Looking at Miller Field, who was somewhat embarrassed, Lynn Hall said, “Whether it’s your wife or a college student.”
“At this time, you must be careful and never offend Director.”
Hearing Lynn say this, Miller Field nodded repeatedly.
Wiping off the lipstick stain, he asked, “So, what big deal happened that gathered all of us so late at night?”
“Something big really happened!”
While walking towards the Director’s office, Lynn told Miller what had happened.
Behind them, another Assistant Agent Supervisor, Alan Maxi, had a very gloomy expression.
As an Assistant Agent Supervisor, Alan Maxi naturally knew that next year Rich Hood would be given a ceremonial position, and the new Agent Supervisor would be chosen from among the four of them.
But before the family congressmen behind him could exert their influence, the Internal Affairs Department actually got their “criminal evidence” first.
When he saw that evidence, Alan’s cold sweat started to pour down.
If it were peacetime, this so-called “criminal evidence” would not be a big deal.
But it just happened at this time.
Later, after Director Duke called him over and reprimanded him, the matter was quietly brushed aside.
But Alan knew that regarding the competition for the Supervisor position, he was already out!
His gaze swept over Lynn Hall, Alan thought for a moment, then shook his head.
It couldn’t be him. After all, although Lynn’s ability was the strongest among them, he was too young.
And his only backing was the New York Police Department’s Director adoptive father, but within the Federal Bureau of Investigation, George Stacy had less say than his family’s congressmen.
Miller Field was also impossible; he was just a commoner.
So, who has the best chance of becoming Supervisor next year?
Thinking of this, Alan Maxi stared intently at Kenny Davis.
His own family had several congressmen, but Kenny’s paternal uncle was the Deputy Minister of the Department of Justice.
So, after he was out, the only one who could become Supervisor was him!
FUXX! This bastard!
Feeling the sharp gaze from behind him, Kenny Davis turned his head and glanced.
When he saw Alan’s eyes, Kenny Davis didn’t take it seriously.
It was just the gaze of a loser. In the future, who knows how this guy will grovel to him!
Yes, Kenny thought the same as Alan Maxi; the only one qualified to compete with him was Alan.
As for Lynn and Miller?
Although he valued Lynn and was preparing to make a move on him.
But, it was only to eliminate Lynn’s last bit of possibility.
He knew Lynn’s abilities, so he planned to slowly train Lynn after becoming Supervisor and completely turn Lynn into his dog!
Watching the two of them stare at each other, Miller Field, who was beside them, sneered in his heart.
Two fools, they still don’t know how much Director and Supervisor value Lynn!
Indeed, if he hadn’t had his application for that small town incident rejected last time, he probably wouldn’t have known how much weight Lynn held in Director’s heart.
Inside the Director’s office.
When Rich brought Lynn and the others to Director Duke’s office, the heads of all departments were already present.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, James Duke said angrily, “You should know what has happened, right?”
“Damn it, those insane Mutants actually attacked the Pentagon and the White House.”
“This is a provocation, a naked provocation by Mutants against our Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
“Our FBI’s duty is to protect the nation’s security. We absolutely cannot let go of these Mutants who endanger national security!”
Speaking of this, James Duke looked at everyone: “From now on, the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation enters an emergency state, and all departments will take action.”
“Once a Mutant enters New York, it’s better to arrest the wrong person than to let a single one go!”
“Yes, Director!”
Hearing Director Duke’s order, everyone immediately stood up and replied.
“Additionally, the Field Operations Department will dispatch an elite squad to Washington, led by an Assistant Supervisor, to assist Headquarters in apprehending those damned Mutants!”
Hearing Director Duke’s words, Rich Hood looked at the four Assistant Agent Supervisors behind him.
Receiving Rich’s gaze, before Lynn could speak, Kenny Davis spoke first: “Director, I request to personally lead this mission.”
This was an opportunity to make a good impression at Headquarters, so Kenny Davis naturally was the first to step forward and apply.
Alan Maxi, who was beside him, also stepped forward to apply.
Although he was out of the Supervisor competition next year, if he could make a great contribution in this operation, he might have a chance to re-enter the competition.
Seeing Alan and Kenny volunteer, Director Duke nodded, then looked at Lynn Hall.
“Director, I recommend Miller to lead this mission.”
