"Huh? What's he doing here?"
Justin Hammer, who had been enjoying himself, immediately grinned. "Now this is interesting."
Li Wei followed his gaze.
A man nearly seven feet tall stood there, massively built. Even in a suit, his bulk strained against the fabric, making him look like a thug dressed for a board meeting.
Even Eve tightened her grip on Li Wei's arm.
Kingpin.
He was powerfully built, with the solid bulk of an ancient general beneath a layer of fat.
He had more than brute strength. That was how he could land a punch that left Batman struggling to recover.
Kingpin walked up to Norman Osborn. Norman was more than a head shorter than he was.
Even so, Norman Osborn kept a big shot's smile on his face and gave away nothing in bearing.
Everyone looked over. They all knew this was the showdown in this year's election.
The other candidates were nowhere near these two.
The gap in funding alone was enormous.
One held sway over both the underworld and legitimate business; the other controlled the Osborn Group. Neither was short of money.
Who else could compete?
Unless Tony Stark loudly announced he was running, no one stood a chance.
But why would Tony Stark want to be mayor of New York?
President of America might be more like it!
"Welcome."
As the host, Norman Osborn showed proper courtesy.
Kingpin was not arrogant, either. The two began to talk.
They spoke quietly, and with music playing, no one could make out their words.
Li Wei could, though.
Kingpin was congratulating Norman Osborn. Was he trying to appear submissive?
Norman Osborn looked a little carried away by it.
Then Kingpin left.
Apparently, he had only come to say hello.
Li Wei was about to warn Norman when he saw