm finally understood why Garriott had praised him so unusually today.

It seems that Pierce's invitation to dinner was indeed a significant signal, as it surprisingly softened the usually stern Garrett's attitude.

Thinking about Garrett's cursing at Strucker just now, Holm couldn't help but chuckle. It was rare to see Garrett so out of control. He probably did this so that he could better express his attitude when reporting to his superiors later.

This matter will eventually be reported to Pierce, so what Strucker said will eventually reach Pierce's ears. It's unknown how Pierce himself views Strucker's assessment.

"Hehe, finally we can see this old guy without his stern face. Every time he came before, he was so arrogant, like someone owed him money. It was so annoying to look at. I'll bite his head off sooner or later." Venom was also complaining in Holm's mind.

Holm smiled and said, "It is indeed rare; this is the first time I've seen it too."

After saying that, Holm continued thoughtfully, "Strucker's words were a bit of an exaggeration, but they weren't entirely without merit."

"I don't know how his words will affect my future, or whether they will change Pierce and the Hydra executives' views and plans towards me."

"Just as I am on guard against them, they should also be on guard against me. After all, my knife is too sharp, and if they don't control it well, they might hurt themselves."

"But they probably wouldn't be willing to just abandon me, since I've performed very well so far."

"Thinking about it this way, I feel a bit sorry for them, hahaha."

Listening to Holm's analysis and thoughts, Venom lay nonchalantly on the sofa cushion next to the cargo and said, "Why think so much? If they dare to target us, we can just wipe them all out."

"Whether it's Lord Pierce or Garrett, as long as we kill them all, we won't have this problem."

"Hehe, I'm getting a little excited just thinking about how many snacks I might get to eat."

Chapter 152, The Scumbag Holm

In the heart of Manhattan, New York City, stands a luxurious apartment building.

The people living here are young and old, men and women. Although everyone is different, they all have one thing in common: they are very rich and live a very comfortable life.

There are only two households per floor, and the entrance doors are separated at both ends to ensure the privacy of the residents to the greatest extent.

2601 is the only apartment on the 26th floor. Sunlight streams in through the large floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the living room floor, sofa, and the large bed in the bedroom.

On the coffee table in the living room, there was a half-empty bottle of red wine. The wine in the wine glass had dried up, and there were a few bright red lip prints on the rim of the glass, making it look very sensual and tempting.

In the bathroom, not far from the living room, the sound of running water was constant. Through the light and the hazy glass, one could vaguely see the figure inside.

Her tall figure and shapely body looked even more alluring under the light and shadow, and her long legs crossed from time to time, making people want to explore them.

A moment later, the sound of water stopped, and after a rustling sound, a beautiful figure walked out of the bathroom.

Felicia casually sat down on the living room sofa while drying her long, light blonde hair with a towel.

Because there were still some water droplets left on her body, her silk nightgown clung tightly to her skin, revealing her delicate, fair skin and enveloping her plump, rounded body, perfectly embodying the saying "small branches bear big fruit, with a pert bottom and long legs."

After drying her hair, she let out a soft moan and lay down on the sofa like a cat, stretching her body lazily.

She stretched her hands above her head, her fair and slender legs crossed on the sofa cushions, inadvertently revealing the fair and rounded skin and a hint of spring hidden under her silk dress.

"Horm Clint, that mysterious, stinky man! I really don't understand what Gwen is thinking. He's just a little handsome and has a good physique, that's all." Felicia frowned and muttered to herself, somewhat displeased.

Having witnessed the disgusting and filthy nature of many men in the past, Felicia has always harbored a deep aversion to men.

In addition, her mother was a successful career woman, and her father had not been by her side since childhood due to some special reasons, so she did not feel that there was any need to find a man.

Felicia dislikes both men and brainless, stupid women, which resulted in her having few friends growing up. Although many people fawned over her, she still looked down on all of them.

It wasn't until Gwen came into her view that her heart, which had been dormant for many years, finally stirred, because she was certain that Gwen was the kind of good friend she was looking for, not to mention that they had many similarities.