Seeing Director Duke’s gaze, Lynn said, “Since Mutants have caused such a big commotion in Washington this time, Headquarters will definitely send out elites for the capture operation.”
“At this time, everyone’s attention is focused on Washington, and no one can be sure whether New York will become the Mutants’ next target.”
“So, compared to Washington, New York is also very important.”
“Miller’s leadership ability is very strong, and his character is stable enough. He doesn’t seek glory or act rashly, so I think he is the best candidate to lead this mission!”
Hearing that Lynn actually recommended Miller to “show his face,” Kenny and Alan both looked at him.
He didn’t volunteer for such a prominent task, but instead recommended someone else.
Does he not want to compete for the Supervisor position?
Hearing Lynn’s recommendation, Director Duke thought for a few seconds, then nodded: “Rich, arrange the personnel and have Miller immediately lead the team to Washington!”
“Yes, Director!”
“Alright, everyone go prepare. I want you to monitor every corner of New York!”
“Also, Lynn, stay!”
Hearing Director Duke’s order, everyone went to prepare, only Lynn remained seated.
After everyone had left, Director Duke took a cigar from a drawer and tossed it to Lynn: “I thought you would volunteer to go to Washington.”
“After all, making an appearance in front of the President and the Minister of Justice would be beneficial for your future!”
Taking the cigar and getting up to pour Director Duke a glass of water, Lynn Hall smiled: “Director, compared to Washington, I am more concerned about your safety.”
“So it’s better for me to stay in New York. If the Mutants go crazy and really attack our New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, I can protect you, can’t I?”
“You!”
Raising his hand and pointing at Lynn, James Duke chuckled and lit his cigar.
Why didn’t Lynn volunteer to lead the team to Washington?
Actually, the reason was very simple.
Lynn knew that even if he led the team, it would just be a formality.
Did he really expect to make a contribution in Washington and gain the appreciation of the Headquarters Director?
Don’t be ridiculous.
It was better to stay in New York and butter up Director Duke, playing the role of a loyal subordinate, which would be more effective.
Taking a puff of his cigar, Director Duke looked at Lynn with satisfaction and asked, “Did you buy the stock of that company they recommended you at the last Brotherhood gathering?”
“I’ve already bought it, Director. The price of that stock is going crazy.”
After Lynn heard this insider information at the gathering, he asked his securities manager, Daniel, to sell the Stark Industries stock and buy all of the one they recommended.
The Stark Industries stock, bought for five hundred thousand, had increased more than ten times. After cashing out over six million, he bought all the stock of this new company.
In just a few days, the stock price of this newly listed company soared.
Even if he asked Daniel to sell it now, his assets would exceed thirty million U.S. dollars.
Tsk, and he hasn’t even joined HYDRA yet.
Hearing Lynn’s answer, Director Duke chuckled and nodded: “This is the benefit of being a Brotherhood member. Only by sticking together and helping each other can we go further.”
“This is all thanks to your promotion, Director. Without you, I probably wouldn’t even be qualified to join the Brotherhood.”
“Hehe, we won’t treat our own people unfairly.”
“By the way, Director, I met Mystique from the Brotherhood of Mutants tonight.”
After telling Director Duke what happened, Lynn said, “So I had the X-Men take Mystique back.”
“What the Mutants did in Washington may not necessarily repeat in New York.”
Hearing Lynn describe what happened, James Duke nodded.
Lynn was right; since the Mutants could do such insane things in Washington, then New York might become their next target.
At that time, City Hall and the Federal Bureau of Investigation building might both become targets for Mutants.
Lynn’s choice to stay in New York at this time, saying he would protect him, was definitely not an empty promise!
Thinking of this, Director Duke looked at Lynn with even more satisfaction!
Capable, courageous, resourceful, and loyal to him.
What a perfect subordinate!
Thinking of this, Director Duke suddenly said, “Lynn, accompany me to Los Angeles at the end of the month!”
“Yes, Director!”
Hearing Director say this, Lynn Hall nodded.
Although he didn’t know why Director Duke suddenly wanted to take him to Los Angeles.
But Lynn Hall felt that perhaps this trip to Los Angeles would be when Director Duke would reveal to him that he was HYDRA!
Back in his office.
Lynn Hall looked at Miller Field, who was standing at his office door, and said, “Why don’t you go in?”
“The Supervisor of Internal Affairs Department is in your office.”
