Phantom Kid in the American Comic World
87. Response
At the same time, at the entrance of the Stark Tower, Pepper Poz, who had just been CEO of Stark Industries for less than four days, was blocked by a group of reporters.
Their camera flashes flickered frantically, and each reporter rushed to ask a question, like a swarm of flies buzzing endlessly.
However they are a type of fly that should not be slapped because this is a group of flies that are poisonous.
Most people experience situations like this and become so scared that they can't even speak.
However, Pepper was definitely not an ordinary person.
Although Pepper's previous job was only a secretary, or assistant, due to Tony's stray and inconsistent work, in fact he was often responsible for dealing with reporters.
As a result, such a situation was no big deal to him.
Before the opening ceremony of the exhibition, the press conference was where the headache came from.
Initially, Pepper did not intend to pay any attention to these reporters, but he did not expect their questions to further surpass his core.
Oh, God knows if these reporters have a bottom line.
"MST. Poz, you are now the new CEO of Stark Industries?”
"What do you think of the Phantom Kid's declaration of war?"
“Kid says at the end of the notification that he will steal Arc. Why would a thief want a nuclear reactor like that?”
“Minds Monaco attacker Ivan Vanko, who has died in prison, also appears to have the technology to make the Arc reactor. Do you think there is an unknown connection between them? ”
“Talking about the mysterious death of Ivan Vanko, it seems that the whole process was very mysterious, and before his death, Tony was the only one who approached him. Some people say that Ivan's death was because Stark hated Ivan for stealing the Arc Reactor. Technology and.”
After a reporter asked a question, Pepper immediately interrupted.
"Everyone, please shut up!"
In an instant, all the reporters were suppressed, and Pepper looked grim and looked like a powerful business woman.
“What is the purpose of Phantom Kid? We don't know yet. Meaningless speculation will not help. And I advise you not to talk about groundless things. Compared to spreading rumors, chasing the truth is a higher reporter's goal, isn't it?”
Although Pepper had a friendly smile on his face, the reporters felt a deep chill from the meaning behind this smile.
The woman that Tony had just entrusted with this important task was no ordinary woman!
“For any questions, please wait at the reception!”
Pepper called for security to disperse the reporters and walk into the Stark Building.
“Hey, Pepper, you should really see Natalie. He's fantastic! Although you may not like hearing it, she does some tasks better than you!”
Pepper took the elevator to the top floor. The entire floor houses Stark Industries CEO's office and Tony's private laboratory, as well as a waiting room, and a large entertainment area.
As soon as he got out of the elevator, he saw Tony lying on the sofa in a daunted manner, praising Pepper's assistant who was concentrating on making coffee.
When Tony became CEO, Pepper was his assistant. Now that the CEO is Pepper, he naturally needs his own assistant.
Natalie is her newly recruited, sexy red-haired assistant with the perfect resume.
Initially, Pepper did not want to hire such a perfect person, but Tony had previously made the final decision and directly hired Natalie.
But that was before Pepper became CEO and inherited Tony's position.
"Tony, did you know that the Phantom Kid has announced to the world, at the exhibition you carefully prepared, that he will steal your proudest invention?"
"And you…? You just lie in my office carelessly, pointing your finger at my personal assistant? ”
“I know, Pepper, I know. Wasn't he the kid who wore an old-fashioned white suit and did tricks in front of that useless cop!”
Tony said calmly.
“Do you really believe that a thief can steal Tony Stark's belongings? Nah! Not likely. No one can steal anything from me unless I give it to them. ”
“Tony, someday you will suffer from your narcissism and arrogance because it makes you unable to see yourself or others clearly. New York Police Department Chief George Stacey is coming soon. We should discuss how to protect the thing that saved your life.”
Pepper said with an annoyed look at Tony, walking to his desk to sit down.
"Wise."
By this time, Natalie had made her coffee and brought it to the table.
“Wow, I thought a cup of coffee was made for me.”
Seeing this scene, Tony said stiffly.
Natalie just looked at him speechlessly.
“Pepper, I refuse to accept help from the New York Police Department. Only a few policemen had actual skills, not to mention they had long been played by the Phantom Kid. I won't let them into my exhibition. It was a forbidden place for them.”
After staying alone for a long time, Tony turned to Pepper again.
Who knew that the Pepper he loved ignored him.
At this moment, Tony felt the cruelty of the world.
Tony, frustrated, returns to his lab, where he won't be bothered by anyone.
"Jarvis, lock the door and don't let anyone in without my permission, including Pepper."
Tony walked to the corner and poured a large can of dark green liquid for himself.
"Yes sir."
Tony pinched his nose, closed his eyes, and drank a large can of the strange liquid.
“Wow, this thing tastes really bad. Is there a better cure?”
“No, Sir, this is the best, but it can only delay your symptoms.
Tony raised his hand and wore a bracelet to detect his health condition. It had previously shown that the blood poison was 23%, and, now, after taking the medicine, it slowly dropped to 19%.
“The effectiveness of the drug is decreasing, sir. You will develop resistance sooner or later. If you stop using palladium, your health will improve greatly.”
Jarvis advised.
“No, Jarvis, as long as I don't die, Iron Man can't die. I'm iron man."
Tony rejected Jarvis' proposal.
“In addition, there are still thieves waiting for me to deal with him. I can't just stop like this.”
Meanwhile, Gotham, Wayne Manor.
Bruce Wayne finally gets word that the Phantom Kid has issued another teaser letter…