Besides being intelligent and strong-willed, they also have their own unique qualities and secrets that need to be hidden.

These similarities helped them get along quickly. Although Gwen was always timid and hesitant because of her past experiences, Felicia, who was naturally proactive and lively, always took the initiative, making their relationship better and better.

Gwen cherished this hard-won friendship, and so did Felicia, which is why she scrutinized Holm so rigorously and gave him a big X after their first encounter.

As an observer, she was well aware of Gwen and Holm's current state. Gwen had clearly fallen for Holm, and they must have made some progress. That's why Gwen asked her where to get the best custom-made suits, and that's why she saw them holding hands tightly that day.

Felicia doesn't like men, but Gwen has her own hobbies, so even though she doesn't like them, she supports her in pursuing her own love.

However, compared to Gwen's performance, Holm's appearance was far more disappointing to Felicia. Although his outstanding appearance would catch anyone's eye, his words of distancing himself and Gwen's slightly disappointed look immediately led Felicia to sentence him to death.

During their afternoon shopping trip, Felicia subtly inquired about Holm and how they met.

Gwen didn't go into too much detail about his job, only saying that Holm was a government agent with a rather special job.

But when Gwen talked about how they met, her eyes were full of memories and smiles, clearly very happy.

Seeing Gwen's reaction deepened Felicia's disgust for Holm, so she resolved to expose Holm's true colors and help Gwen wake up from her infatuation and recognize the true nature of these despicable men.

"Horm Clint, I'm going to expose you, you scumbag! Even though it might hurt Gwen a little, it's better to end it now than to suffer for a long time. I can't let you keep deceiving Gwen's feelings." Felicia thought to herself as she clenched her fist and pounded the sofa, as if Holm were the sofa cushion beneath her.

Just then, the alarm clock on the coffee table started ringing. Felicia reached out and turned it off, then looked at the time and muttered to herself, "It's already ten o'clock. Gwen should be up and running around the city again by now..."

“I’m going to go play with her… Gwen Stacy isn’t alone anymore, and Spider-Woman can’t be all alone either…” Felicia said as she stood up, crossing her long, slender, white legs and walking toward the bedroom.

As she walked, her silk nightgown gradually slipped off, revealing a tall, slender, voluptuous, and alluring fair body. In the cool moonlight, her body seemed shrouded in a thin veil, both pure and captivating.

A moment later, when she came out of the bedroom again, she was wearing a special black bodysuit and a lace-trimmed eye mask.

“Now it’s Black Cat’s turn to appear.” Felicia said, running her slender fingers through her hair.

As she moved, her originally light golden hair suddenly began to change color, turning into a silvery-white like the frayed edges on the collar and cuffs of her bodysuit.

At the same time, her entire demeanor underwent a tremendous change, transforming from her original intellectual elegance and poise into a fiery, sexy, and extremely dangerous persona.

If this scene hadn't happened repeatedly, no one would have thought it was the same person, since how could one person exhibit two such different states?

"Hmm~ I like the moonlight tonight, I hope it will bring me good luck." Felicia leaned on the balcony railing, looking at the bright moon in the sky, and then jumped down after saying that.

Chapter 153, Spider-Woman and the Black Cat

In the coffee shop, Holm and Gwen sat in their usual spot, just like a few days ago, chatting together on their computers.

Gwen was explaining the company's business plan and future development direction to Holm, who listened and nodded, whether he understood or not, nodding was enough.

“I think your plan is very good. Let’s do it your way. You can use whatever money you need directly, with the same card as before.” Holm said, taking a sip of coffee after Gwen finished explaining.

Upon hearing this, Gwen put away her laptop and looked at Holm with some suspicion, saying, "Are you sure you understood? I feel like you didn't quite get it. This is no small matter; it involves a lot of money."

"Ahem." Realizing that he had been seen through, Holm coughed a few times and explained, "Actually, none of that matters. As long as you have an idea and you think it's okay, that's fine."

"While I can offer some creative ideas, I don't really understand planning and development."

"The most important thing for a person is to have self-awareness and do what they are good at. So I'm good at giving money, and you're good at spending money. Isn't that great?"