Facing Lynn’s question, Miller Field shrugged: “I don’t know if Alan or Kenny reported you to the Internal Affairs Department, but her expression didn’t look right, so be careful.”
Speaking of this, Miller looked at Lynn very seriously and said, “Thank you!”
“You’re welcome!”
Raising his hand and patting Miller on the shoulder, Lynn said, “I won’t let my own people suffer!”
Nodding to Lynn, Miller Field turned and left.
He was about to lead the team to Washington immediately, and there were many things to prepare.
But even so, he still specifically waited for Lynn to return to thank him.
This already meant that he was showing his attitude to Lynn.
Returning to the office, he saw Jessica sitting on his desk with her legs crossed.
Closing the office door, Lynn walked over, picked her up, and placed her on the desk.
“Aren’t you going to prepare? What are you doing here?”
As he spoke, Lynn lifted Jessica’s hand with the engagement ring, looked at her fair and delicate skin, and then placed that hand where it should be.
“Of course, it’s to remind you to be careful lately.”
With one hand, she pulled open the shackles symbolizing Lynn’s destiny, and her fair, tender hand grasped the spear of destiny.
“What do you mean, someone else is trying to deal with me?”
Lynn slapped Jessica’s Hips in annoyance, saying, “Last time it was Kenny Davis, who is it this time?”
“I’ve always been friendly to people, but why does it sound like I’ve offended the whole World when it comes from your mouth?”
Facing Lynn’s “beating,” Jessica grumbled twice: “Isn’t it because of your little lover?”
Turning to lie on the desk, Jessica twisted her head and said, “Do you think the Military couldn’t find out that your green-haired little lover is Magneto’s daughter?”
“Last time, when you dealt with Obadiah Stane, your little lover was already targeted by the Military.”
Colonel Stryker, who is responsible for dealing with Mutants, didn't dare to ask you for people, so he went to his superior.
Coupled with the Brotherhood of Mutants attacking the White House and the Pentagon this time, I'm afraid the Military will come knocking very soon.
Hearing Jessica say that, Lynn Hall leaned in and said, "Then let them come. Maybe I can even send a General to prison!"
Feeling Lynn's iron-like 'toughness,' Jessica's light green pupils gradually narrowed, and her voice became intermittent as she said, "This is what my fiancé heard, so I informed you as soon as I got the news."
Halfway through her sentence, Jessica couldn't continue.
Listening to Jessica alternately calling out to God and then resorting to 'F' words, Lynn leaned closer, thinking he should teach her some more elegant vocabulary.
After all, she graduated from Yale University. How could her vocabulary be so limited?
While the two were busy, Jessica's phone suddenly rang.
Picking up the phone and glancing at it, Jessica shushed Lynn: "It's my fiancé's call."
With that, Jessica took a deep breath, then answered the phone.
On the other end of the line, facing his fiancée's calm yet trembling voice, Henry Wayne felt a pang of heartache.
This must be because his fiancée stayed up all night in meetings, and her body couldn't take it anymore!
Alas, as an Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, work is always so busy!
The next morning.
Jonathan Polly, after a night of heavy drinking, slowly woke up from his sleep.
Instinctively shielding his face from the sunlight and looking around, Jonathan realized that he was lying in an unfamiliar room.
He abruptly threw off the covers and sat up from the bed, only to find himself wearing nothing but a pair of shorts.
And the headache from the hangover made Jonathan dizzy.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to recall what had happened last night.
It seemed he was drinking at a bar, and then a woman with a very good figure, who resembled his first love, approached him...
"You're awake!"
As the door opened, a woman in a tank top walked in.
"You are?"
Looking at the familiar-looking woman in front of him, Jonathan Polly remembered that she was the one who had approached him at the bar last night.
"Jonathan, it seems you really forgot about me!"
Claire picked up a pair of pants from the floor and handed them to Jonathan, smiling, "That's right, you were a popular figure in school back then. Everyone revolved around you. How could you remember me?"
Hearing Claire say that, Jonathan subconsciously took the pants and put them on.
Just as he was about to say something more, he heard Claire laugh, "Go wash up first. Breakfast is ready."
After speaking, Claire turned and left the room.
Ten minutes later, in the dining room.
"Claire, you mean you also went to Dalton High School?"
Eating breakfast, Jonathan looked at Claire. He truly didn't remember having such a classmate.
"Yes, but we weren't in the same grade. I was one year younger than you."
