"Going by what you said, I'm not actually the protagonist. You're the real protagonist?"
Tony stroked his chin and said, "You achieved all your wishes, and you have powerful Combat Talent and top-tier business talent. Wow, isn't that just perfect?"
"Tony, reality isn't a novel. Nothing can be that perfect."
Pepper shrugged and said, "I'm glad you told me such a big joke today. You can't become some legendary hero, and you definitely can't be devoted to one woman. No matter how you look at it, you're an asshole. Uh, we're joking, right? You won't fire me or dock my pay because of that, will you?"
"If we were really joking, you could already start packing your things."
Tony rolled his eyes and said, "Unfortunately, I'm not joking. This asshole went through a life-or-death crisis, had an awakening, and became a one-in-a-million good man. At the same time, I became a true legendary hero."
Pepper blinked and asked, "So you actually like me now?"
Tony was speechless. She really knew how to focus on the important part. He looked at Pepper and nodded with complete certainty. "Yes, I like you. I don't know whether I would have been devoted to you if none of that had happened, but I'm willing to try."
Pepper looked at Tony and smiled happily. "Good. I believe everything you said. Now delete the numbers of all your ex-girlfriends."
Rationally, Pepper did not want to believe something so absurd. But what if it was true? Then she, Ms. Pepper, really would become the protagonist. And she could receive Tony's wholehearted love, something she had always dreamed of.
So Pepper was willing to give it a try.
Tony stared at Pepper in bewilderment, then changed the subject again. "Things are a little dangerous right now, so you