With hope and motivation to survive, Tony Stark naturally cast off his previous listlessness and dissipation, becoming visibly more spirited. Though his face still looked somewhat ashen and unhealthy, and the toxins in his blood vessels remained temporarily above safe levels, everyone could sense the ease radiating from him.
Although they did not know exactly what the two had discussed, it was clear that a solution had been found. Pepper Potts and James Rhodes both breathed a huge sigh of relief and cast grateful looks at Luke.
After saying goodbye and breaking up the party, the now impatient Tony and Luke took their people back to the California villa to rest for the night. Stark and Hebron still had plenty of cooperation to negotiate and discuss in the coming days.
The reinforced, modified business vehicle drove along a somewhat desolate highway, surrounded by darkness. The ride was smooth. Snoke was driving, while Jessica Jones sat in the passenger seat, yawning. This was her first mission as Ina Sandra's personal bodyguard. When Ina returned to Hebron and learned about Jessica and what had happened to her, she immediately transferred Jessica to her side.
The two got along very well. Or rather, with Ina's emotional intelligence and methods, getting along with someone was an easy thing for her. Jessica Jones could not be called unintelligent, but before a vixen like Ina, she was still a lesser creature. In just a few days, Jessica's favorability toward Ina had become comparable to that of Luke, who had freed her from Purple Man, found her the best psychiatrist, and given her a job that allowed her to live like a normal person.
"Boss."
After the car had been driving for some time, Snoke's voice suddenly rang out.
"What is it?" Luke raised his head at