Since Killian's mysterious disappearance, Maya had gradually taken control of Pioneer Technology with Tony's help.
Although she did not wield absolute authority within the company the way Tony did, she had already become Pioneer Technology's public-facing leader.
When The Mandarin and his companion arrived at Pioneer Technology, they requested a meeting with Maya under the guise of senior executives from a security company.
When the front desk called, Maya wondered why executives from a security company wanted to see her, but she still received The Mandarin and his companion in the reception room.
Pushing open the door and entering the reception room, Maya's gaze fell directly on the two men.
Unlike her usual appearance as a female scientist, she now wore a black business skirt suit, black stockings, and black heels, radiating the commanding presence of a high-powered businesswoman.
As she looked at the two men, Maya's brow instantly furrowed.
Neither of them looked anything like a security company executive, and both exuded a dangerous air. Maya immediately grew wary.
"What can I do for you two?"
Maya asked as she sat down across from them.
Although she thought the two men looked like trouble, surely they wouldn't dare do anything in broad daylight?
"You're Maya Hansen?"
The Mandarin spoke in a raspy voice, a dangerous smile playing at his lips.
Maya nodded, looking somewhat puzzled.
Having confirmed her identity, The Mandarin exuded a terrifying presence as he said, emphasizing every word, "I'm Killian's business partner. He promised to supply me with a batch of the Extremis Virus."
"Now that he's dead, surely you aren't going to back out of the deal, Miss Hansen?"
At those words, Maya's pupils suddenly contracted.
The Extremis Virus was a closely guarded secret at Pioneer Technology. Apart from her and Killian, not even the