"Not really. If Hank had told me a babe like you was arriving... I would have protected him from his crazy battle droids."
Hank almost died when he heard these words.
"You used me as a human shield, but now... blaming battle droids?" Hank cursed.
Carole had regained enough strength to stand, but when she heard Kiba's words, she almost fell. Still, she gave a sigh of relief, knowing Hank was alive.
She had no romantic feelings for Hank, but she wanted him to live. Hank's death would plunge the White Angel Corporation into crisis. Carole had earned influence and power in the company after years of struggle, and she didn't want to lose them.
If an organization lacks a capable leader, then it becomes vulnerable. For better or worse, Hank was the only person capable of handling the organization. If Jack took over, she feared the company wouldn't survive for long.