Handing a slice of bread to Jonathan, Claire's face showed a very healing smile: "Back then, you were the star of the school. No matter where you went, there would be a group of people around you."
"At that time, I even had a crush on you, but unfortunately, you never noticed me."
Facing Claire's honesty, Jonathan was silent for a moment: "I'm sorry, I really don't remember."
"It's okay, after all, it was more than ten years ago."
"I went to Europe for college and just returned to New York a while ago. I didn't expect to see you at the bar last night."
Hearing Claire say that, Jonathan quietly ate his breakfast.
But soon he laughed self-deprecatingly: "You must be disappointed, huh? I didn't expect that after more than ten years, I'd go from a rich second-generation to a homeless person."
"Heh, if you hadn't brought me back last night, I'd probably still be sleeping on a park bench!"
Looking at the self-deprecating Jonathan, Claire reached out and held Jonathan's hand, her face full of a sunny smile: "It's certainly a bit surprising, but not disappointing."
"Life, you know, always has its ups and downs. I believe that as long as you get through this difficult experience, you will always stand up."
"And if you don't have a place to live, you can stay here with me. If you don't have a job, don't worry too much. I still have some savings and can help you until you find work."
At this point, Claire playfully winked: "Although I'm sorry to say this, I've wanted to sleep with you for over ten years."
Looking at Claire's healing smile, like that of an Angel.
For a moment, Jonathan was stunned.
This was a smile he had never seen before. It seemed that within this smile, his heart, which had sunk to the bottom, slowly began to beat again.
"Alright, hurry and eat breakfast. After breakfast, go to the barbershop and tidy up. The Jonathan I remember wouldn't be so sloppy!"
Hearing Claire say that, Jonathan nodded somewhat sheepishly.
Seeing Jonathan lower his head, Claire smiled and turned on the television.
At this moment, all channels on the television were reporting about the Brotherhood of Mutants' attack on the White House and the Pentagon last night.
Although the President and those officials were not injured, the entire Washington entered a state of emergency due to last night's terrorist attack.
At the same time, at the entrance of Midtown High School.
"Don't appear as Spider-Woman for a while."
Gently rubbing Gwen's head as she was acting spoiled, Lynn smiled and said, "Last night's Mutant incident put Washington on full lockdown, and New York also implemented a partial lockdown."
"Now, not only the Federal Bureau of Investigation, but all official organizations are hunting down dangerous elements."
"Including Mutants, gang members, and super-powered individuals. So, it's best for Spider-Woman not to appear during this time, to avoid bringing you unnecessary trouble!"
Hearing Lynn say that, Gwen nodded slightly: "Dad also said to drive home immediately after school."
"If it weren't for the car you gave me for my birthday, Dad would be driving me to school every day."
Resting her head on Lynn's shoulder, Gwen continued to act spoiled.
When it was almost time for class, Gwen finally looked up and said to Lynn, "Next year I'll be going to college. Have you tidied up the room for me?"
"It's already cleaned up, just waiting for you to move in next year. Go to class, you'll be late soon!"
Gently patted Gwen's backside, Lynn said with a smile.
Tiptoeing, Gwen kissed Lynn on the lips, then waved and ran towards the school.
As Gwen ran towards the school, Lynn watched her retreating figure for a while before taking out his phone and sending a text message.
Inside the car.
"Is that Lynn's girlfriend? She's very pretty!"
Laura, who witnessed everything happening outside, looked at Gwen's back and then said to Polaris beside her.
Hearing Laura say that, Polaris also nodded slightly.
However, her face was filled with melancholy, as if she was worried about something.
"Don't worry. Although the Mutants caused such a big commotion last night, our current identity is Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and with Lynn here, no one can hurt us."
Knowing what Lorna was worried about, Laura linked arms with Polaris and comforted her.
"The media says that all the Mutants who attacked the President were members of the Brotherhood of Mutants. I'm worried..."
"Oh, you're just too extreme. You always tend to think the worst!"
Pinching Polaris's cheek, Laura said, "Even if they are all your father's subordinates, what does that have to do with you?"
"If it really implicated you, do you think Lynn would still take us everywhere he goes, like before?"
"I hope so."
Looking at Lynn outside the car window, Polaris said softly.
A few minutes later.
When Peter Parker ran out of the classroom, the first thing he saw was Lynn standing in front of the Chevrolet.
