Chapter 92: The Book Release Event

On the wide roads of Los Angeles, a Lamborghini was speeding along.

The driver, a blonde woman with a somewhat square face, was Sharon Carter, an agent from S.H.I.E.L.D., and the passenger, a seemingly average-looking Asian teenager around sixteen or seventeen, was naturally Clark.

After Clark proposed the lengthy contract, Sharon Carter was the only one among the three SHIELD beauties to reappear at Nirvana Film the next day.

While Clark felt a twinge of regret for the departure of Black Widow and Hill, he unceremoniously dumped the tasks initially meant for the other two women onto Sharon, the unfortunate soul.

Now, Sharon Carter's role was as Nirvana Film's first signed singer, as well as Clark's personal driver and bodyguard.

Clark arranged this not to give her an opportunity to get close but rather because the roles of driver and bodyguard were limited to public appearances. For instance, needing a driver for occasions like the charity gala where alcohol consumption was anticipated. As for the bodyguard duties, she only needed to fend off pesky reporters when necessary.

This role was somewhat reminiscent of Happy Hogan from Stark Industries.

But, let's be honest, who would deny that a beautiful lady brought more grace and prestige than Happy, the overweight security chief?

While driving, Sharon Carter initiated a conversation, "Boss, when you signed me, you promised I'd sing the theme song for 'Frozen,' but I don't even know the title of the song yet. Besides driving, I've been practicing another song."

After a brief pause, she couldn't help but ask, "You haven't come up with the theme song yet, have you?"

"How could that be?" Hearing Sharon's doubt, Clark immediately denied, "I've had the lyrics and music figured out a long time ago. 'Frozen' is planned to premiere around Christmas Eve, and the song you've been practicing is for today's book release event. There's a priority in everything, so of course, you had to practice that first."

Mentioning the new song, Sharon couldn't help but admire, "That new song is really explosive. Tell me, boss, did you disappear all those years just to study music?"

Clark didn't directly answer Sharon's question but instead offered a meaningful smile.

There it was again! That smile had become all too familiar to her over the past few days.

Whenever she slightly touched upon his privacy, she was met with that unfathomable smile.

Who could tell her what this infuriating smile meant? Now, Sharon Carter was somewhat regretting taking on this task.

Perhaps only Natasha could extract some useful information from this vexing young man.

The car stopped outside Nirvana Film's entrance, immediately attracting a crowd of reporters. Sharon, out of routine, attempted to intervene but was stopped by Clark, "Today's release event is not only to promote my new book but also a prelude to your popularity. I'll handle the reporters; you go get ready for the performance later."

Sharon complied and made her way into the building, bypassing the reporters, while Clark, with a smile, faced the press. Before the reporters could even ask, he preempted them, "I've always disliked repeating myself, so if you have questions, please wait for the release event to ask them all at once. I won't answer any questions now."

With that, he effortlessly dismissed the reporters eager for exclusive information and ran into two familiar faces.

It was Tony Stark and Obadiah Stane.

"Hey, bro, you made it."

Impression Points from Tony Stark +666!

Alright, the same greeting heard too many times had gradually become less exciting than before.

After adjusting his emotions, Tony, with a polite smile, said, "Heard about your new book coming out, so Uncle Obadiah and I specially came to join in on the fun. You wouldn't turn away two uninvited guests like us, would you?"

"Of course not!" Clark immediately responded, "Having a genius like you here brightens the whole of Nirvana Film."

While saying so, Clark also found Tony to be quite agreeable.

He hadn't invited him, yet here he was, showing up to support. Considering Tony's popularity in the US was only higher, not lower, than Clark's, his attendance would definitely attract more fans.

Thinking about it, was it a bit dishonorable to have bullied such a generous scientist before?

After chatting casually for a while, Clark glanced at his watch and suggested, "Time's about right; shall we go in and talk?"

Both men, having their own reasons for infiltrating Nirvana Film, naturally wouldn't refuse.

The trio walked into the hall together, marking the official start of Clark's new book release event.

First, the lights in the venue dimmed completely, followed by a huge holographic projection appearing on the central stage.

The projection depicted a world not unlike Earth.

Simultaneously, a deep voice echoed from all directions, narrating:

"In 2012, Earth welcomed its first extraterrestrial visitors. However, they were not friendly but invaders from outer space.

They massacred and wreaked havoc but were ultimately defeated by Earth's heroes!

Yet, after the battle, Earth was left scarred and damaged.

The invaders' genes, upon their defeat, drastically changed Earth, leading to the spread of the R virus, a disaster affecting all of humanity.

But while devouring countless lives, it also offered the possibility of evolution for Earth's life forms and humans…"

As the deep voice concluded the background introduction, the projection finally revealed the title of Clark's new book—Swallowing the Stars!

Following that, piano music began to play, shifting from rapid to soothing tones. Then, a sexy and fierce female warrior slowly walked onto the stage.

Her armor was battered, and beneath the torn battle attire, meticulously drawn bloodstains were visible. She stood like a valkyrie who had just survived a deadly battle, atop the mountains!

Sharon Carter's appearance immediately won the crowd's admiration. And then, she finally began to sing her debut song: Legends Never Die!

"Legends never die, the world's stage awaits your glory! Your name becomes the call of the masses..."