Anton was a celebrity in every sense of the word.
If Anton had a quantifiable fan value, it would be at least 8 million.
His face had undoubtedly entered many people's sights and was on file in many places.
Hammer Company, being well-informed, would naturally not miss collecting Anton's information.
After all, Batman, who had been the most popular figure in the past year, had a close relationship with Anton.
If one wanted to understand Batman, the person not to be missed was definitely Anton.
Especially for a long time before, Anton was considered by many to be Batman, and now, as Batman's spokesperson, he was even more widely known.
Justin Hammer certainly knew Anton.
"It's me."
Anton replied calmly, "I'm the one who found you. But I'm not the one who will judge you."
Justin frowned, ready to speak, when he heard footsteps.
Tap, tap, tap, tap!
Turning his head, he saw a more familiar man appear in his field of vision.
It was none other than the New York Police Department Commissioner, George Stacy.
"So it was you..."
Justin Hammer took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and then exhaled, opening his eyes again. No trace of hope could be seen in them.
"That's right. I asked Batman to find you and bring you back. Now, you can't run away anymore, Mr. Hammer."
George said coldly, "Soon, on behalf of the New York Police Department, I will announce to the public that the 'kidnapped' Justin Hammer, the chairman of Hammer Company, actually orchestrated his own kidnapping. I guarantee you, Mr. Hammer, your company and you will be ruined."
"You'll regret this."
Justin said, "Bringing me down won't do you any good."
"No."
Anton couldn't help but interject, laughing, "Bringing you down is a huge help to us. Justice will be served in New York City, the New York Police Department will clear the wrongs you brought upon them, and Hammer Company will lose a large number of orders. The military won't risk further supporting you. At that time, the market share that opens up will be the best reward we can get."
"Anton Jameson!"
Justin gritted his teeth.
With his intelligence, combined with the gossip he had received earlier, he quickly understood what Anton meant.
He glared at Anton, his eyes filled with resentment, and said hatefully, "Even if Hammer Company collapses, Osborn Company won't let you win easily! Your Wayne Company is just a pile of dog shit!"
"But your company is about to be replaced by a pile of dog shit, doesn't that mean Hammer Company is even worse than dog shit?" Anton shrugged. "Justin, don't try to sow discord. I can assure you, Osborn Company won't compete with us. Harry Osborn will come knocking, seeking cooperation."
"Because Batman..."
Justin was stunned, his heart suddenly understanding, and he looked dejected again.
He knew he had completely lost!
"Yes."
Anton nodded. "Because Batman."
Then, he stood up and looked at George: "He's yours."
"No problem."
George said, "Tell Batman I appreciate it."
"Maybe you should thank Ghost."
"Ghost?"
"A formal member of the Justice League. This is his first appearance in the public eye… If you mention Ghost's name at the next police press conference, I think he'd be very happy."
"Understood. Then, besides Batman, thank Ghost for me as well."
As he spoke, Anton left the Continental Hotel.
"See Anton off for me."
Winston, who hadn't spoken until then, quite obsequiously instructed the black guy.
The young Black man walked out, complying with the request.
And so,
Inside the Continental Hotel, only Justin, Winston, and George remained.
"Mr. Winston, thank you for the Continental Hotel's assistance this time."
George put handcuffs on Justin, instructed the officers outside the hotel to come in and take him away, then turned to Winston. After some thought, he said, "This was a good cooperation. I hope I won't see you in a crime scene, prison, or court in the future."
"I am a good citizen, a friend of Batman."
Winston shrugged, completely unconcerned by George's warning, and was, in fact, quite pleased.
He could see from George's attitude that, for Batman's sake, there was already a plan to "turn a blind eye" to them.
George didn't actually care about Winston and his Continental Hotel.
New York was ostensibly maintained by the New York Police Department, but the underworld also had its own rules.
The Continental Hotel wanted to be the "New York Police Department" of the underworld, which, in a way, George was happy to see.
At least, Winston was more like a person than Kingpin.
And, with Batman watching over the Continental Hotel, it wouldn't do anything too outrageous.
George put these thoughts aside and returned to the police station.
He immediately held a press conference and announced that they had found Justin Hammer.
This news didn't cause a sensation.
The battle that had occurred in the Manhattan dock area an hour ago had already attracted the attention of many news media outlets.
The newly emerged superhero from the Justice League, Ghost, revealed a lot of useful information during his interaction with the enemy.
At this press conference hosted by George, the media were asking more questions about the Justice League.
After a few simple questions and answers, someone finally brought up the topic of Justin Hammer.
"Let me clarify something here."
George stood at the podium, his expression solemn, and said word by word: "Justin Hammer was not kidnapped. This was a play he directed and acted out himself, with the aim of escaping the police's pursuit..."
Before he could finish speaking, there was an uproar from the audience.
"Excuse me, does the New York Police Department have any evidence?"
"We certainly have evidence. The task force just arrested Justin's accomplice. His name is Flint Marko, a mutant. You must have seen the battle that just took place at the Manhattan docks."
"What crime did Justin Hammer commit? Can you give us some details, Director Stacy?"
"I'm not at liberty to say at the moment."
George said, "Also, the New York Police Department would like to express its sincere gratitude to the Justice League for their assistance, especially to the newly emerged superhero who calls himself Ghost… Many of you should have seen him already! The guy on the flying skateboard with the cape!"
The Daily Bugle.
Anton sat in his chair, watching the New York Police Department's press conference on TV, a smile playing on his lips.
"Phil, have you figured out how you're going to write tomorrow's news?"
He turned and looked at his subordinate, who had just stolen the show and couldn't hide his grin, and said, "Eddie said he won't write it for you. You have to do your own work."
"Of course."
Phil nodded vigorously, and said, "Ghost will be the rising star of New York's superhero world!"
"Keep up the good work."
After Anton finished speaking, he left DC Company and arrived at Wayne Company, also located in Manhattan, which was helmed by the old man.
"Anton, you're finally here… Harry has been waiting for you for a long time."
In the office, the old man, seeing Anton arrive, maintained a calm expression and looked at the man in front of him.
Anton walked into the office, slowly approaching the two men in front of him, looking at his old acquaintance who had been waiting for him for quite a while.
"Harry, I didn't expect you to come so quickly."
He reached out his hand and said, "Sorry, I was just reading the news and got a little carried away, so I'm late!"
"No problem."
Harry smiled and shook Anton's hand. "I saw that news too. I'm glad we share a common interest and are both happy to see the Hammer Company go down!"
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