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Jack looked at Tessa's face. Her head lowered quickly, but before she could react, he blocked her lips with his own, pressing his mouth firmly against hers. Right in front of Shawn's eyes, he kissed her—boldly and without shame.
"Don't… let me go," Tessa gasped, trying to struggle out of his grasp. But her resistance was completely useless. The heat and the intensity of the moment overwhelmed her. Her strength faded, and the burning sensation spreading through her made her slowly abandon all thought of fighting back.
Shawn stood frozen, staring at the unbelievable scene before him. His lungs felt like they were going to explode from fury. "Jack! I'll kill you! I'll really kill you, damn it!"
With a shout, Shawn charged toward Jack. His fist clenched tightly, he swung it straight at Jack's face. "Go to hell!"
But Jack, still embracing Tessa, leaned to the side, dodging the punch effortlessly while continuing to kiss her. Tessa's body was tilted slightly, and Shawn's punch landed in the air, missing completely.
Jack finally pulled away from Tessa's lips and looked at her flushed and breathless face. "Wife, you're still alive, so why should your husband be dead?"
"I'm not your wife!" Tessa panted, her face full of shame and confusion.
Shawn stood dumbly to the side, completely shocked. "Tessa… what's this talk about being husband and wife?"
Only then did Tessa remember that Shawn was right there. Her face changed instantly. She panicked and tried to jump down from Jack's arms. "Let me go, you bastard! Let me down! Shawn, it's not what you think!"
Jack gently placed Tessa on the ground. "Wife, let's go explain everything to our dear Shawn."
"Shawn, listen to me, please. It's really not what you're imagining. There's nothing between me and him. Absolutely nothing," Tessa rushed to explain, nearly tripping over her words.
Jack smiled casually. "There's nothing? That's just the sacred bond between husband and wife. Right, dear?"
"Tessa… is what he's saying true?" Shawn asked, still shaking his head as if trying to wake himself from a nightmare.
"No!"
"Of course it's true. My dearest Tessa, reality is always cruel, but someone has to speak the truth. Have you forgotten what you said to me before? You really broke my heart. My poor heart…" Jack clutched at his stomach dramatically, as if in pain.
Shawn shouted, "That's your stomach, not your heart! Damn it, Tessa, what the hell did you say to him?!"
Jack smirked again. "Oh? Is this the stomach? Sorry, my biology teacher died too early—I must've missed that lesson."
"I… I…" Tessa couldn't speak. Her mouth opened, but no words came out.
Jack's tone turned cold. "Tessa, it seems your father's life doesn't matter to you at all. In that case, come back with me."
"No!" Tessa replied instantly, her voice trembling.
"I don't have time for this nonsense. My time is valuable. I'll give you three seconds. One… two…"
"Shawn, let's break up." Tessa's voice was quiet but firm. As she spoke the words, for reasons she couldn't explain, she felt a strange sense of relief.
Shawn stumbled backward, as if the ground had shifted beneath his feet. "No… that's not true. Tessa… this can't be happening."
"Shawn, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. You'll find someone better, I promise," Tessa said, her voice full of guilt.
"Don't apologize. I don't accept it! Jack! You forced her! You must've forced Tessa! Tessa, once I kill this bastard, we'll go back to how things were! Everything will be fine again!" Shawn shouted and rushed at Jack once more.
"Shawn, stop!" Tessa screamed.
Jack shook his head with a sigh. "You really don't know when to give up, do you? Fine. I'll do you a favor and send you on your way."
Shawn charged in again, but before he could even react, Jack struck him hard in the chest. Blood gushed from Shawn's mouth as he fell to the ground in agony.
Jack walked over and stepped on Shawn's chest without hesitation. "Shawn, it looks like you really do love Tessa. I'm touched. Really."
"Do it! Kill me! Go on!" Shawn roared in pain and anger.
Jack's foot pressed down harder, and Shawn's face contorted. The pain was unbearable. His ribs felt like they were about to shatter under the pressure.
"Jack, let him go! Let him go or I swear I'll hate you for the rest of my life!" Tessa screamed at him.
"I don't care," Jack said flatly. "Tell me, what good does it do me to let him go?"
"Damn it… Jack! I'll be your woman! Just your woman! I swear!" Tessa cried out, tears running down her face.
"Tessa…" Shawn whispered as a single tear slipped from the corner of his eye. He was too weak. Too powerless.
Jack suddenly laughed loudly. "I'm kidding, of course! My wife naturally has to listen to me. Come on, Brother Shawn, let me help you up." He removed his foot and offered his hand in mock friendship, pulling Shawn up while brushing off the dust and grass clinging to him.
"Jack…" Shawn stared at him with bloodshot eyes, filled with hatred.
Jack patted his cheek lightly. "Your eyes are terrifying, but in the end, you're just a weakling. Relax. Reality is cruel, my friend."
"I'll kill you."
"I'll be waiting. But for now—this is the end."
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Meanwhile, on the highway...
The massive battle between Optimus Prime and Jingtian raged on. They had stopped running. Now, both sides had clashed with their full power. The intensity of their blows was on another level, far beyond that of ordinary Transformers. This was the true might of a leader.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
"You don't even have a soul!" Optimus Prime bellowed, thrusting his sword into the air.
Jingtian grabbed his blade with both hands and smirked. "Exactly. That's why I feel no fear." He spoke with terrifying calm. Of course, Jingtian was none other than Megatron himself, merely pretending to be under human control.
"Ahhhh!" Jack cried out as he witnessed the fierce battle between Optimus Prime and Jingtian. His body was burning up. Something inside him was awakening, something that wanted to burst free.
"Jack?" Tessa called out, seeing the pain on Jack's face.
"Aaahhh!" Jack suddenly bolted forward at full speed. In just a few seconds, he vanished from sight.
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On a small hill…
Jack collapsed onto the ground and rolled wildly, screaming like a wild beast.
"AAAHHHHHH!"
His body swelled unnaturally. His muscles shifted and twisted like they were crawling under his skin. Blood seeped out from his pores. Jack looked down, horrified by what was happening to his own body.
Then he stood up. "Do you want to fight?!"
He screamed into the sky. Suddenly, his arms flung wide open, and a violent wind blasted outward. From his arms, head, chest, back, and legs, glowing red transformation element particles erupted.
These particles spun around him, surrounding his entire body, like fireflies dancing in the night. They expanded, swirled, and fused together—rising higher, ten meters tall and still growing.
Eventually, the spinning stopped. What remained in place was a pale red metallic orb, glowing faintly and standing ten meters tall.
A stillness settled over the hill. But it was only the beginning.