Chapter 70

The missing Tony Stark has finally been tracked down.

Someone claimed.

That at his villa on Malibu Beach.

Tony Stark was discovered.

At the time.

This delivery guy was just making his rounds as usual.

He never expected to see the long-missing Tony Stark.

This news spread across the internet very quickly.

Many netizens remained skeptical.

After all.

Tony Stark had been missing for a long time.

How could he suddenly appear?

Most people.

Just assumed this was a publicity stunt by a burger joint.

Or that this delivery guy was just trying to grab attention.

However, what the American public did not expect was.

Not long after the news of Tony Stark's return spread online.

Stark Industries.

Issued an official announcement.

The Chairman and CEO of Stark Industries.

Mr. Tony Stark has officially returned today.

And will hold a press conference in two hours.

For a moment, the American public.

Was extremely curious about the billionaire's experiences.

After Karl saw this news.

He went to the stock market to check on Stark Industries' stock.

Sure enough.

Stark Industries' stock.

Because of this news.

Immediately began to recover.

The stock that had previously plummeted.

Was actually rising immediately.

Although it had not yet returned to the value it held before Tony Stark went missing.

It was steadily rising, and it looked like returning to its previous value was only a matter of time.

The funds in Karl's hands were already prepared.

But he hadn't used them yet.

Seeing this, Karl was not in a hurry.

Because.

He knew that Stark Industries' stock.

Would fall again.

Perhaps.

Even lower than it was when Tony went missing.

Because, at this press conference.

Tony Stark would not be talking about his experiences while missing.

Instead, he would announce the closure of the Stark Industries weapons manufacturing division.

……

S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters.

Nick Fury was looking at a document.

And this document was the announcement released by Stark Industries.

"He's actually back?"

"No one could find him for so long."

"Neither our people nor other organizations could find him."

"Now, he's just appeared on his own..."

After thinking for a moment.

Nick Fury immediately called Coulson to his office.

Not long after, the kind-faced Coulson arrived at the office.

"Director."

"Have you seen the announcement released by Stark Industries?"

"Yes, I was just preparing to head to the press conference."

"Good." Nick Fury nodded with satisfaction.

He instructed: "Make sure to find out exactly where he was trapped during this time."

"And how he got out."

"Yes."

……

It wasn't just the general public who were curious.

The U.S. government, the FBI, the CIA, S.H.I.E.L.D., and other organizations.

Were also full of interest.

After all.

They had once sent people to search for Tony Stark.

It was just that they hadn't gained anything.

Now.

Tony Stark had returned safely.

Naturally, they wanted to know where he had been during this time.

What had happened, and how he had returned to the United States.

……

Tony Stark was sitting on the floor.

"Hey, why don't you all sit down?"

"That way, you can see me."

"And I can be a bit more relaxed."

Tony Stark sat on the ground and said a few things with an inexplicable expression.

……

Afterward, he stated that Stark Industries.

Would be closing its weapons division.

Effective immediately.

In an instant.

The atmosphere at the press conference erupted.

The reporters present all wanted to interview Tony Stark.

After all, this matter was simply too explosive.

……

In front of the television.

Karl watched the chaotic press conference scene on TV.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

He took a look at the stock market.

And discovered that Stark Industries' stock was indeed falling.

Originally.

The stock that had risen due to Tony Stark's return.

Was now falling rapidly.

Beside him, Isabella watched the TV, somewhat surprised.

"Tony Stark actually came back."

At this moment.

She noticed Karl's smile and asked in surprise: "Why are you so happy?" She knew that Karl was a major shareholder in Stark Industries.

Even if she didn't understand stocks and company matters.

She knew that Tony Stark's statement.

Would definitely cause Karl to suffer heavy losses.

Upon hearing this, Karl glanced at Isabella.

He smiled and said: "Of course I'm happy."

"Because of this guy Tony."

"My assets can increase by a lot more."

"Is that so? That's good then..."

Isabella did not believe Karl's words.

Although Stark Industries.

Had a business scope involving military, medical, security, aerospace, and other high-tech industries.

But there was no doubt.

The military industry.

Was the most profitable industry for Stark Industries.

Without exception.

After all.

Stark Industries was the U.S. military's largest arms supplier.

Now, Stark Industries was going to close its weapons division.

Karl would only suffer losses; how could he make money?

But Isabella didn't say anything, just assuming Karl was trying to comfort her.

However.

What Karl said was true.

Now, he just had to wait.

Wait for Stark Industries' stock to continue falling.

And then, before Tony created the Mark 3 suit.

Which was the first painted Iron Man suit.

And before he announced his identity as Iron Man at the press conference.

He just needed to buy Stark Industries stock.

After all.

Once the public learned of Tony's identity as Iron Man.

Stark Industries' stock would naturally reach an unprecedented price.

: Women only affect my typing speed; I spent the whole afternoon playing Honor with my college roommate. And in over a dozen games, I only gained one star. The extra chapter I originally planned is gone because of him, it's all his fault. Hehe, passing the buck. By the way, it seems like the college entrance exam is happening recently; I wonder if any big shots are taking it. Good luck. Actually, there's no need to be too nervous about this; just keep a normal mindset. After all, there are many things more important than this. Although, I was quite nervous back then...