Dr. Ethan, we had an agreement, right?"
Tony Stark looked at Ethan.
Ethan's face was conflicted.
He was quite sure that Nolan Locke was right.
That was also the reason for his hesitation.
At Stark Industries, he wasn't sure if he could realize his full potential.
But Locke Technology was built from the ground up by this young man.
Although it had only been a short time, he knew a few things about it.
Perhaps in a place like this, he could develop better.
After a brief hesitation.
Ethan looked at Tony Stark.
In his expectant gaze, Ethan said:
"Sorry, Tony, perhaps I should go take a look at Locke Technology first.
But we are still friends."
"fack..."
Tony Stark cursed inwardly.
But this time, he didn't say it out loud.
Ethan was his lifesaver.
"Alright, since you've decided, then I respect your opinion.
However, I reserve my opinion regarding Nolan Locke's invitation."
Tony Stark put on a nonchalant look.
Nolan smiled throughout.
He rubbed salt fiercely into Tony Stark's wounds.
"Heartache can be expressed."
The air fell into a brief silence.
"fack!"
Tony Stark's voice rang out.
The battle outside ended quickly.
The three of them got into a Military Humvee.
After driving for a while.
Tony Stark suddenly spoke:
"I suddenly realized that perhaps I was wrong in the past."
Nolan looked at him.
He met a pair of slightly confused eyes.
He said nonchalantly:
"What, you want to shut down the weapons division?"
"How did you know!"
Tony Stark looked surprised.
Nolan said:
"In that rebel Base, I found the latest missiles produced by Stark Industries.
I imagine that must have been a huge shock to you."
Saying that, Nolan spoke with a mocking expression:
"You always thought your weapons were used to protect civilians, but now, they are being used against civilians.
Hey, baby, the World isn't that simple."
Tony Stark, who should have lifted his proud head and cursed Nolan back, remained silent this time.
He was silent.
Nolan said indifferently:
"Actually, I don't think you need to do that.
Even without you, similar things would still exist in this World."
"It's different."
Tony Stark shook his head.
This experience made him feel like he had undergone a transformation.
Nolan shrugged.
He just said it casually.
This was the path to Iron Man's birth.
Everyone has different ideas.
He wasn't as noble as Iron Man.
All he thought about was making more money.
Making his life happier and free from so many troubles.
As for enemies like Thanos?
As long as he had money, would they still be trouble?
Along the way, Nolan chatted excitedly with Dr. Ethan.
He really liked this Doctor.
Nothing else.
Ethan was someone who could sacrifice his own life for others at a critical moment.
He couldn't do something like that himself.
But that didn't mean he didn't admire it.
Who wouldn't want people like that around them?
Soon, the group arrived at the Base.
Seeing Tony Stark, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The next day,
A plane landed here.
Pepper Potts got off the plane, looking worried.
"Tony, thank goodness you're alright."
Tony Stark shrugged.
The scrapes on his body didn't diminish his charm.
While embracing Pepper Potts, Tony Stark said with a smile:
"Of course I'm alright, I'm Tony Stark!"
The two briefly caught up.
Pepper Potts said:
"Before I came, I already informed the media about your news.
Our company's stock has plummeted to an all-time low recently because of your disappearance."
"But now, I'm back, aren't I?"
Tony Stark didn't care.
Pepper Potts also smiled and nodded.
Although Tony Stark was very unreliable.
But she had to admit, with Tony Stark by her side, she did feel an unprecedented sense of security.
Nolan heard everything.
The media already knew the news of Tony Stark's return.
He didn't say anything.
He just walked to a quiet place and opened his laptop.
The stock price soared!
None of them were in a hurry to go back.
Although Tony Stark didn't have major injuries.
He had quite a few minor ones.
On the Doctor's advice, he would stay here for a while.
As for Nolan, he needed to cooperate with the Military to complete various product tests.
Although the previous actual combat had satisfied the Military.
Many data points needed to be strictly calculated.
However, after resting for two days, Ethan went back first.
He also had his own family.
The two agreed that after Ethan settled down, he would go to New York to work at Locke Technology.
In response, Tony Stark snorted in disapproval.
Nolan's face showed visible smugness.
This was Ethan's own choice.
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It must feel bad to have your lifesaver go to someone else's company.
Perhaps because Nolan's expression was too obvious.
Tony Stark only stayed for half a minute before choosing to turn around and leave.
Seeing Tony Stark leave in a huff, Ethan wanted to ease the tension between the two.
He said:
"Boss, although Tony is a bit arrogant, I'm sure he's not a bad person."
Nolan chuckled.
"Did I say he was a bad person?"
After saying that, Nolan turned and left, leaving the bewildered Ethan behind.
A few days later.
Nolan was still busy with something on his laptop.
Tony Stark walked over curiously.
"Hey, buddy, what are you doing?"
Seeing that Nolan Locke had taken the initiative to come here to save him, Tony Stark decided to temporarily forgive him.
He glanced at the computer.
"Stocks?"
Tony Stark's lips curved.
"I have a suggestion regarding stocks.
You could consider buying Stark Industries stock.
Perhaps you know that Stark Industries stock dropped quite a bit because of my disappearance.
But I'm back now, and even if you're just a small shareholder in Stark Industries.
I can make you a lot of money!"
Hearing this, Nolan chuckled.
He showed his laptop to Tony Stark.
Tony Stark's eyes widened.
"fack, you're actually the third largest shareholder of Stark Industries!"
Nolan said lightly:
"Why do you think I came to this godforsaken place?
Thanks to your disappearance for giving me this opportunity.
Please take care of me, laborer."
He patted Tony Stark on the shoulder.
"Please continue to work hard and make money for me."
Hearing this, Tony Stark, who had just been enthusiastically advising him to buy shares in his company, immediately felt annoyed.
Nolan just teased him a few times, and then continued to sit on the chair, manipulating stocks.
Tony Stark looked at Nolan with suspicion.
After a moment, he spoke again:
"What are you doing now?"
Nolan glanced at him, then the corner of his mouth curved.
He raised his hand high and brought it down heavily.
He sold all the Stark Industries shares he held!
Tony Stark watched in stunned silence.
"Fa, fack, do you know what you're doing!
You're throwing away a golden egg!"
Nolan's expression was calm.
He had already made a big profit from this wave.
Although Stark Industries' shares were still rising.
They were gradually returning to a normal range.
The company needed funds to maintain operations.
Simon had been calling him almost every day recently.
Although he admired Nolan's operation.
But the company's cash flow had been broken for over a month.
It had made him lose a lot of hair.
Moreover, Nolan didn't want to wait anymore.
He wanted Red Queen!
Nolan looked at Tony Stark.
"Sorry, you're useless now, thank you for letting me make a fortune.
But compared to your money-making ability, I think I can make money faster myself."
Looking at Nolan Locke's undisguised mocking expression.
Tony Stark felt like he was going crazy.
How could there be someone with such a terrible personality in this World!
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