The Master Programmer-Chapter 163: The Price of Power 2

Jason leaned back in his plush leather chair, a faint smirk curling on his lips as he observed the sparkling necklaces before him. Each one gleamed under the chandelier’s soft light, their gemstones radiating colours of the rainbow.

The room carried an air of exclusivity, filled with muted murmurs and clinking glasses as attendees indulged in the lavish auction’s preliminary events. The women who had delivered the necklaces bowed respectfully before retreating, leaving Jason alone with his three companions.

He reached for the orange necklace first, its fiery hue catching his eye. "Veronica," he said, his voice low yet commanding. "This one is for you. For the warmth you’ve brought into my life. Thank you. I hope our connection, our passion can keep burning brightly and no matter what we can continue moving just like we have been all this time."

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Veronica’s cheeks flushed a soft crimson. She pressed her hands to her chest, unable to form words as she gazed at the gems on the thing. She had no idea that Jason’s smooth delivery wasn’t just flattery… it was an expertly crafted compliment that anchored positive emotions to his presence.

By associating the necklace with warmth, Jason created an emotional connection, making Veronica feel valued and special. This was further amplified by the fact that they had shared so many warm moments, and how Jason had always been saying how she was warm to him, and she wanted her to expose so much more warmth to him.

Jason’s attention shifted to Samantha Ellis, who raised a curious brow. He held out the indigo necklace, its deep, mysterious shade reflecting her resolute demeanour.

"Samantha," he said, his tone unwavering. "This represents your strength and vision. You’re an inspiration to anyone with the courage to dream. You make me dream of a bigger brighter future. I know you’ll be there by my side in it too."

Samantha scoffed lightly, though her lips curved into a reluctant smile. "Silver tongue," she muttered.

Jason chuckled. "Gold, actually." Jason said that as a joke, but it was clear what he meant. He was talking about how valuable his tongue should actually be and how they needed to make it a relic because o the things he could do in the bedroom.

Jason had said his words intently this time too, isolating strength and vision as key traits makes Samantha feel seen and respected, building rapport while reinforcing her image of competence. He even made her see herself as someone who stood by his side in the future too implanting the image of them going strong for a long time.

Finally, Jason picked up the green necklace and turned to Isabella, whose wide eyes shimmered with unspoken admiration and maybe a little bit of fear.

"Isabella," he murmured, taking her hand and placing the gem in her palm. "You’ve always brought balance and vitality to my life. This is my way of saying thank you for being you."

The nurse gasped, her hands trembling as she examined the exquisite piece. "Jason… This must be worth over a million…"

"1.4 million, actually," Samantha interjected, her lips quirking mischievously. She loved teasing this little girl.. and the little girl was there to be teased.

Veronica shot her a glare. "Samantha!" Veronica knew what Samantha was doing, and Samantha only laughed at that, saying nothing to Veronica who stood there glaring at her.

Jason chuckled as Isabella’s shock gave way to tears. He stood behind her and gently brushed her hair aside, fastening the necklace around her neck.

Looking down at her, he saw how she started trembling as the cool metal settled against her skin. She was trembling as the cool metal settled against her skin. Jason must have spent over a million, almost 2 million on her that day... She didnt even know what to say.

"It’s okay," Veronica whispered, taking Isabella’s hands. "Jason is showing you how much you mean to him. Please dont cry." Isabella nodded, a soft smile breaking through her tears.

Jason moved to Veronica next, savouring the way she tilted her neck to give him access. Memories of their intimate moments flashed through his mind as he clasped the necklace around her, his fingers lingering slightly longer than necessary.

"Beautiful," he murmured, his lips brushing her ear. She shivered, a soft smile playing on her lips. She needed this kind of thing. After all, she was not only the oldest, but she might also be the most sentimental. Jason was all about giving people exactly what they needed. And this time was also the case.

Finally, he approached Samantha, who crossed her arms and raised a brow. "Why am I last?"

Jason smirked, his voice carrying a teasing edge. "The order doesn’t matter. Only the intention behind the gesture does. And anyway. You’ve been a bad girl tonight. Santa doesn’t come to bad girls first. He comes to them last."

Samantha rolled her eyes but allowed him to place the necklace around her neck. As she turned to join the other women, Jason couldn’t help but admire the way the gemstones nestled against their skin, dipping tantalizingly into their cleavages. Really impressive…

"You’re just staring at our breasts," Veronica quipped, breaking the moment.

Jason’s grin widened. "Who could blame me? You all look incredible."

Samantha shook her head, though a faint blush coloured her cheeks. What a bastard. Three beautiful women were blushing for him just like that… And yet, looking at this thing… she couldn’t help but feel how apt it was on her neck.

How did Jason know that indigo was her favourite colour?

The playful banter lightened the atmosphere as the auction continued.

Jason and everyone else sat back down. As they began talking and joking around, Jason looked at the happenings below with no real interest. There were ll sorts of items, paintings pens with links to famous people... He had no interest in the remaining items.

His attention shifted to the women beside him, their laughter and smiles filling the room.

Yet, even amidst the revelry, his mind was already calculating his next move.

The Cross family would come for him tonight.

That much was certain. But Jason welcomed the challenge. He thrived in the chaos, turning adversities into opportunities. And this time, he had more than just his cunning; he had allies, resources, and the unwavering loyalty of the women who adored him. He also had a system that had never failed him.

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|| Master Programmer System || Stats | Missions | Items | Store |

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Your Current Missions:

—> Build a Syndicate! (70% done)

—> Take over the Snake Gang and All its Enterprises (29% done)

—> Build a Net Worth of 100 Million Dollars (24% done)

—> Start your Own Company and Grow it to 10 Million ARR (0% done)

—> Make Samantha Ellis Your Servant (93% done)

—> Break the Arranged Marriages of the Ellis Sisters (49% done)

—> Make your Ex Regret Everything She did (45% done)

—> Make your Friends Regret Abandoning You (31% done)

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| Master Programmer System || Stats || Missions | Items | Store |

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Name: Jason Cross

MC (Master Coins): 700

Level: 32

Stats: (No Change)

Abilities:

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Aura: 4.9/5.7 {A normal human has less than 1}

Programmer Access Level: [Mentality and Ideas 1A],

Methods: [Sex God Method], [Fighting God Method], [Business God Method], [Unknown Method]

Skills: [Emperors Gaze]

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Hehe… He had made so much progress with Samantha. Just a bit more and he would have her in the palm of his hands. Her personality was fine. But what wasn’t was this possessiveness. Jason would have to eliminate it and he would have to do it as soon as possible.

As the preliminary items wrapped up, the lights dimmed slightly, and all eyes turned to the stage. The same stunning presenter stepped forward, her figure-hugging dress clinging to her curves as she addressed the room. Her voice was sultry, yet professional, drawing the crowd’s attention effortlessly.

"Ladies and gentlemen," she began, her red lips curving into a smile. "We’ve come to the moment you’ve all been waiting for… the unveiling of tonight’s main event: the Neural Flux Pills."