Holm felt more and more convinced of his own reasoning as he spoke, and the slight embarrassment of being seen through vanished instantly, replaced by renewed confidence.

Hearing Holm's reasons, Gwen rolled her eyes at him helplessly: "You always have your reasons... Anyway, thank you for trusting me so much..."

"Why are you being so polite? We're not new friends meeting for the first time." Holm was quite straightforward in response to Gwen's gratitude. "Besides, even without our relationship, the mighty Spider-Woman wouldn't run away with the money, would she?"

As Holm's words became increasingly outrageous, completely shattering the emotional atmosphere that had just begun, Gwen glared at him angrily and said, "How do you know I can't? I'll buy a ticket and travel around the world in a minute!"

Seeing Gwen's somewhat annoyed expression, Holm continued with a smile, "It's alright. You know what my profession is. If you really buy a ticket to travel around the world, I guarantee we'll bump into each other everywhere."

Upon hearing this, Gwen seemed to remember something, and the annoyance on her face gradually disappeared. Instead, she smiled and said, "Then I hope you can really keep your word."

As they were talking, the large screen in the square outside stopped displaying advertisements and began broadcasting the midday news.

After the Daily Bugle's logo appeared on screen, James, the Daily Bugle's owner, appeared, a familiar sight to them.

He still had that slightly furrowed brow, serious and earnest expression. As his bearded lips trembled, a series of powerful announcements rang out along with the screen.

"...Alright, dear viewers, that concludes our daily news broadcast. Let's now turn our attention to the latest trending news. Your old friend James will once again provide you with comprehensive coverage of the hottest topics..."

"...Speaking of recent hot topics, I have to mention that annoying wall-climbing bug. It's still active in the city every day. It claims to be fighting crime, but in reality, it's endangering public safety and disrupting social order..."

"...In the past, whenever I said things like this, some people would think I was exaggerating, but now I want to ask these people to listen carefully to the event I'm about to report, because this event indirectly proves my point and demonstrates the harm caused by this wall-climbing insect..."

"In recent days, a strange thief calling herself Black Cat has appeared in New York City. Her methods are bizarre and skillful; she has managed to steal several pieces of jewelry from several jewelry stores..."

"What's infuriating is that this thief not only didn't think there was anything wrong with his actions, but he was also extremely arrogant. He even left a card next to the stolen jewelry, saying that he would take it back to admire it for a few days and then return it... Such behavior completely treats laws and regulations as a joke and seriously endangers public order..."

"The police have launched an investigation, but have obtained very few clues. So far, they can only confirm that the thief is a woman."

“I’ve always said that the situation in New York City has become increasingly worse under Spider-Woman’s influence, with a growing number of unusual criminals emerging, and now there’s this high-profile and cunning criminal.”

"Furthermore, based on her female identity and the interaction between her and Spider-Woman captured by our reporter, it is reasonable to infer that this thief, Black Cat, must be inextricably linked to Spider-Woman, and is very likely a Spider-Woman admirer."

As James spoke, several photos were shown on the news broadcast. Although the photos were blurry, Spider-Woman and another woman wearing a bodysuit, an eye mask covering half her face, and a hot body could still be seen.

They looked like they were chasing each other, but the woman named Black Cat showed no fear on her face; instead, she seemed very happy and enjoying herself.

After a few seconds, the photo switched back to James's grumpy face, where he was still verbally attacking Spider-Woman, Black Cat the thief, and even the municipal police department.

"Now, another similar thief, Black Cat, has appeared. Do you still think what I said was just baseless?...

"...Having recounted the crimes of this wall-climbing worm, I must once again mention our police system. Their inefficiency and perfunctory attitude are simply outrageous! Not only are they wasting taxpayers' money, but they also completely ignore the humiliation inflicted by the thief Black Cat, remaining complacent and doing as they please..."

Hearing James's voice echo through the glass, Holm looked at Gwen across from him and asked softly, "What's this new thief, Black Cat, all about? You look like you haven't had enough rest because of her?"