"Agent Lynn, is there something you need from me?"
Coming up to Lynn, Peter Parker asked somewhat cautiously.
He didn't know why Lynn, as an Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, would suddenly seek him out.
It couldn't be that his identity as Spider-Man had been exposed, could it?
"Peter, you've been doing very well recently, and you've gained a lot of admirers online."
Hearing Lynn say that, Peter Parker's heart skipped a beat, but he shook his head calmly and said, "Lynn, I don't understand what you're talking about."
Looking at Peter Parker pretending to be foolish, Lynn smiled and said, "During the battle between Tony and Obadiah, didn't you ask me about an organization?"
"It just wasn't the right time to discuss it then. I told you I'd contact you later."
"Now, do you understand what I'm talking about, Spider-Man!"
Looking at Lynn's gentle smile, Peter Parker was instantly stunned.
Back in the classroom.
"What's wrong?"
Looking at Peter Parker, who seemed to be in a daze after returning to the classroom.
Harry Osborn asked curiously, "Did Lynn want something from you?"
"Huh? Nothing, nothing."
Seeing his friend's curious expression, Peter Parker quickly shook his head and said, "The teacher's here!"
Harry, who originally wanted to ask Peter some questions, closed his mouth when he saw the teacher walk into the classroom.
But he was still a little curious, what exactly did his idol want from Peter?
Why was Peter so absent-minded after coming back?
Could it be that Lynn wanted Peter to join the Federal Bureau of Investigation?
Peter Parker didn't know how much Harry envied him at that moment.
His mind kept replaying the words Lynn had said to him after exposing his identity.
He told him not to appear as Spider-Man in New York for a while.
And after things settled down, he would try to recruit him into that organization.
Damn it, how did Lynn find out he was Spider-Man?
He had hidden it so well.
Although he said that besides him, no one else knew that he was Spider-Man.
But... what if others found out?
Thinking of this, Peter Parker became troubled. It seemed that after joining the organization founded by Lynn, he would have to ask him to help hide his identity.
Peter Parker had no resistance to joining the organization founded by Lynn.
After all, that phrase, "With great power comes great responsibility," made Peter Parker feel that having such an organization was simply too cool.
At the same time, on a farm in New Jersey.
"Leader, all the Brotherhood of Mutants members who invaded the White House and the Pentagon are dead."
Looking at Magneto in front of him, Smith reported: "Also, some of the Brotherhood members who invaded Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters were killed or injured, and Raven was even imprisoned by Professor X."
"Leader, I don't understand why you gave this order?"
"Although you were imprisoned in a special prison at the time, we could still easily rescue you with our abilities. There was no need to cause such a huge commotion!"
Facing Smith's questioning, Magneto did not answer.
He just looked at the corn in the farm in front of him and said, "The girl I asked you to monitor, how is she doing now?"
"She just started college, and because she has been hiding her abilities, no one knows she is a Mutant since her parents died."
Hearing Smith's answer, Magneto nodded with satisfaction: "She is our future hope, Smith. Don't worry about the fallen Brotherhood members."
"When hope truly descends, those who sacrificed their lives for the ideal will eventually return to our side!"
Listening to Magneto's rambling, Smith frowned.
Even now, not even Raven knew what Magneto's true purpose was.
The reason they caused such a stir last night was entirely because it was Magneto’s order.
However, what he was most worried about now was what to do next.
After all, assassinating the President and invading the Pentagon would definitely lead to a nationwide manhunt by all official organizations!
New York street.
A black Chevrolet was parked in the middle of the road, with rows of Military vehicles blocking its way.
Stryker, who was leading the group, got out of the Military vehicle, and behind him, a group of fully armed soldiers stood guard with their weapons.
“Don’t be nervous, you can just stay in the car!”
Lynn comforted Polaris, who was sitting in the back seat and looking a bit worried due to the sudden appearance of the Military, before opening the car door and stepping out.
“Lynn Hall, this is our second meeting!”
Seeing Lynn Hall get out of the car, Colonel Stryker stepped forward and said.
“Heh, such a big show, it’s quite intimidating. What, is the Military finally ready to make a move on our Federal Bureau of Investigation?”
Hearing Lynn say that, Stryker said, “Lynn Hall, you should know what my purpose is this time!”
Taking out a document and showing it to Lynn, Stryker’s tone was very firm: “As an Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, you should know about last night’s events!”
