Superman Marvel Adventures

"Hey, Maria, what's up? Don't tell me that one-eyed guy sent you to see me." www.c66c.com

Maria smiled upon hearing this and said, "I'm sorry, Adam, it's only because of our director that I'm contacting you, but this matter is indeed something that would benefit ordinary people."

After hearing this, Adam said, "Okay, I'll give you face and come to my house." Then he hung up the phone.

Maria Hill smiled slightly, not minding that Adam hung up the phone directly. After all, it meant that she and Adam had a close relationship. Otherwise, Adam would not have been so casual, but would have been very polite, hailing a taxi on the side of the road and telling her the address of Adam's house in Queens.

Soon, Maria Hill arrived at Adam's house. After ringing the doorbell, Christine opened the door and let Maria Hill in. Looking at Christine's slightly flushed face and satisfied expression, Maria Hill finally understood what Adam and Christine had been doing.

Maria smiled and asked, "So you're back already. I thought your movie wasn't finished yet."

Christine nodded and said, "I came back the day before yesterday and have finished filming. I want to rest for a while. After all, you know that the Stark Industries Annual Convention is about to start. If I take on a role now, I might be too busy later."

Maria Hill sighed and said, "I really envy you. Our jobs promised us vacation time, but it's always delayed for various reasons. I haven't been to the beach to enjoy the sunshine in so long."

After hearing this, Christine said, "Actually, I always wanted to be a policeman when I was a kid, haha, but now I'm an actress. I'm quite envious of your job."

They chatted idly. Christine and Maria Hill had already entered the living room, where Adam was sitting and talking to Athena. When Maria Hill entered the living room, Adam smiled and stood up, ending his conversation with Athena.

"Welcome, beautiful Mary."

Maria Hill laughed and said, "It seems a bit inappropriate for you to say that in front of Christine, haha. By the way, when I went in just now, I heard Athena talking about Dr. Connors. You also know that the doctor has disappeared, right?"

Adam laughed and said, "You've guessed wrong this time. Dr. Connors didn't disappear. I asked the Punishers to rescue him."

Maria Hill paused, then asked, "Did the Punisher take Dr. Connors away? What exactly happened?"

Adam gestured to Maria to sit down and said, "Actually, when I saw the lizardman, I asked Athena to contact the Punisher and ask him to check on Dr. Connors. At the time, I suspected that Dr. Connors had injected himself with a drug that allowed him to inherit genes from other races, which affected his thinking. But when the Punisher arrived, he found that the other party was perfectly fine and mentally sound. Therefore, I immediately realized that the doctor was likely in danger, so I asked the Punisher to rescue him."

After hearing this, Maria Hill asked, "Did you know that Dr. Connors' house had been attacked?"

Adam nodded and said, "Yes, I just heard Athena mention it. I feel sorry for your colleagues who have perished. If I hadn't taken Dr. Connors with me, they might not have taken their anger out on your people."

Maria Hill shook her head slightly and said, "When they joined this industry, they were already prepared to sacrifice. If they're lost, where is Dr. Connors?"

Adam laughed and said, "He's working with the Punishers to develop an antidote, so that if they encounter lizardmen again, the NYPD won't be in trouble and can subdue them on their own."

Maria Hill replied, "Alright, if the Doctor creates an antidote, remember to leave some for S.H.I.E.L.D. as well. After all, we encounter this situation more often than the regular police."

Adam nodded and said, "I understand. By the way, what brought you here today? And what does Nick Fury want?"

Maria Hill took a sip of coffee and said, “I think you’ve also noticed that the world is slowly changing. As there are more and more superheroes like you, the number of supervillains or supercriminals is also increasing. Although you superheroes can defeat and arrest these supervillains, ordinary prisons can no longer prevent them from escaping. So our director is planning to build a super prison at sea specifically for supervillains.”

Adam was taken aback and said, "This doesn't seem to concern me, does it? And can S.H.I.E.L.D. guarantee that these prisoners won't be used for various experiments?"

