Chapter 235

However, a lot had already been invested in the Human Enhancement Project.

They had even made a finished product, it just had side effects.

The official funding was also substantial, and Norman Osborn naturally didn't want to miss out.

However, he didn't expect.

Karl would actually know about his actions.

: Income has dropped a bit recently, so I don't have much motivation to write, I probably won't be able to afford takeout next month. Ahem, let's finish it next month. I promised a few big shots about Demon Slayer, I just finished watching it this weekend. It's a pity, I really wanted to write about the Mugen Train, but I haven't seen it. After finishing Demon Slayer and then the Marvel plot, I'll go take a break.

Norman Osborn was somewhat surprised.

He didn't expect that the fact he had made money relying on Karl's reputation would be known by the other party.

But even so, Norman Osborn had no intention of stopping the plan.

Although missing out on official investment wouldn't cause the Osborn Group to go bankrupt.

But official investment was very tempting.

Norman Osborn was very greedy for it.

Moreover, in his view.

His experiment had already succeeded.

The Human Enhancement Project's serum could successfully increase the physical strength of white mice.

It just had side effects sometimes.

It wasn't like that every time.

You have to know, experiments require money.

Norman Osborn was ambitious.

In order to get official investment, he had spent a large amount of funds on this experiment.

And now the experiment had to start over, or be canceled?

This was naturally impossible.

Even if the person persuading him was the major shareholder of the Osborn Group, even if it was Superman, it wouldn't work.

So, he refused very decisively, "Sorry, Mr. Karl."

"I have invested a lot in this project, it's impossible to cancel it so easily." As he spoke.

He changed his tone and said with a smile, "I heard that you have many shares in Stark Industries? It's not impossible for me to cancel this plan."

"As long as you sell your shares in Stark Industries and then invest in our group. Of course, you can also persuade Tony Stark to cooperate with our group." "Heh."

Karl chuckled, "I'm afraid Tony doesn't even know a character like you exists. Of course, even if he did, he probably wouldn't see you."

"After all, you don't have any technology worth Stark Industries' investment."

Hearing Norman Osborn's words, Karl was simply amused.

Sell Stark Industries' equity and invest in your company?

I'm afraid only a fool would do that.

The level of the two companies was vastly different.

And Stark Industries' market value had been growing steadily.

Although the Osborn Group's market value was also considered decent, it had shrunk a lot in recent years.

Of course, compared to when Karl first invested, it had risen a lot.

But no matter what, Karl couldn't do a losing business.

He wasn't some great philanthropist.

Norman Osborn had used his reputation to speculate before without notifying Karl.

Karl couldn't be bothered to care about these things.

After all, he was also a shareholder of the Osborn Group.

And now, the other party actually wanted him to sell his Stark Industries shares and invest in the Osborn Group?

Heh.

This guy's brain might be broken.

As for persuading Tony to invest in the Osborn Group?

That was something he could barely consider, after all, he was a shareholder himself.

Doing a favor wouldn't be a big deal.

However, the things the other party had said and done previously were somewhat displeasing.

Karl naturally wouldn't pay any mind to Norman Osborn.

"……"

Hearing Karl’s merciless words, Norman Osborn’s breathing grew much heavier.

The fingers tightly gripping the phone had also turned white.

This guy was simply going too far.

Having just been mocked by a government General, he was now being ridiculed by Karl as well.

Norman Osborn was about to explode.

However, he had, after all, been grinding away in the business world for many years.

When it came to emotional control, he still had no issues.

Thus, he suppressed the urge to start accusing him.

Norman Osborn pretended to be nonchalant and laughed: "Since it won't work, that’s a real pity. Our human enhancement project cannot be canceled."

"Hmm, do as you please."

"I’m just giving you a suggestion."

Karl said slowly: "However, I advise you best not to stir up something that will be hard to clean up. Otherwise, don't blame me for not showing any consideration."

"Of course, of course, I am a respectable entrepreneur."

"How could I do anything that would be hard to clean up?"

"It had better be that way."

……

Saying this, Karl hung up the phone directly.

"……"

Looking at the hung-up phone, Norman Osborn’s breathing grew heavy again.

This guy!

He simply didn't give him any face at all.

Bastard!

And that so-called Tony Stark.

If it weren't for you creating that humanoid armor and calling yourself Iron Man.

How would other companies be researching humanoid armor?

Without other companies researching humanoid armor projects, the government would have no other choice and would naturally choose the Osborn Group.

In an instant.

Norman Osborn was extremely dissatisfied with Karl and Tony.

If he weren't in the laboratory right now, worried about the bad influence.

He would have started cursing out loud.

Norman Osborn walked out in a fit of rage.

He had to think carefully about what he was going to do.

……

On the other side.

After Karl hung up the phone, he chuckled softly.

"Norman Osborn, he really doesn't know what's good for him."

"I’ve already advised him; if he doesn't listen, there’s nothing I can do."

He had called the other party this time because his relationship with Norman Osborn was alright.

Although they couldn't be called friends, for business partners, it was still quite decent.

This guy had sent Karl quite a few things, and whenever they met, he always wore a smile.

After all, Karl was also a shareholder of the Osborn Group.

So his impression of Norman Osborn was alright.

He had called the other party this time because Karl had seen what the other party was doing.

He knew that Norman Osborn would later use his own body for experiments.

The result was.

Because of the defects in the serum, although Norman Osborn gained powerful strength.

He also developed a dual personality.

One of the personalities was violent in temperament.

The other was the same as before.

He also became a villain in the Marvel world.

The Green Goblin.

Previously, the other party’s attitude toward Karl had been quite good.

Some time ago, Karl discovered that Norman Osborn was using his fame to hype things up, but he didn't say anything.

It was also for this reason.

This time, he also hoped the other party would abandon the human enhancement project.

Of course, the process wasn't very pleasant.

However, this didn't have any impact on Karl.

If the other party didn't agree, so be it.

If he really turned into the Green Goblin, Karl would just deal with him directly.

So he didn't hesitate and hung up the phone.

Now, Karl still had things to do.

He took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Hello, Mr. Karl Smith."

The voice on the other end was very respectful.

"How may I help you?"

"Hmm, I want to sell all my shares in the Osborn Group."

"And the sooner, the better."

"……"

After a moment of silence, the other party asked respectfully: "The equity of the Osborn Group has a high value. Are you sure you want to sell it all?"

"Yes."

"Very well, we will process it for you as soon as possible."

"Good."

"Goodbye, Mr. Karl."

"Hmm."

……

The call Karl made was to the S.H.I.E.L.D. legal department.

His shares had always been managed on his behalf by the S.H.I.E.L.D. legal department.