Chapter 69 : I will make you pay, I swear

"How ironic, Tony. Trying to rid of the world of weapons, you gave it its best one ever! And now, I'm going to kill you with it!"

~ Obadiah Stane, Iron Man 2

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"How is this going?" Ivy asked, observing the chaotic scene in front of her. It was then that the people present noticed the two standing nearby.

Harvey Jones, recognizing Ivy, explained, "He is the reporter who fabricated fake news and insulted and discredited the Wayne Group. Those two reports came from him, so I fired him. Now he is just causing a scene; don't worry, Miss Ivy, I can handle this soon."

Harvey winked, and two tall black security guards promptly took charge of Eddie Brock. Everyone knew that with the big shots from Wayne headquarters present, they had to perform well.

Eddie Brock struggled, but it was in vain. At this moment, he noticed Peter Parker and approached him as if he had found a savior.

"Peter, Peter, can you vouch for me? I was forced. Jameson persecuted me. You can testify because Jameson persecuted you first."

Peter Parker, feeling a bit awkward, didn't know whether Eddie Brock was forced or acting willingly. Nevertheless, he decided to help.

"Miss Ivy, he is Eddie Brock, my colleague—or, to be precise, my former colleague."

"Jameson approached me first and asked me to create a sensational report, but I thought it was wrong, so I refused, even though I was scolded."

"Then Eddie was brought in. He's different from me; I'm just a special reporter. If I don't comply with Jameson, I can't be fired. I can switch to another newspaper to provide photos."

"But Eddie is a regular employee of the Daily Bugle. If he doesn't follow Jameson's orders, he could be fired. So, I think he must have been forced."

Eddie Brock nodded gratefully at Peter Parker and then turned to Ivy, hopeful. Although he had no impression of this young woman, he could tell from the attitude of the new president, Harvey, toward her that her identity was not simple.

"Miss Ivy, you see, as Peter said, Jameson forced me to do everything. I swear, I am innocent."

"Of course, I know that I am also wrong, so I'm not here to ask for reinstatement. I just hope the Wayne Group won't hinder my career prospects, okay?"

After Eddie Brock finished speaking, all eyes focused on Ivy, even the new president, Harvey. Although Harvey knew in his heart that the honorary president did not have the right to manage, he couldn't stand the chick with a hard background. It's not a big deal anyway, so why not let her go?

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Ivy tried her best to keep herself calm, but her heart was pounding.

As a friend, Eddie Bullock had discredited the Wayne Group and smeared Bruce Wayne, so he deserved to be punished. But Ivy, being kind by nature, felt that since Eddie Brock was persecuted and his career ruined, the punishment might be a bit too heavy.

She found herself in a dilemma for a moment. However, at this moment, Bruce Wayne's words flashed in her mind. In her current position, she had no management rights, which meant she shouldn't interfere in this matter.

Thinking of this, Ivy looked at Harvey and said, "President Harvey Jones, I'm just the honorary president. You should manage the affairs of the newspaper, so I won't interfere."

Harvey Jones's face immediately lit up. This chick was still pretty good, and she followed the rules.

"Throw him out!"

The command was given, and two black security guards dragged Eddie Brock toward the elevator.

Peter Parker shook his head helplessly, feeling that he had done his best.

"I will make you pay, I swear!" were Eddie Brock's parting words before the elevator doors closed.

Ignoring the disgraced journalist, Harvey turned to Peter Parker.

"So, you're a special reporter for the newspaper, the one who takes photos of Spider-Man. I remember you."

"You did a good job, decisively rejecting false reports, and you meet the professional qualifications. From now on, you're a regular employee of the Daily Bugle. Go to the personnel department to go through the entry procedures."

Peter Parker felt like he'd hit the jackpot. As for Eddie Brock, he had been left behind.

After the young spider left, Harvey Jones extended his hand to Ivy and said, "Hello, although it wasn't a very pleasant meeting, I believe it will get better in the future."

"I think so too."

"Let me introduce you to the newspaper. Of course, I'm also a novice. Let's work together to make Daily Bugle better."

"Happy to do so."

...

In Pepper Potts's house in New York City, Tony Stark was busy dealing with his future mother-in-law. Although in his position, these things shouldn't be mixed up, Tony was cheeky and didn't leave, stating that the boss should show concern for his subordinates. Besides, since Pepper's relatives were present, he didn't feel embarrassed about lingering. However, his hands and feet were truly clumsy. It seemed that all his talents were directed toward invention, talking, and picking up girls. Life skills seemed to escape him.

Just as he was feeling a little embarrassed and bored, his watch suddenly lit up.

Tony cursed inwardly, "Which fool is contacting me again? Don't they where I am."

Just as he was about to decline the call, he caught a glimpse of the contact's name—Jarvis. If Jarvis was contacting him, something important must have happened. Tony hesitated for a moment, then got up and walked to a more private place.

"What happened, Jarvis? I'm here with Potts, so if it's not urgent, you can handle it yourself."

A blue half-length phantom appeared on the watch, mimicking Jarvis's appearance.

"Sorry, sir, but it's really important. I've been hacked."

Tony's face showed an expression as if he'd seen an ancient phone. "What are you talking about? Did you invade someone, or did someone else invade you?"

"I was invaded, sir."

After a few confirmations, Tony exclaimed, "This is impossible. You have the most advanced artificial intelligence in the world. No one can invade you."

"Sir, I was hacked. I just scanned your account, and I've confirmed it."

Tony's face changed. "I'll believe that for now. Tell me, what did the other party take?"

"10 billion U.S. dollars, plus the Blueprint of Steel Armor Mark 5."

"What the heck!"

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