You Don't Want This Son Anymore?

The more anxious he became, the less progress his research made. He just did not want to lose face in front of Chen Mo, so he was putting on a tough front.

"Enough. Give me all the research materials from this period."

Chen Mo could not be bothered to waste words with Howard and stated his purpose directly.

"No!"

Howard immediately shook his head.

"That kid will know I'm still alive the moment he sees me. When that happens..."

Just imagining Tony Stark beating him senseless in the Iron Man suit made Howard feel weak at the knees.

Tony might not have mastered much, but Howard was no better than Tony. His fighting skills had only just reached beginner level. And although he had been enhanced by the Super Soldier Serum, the physical abilities granted by the Improved Serum—three times those of an ordinary person—were not enough to let him physically overpower the Iron Man suit like Steve and Chen Mo could. If Tony found out he was still alive, all he could do was run!

He did not believe Chen Mo would keep his secret. Chen Mo had even told Tony about the existence of S.H.I.E.L.D.; it was entirely possible that he would sell him out and lead Tony straight to his door.

"So you don't want this son anymore? You're just going to let him die of palladium poisoning?"

Chen Mo glanced at Howard and spoke indifferently.

"Don't tell me you had another kid?"

Seeing the strange look in Chen Mo's eyes, Howard wanted to lose his temper. But considering that he was no match for Chen Mo and would only suffer if they actually fought, he could only glare at him angrily and snap back.

"Another kid my ass! I'm in the lab every day. Where would