Maria Hill smiled and said, "That's why we came to find you."

Adam became interested after hearing this and said, "Oh? I'd like to hear what your chief has to say."

Maria Hill explained, "The reason this prison was built is partly because of what I just mentioned, and partly to prevent the US government from using these supervillains for experiments. By the way, I heard at headquarters that you had a dispute with the US government's newly established Chess Department."

Adam nodded and said, "Yes, that guy named Elias seems to want to climb over me to get ahead. Unfortunately, he underestimated my strength and overestimated his own abilities. Heh, I know he's planning revenge, which will be nothing more than causing trouble for my company and the people around me. I'm prepared for all of this."

After hearing this, Maria Hill said, "I know you're not afraid. I'm not saying this to blackmail you. You know I won't accept such a task. The reason I'm looking for you is because we hope you can design a security system for this prison and oversee its operation. If we build this prison, some privileged organizations in the US government will definitely interfere in its daily affairs."

Adam squinted and chuckled, "This Nick Fury is quite interesting, actually wanting me to get involved in such a troublesome matter. Well then, let me ask you this: if I agree to cooperate with you, what benefits will you give me? Don't forget, I'm not just a superhero, I'm also a businessman!"

Maria Hill was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "You really don't want to lose out at all. When I came here, Director Nick Fury told me that he would give me $100 million for designing the prison security system, and then there would be a ten-year weapons supply agreement for Stark Industries. I think that should be enough."

Adam smiled slightly and said, "Sure, but I also need an identity that allows me to leave and come out of prison at will. Of course, this is just a way to save face for you. If I wanted to go in, you definitely wouldn't have noticed."

Maria Hill knew Adam was telling the truth and nodded, saying, "Okay, I agree to your request. I do have that much authority."

Adam said, "One last request: if S.H.I.E.L.D. agrees to this request, I will do everything in my power to help you design a security facility that would require a great deal of effort even for me to force my way in."

Maria Hill's eyes lit up. S.H.I.E.L.D. had previously studied the security measures at Adam's beach villa, so Maria Hill was very tempted by Adam's words. Unfortunately, since Adam had so earnestly brought up his request, it was probably not something she could decide on her own.

"Tell me your request first. If I don't have the authority to grant it immediately, I will report to Nick Fury and have him give you a reply personally."

Adam looked at Maria Hill and said, "My request is simple. I want you, Maria Hill, to be in charge of the construction of the super prison and other related matters. I am extremely dissatisfied with Nick Fury's way of doing things and I don't want to see him at all. If he appears in front of me, I might just beat him up! You can call Nick Fury now and ask him. If he doesn't agree, then pretend you never said anything!"

Chapter 158 Parting on Unhappily

Maria Hill never expected Adam to make such a request. She paused, then asked, "Why is that?"

Adam smiled calmly and said, "I don't like the other guys at S.H.I.E.L.D. It seems like you're the only person in S.H.I.E.L.D. I don't dislike. Since the super prison is operational, I'll inevitably have to deal with S.H.I.E.L.D., so I think having someone I know is better than facing someone I want to punch all the time."

Maria Hill was deeply moved and said, "But I don't know if Nick Fury will agree. After all, this is something he has been preparing for all along. It's a prison designed to counter the special organizations that governments around the world keep establishing."

Adam said calmly, "Don't worry, call him now and I'll talk to him personally. If he doesn't agree, then he can forget about ever building his super prison again!"

Maria Hill nodded slightly after hearing this, and as she was about to pick up her phone, she glanced at Christine with a guilty look. After all, although she liked Adam very much, she had no intention of ruining the relationship between Christine and Adam, so she didn't want Christine to misunderstand.

Christine smiled and said, "You don't need to look at me. I will support whatever decision Adam makes, and I won't misunderstand anything, because I believe in Adam!"

