Chapter 18:
The next day, just as the sky began to brighten.
Alex woke up very early. He changed into a set of sportswear, washed up, and headed toward the direction of New York City.
He arrived at a café not far from the city center. Under the guidance of the waiter, Alex was led to a VIP private room on the top floor.
"Mr. Alex ? Our Director has been waiting for you for a long time."
Pushing open the door of the private room, a tall and sturdy man nearly 1.9 meters tall greeted him with a full smile.
"Director, it's good to see you again." Alex smiled.
"Please sit."
Nick Fury gestured with his hand, then personally poured a cup of coffee for Alex . After that, he placed a check on the table.
"This is the reward I prepared for you. The password is your bank account." Nick Fury said.
Looking at the number on the check, Alex felt that his decision was truly the right one.
He could effectively combat the rampant drug problem in New York while also obtaining funds from S.H.I.E.L.D. to develop his own business.
Nick Fury frowned and said: "I know you may feel that the allure of money is not enough to move you, but don't you think this is a perfect opportunity? If you join my team, you will never need to rely on prohibited goods to make a living like you do now."
Alex shook his head with a bitter smile: "I know your good intentions, Director Nick, but I still don't want to get involved in these dangerous whirlpools for the time being."
Nick Fury looked deeply at Alex and asked with a hint of displeasure in his tone: "In that case, is this your final answer, Alex ?"
"I think this is my only answer."
"Very well. Although this is not the answer I wanted, I have chosen to respect your current decision." With that, Nick Fury prepared to stand up and leave.
"Wait…"
Alex called out to stop Nick Fury.
"Is there something else?"
"I think you should pay attention to the person from Mexico earlier. I feel that something big is going to happen soon." Alex said seriously.
Nick Fury turned back and asked: "What do you mean?"
"I'll head back first. The company still has a lot of things waiting for me."
Facing Nick Fury's question, Alex only showed his signature smile and left.
...
"Alex , how did the talk with Nick Fury go?" Seeing Alex walk over, Wanda immediately came forward and asked.
"It went smoothly."
"Then what do you plan to do?"
"I don't have any plans for now."
Hearing Alex 's words, Wanda looked a little disappointed.
After experiencing so many things, Wanda was no longer the naive and innocent girl she used to be. Moreover, helping Alex manage all the big and small affairs of the company every day, she had built her own team.
Most of the members in the team were originally Kingpin's subordinates and had frequent contact with S.H.I.E.L.D., so Wanda was very clear about the identities of Nick Fury and the others.
Wanda believed that Nick Fury's recruitment was a huge opportunity, but Alex had given it up because he was worried about her safety.
After receiving Alex 's affirmative answer, Wanda felt even more guilty.
"I'm sorry. I dragged you down."
Alex patted Wanda's shoulder and said: "Don't forget, we are family. If anyone needs to say sorry between us, it should be me."
"But…"
"Alright, no buts. Everything I've done is not your fault. If it weren't for your company, I definitely wouldn't have become who I am now."
Although Wanda really wanted to persuade Alex to accept Nick Fury's invitation, she knew that since Alex had already refused, anything she said would be useless.
"Fine. I'll go back to the company to handle some matters first."
"嗯."
After comforting Wanda, Alex also entered the elevator and returned to his office.
...
"Knock Knock Knock~"
"Come in~"
After Alex opened the door, he saw Bill standing at the entrance.
Bill looked at Alex : "Boss, you're finally back. Someone came looking for you earlier."
"Looking for me?"
"Yes, I brought the person over. You can see for yourself, Boss."
After saying that, Bill turned and walked out.
Alex looked in the direction Bill pointed. A man wearing a black suit and sunglasses was sitting on the sofa waiting.
After seeing the man, Alex frowned slightly and then said: "Sit."
The man nodded upon hearing this.
After the two sat down, Bill tactfully left the office.
"Hawkeye, you were also involved in the Mexico incident. What brings you to me?"
The man sitting on the sofa took off his sunglasses and smiled at Alex : "Mr. Alex , you don't have to be so cold. At least you should show some gratitude."
Alex shook his head: "I don't understand what you're talking about."
The man sighed lightly: "Fine, I'll get straight to the point."
The man took out a photo from his pocket and handed it to Alex .
"What is this?" Alex asked in confusion.
"A photo. I hope you can help bring back the person in this photo."
Looking at the photo in his hand, Alex fell into deep thought.
There was no other reason — the person in the photo was Bruce Banner!
"What's wrong? Is it difficult?" the man asked tentatively.
"No problem. But I want to ask, why should I help you?"
Hearing Alex 's question, Hawkeye looked very happy: "Haha, great! I knew you wouldn't refuse."
"I didn't say I would help you," Alex reminded him.
"That's right, but you didn't say you wouldn't help either, did you?"
"…It seems so."
"Since our goals are the same, cooperation becomes much simpler." Hawkeye continued: "Our goal is to maintain order. I believe you can definitely do it. After all, you know his destructive power, don't you?"
Hearing Hawkeye's words, Alex nodded thoughtfully, as if he had thought of something.
...
Not long after, Black Widow also came to find Alex .
Alex was not too surprised by her arrival. After all, the task of finding Bruce Banner was originally Black Widow's mission.
After learning the detailed information about this mission, Alex said: "I understand. When do we set off?"
"Tonight, after dinner. I'll notify you then." Black Widow said indifferently.
Alex nodded: "Alright, I got it."
After Black Widow left, Alex immediately started packing his things.
After dinner, Wanda helped him pack his luggage.
"Although I don't know what you're going to do this time, no matter what happens, you must be careful. Do you hear me? Promise me!"
Before Alex left, Wanda seriously reminded him.
Alex gently rubbed Wanda's head and said softly: "Don't worry. I will definitely come back safely."
"We'll be waiting for you."
"Okay"
Soon, Black Widow and Alex piloted a Quinjet and landed in a slum in New Mexico.
As expected, Banner was lured by Black Widow and brought before the two of them.
"Hello, Dr. Banner…"
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