[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit":3,"chapter-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-55":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: Starting with the Ice-Ice Fruit",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1733252,2216,"Chapter 55: A Trillion-Dollar Company?","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>Stark Tower. Red Carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Hall, do you plan to join the board of Stark Industries?\" a reporter shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent Hall stopped, facing the cameras.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only hold 1% of the shares,\" Vincent said calmly. \"This is a value investment. I plan to hold long-term because Stark Industries is destined to be a trillion-dollar company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trillion dollars?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did he just say trillion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2012, a trillion-dollar valuation was unheard of. It sounded like madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent smiled and walked away from the stunned reporters, straight to Tony Stark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Hall! Welcome!\" Tony beamed, extending his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent shook it, feeling a genuine thrill. This was Tony Stark. The Godfather of the MCU. The man who started it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, call me Vincent. You're an inspiration to every man alive,\" Vincent said earnestly. \"Women and mechas—the two greatest dreams of mankind. And you have both.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony laughed loudly. \"Haha! I like you, kid! Seriously, you have the same swagger I did at your age.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I invested because of you, Tony. You're my God of Wealth,\" Vincent admitted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your eyes are sharp, Vincent,\" Tony winked. \"And yes, a trillion dollars sounds about right. Maybe you should buy more shares.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted like old friends. Vincent used his future knowledge to discuss clean energy and tech trends, leaving Tony genuinely impressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vincent, we should be alumni,\" Tony said, patting his chest. \"If you need a recommendation letter for MIT, I'll write it myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, Tony. I might take you up on that,\" Vincent nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probably wouldn't go to college, but a letter from Tony Stark was a golden ticket in itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent spotted Pepper Potts busy managing guests. He grabbed a glass of champagne (which he wouldn't drink) and walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Potts,\" Vincent greeted her, kissing her hand. \"I've heard so much about you. If I didn't already have a girlfriend, I'd chase you myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pepper laughed, charmed. \"You're very flattering, Mr. Hall. But I don't think I'm Tony's type.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tony's type is changing,\" Vincent said, glancing at the billionaire. \"He's been through hell. He's growing up. And honestly? You two have a 'husband and wife' destiny written all over you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pepper blushed, looking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent leaned in, whispering, \"I can tell fortunes, you know. You two will have a beautiful daughter one day. But shh, don't tell anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pepper rolled her eyes playfully. \"You're a tease, Vincent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just telling the truth,\" Vincent grinned. \"Anyway, I have to go. Can't drink yet—only 18, remember? Enjoy the party.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Already leaving?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. Ask Happy to drive me home. My luggage is still in his car.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course. Take care, Vincent. Or should I call you... Ice?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice?\" Vincent raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You told me that was your new nickname.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, right. Ice. Call me whatever you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent waved and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy drove Vincent to his apartment in Queens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Hall,\" Happy asked tentatively. \"Do you really think Stark Industries will hit a trillion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell Tony, his ego is big enough already,\" Vincent joked. \"But yes. Tony is a genius who creates the future. Betting on him is the safest bet in the world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy grinned. \"I put my entire pension into Stark stock when he shut down weapons manufacturing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smart man, Happy,\" Vincent gave a thumbs up. \"You're going to be very rich.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at the apartment building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks, Happy,\" Vincent got out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then tapped on the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Happy, if Tony ever gets into real trouble... call me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent concentrated. Frost gathered in his hand, condensing into a thin, rectangular card made of solid ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed the Ice Card to Happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's my God of Wealth. I can't let him die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy stared at the freezing card, eyes wide. \"What the...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell him it's from Ice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent walked into the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy juggled the cold card, his fingers numb. \"Holy shit. The kid's a super.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent's Apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding-Dong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent barely opened the door when a figure tackled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Gwen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was wearing her Ghost Spider suit (minus the mask).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My mom is out, brothers are at school,\" Gwen said breathlessly, kissing him. \"I have one hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One hour is enough,\" Vincent smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ripped the suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey! That's expensive spandex!\" Gwen protested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll buy you a new one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stark Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy was still holding the Ice Card. It wasn't melting. Or at least, very slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha Romanoff (the real one) approached him. She was back from \"vacation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Happy,\" she smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Natasha! Long time no see,\" Happy tried to hide the card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha's eyes were sharp. She saw the mist rising from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your pocket smoking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy sighed and pulled out the Ice Card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha's expression changed instantly. She recognized the aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did you get that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The kid... Vincent Hall. He gave it to me for Tony.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natasha took the card. It was cold enough to burn skin, but she held it firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vincent Hall gave this to Happy? Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew Vincent was the Ice Demon. But Tony didn't. This was a direct link between the Avengers' heavy hitters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to talk to Tony,\" Natasha said seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Get The FULL NOVEL at Once!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get 40% OFF for limited time only.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>@patreon.com\u002FAuthorizz\u003C\u002Fp>",875,"2026-06-06T16:16:52.860Z",1,"novelbin.me","434f426565de022539f21c44c6030298741b5f07112fa2b4998d145110ac8c3e","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-56","marvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-chapter-54",116,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-starting-with-the-ice-ice-fruit-cover.jpg"]