“The President was attacked, officials at the Pentagon were assassinated, and even Magneto was rescued from prison by those damned Mutants.”
“According to our investigation, Lorna Dane in your car is Magneto’s daughter and also a Mutant, so I have reason to believe she was also involved in this matter.”
“I hope you can hand her over to me, otherwise—”
“Otherwise what? Order my arrest? Or shoot me full of holes?”
Lynn took a cigarette, put it in his mouth, lit it, and then used the lighter to set the document on fire as well.
Seeing this, Stryker’s expression immediately turned cold.
Before he could speak, Lynn threw the burning document to the ground.
Then he took a step forward and said, “This is the first time I’ve heard of a crime where the daughter is also implicated.”
“Stryker, you’ve really opened my eyes!”
“And asking me to hand someone over, what is this document worth? Even if you bring out a document signed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, I still won’t care!”
“Lynn…”
Looking at Lynn Hall’s tough attitude, Stryker frowned and said, “This concerns the country—”
“Don’t you dare act like you’re loyal to the country in front of me. Either you get the Secretary of the Department of Justice to personally order me to hand over the person, or you have your subordinates shoot me full of holes!”
“Do you dare?”
Poking Stryker’s chest with his finger, Lynn Hall sneered, “You don’t dare, but I do!”
“From now on, the Federal Bureau of Investigation will be watching your every move and your entire family’s 24 hours a day.”
“Even if you go to the restroom, I won’t let it go. If you and these people make even the slightest abnormal move, I will arrest you all for treason!”
“Lynn Hall!”
Facing Lynn Hall’s equally tough attitude, Stryker immediately clenched his fists.
“Heh, want to order a shot? Come on, if I even frown, I’m a coward!”
“You—”
Staring angrily at Lynn Hall, Stryker hadn’t expected this guy to be so tough.
You know, he even got the Department of Defense’s document, but...
F*ck, the damned Federal Bureau of Investigation, the damned system!
“Heh, you don’t dare?”
Lynn Hall pushed Stryker, who was blocking him, aside and said directly, “Since you don’t dare, then tell all your subordinates to get the hell out of my way!”
“A bunch of cowards!”
Watching Lynn Hall turn around, get back in the car, and start the engine, Stryker clenched his fists, his gaze fixed on the Chevrolet.
Listening to the arrogant honking, Stryker took a deep breath, then ordered the Military to clear the road!
Inside the car.
Lynn Hall chuckled as he watched Stryker’s impotent rage through the rearview mirror.
Then he asked Laura and Lorna in the back seat, “Didn’t scare you two, did I?”
“Of course not.”
Hearing Lynn’s question, Laura excitedly leaned forward: “Lynn, the way you just made Stryker speechless was so cool.”
“This is the first time I’ve known that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has so much power, that they don’t even care about the Department of Defense’s approval.”
Watching Laura excitedly chattering, Polaris next to her pulled her back and fastened her seatbelt.
However, looking at Lynn, a different emotion appeared in her eyes for the first time.
She lost her parents in early childhood, was “abandoned” by her biological father in childhood, faced discrimination in the orphanage because of her Mutant identity, and then spent over two years hiding after leaving the orphanage.
This was the first time she had experienced a sense of security from someone else.
Although, Polaris’s small face was still taut at this moment.
But her eyes unconsciously drifted towards Lynn.
【Lorna Dane’s favorability: 5】
Noticing the system’s prompt, Lynn continued driving in a good mood.
Laura’s favorability hadn’t changed, still at 4 points, but Polaris’s favorability had directly increased by 2 points.
Although her appearance was still cold, her favorability couldn’t lie.
Perhaps it wouldn’t be long before Polaris would open up to him!
After returning to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Lynn Hall still told Director Duke about the matter.
Although the Federal Bureau of Investigation is under the Department of Justice and doesn’t have to listen to those idiots in the Department of Defense.
But, if there’s a mess, you have to let your immediate superior take the blame, right?
Director Duke didn’t care at all about Lynn’s report.
Even if the Mutants created such a shocking incident, it wasn’t up to other departments to dictate to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Half a month passed in a flash.
In half a month, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in conjunction with other official organizations, launched a focused crackdown on Mutants.
Many Mutants were arrested.
However, Magneto, who was rescued from prison, was still nowhere to be found, and even few members of the Brotherhood of Mutants were caught.
