Chapter 27 - Meeting (1/2)
In a Stark's garage, Pepper Potts was arguing with Tony about the state of his company. Tony decided to promote Pepper as a CEO.
”I'm trying to make you a CEO why won't you let me?”-Tony
”Because you can't, you need the approval of the board of directors.”- Pepper
”But you told me that after Stane debacle all shareholder sold their stocks.”-Tony
”Yes they did but they didn't sell them to you .”-Pepper
”To whom did they sell?”-Tony
” I don't know, I only dealt with a lawyer that represents the buyer or buyers.”-Pepper
”Well call the lawyer and arrange a meeting.”-Tony
Pepper called the lawyer in question and after a while, she turned to Stark.
”We have a meeting with the shareholder tomorrow at ten, please be presentable and sober. The lawyer insisted on your behavior to be at least acceptable.”-Pepper
”Okay, we'll see.”- Tony
The day after in the morning.
Pepper was dressed properly. She is a bit nervous about meeting this mysterious shareholder. For once, she nagged Tony until he woke up in time and helped him prepare and be proper. Tony was looking a bit haggard, he is sick. The palladium poisoning is spreading further in his body and he still can't find a solution to his health problem.
After a while, a car stopped in front of his Malibu's mansion. A professional-looking man exited the driving seat door. The man announced his arrival to Happy Hogan who went and called Pepper and Tony. The two got out and Pepper greeted the man.
”Mr.Lance it's good to see you.”-Pepper
”Miss Pepper, Mr. Stark. It's good to see both of you. Please get in the car. I will your escort for the day .” -Mr.Lance
The three people, Tony, Pepper, and Happy got in the lawyer's car. And the latter drove through Malibu.
Inside the car, Tony was pounding the lawyer with questions in hopes of getting some clue on the lawyer's client's identity but the lawyer didn't budge. After a short drive, the car arrived at a plane hangar.
”So why are we in a hangar ?”-Tony
”we're taking a plane .”-the Lawyer
”you should've told me. I have my private jet.” boasted Tony
”Good for you .” said the lawyer sarcastically.
They entered one of the plane hangars to find masked armored people standing guard. This made the rest three a bit anxious and nervous. The lawyer ignored them and said to one of the guards:” Transportation of Mr.Stark to Headquarters.”
The guard looked in the car for a bit and nodded then showed them the way.
The lawyer and his three companions arrived at the forenamed place to find a futuristic-looking black jet with silver linings.
The lawyer approached the doors and walked inside not before motioning to his escorts to follow. Happy and Pepper were amazed at the inside of the plane while Stark tried to stay neutral but a bit of envy was present as he didn't have the same jet.
”Please take a seat. The flight won't be long .” -Mr.Lance
”Please take a seat and enjoy your ride. We will be arriving shortly in New York.” The pilot informed before continuing to float until the roof of the hangar opened automatically.”Deploying Stealth Shield.” said the pilot in his comms before the plane flew at high speed in the air.
Tony got curious and asked the lawyer:” Do you work for S.H.I.E.L.D.?”
The lawyer chuckled a bit and said:” No. S.H.I.E.L.D. Don't have this level of technology.”
After an uneventful one-hour high-speed flight. They arrived in New York which is weird since a normal flight will take 5h30 minutes. The aircraft hovered on top of a giant mansion before landing on the marked ground for landing. The lawyer walked and guided the guest to the mansion, after approaching they were received by the holographic representation of Eve who said curtly:” Welcome to the Müller mansion Mr.Stark, Miss Popps, and Mr.Hogan. Please follow me Mr.Müller is waiting for you. ”
The three people were absorbed in their shock since no one could guess that Elijah was the one that bought all the shares. Tony was a bit jealous since he can't surpass Elijah in genius or in fame since one outing of Elijah can flip the world upside down. He started having a bit of doubt that the woman that beat him up in Gulmira was sent by him.