Marvel: The Superman Survival Guide

Chapter 35 The Advocate

Half an hour later, Link asked him to park near a subway station. "Give me your driver's license, I'll take a look. If there are no problems, I'll hire you. Your driving skills are very good."

"Thank you!" The other person took out their driver's license and handed it to Link. Link made a note of it, and then the two parted ways.

Link checked the time and then went to pick up Jessica. Jessica studied in the morning and worked out in the afternoon, which Link didn't object to.

He was naturally happy that his girlfriend's figure was getting better and better. After picking her up, he went to dinner before returning home.

While Jessica was showering, he logged onto S.H.I.E.L.D.'s network to investigate this Robert McCall, only to discover that his resume was fake and that he had previously been a CIA operative.

The CIA records that the person is dead, but there are many cases of feigned death. Link also remembered that this was McCall from "The Equalizer".

He faked his own death after his wife passed away. How did he end up applying for a driver's job?

Did his wife just pass away?

Did you see your own job posting while job hunting?

Link was quite satisfied. This man was exceptionally capable, perfectly qualified as both driver and bodyguard, and his character was impeccable.

The reason he only remembered this now is because, based on the investigation data, he probably didn't know that he could investigate his background. His information was fabricated by himself, but since he used to be a professional, the fabrication was very detailed.

It was probably one of his cover identities, something very few people knew, perhaps only he himself was aware of.

The FBI is alright, but the CIA has a lot of messy issues, so leaving yourself an escape route in advance is definitely a wise choice.

Link was very satisfied. He then equipped Jessica with a bulletproof vest and a pistol, so basically no one could threaten Jessica anymore, and Jessica herself was not someone to be trifled with.

He picked up the phone, dialed McCall's number, and said, "Mr. McCall, you've been accepted. Please come tomorrow..."

He provided the address of a law firm, and the hiring was initially done in a private capacity before being transferred to a charitable foundation. All personnel expenses were to be accounted for in the charitable foundation's accounts.

"Thank you very much. I will definitely arrive on time tomorrow." McCall didn't show much emotion. He just wanted a quiet life. Being a full-time driver wouldn't be bad either. He had a reading plan, a plan to read one hundred books, which was left by his wife before she passed away.

As a full-time driver, as long as you take good care of the car and your employer, you can use your free time to read.

This job seems pretty good no matter how you look at it.

……

Coulson was busy at the moment. The director had assigned Hawkeye and Black Widow to him, but not Link.

The main reason is to separate Link from the case, because Link's current identity is very useful and his abilities are outstanding. The chief specifically explained to him that Link should not be involved in this matter.

In addition, Wilson Fisk remained unmoved, partly to protect Link's identity and partly to cover this operation, which was specifically aimed at the Hand and the Society.

The secret of the dragon bones must be kept. This matter is of utmost importance. If it is exposed, it will surely be coveted by others, and that would be a disaster.

Even within S.H.I.E.L.D., no records are kept; only Nick Fury's secret personnel and equipment are used, so the commotion must be kept low-key.

Coulson is currently leading his team to slowly delve deeper into the Hand and the Society's information, striving to strike decisively and eradicate their entire force. The only clue they have is a recording from Link.

However, Link couldn't continue investigating this matter. They took over and conducted a secret investigation. Black Widow was an expert in this area, while Hawkeye was in charge of the operation.

So, things are calm now, but Daredevil is still on the move, though S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't doing anything about it.

Daredevil's true identity is a blind lawyer. Despite being blind, he moves around freely. Coulson took a look and found his fighting ability to be only so-so.

Moreover, this guy adheres to a no-kill policy, even when faced with lethal force, so S.H.I.E.L.D. cannot recruit him.

He recently discovered that Link had been in contact with him again, but it was about the charitable foundation Link was planning to establish, and he was providing legal assistance. There was no problem with that, so Coulson stopped paying attention.

In crucial moments, having Link stall the lawyer and prevent him from causing trouble is a good option.

……

Link signed a contract with McCall, but he doesn't have to go to work yet; however, there are some things he can prepare in advance.

First, McCall needs to find a place to live. We can provide some subsidies for this, but Link won't be responsible for everything. McCall should be able to find a new place to live that is close to Link's apartment.

Secondly, there's the matter of clothing: suits, ties, and leather shoes. After all, he drives a Rolls-Royce, and as the driver, he needs to pay attention to his image.

Of course, you don't need to wear a hat or white gloves; a normal mid-range suit will suffice, and this part can be reimbursed.

Finally, there's the issue of applying for a concealed carry permit and equipping oneself with a bulletproof vest. This isn't urgent; we'll discuss it after the charitable foundation is established.

Link has been keeping an eye on the application's progress. It's not difficult; it's following the normal procedures. Lawyers and accounting firms are providing the necessary documents. Link owns $60 million worth of Stark Industries stock, which is a considerable sum.

Five percent of the annual dividend is paid out. For details, please refer to Stark Industries' quarterly profit reports. This is publicly available information, and as a publicly traded company, profit reports cannot be hidden.

The process was quick because it wasn't a large-scale operation. Link then rented an office space in an office building near Hell's Kitchen. The office wasn't very big.

There's no need to rent such a large floor; on the one hand, it's unnecessary, and on the other hand, we don't have that much capital.

It's only a quarter of the floor, shared with other companies. Link didn't choose a higher floor; it's located on the third floor of the office building.

They brought Jessica here, along with people from the renovation company, and redesigned the place.

One is the foundation manager's office, which is Jessica's office, and there is an outer room, which is her secretary's office.

It needs to have meeting rooms, finance and security rooms, legal departments, personnel rooms, a reception desk, employee cubicles, etc. It may be small, but it has all the essentials.

There won't be many staff members, since it's just a small foundation. Of course, if it expands in the future, then we'll naturally have to find new positions.

(End of this chapter)