Framed, On the Brink of Dead, and Saving a Life

Jenny immediately looked much better when she saw Luke. She even tried to straighten up.

She didn't want to show panic in front of a certain someone and lose her dignity as a CEO.

Pepper's expression was the same and she looked more relaxed.

Tony had asked her to pull strings twice for Luke, so she had naturally investigated him, along with Selina.

Even ignoring Luke's astonishing combat ability when the explosions happened two days ago, the duo's crime-solving rate in Los Angeles was terrifying.

As for why they suddenly disappeared after they came to New York, Pepper had a rough guess.

If outsiders stood out too much, they would easily be hated by the locals.

This was inevitable, even when Stark Industries came to New York.

Stark Industries still had enough confidence and strength to forge ahead.