Marvel: The Imposter Inventor

Chapter 16 Tony's Gift

The idea of ​​'fighting for custody' had barely surfaced when Luca rejected it himself.

Not to mention that Gina, the mother, is currently only in a coma and has not yet lost custody of her.

Although it seems highly likely that Gina will eventually be diagnosed as being in a vegetative state.

However, even if it were to be implemented immediately, Dragan, an uncle with a history of gambling and drug use, would be a concern.

Once this is exposed, even if the court ultimately awards guardianship to the Child Welfare Bureau or a family trust, it will not fall into his hands.

Even if he were to gain guardianship, the company's shareholders would not allow such a person to manage the company.

'Perhaps we should try to collect some medical-grade crafting items to try and revive Gina.'

'If my guess is correct regarding the "golden finger" (or "cheat code"), then there should be quite a few technological gadgets in the medical field as well.'

Setting aside this uncertainty for the time being, Luca immediately changed his thinking.

Where does Dragan get his confidence? How dare he so confidently claim he can influence the board? He can't possibly be relying on family ties to hold shares on behalf of others and control decision-making, can he?

Aside from that, he has nothing to do with the board of directors or the entire company right now, let alone the company.

'Did they acquire the shares privately? And where did the money come from?'

Luca had seen too many gamblers and drug addicts like this in his previous life, and he didn't believe that someone like this could turn his life around with that money in less than two years.

Even if the other party didn't go bankrupt and become heavily in debt, Luca believed that the other party had reformed.

'What methods were used to persuade the other shareholders? Or is there someone backing them up?'

Having little experience with the company's business, Luca was overwhelmed with thoughts but couldn't quite make sense of them.

'It seems we can only wait until Samira deals with this uncle first, and then see if we can pry any information out of him.'

Now Luca is actually quite grateful that this idiot took the initiative to expose himself instead of secretly causing trouble in the shadows.

This guy, whose brain has been sluggish, could have easily stayed hidden, but instead he deliberately exposed himself to fight.

'No, that doesn't seem to suggest that this guy has someone backing him up.'

Just as Luca was thinking rapidly, the sound of high heels clicking on the ground slowly approached from afar.

Meanwhile, because of the farce that had just happened, gasps of surprise were heard from the guests who were supposed to be leaving.

Luca instinctively reached for his waist and quickly turned around.

However, after seeing who it was, his face changed to one of confusion.

“Mr. Orange, hello. I am here today on Tony’s instructions.”

The newcomer was tall and had a capable demeanor. As she walked, almost everyone kept their eyes fixed on her.

Even those attending other funerals nearby cast their gazes in this direction.

Of course, this was not because of her outstanding appearance, but more because of the identity of the person who came.

Those who came to attend the funeral in the vicinity were all wealthy and influential, and many people recognized the person immediately.

The true managers of Stark Industries today.

"Ms. Pepperpotts?"

Looking at Tony Stark's official girlfriend, the famous Pepper Potts, Luca spoke softly with a strange expression.

Pepper, after scrutinizing Luca's excessively youthful appearance, felt a softening in her eyes.

In fact, she did come here on Tony's orders.

However, since there was no funeral invitation, Pepper had originally planned to meet Luca outside the cemetery and convey Tony's condolences. But after noticing the commotion earlier, Pepper Potts decided to venture inside.

However, upon arrival, he saw all the guests leaving on their own, while the one-armed boy stood alone in front of the tombstone, lost in thought.

Even Pepper Potts, a career woman known for her competence and decisiveness, couldn't help but feel pity at this moment, and her tone softened a bit.

“Tony told me that you provided him with a lot of help during the Battle of New York.”

"I was sent here this time, firstly because I feel sorry for what happened to the Orange family, and secondly to express my gratitude for your previous help."

Those guests who had initially had second thoughts because of Dragan's earlier outburst all looked at Luca with envy after hearing Pepperpotz's words.

This is the CEO of Stark Industries, and he's bringing thanks from Tony Stark, the Iron Man.

It's worth noting that even after Stark Industries closed its weapons division, its relationship with the government and military may no longer be as harmonious.

However, even with Stark Industries' immense wealth and innovative pioneering work in the energy sector, it remains at the very top of the pyramid to this day.

Not to mention, Tony Stark's identity as Iron Man has truly saved the entire city of New York.

With the other party's favor, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that a company the size of Orange Industries could take off immediately.

Luca himself, however, showed no excitement at the moment, since in his eyes these were just familiar movie characters from the original story.

Even though he was very clear about the power that Chili Pepper represented, he found it hard to feel any awe in the face of these 'familiar strangers', and simply waved his hand politely and said...

"It was an honor for me that Ms. Potts could attend my father's funeral; there was really no need for thanks."

However, looking at the polite young man in front of him, Pepper Potts simply shook his head and waved his hand behind him.

Immediately afterward, a slightly overweight man in a suit, carrying a long briefcase and looking more like a director than a bodyguard, came running up, panting heavily.

The person who arrived was none other than Tony Stark's personal bodyguard, Happy Hogan.

Happy handed the long suitcase to Luca and then remained silent.

Pepper Pepper continued softly.

“Tony has been tied up with the disaster reconstruction work these days and can’t get away. This is a gift he asked me to bring to you.”

Luca took the suitcase with some confusion, his face full of bewilderment.

Giving gifts at a funeral?

Seeing this, Pepper carefully glanced at Luca's severed arm and said softly.

"You can open it and take a look; I think it might be helpful to you."

Pepperpotts spoke softly, but he did not make any attempt to avoid being seen by others.

At this moment, many people looked on in surprise, trying to see what gift the famous Tony Stark had given Luca that even required Pepper Potts to personally intervene.

However, out of courtesy, these people could only stand still and stick their heads out.

Upon hearing this, Luca did not hesitate any longer.

I simply placed the suitcase on the seat and gently pressed the latch to open it.

Upon opening the lid, a long arm was prominently displayed in the center of the gold-red lining inside the suitcase!

The fine texture and completely realistic arm skin look exactly like Luca's left hand, except that the palm is facing the opposite direction.

If it weren't for the dark, gaping joint at the elbow, Luca would have thought it was a real arm.

And more importantly.

At this moment, Luca saw that the arm was emitting a faint white light that only he could see!
(End of this chapter)