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"We Vanko Family are different from your Stark Family. We're not liars!"

Hearing Tony's words, Ivan sneered. "Be grateful. I'll teach you the method, because I want to defeat you fair and square and let everyone know that the Vanko Family is the strongest!"

Tilting his head, Tony asked with a puzzled look, "What's the Vanko Family? Never heard of it!"

"Tony Stark!"

Ivan could not help clenching his fists. He felt it would be better to just chop this guy to death.

Faced with Ivan's ferocity, Tony could not help swallowing, but outwardly, he showed no fear at all. He sneered, "What, going to chop me to death now? Looks like your so-called Vanko Family only knows how to kick people when they're down."

"I'll make you remember the Vanko Family name, Tony Stark!"

Ivan released his fists, turned, and flew down from the building. Tony secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Natasha sneered beside him. "I thought you really weren't afraid of death?"

Tony turned and asked, "And who are you? Do I know you?"

Natasha took a deep breath to calm herself down. This bastard really was infuriating. After thinking for a moment, she walked over, pinched Tony's face, and said to Trish, "Help me take a picture. I'm going to post it anonymously on Twitter with the face censored! Tony, don't move, or the poison needle on my ring might just prick you!"

"A poison needle?"

Tony, who had been about to slap Natasha's hand away, froze. He hurriedly had Jarvis scan her, only to find that there really was a needle by her ring. It was pitch-black, and one look was enough to tell it was no good thing!

Tony's heart started racing in fright. He tried to say something through Natasha's grip, but she ignored him completely.

"Taking pictures?"

Both Trish and Jessica were extremely interested in this. Not only did they help Natasha take pictures, they also had Natasha take pictures for them. Opportunities to bully Iron Man did not come around often! Tony was humiliated and furious, but he could not resist. He nearly fainted from rage!

The prettier the woman, the more dangerous she is. Damn it, I'm going to buy Twitter so these pictures can't spread around. Uh, it seems Bert Wang bought Twitter by force at twice the market price. Hmph, that bastard will lose a fortune!

While Tony was wishing he were dead, General Ross's helicopter finally landed. He stormed over to Wang Bert and shouted, "Vampire, I told you Emil was military property. How dare you kill him?"

Wang Bert sneered. "I killed him. So what? I'm taking him away too. Got a problem with that?"

General Ross's face turned red with rage. He roared, "Vampire, are you trying to start a war with the military?"

"You want to represent the military? Did the military agree to that?"

Wang Bert looked disdainful. He took out the business phone in his pocket, turned off airplane mode, and it immediately began ringing. He pressed the speakerphone button, and Senator Stern's voice came through. "Thank God, Bert, you finally answered!"

"Senator, I just finished dealing with the battle here."

Wang Bert smiled. As he spoke, his phone kept notifying him of other incoming calls. The fact that Senator Stern got through immediately showed that he had been dialing nonstop!

"That monster was truly terrifying!"

Senator Stern said, "Bert, I won't waste time on nonsense. Are your suits for sale?"

Wang Bert smiled. "Of course they're for sale. Senator, come to Osborn Corporation tomorrow and we'll discuss the details. I'll personally welcome you!"

"Fine, I'll come tomorrow!"

Senator Stern nodded in satisfaction. Then Wang Bert answered the second call. "General Slocum, I really didn't expect to receive a call from you... Heh, the suits are of course for sale. See you tomorrow!"

"General Parsons..."

"Senator Litt..."

Wang Bert answered more than a dozen calls in one go. General Ross's face went from red to purple, then from purple to black. He nearly died of anger on the spot. He knew he could do nothing to Wang Bert. Every person Wang Bert spoke to held a higher position in the military than he did! General Ross glared fiercely at Wang Bert, stopped making a fool of himself, and turned to leave. On the way, he saw his daughter Betty standing beside Banner with tears all over her face. He felt even more miserable, and nearly spat out a mouthful of blood!

"Damn Vampire, damn Hulk, I won't let this go!"

General Ross boarded the helicopter and ordered the pilot to return to the Pentagon. He was going to persuade those higher-ups to help him reclaim the Hulk and Abomination!

Wait, this might be an opportunity. There must be people in the military who don't want the Vampire controlling the suits. I can incite them to deal with him!

Wang Bert spent more than ten minutes answering calls before his phone finally went quiet. The last call was from Chief George, who got straight to the point. "Are the suits for sale? The New York Police Department wants to buy them!"

"Five hundred million dollars. If you're willing to let the armor's user join the Watchmen Company, I'll give you a fifty percent discount!"