"I believe in Adam," a simple statement that speaks volumes about the depth of the love between Adam and Christine. Hearing Christine's words, Maria Hill felt a sense of relief mixed with a touch of sadness; she didn't even know why she felt this way.

Maria Hill was, after all, an elite agent, so she controlled her emotions perfectly. Although she was feeling bitter inside, she still smiled and said, "I really envy you guys. Sigh, people in our line of work are really a handful. Whenever someone gets close to me, I subconsciously think that they have designs on me."

Christine smiled slightly and said, "Perhaps it's just not the right time yet. When the time comes, you will meet someone you love."

Maria Hill glanced at Adam subtly and smiled, "I haven't thought about that yet. Okay, I'll call the director now." With that, she took out her communicator and called Nick Fury.

"What's going on? Has Adam agreed to the super prison plan?"

Maria Hill said calmly, "Adam is indeed very interested in the super prison project, but there are some requests he has that I can't make, so I called you."

Nick Fury asked doubtfully, "What are the demands? If they're not too outrageous, then agree."

After hearing this, Maria Hill said, "Adam's condition is that I become the head of the super prison!"

Nick Fury was stunned. He said, "What? He made you the head of the superprison? Did he really say that?"

Maria Hill said calmly, "That's what Adam said. Of course, if you don't trust him, you can call Adam yourself; he's right here with me."

Upon hearing Maria Hill's words, Nick Fury immediately misunderstood, thinking that Maria Hill seemed to be preparing to rebel against him, and coldly said, "Maria, don't forget that you are a member of S.H.I.E.L.D."

Just then, Adam took the phone from Maria Hill's hand. He said calmly, "Nick Fury, it seems you're planning to threaten Maria? Are you sure you want to do this?"

Nick Fury said calmly, "Mr. Adam Stark? Is your real request to have Maria in charge of the super prison?"

Adam nodded and said, "That's right, that's my request. If you agree to my request, I will help you complete all the defenses of the super prison! Otherwise, I will not recognize your so-called super prison."

Nick Fury, enraged, retorted, "Don't push your luck! S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't someone to be trifled with!"

Adam sneered. "So you're refusing! Fine, since you've refused, then I have nothing more to say!" He then hung up the phone.

Maria Hill frowned and asked, "Are you really not going to get involved in the super prison project?"

Adam smiled faintly and said, "The reason I agreed to the Super Prison Project is because of you. Of course, don't misunderstand, it's just because you're my friend. After all, I don't have many friends. Since Nick Fury won't agree to my request, then let him play by himself."

Maria Hill shrugged and said, "Okay, since I can't complete my mission, I'll go back first. Nick Fury seems quite angry, after all, I still have to work at S.H.I.E.L.D."

After hearing this, Christine said, "Oh, you're leaving so soon, and it's already so late. Why don't you leave tomorrow? I don't think your chief would be such a petty person."

Maria Hill shrugged and said, "You think too highly of him. As a head of intelligence, his biggest characteristics are that he is petty, vindictive, and suspicious."

Adam sneered and said, "We also need to add 'self-righteous' to the list! Forget it, Maria, you should stay. I don't think Nick would dare to do anything to you."

Maria Hill shook her head and said, "Never mind, after all, my wish can only be fulfilled at S.H.I.E.L.D. I'll go back now! I'll come back to see you next time I have time."

Adam laughed after hearing this, "Then next time you really have to come looking for us, or I'll get really angry if you come here to talk about missions again."

Maria Hill smiled, then blushed slightly, thinking that she had only ever sought out Adam for missions. "Alright, I'll hang out with you guys again next time. By the way, be careful of Elias. Although he's not particularly strong, he's still one of the best among the younger generation of the Bush family, and he's very skilled in scheming!"

Adam nodded and said, "Don't worry, I won't underestimate any enemy. I don't want to become one of those heroes in movies and TV shows."

Maria Hill smiled and said, "Well, that's good. I'll be going now. Take care!" Then she left Adam's house.

