บท 16: chapter 16
After lunch, Yi Hu called Potts and said in a low voice, "Miss Potts, I want you to make an appointment with Mr Stark for me. I have a business I want to talk to him about!"
"It's been a long time since I've seen any visitors in the research room, I can ask for you..."
Hearing the apology in Potts' tone, Yi Hu instantly understood that Stark was already researching new elements and immediately said, "It's okay. If he doesn't want to see me, just tell him that I have new elements in my hand."
"Okay, Mr. Yi!" Potts hung up the phone lightly, looked at the documents piled up in front of her, thought for a second, and decided to have an interview with Tony after work.
"Damn! Failed again!"
Tony Stark hammered down the metal tabletop. He had just found his life's goal and faced two choices: either continue as Iron Man and slowly succumb to the palladium poisoning or undergo a risky procedure that might save him.
Stark chose the latter and began to hand over the company to Potts slowly. She showed excellent execution ability. At night, Potts drove to the basement, and Stark quickly put on the Iron Man suit.
Listening to Stark's incongruous words, Potts' face turned pale with anger, and she simply forgot about Yi Hu and started discussing the company's affairs with Stark.
"Potts, I want you to manage Stark Industries."
"Haven't I been trying to manage it? those that mean you want me to be the CEO of Stark Group."
Potts covered her mouth and looked at Stark in surprise. She did not expect him to offer her such an important position. A company worth hundreds of billions and Stark's trust in her overwhelmed her with happiness and gratitude. Stark opened a bottle of champagne and toasted Potts.
Yi Hu sat on the sofa and waited from afternoon to night without Potts calling him. He couldn't help but wonder if Potts had found Stark in advance and handed Howard Stark's relic to him.
Glancing at the clock hanging on the wall, Yi Hu sighed softly and turned around to go up to the third floor. Although he missed an opportunity to present the relic, Yi Hu wasn't too disappointed. After all, he would now enjoy the dividends from Stark Industries and wouldn't be short of money.
At the same time, Potts came to Stark with Natalie Rushman, also known as Natasha, to sign the transfer document.
"Care for a round?" Stark, who was practising boxing, beckoned to Natasha. Potts' face darkened, and she said with some dissatisfaction, "You want a woman to come and fight with you?"
Potts thought Stark wanted to make some advances during the match and gain an advantage over his opponent. Just as she was about to reject this unreasonable request, Natasha walked up and watched Stark leave the ring. Potts felt relieved.
"I want her to be my assistant." Stark pointed to Natasha in the ring, and Potts said softly, "If you want a life assistant, I have three candidates with great potential."
"No, no, no, I don't have time to go through interviews right now. She is very suitable," Stark said to himself, pretending not to hear Potts. Potts responded with a dark face and firm tone, "Absolutely not!"
"Have you ever sparred before?" Happy looked at the charming Natasha with a smile on his face and decided to use less force for a while. Such a beautiful girl would be upset if he hit her too hard.
Natasha nodded politely. She had overheard the conversation between the two with her enhanced hearing and sight. She knew that S.H.I.E.L.D. had created false information about her. A smile formed on the corner of Natasha's mouth—no man could resist her looks.
"The first iron rule: keep an eye on your opponent." Happy threw a light punch with a smirk. Natasha swiftly turned around, grabbed Happy's hand, and locked him on the ground using Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Happy felt a sharp pain in his right arm.
Potts, who noticed the movement, let out an exclamation. She didn't expect Natasha to be able to defeat Stark's bodyguard in seconds. It became evident that Natasha was not only stunningly beautiful but also highly skilled—a perfect life assistant.
After making the comparison, Potts felt a bit inadequate, but she adjusted her mindset after considering the signed document. Stark willingly handed over the family business to her, signifying her importance to him.
Natasha slowly stood up, picked up the document from the ground, and handed it to Stark. After he finished signing, she whispered, "Is there anything else I can assist you with, Mr. Stark?"
"No, Ms. Rushman." Stark shook his head and watched her leave the room. If it weren't for his palladium poisoning, he might have been able to control his inner desires. But now he only wanted to indulge himself in the little time he had left. After his death, the equity transfer documents of Stark Industries would be delivered to Potts.
Seeing the longing in Stark's eyes, Potts shook her head. He looked just as he did before going to Afghanistan. Potts suddenly remembered what Yi Hu had told her and quickly called Stark, who was about to leave. "Tony, the man who rescued you, Mr. Yi, wants to meet with you."
Stark stopped in his tracks, and Yi Hu's face flashed in his mind. If it weren't for him saving Ethan, Stark wouldn't have given him a penny. Especially now that Yi Hu had become a shareholder of Stark Industries, it gave Stark the illusion that he was working for him.
"I don't want to see him. Just find any excuse to refuse. I wasn't saved by him; I escaped with the suit I made!" Stark said incredulously. The idea of having any connection with a mutant who obtained superpowers by chance didn't sit well with him.
Observing Stark's reaction, Potts sighed with embarrassment. Then, she remembered what Yi Hu had told her earlier and quickly said, "He claims to have information about new energy. Maybe you should meet him!" Stark was taken aback and quickly regained his composure. He didn't want Yi Hu to know about his impending death. Once the other man became completely disappointed in him, it would ease the sorrow in his heart. By then, he would be close to his end, and Stark Industries would be completely handed over to Potts. Thus, he would have no regrets. Thinking of this, Stark said softly, "Well, for your sake, I'll have dinner with him!"
With a smile on her face, Potts gently adjusted Stark's clothes, took out her phone, ended the call with Yi Hu, and instructed Happy to pick him up.
Stark kept his head down and focused on tinkering with the suit, not commenting on anything. Ho Yinsen looked at Potts hesitantly, but under Stark's pleading eyes, he finally lowered his head and started arranging the parts on the table.
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