"I'll think about it!"

Chief George said. The armor definitely had to be bought, even if they had to sell everything they owned. But whether to join the Watchmen Company was something he had to discuss with City Hall first.

"Five hundred million dollars!"

Chief George had a terrible headache. He stroked his chin. That guy seemed to value his daughter highly. Should he have her ask for a discount?

In the face of five hundred million dollars, Chief George felt that integrity was nothing but a passing cloud!

This phone battery really doesn't last. I should have Ivan design an Arc Reactor battery when I get the chance. As a rich man, having to charge my phone every day is too lame.

Besides, smartphones are becoming widespread. I need to speed up my plans in that field. Money is a small matter; influence is what matters! Those old men in Congress are far too slow to react to smartphones!

Wang Bert thought to himself. At that moment, Frank returned and said, "We recovered all the Vibranium bullets. They're pretty satisfying to use, but having to retrieve them after every shot is such a hassle!"

"Isn't Captain America's shield the same?"

Wang Bert smiled. "Frank, take that monster back to Osborn Corporation with Ivan."

"Fine, we'll head back first!"

Ivan and Frank nodded, taking the unconscious Abomination away. The reporters who had been barred from entering saw something flying out and immediately began taking pictures like mad.

"Is that Iron Man Armor? No, Iron Man's armor isn't that color or that design!"

"That armor has the Flying Fire Dragon emblem of Osborn Corporation! My God, that's Osborn Corporation's armor!"

"Osborn Corporation developed armor? This is huge news. Their stock price will definitely soar tomorrow!"

"Did you see the monster they were carrying? It's terrifying. Could it be behind this whole incident?"

The reporters were ecstatic and wished they could rush inside to take pictures, but the police had blocked the road tightly and refused to let them in!

After Ivan and Frank left, Wang Bert walked over to Betty and said, "Miss Betty, I'd like to invite you and Mr. Banner to be guests at Osborn Corporation."

Betty looked up and asked warily, "What are you planning to do to Banner?"

"Don't worry, I'm not a bad person!"

Wang Bert smiled and said, "You should understand that without my protection, Mr. Banner's fate will be miserable."

Betty knew Wang Bert was not lying. She said bitterly, "I want to stay by Banner's side the whole time!"

"You can!"

Wang Bert smiled, then looked up and called out, "Hellcat, take Banner and Betty back with Jewel. Also, study the information I gave you carefully!"

Trish knew Wang Bert had prepared an exclusive story for her, and she was overjoyed. She hurriedly flew down and said, "Got it, Master!"

Jessica flew down as well. Although she was somewhat displeased, she did not dare act up in front of Wang Bert. What she had witnessed earlier had frightened her a little!

"Mercury!"

After the Hell Sisters took Banner and Betty away, Wang Bert instructed Mercury through his phone, "Go to Grayburn College and bring the unconscious Dr. Sterns away. I'll send you his location and appearance through the phone!"

"Okay!" Mercury did not waste words. She turned and flew toward Grayburn College!

At this moment, Yinsen finally arrived in the helicopter. Natasha released Tony and said, "A formal introduction: S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Natasha. If you have any complaints, take them to our Director!"

"Don't worry, I'll definitely complain!"

"Whatever!"

Natasha did not care. She moved closer to Tony and whispered, "Next time, don't hack S.H.I.E.L.D.'s computers! We're not as weak as you think!"

Tony felt a chill run through him. If S.H.I.E.L.D. knew, did that not mean Hydra knew as well?

Fortunately, I only looked for my father's files. I really have gotten a little too full of myself lately!

Tony secretly felt ashamed. Seeing that he had become obedient, Natasha smiled smugly and headed toward the stairwell!

Tony sighed, activated the thrusters beneath his feet, and flew crookedly into the helicopter.

Yinsen glanced back and asked in surprise, "Tony, why does it feel like you've suffered a major blow?"

"I just want to get out of here!"

Tony spoke with a lifeless expression. Yinsen was even more surprised, but he did not ask further and flew the helicopter away!

"After this, Tony probably won't be so full of himself anymore!"

Wang Bert watched the helicopter leave, then called over Electro, who was still putting out fires. Electro said respectfully, "Mr. Wang!"

"I told you not to be so polite!"

Wang Bert waved his hand. "Max, later, you'll speak on behalf of the Watchmen Company. Say this..."

After listening, Electro nodded. "Understood, Mr. Wang. This mess was the military's fault to begin with!"

