Chapter 33 All's Fair in Love and Battlefield

Chapter 33 All's Fair in Love and Battlefield

In the end, Pepper eventually took the USB drive and agreed to Tony's request. Considering everything Tony had said, what else could she do?

And Pepper still harbored feelings for Tony.

After all, Tony's charm still held great sway, as the saying goes, "If Men are bad; women just can't help but love them."

In summary, Pepper Potts was also prepared for the task at hand.

In this manner, everything would be executed according to the plan in just three days.

Three days may seem fleeting, but it is not.

In fact, as early as the next day, Obadiah had already mentioned the company's annual meeting during the board of directors' meeting.

Tony was present at that time.

The other board members were surprised because it was still summer, far from the time to prepare for the annual meeting.

Wasn't this a joke?

Tony didn't point it out, intending to mention the situation to Leon later when he returned. Leon, too, would be left speechless.

He just made a random excuse, never expecting Obadiah to actually comply and use it as an actual excuse for the annual meeting.

Can't we find different phrasing?

No cocktail party should be held under any circumstances.

Regardless, with Tony's secret cooperation, the early annual meeting took place.

Obadiah didn't care about the astonishment of those outside; he was solely focused on one thing now: success or becoming a benefactor.

He later asked Leon once again about his thoughts on Tony's battle suit, its performance, and its weapons and equipment.

Leon showed no mercy and dismantled Tony's efforts in front of him.

"With his flimsy armor, how can he compare to Iron Monger? The strength and weight difference is significant, and you can equip and carry more advanced weapons, easily tearing him apart," Leon said coldly.

Tony was furious.

That wasn't what Leon had initially told him; he had always praised Tony's battle suit for its flexibility.

Speaking differently when in someone's presence.

And Leon definitely had a reason for doing so, which allowed Obadiah to emerge with greater peace of mind.

Finally, the third day arrived.

Since it was an evening party, it had to be held in the evening.

That day, a five-star hotel was chosen. The Stark Group was not short on money, and Obadiah had even taken a large sum from it.

Originally, the company's budget was insufficient due to the need to invite various celebrities, including many renowned personalities, and there would also be live performances.

Money was being spent like water.

Is this the life of the rich?

I observed all the elegantly dressed ladies, each wearing unique and valuable dresses.

Moreover, the pair of small leather shoes she wore emitted a pleasant tinkling sound as they touched the ground.

Definitely Leon definitely wasn't looking at her feet...

Leon also attended the party, and he made sure to do his duty as Tony's bodyguard on the surface. He had to put on a show for Obadiah, so he kept a close watch on Tony.

The most important thing was that Tony knew the truth. At least he didn't dare to underestimate Leon; he genuinely regarded him as his bodyguard.

This party could be described as star-studded, with numerous celebrities surrounded by various capitalists. Given the status and influence of the Stark Group, almost all renowned capitalists were present.

As soon as Tony entered, he immediately captured the audience's attention and became the center of focus.

And indeed, he was the host of the party.

Even Obadiah personally greeted him, warmly embracing Tony before proceeding to hug Leon.

Normally, Obadiah wouldn't pay any attention to Leon at all since Leon was just Tony's bodyguard on the surface. They had only recently started working together and had almost no interaction with Obadiah.

Their transactions were private, and they wouldn't dare to share them with others.

But Obadiah did it intentionally. He did it deliberately. While warning and threatening Leon, he leaned closer to Leon's ear and whispered, "How is it?"

Leon pretended to glance around and observed Tony walking towards other people with a smile, seemingly captivated by a female celebrity.

However, in the end, Tony quickly made his way to Pepper Potts' side.

Pepper was definitely present too, elegantly dressed in a delicate blue gown that made even Tony shine.

Leon nodded in approval inwardly and replied softly, "No problem. When Tony came out, I saw him place the Arc reactor on the studio table. He would never have expected that you would go there at this moment to steal it."

A satisfied smile appeared on Obadiah's face.

He wasn't worried that it might be a trap since Tony's house was heavily guarded, and unauthorized individuals couldn't enter. It wasn't surprising for Tony to keep things in the studio.

Just as Leon had mentioned, Tony would never have thought that Obadiah would dare to steal from him. It was like tearing off a mask.

However, Obadiah had no choice but to proceed. He was willing to take the risk, and whether it would bring him fortune or misfortune depended solely on his own efforts.

Meanwhile, Pepper and Tony reunited.

Pepper Potts glanced at Tony, feeling a bit uneasy. He was the center of attention, and this was the company's annual meeting. Being so close to him, her colleagues would surely speculate.

After all, her boss was a playboy. It didn't take much guesswork to know that rumors would surface tomorrow.

But Tony didn't care at all; he invited Pepper to dance.

Before Pepper Potts could respond, Tony took her hand and pulled her onto the dance floor.

"I feel guilty doing this," Pepper Potts expressed her concerns.

Tony asked, "Do you mind?"

"I do mind. I want to earn everyone's approval by standing by your side through my own strength and abilities, not just because of some words that were said."

Tony gazed deeply into Pepper Potts' eyes. In truth, he wanted to say that the latter was equally capable.

He knew that girls were sensitive, especially Pepper, who could easily get upset.

Pepper Potts turned to look at Leon, who was still whispering with Obadiah, and couldn't help but murmur, "Isn't this too brazen? Aren't they afraid of being exposed or discovered by you?"

Tony shrugged indifferently, "Because Obadiah has gone mad, he has no way back. His Iron Monger desperately needs energy to function, so he must take risks. This is his only chance, so he has to do it this way."

Pepper Potts stared at Tony in front of her, suddenly feeling a bit strange.

"Do you think I'm cunning? But this is a battlefield, just like a shopping mall. We're fighting. Either he dies, or I do. So I can only rely on you, Pepper. Also, please take care of yourself."

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