After Maria Hill left, Adam looked at Christine and asked, "Were you jealous just now? After all, I've been way too good to Maria."

Christine held Adam's hand, shook her head, and said, "I know you have your own principles, and I have a lot of confidence in myself."

Adam laughed and said, "Really? Since you're confident in yourself, how about we continue what we were just interrupted about?"

Christine blushed upon hearing this and scolded, "You tyrant! I hate you so much!" Then she ran out of the living room.

Adam smiled slightly after reading it and followed Christine into the bedroom. However, he didn't do anything; he simply hugged Christine and quietly enjoyed the warmth and affection between them.

Time passed slowly, and Adam seemed to have forgotten about the super prison system. He helped Tony prepare for the Stark Industries annual exhibition. After all, Tony had no experience in this area, and there were some things he really needed Adam's help with. Therefore, Tony, who usually didn't ask for help, rarely asked Adam for assistance.

On this day, Tony and Adam were sitting in Stark Industries, discussing some final preparations, when Obadiah Stanislav walked in with a few men. When he saw Adam there, he immediately smiled.

"Hey Adam, I didn't expect to see you at the company today. I thought you'd forgotten about Stark Industries." Although the tone was joking, a very malicious thought was hidden in his words.

Adam sneered and said, "That's because I believe Tony can handle everything. After all, Tony is the chairman and CEO of Stark Industries. I believe in his abilities. He can surpass my father and make Stark Industries even stronger."

Ps:

This chapter wasn't written very well. The house renovation was making it hard for me to concentrate. I'll just write one chapter today.

Chapter 159 Tony's Surprise

Seeing his brother and Obadiah Stan arguing, Tony quickly stopped them, saying, "Alright, you two, really! I've never seen you argue before. Sigh, Uncle Stan, don't be angry. My brother didn't take over Stark Industries' business because he wanted to train me. You're both my family, and I don't want any conflict between you."

Obadiah Stane always presented a gentle and elegant image to Tony, and never did anything to harm Tony himself. Therefore, Tony always thought that the relationship between his brother and Obadiah Stane was just a small misunderstanding.

Adam shrugged and said, "Okay, I'll give you face. By the way, what exactly is this surprise you mentioned?"

Tony smiled slightly and said, "You'll see when you come back with me. By the way, Uncle Stan, is there something you need?"

Obadiah Stanislav handed a document to Tony and said, "This is a list of the most important guests for this year's Stark Industries Expo. Take a look and then sign it."

Tony nodded and said, "I understand. I'll look into it later. If there's nothing else, I'll have Pepper deliver it. Is that alright?"

Obadiah Stane laughed and said, "Yeah, no problem. Oh, and don't forget the party tonight. Those people specifically asked you to come."

Tony shrugged and said, "We'll see. I'll go if I have time."

Obadiah Stane, realizing he had become somewhat superfluous, was secretly annoyed that Adam was being disrespectful, but without changing his expression, he said, "Well, you two continue your conversation, I'm going back." With that, he turned and left.

After Obadiah Stane left, Tony handed the list to Adam and said, "Do you need to take a look?"

Yada waved his hand and said, "No need, you can make the decision yourself. By the way, I offended a member of the younger generation of the Bush family, a guy named Elias, so it's best to strengthen security in the near future. Although you're no longer an ordinary person, it's hard to guard against a sneak attack!"

Tony was taken aback and asked, "Didn't we support that old man George in this election? How come you've gotten into a conflict with the younger generation of the Bush family?"

Adam recounted what happened that day, saying, "That's why, humph. That guy actually wanted to climb over your brother to get ahead, so of course I had to teach him a lesson. I'm not afraid of him, whether he does it openly or secretly. But what worries me is you. I'm afraid that guy will target you, so contact me immediately if you notice anything unusual."

Tony frowned upon hearing this and said, "Should we contact that old fox George? After all, we're arguably his strongest supporters. I think he should be able to get Elias—that's the name, right? It's a real mouthful—to back down."