"Friends?" Tony froze, never expecting that someone these days would turn down both a beautiful woman and money.
William explained, "Here's the thing: I'll need to stay by your side for a while longer. It might be more convenient if I'm here as a friend. Or would you prefer another role, like bodyguard or driver?"
"I already have a bodyguard and driver. Even if he's not always reliable, I can't just fire him." Tony held out his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Lister!"
"Just call me William from now on." William shook Tony's hand.
Suddenly, the door to the CEO's office swung open, and Tony's bodyguard and driver walked in.
"Boss, it's time for your happy hour."
"Hey, Happy, you're just in time. We were just talking about you." Tony glanced at William. "My friend, can you box?"
"Happy hour" was nothing more than Tony's workout time.
Ever since Tony learned about his health problems, he had started exercising regularly and even stopped drinking. As Happy's name also meant "happy," he joined his boss for a workout every afternoon.
"William, want to give it a try?" Tony threw punch after punch at Happy, who dodged from side to side.
"I'll pass. You're no match for me." William held a glass of Chlorophyll Juice. Uh, this healthy drink was freshly poured for him by Tony himself, who claimed it was a symbol of their friendship.
A symbol of friendship, my foot. Before he'd transmigrated into the Marvel Universe, he'd seen Iron Man's signature Chlorophyll Juice on sale online and bought a whole case out of curiosity.
Who could have guessed it would taste so strange? He hadn't even finished the case before throwing it away.
Just then, Pepper Potts walked over. "Tony, the notary from the legal department