"It really was their fault. It's a pity about those brave soldiers. Their commander did not even collect their bodies!"

Wang Bert shook his head, then said to Lilith, who had somehow appeared beside him, "Put away the spear. We're leaving too!"

Lilith expressionlessly took the Vibranium Spear and said, "Okay! The helicopter is parked over there!"

By the way, Lilith could fly a helicopter. Aside from having no expression, this female assistant was genuinely very useful!

Wang Bert nodded to Electro and turned to leave. Seeing that everything was over, Chief George sent officers in to handle the aftermath and allowed reporters to take pictures around the area.

The reporters rushed in impatiently. The devastation on the street stunned them. What sort of battle had destroyed an entire street?

At that moment, the reporters spotted Electro and immediately surrounded him. Electro particularly enjoyed being the center of attention. He smiled and said, "Simply put, a monster was causing destruction, and we worked together to defeat it!"

The reporters were speechless. That really was simple. One reporter asked, "Electro, was the armor that just flew out made by Osborn Corporation?"

Electro nodded. "Yes. Osborn Corporation will soon hold a Press Conference to introduce its armor!"

With confirmation, the reporters erupted in commotion. Osborn Corporation really had developed armor. Anyone holding Osborn Corporation stock was about to make a fortune!

Another female reporter asked maliciously, "Electro, this entire commercial street has been destroyed. Will your Watchmen Company compensate everyone?"

"No. This time, the Watchmen Company will not pay compensation!"

"Why not?"

"Because most of the damage was caused by that monster, and we were trying to stop it."

Electro explained, "According to company policy, this street should be compensated by that monster, or by the party responsible for it!"

"The party responsible for the monster?"

The reporters' eyes lit up. They smelled a major story! Electro did not speak. He took out a phone and played a video. A rather imposing general was shouting, "...He is military property. You are not allowed to touch him!"

"The military? That monster was created by the military?"

The reporters became excited. It really was major news. The military had created a monster that destroyed an entire street in Manhattan. That headline alone was enough to send ratings soaring and newspapers flying off the shelves!

"The specific details will be covered in tomorrow's Trish Interview. Remember to watch!"

Electro smiled faintly, turned into a bolt of electricity, and vanished. Quite a few reporters cursed loudly. It was Trish again. What kind of luck had that woman stumbled into to have so many big stories in her hands?

"She must have slept with some old man!"

Many female reporters thought sourly, their hearts filled with jealousy!

After Electro left, some reporters hurriedly called their editors while others interviewed the nearby police officers. Everyone knew that tomorrow, New York, America, and even the entire world would be shaken!

On the helicopter, Wang Bert received a call from Ms. Carter. Carter complained, "Blood God, how could you not tell me about something as major as the armor? More than a hundred calls suddenly came in just now. You nearly scared this old woman to death!"

"You're not old at all!"

Wang Bert smiled and said, "Perfect timing, Ms. Carter. Tomorrow, take Anton Vanko and Ivan Vanko, father and son, to Stark Industries to negotiate with Tony."

Carter asked in surprise, "Anton Vanko? You found him? No wonder you can manufacture armor!"

"There are only a handful of people who can manufacture armor!"

Wang Bert said, "The Vanko Father and Son deeply hate Stark Industries. Remember to calm them down tomorrow and make sure they don't start fighting. Oh, if they really do fight, hold back the security guards and let the Vanko Father and Son duel Tony!"

"How much do you hate Tony? Leave this matter to me. I think both sides will give me some face!"

Carter said, "Oh, and there's progress in the search in the Arctic. I plan to go there personally."

Excitement seeped into Carter's voice. After decades apart, she would finally see Steve again. Even she could not help feeling overwhelmed and immensely excited!

Looks like Xue Ren and the others have been working hard! Your leave is approved. Feel free to use my private jet and private hospital.

Wang Bert smiled. The reason he had asked S.H.I.E.L.D. for Captain America's blood some time ago was to find Captain America—Vampires had a secret art that could locate someone through their blood. Although it could only pinpoint a vague location, that was enough!

"Thank you!"

Carter hung up. Wang Bert looked down at New York and narrowed his eyes!

In a few months, aliens will invade New York. A war in the real world definitely won't be as simple as it was in the movies. I need to plan carefully!

Those S.H.I.E.L.D. bastards have no idea that I'm the one person in this world who least wants humanity to be destroyed! If humanity is gone, what happens to my hundreds of billions in assets?

I'm truly too great. I need to find a group of Victoria's Secret Angels to reward myself properly!