Chapter 129: Tracy's New Show

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Tracy received full support and started preparing for her talk show. American talk shows are abundant, and hers is focused on interviews. The content would revolve around conversations with invited guests, reminiscent of Oprah's shows, where a special edition once featured the Avengers.

Her previous radio show had a large female audience, but now that she's moving to television, she needs to decide whether to stick to the same theme and target demographic. Tracy insists on continuing to cater to women, as she believes it's her strength. Being a celebrity herself, she knows a lot of people, most of them women.

She's already thinking about inviting Jessica, Pepper, and Vanessa as guests. With those three alone, the show would draw in a substantial audience. Once they set the tone for the series, future guest bookings would likely follow with ease.

Tracy, being bold, considered tackling a controversial topic early on: *Are women better off relying on themselves or on men?* This topic would undoubtedly stir up heated discussions, which the TV network welcomed, knowing Tracy's expertise in engaging female audiences. The polarizing nature of the debate would undoubtedly generate buzz.

Jessica, Pepper, and Vanessa's presence would certainly add intrigue, as all three have prominent men in their lives—two of them Avengers, who are also heads of billion-dollar corporations, while Wilson Fisk remains a widely discussed figure.

The show, still named *Tracy Says*, would focus on women's issues and invite both prominent and ordinary women to discuss topics that matter to them. The show was set to debut with high expectations, and its potential for product placements was a bonus.

Once everything was finalized, Tracy's first guest was Jessica. Meanwhile, Link had left to search for Kamar-Taj.

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The first episode's teaser generated significant buzz, as the media and public debated its provocative topic. For the premiere, Tracy's guests were Jessica and Link.

In the backstage area of the studio, Link asked Tracy, "Aren't you afraid of creating tension between us?"

"If there's any real issue between you, it won't take me to create it. If there's no issue, then I won't be able to manufacture one," Tracy responded pragmatically.

Link nodded, saying, "Fair enough. Bring it on!"

The show was broadcast live because the network believed that real-time arguments would be more captivating and authentic, attracting more viewers.

After a brief introduction, Tracy welcomed Jessica and Link to the stage. She and Jessica shared a quick hug before turning to the audience. Tracy quipped, "As you all know, Jessica and I are like sisters, so for the sake of my show, I had to pull her in for the first episode."

The audience chuckled, though Link still had trouble grasping American humor. Tracy made sure to be transparent about her relationship with Jessica right from the start.

"Jessica, do you consider yourself successful?" Tracy asked, diving right into the core of the topic. "And do you attribute your success to Link's?"

Jessica paused before answering, "I haven't really thought about it that way. Honestly, I'm happy with what I'm doing right now. Success isn't that important to me as long as I'm enjoying myself."

She smiled warmly at Link before continuing, "Being with someone I love is all I need."

Tracy immediately turned to Link, asking, "What about you? Have you ever thought about it?"

"Nope," Link shook his head, "I don't think most people really ponder that question."

"And besides," he added, "who defines what success even is?"

"Is it other people? Or is it yourself? And how is that standard even determined?"

"Those are all good questions. In my view, success is subjective. If you're content with your life, then you're successful. If you're not, then you still have more to achieve."

"Plus, success should be seen in stages because people's ambitions grow and evolve over time."

"That's a great point," Tracy acknowledged, "but let's take a look at Jessica's track record. Before she was with you, she changed jobs frequently, never sticking to one for more than six months."

"Jessica, why was that?"

"I just didn't like any of them," Jessica admitted. "There were always issues that made it hard to stay."

Tracy nodded thoughtfully before turning to Link. "Link, what's your take on that?"

Link chuckled, "Tracy, you can't just focus on the fact that she changed jobs frequently. You have to consider that, despite leaving each job, she always managed to secure some sort of compensation."

"Why do you think that is?"

Tracy blinked in surprise, "I hadn't thought about that. I guess you really do know her well."

The conversation largely shifted to Link, as the producers wanted to capitalize on his identity as an Avenger to capture the audience's attention.

"Yes," Link explained, "after we got together, Jessica didn't quite know what she wanted to do, so I helped her analyze it. She's the type of person who enjoys getting to the bottom of things."

"She has the makings of a detective, but she doesn't like being told what to do, so she needs her independence."

"That's why I established the Jessica Charity Foundation, which focuses on legal aid. The position allows her to investigate things thoroughly while giving her the freedom she desires."

"It's truly the best fit for her."

Tracy looked impressed and asked, "So, you created the foundation specifically for Jessica?"

"You could say that," Link nodded, "but it also serves my interests."

"It helps with my financial arrangements and benefits those in need."

"At first, I was purely focused on finance, but every person needs something bigger than that. Building a legacy helps elevate one's status in society."

Tracy then asked, "So, Jessica found her ideal job through your help. Is that a fair statement?"

Jessica chimed in to assist Link, saying, "I think that's a fair way to put it!"

While Jessica supported him, Link didn't shy away from addressing the question head-on.

"You could see it that way, but consider it the other way around."

"The other way around?" Tracy asked. "Do you mean that you've gained something from Jessica too?"

"Exactly," Link confirmed. "Jessica takes care of all the little things for me. I entrusted her with the foundation because I trust her more than anyone else."

"Currently, the foundation holds more than half of Osborn Industries' shares, a percentage of Stark Industries' shares, and billions in cash."

"Five percent of our annual dividends is a massive sum, and the funds need to be managed carefully. We're not doing this just for financial gain, but because we genuinely want to help those who need it."

(Chapter End)