Washington, which had been in an emergency state, gradually lifted its lockdown, and New York returned to its normal state.
Inside the prison.
“Are you here to gloat?”
Obadiah Stane asked Tony Stark, who had come to visit him.
“Yes, and I also want to know if you now regret everything you’ve done.”
In response to Tony’s words, Obadiah Stane burst into laughter.
This made Tony Stark frown: “What are you laughing at? It seems you’re doing quite well in prison, since you can still laugh.”
“I do regret it, I regret not acting against you sooner, I regret supporting those idiots in the Middle East, they actually dared to defy my orders and didn’t eliminate you immediately!”
Looking at Obadiah Stane’s unrepentant appearance, Tony Stark stood up and said, “It seems you still enjoy the prison atmosphere.”
“Your state isn’t right, Tony. Although you’ve been hiding it, I know you too well.”
Hearing Obadiah Stane’s words, Tony Stark’s originally nonchalant expression gradually disappeared, and he slowly fell silent.
Outside the prison.
Sitting in the car, Lynn smoked, waiting for Tony to come out of the prison.
Lynn knew very well that Tony Stark would definitely visit Obadiah Stane, which is why he had kept him until today.
But after today, he could send Obadiah Stane to meet Mephisto.
Ten minutes later.
Tony Stark came out of the prison, opened the car door directly, and sat in the passenger seat.
Seeing Tony, who seemed a bit off, Lynn smiled and asked, “Are you alright?”
“What could be wrong with me?”
Facing Lynn’s question, Tony shrugged: “I thought I’d see Obadiah crying and kneeling before me, constantly repenting. Tsk, it was really disappointing.”
“Lynn, your Federal Bureau of Investigation isn’t that great either; you can’t even make a criminal realize his mistake.”
Watching Tony’s stubbornness, Lynn smiled: “That’s simple. When the time comes, throw him into the section with those big black guys, and I guarantee he’ll be kneeling before you in three days…”
“You mean kneeling before a proctologist, right?”
Watching Lynn shake his head, Tony Stark suddenly said, “Are you free this afternoon? I’ve made plans with Rhodes. How about the three of us go celebrate?”
“Celebrate what? Celebrate Obadiah Stane about to kneel before a proctologist?”
Tony Stark rolled his eyes at Lynn and spread his hands: “Celebrate the launch of Stark Industries’ new clean energy business! Your stock has doubled again, right?”
“If I hadn’t sold that stock, I really should celebrate. But unfortunately, I already sold Stark Industries’ stock a while ago, and the new stocks I bought have multiplied my net worth several times!”
At this point, Lynn looked at Tony and said, “Tony, you’re not doing so well either!”
“Damn it!”
Seeing Lynn’s “disgusted” look, Tony immediately turned his head to look out the window; he decided not to talk to Lynn anymore!
Two hours later.
“Tony seems a bit off lately.”
Rhodes said to Lynn, looking at Tony, who was already drunk and sound asleep on the sofa.
“I always feel like his mood has been very low recently, and he’s even been somewhat indulgent.”
Hearing Rhodes say that, Lynn shrugged.
After downing the wine in his glass, he stood up and said, “Everyone has secrets they don’t want to tell others. If he doesn’t want to talk, can you force him to?”
“Let’s go. You’re in charge of cleaning up the place.”
Lynn Hall said, glancing at the living room, which was littered with wine bottles.
Tony Stark’s excessive indulgence was undoubtedly due to palladium poisoning.
Although he drank that dark green vegetable juice every day, it didn’t have much effect.
“These things were originally done by Pepper, but ever since she became the CEO of Stark Industries, Tony’s second personal assistant has been slow to find a suitable replacement.”
Watching Lynn prepare to leave, Rhodes stood up while speaking.
After seeing Lynn to the door, Rhodes suddenly said, “Lynn, can the surveillance on Stryker be lifted? It’s caused him a lot of trouble.”
“He complained to his Military superiors, and a general contacted your Director of the New York Federal Bureau of Investigation, but your Director Duke said that everything was up to you.”
At this point, Rhodes spread his hands and said, “Lynn, I know Stryker—”
“First, let him come and bow his head to me and admit his mistake, Rhodes. Tony and I are friends, and Tony and you are also friends.”
“We can also be friends privately, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Military have never been friends.”
After speaking, Lynn waved to Rhodes, then turned and left Tony’s Villa.