(2004 → 2008)**
The next four years moved like a storm—fast, intense, and world-changing.
Avalon Industries, which once began as a small cosmetics & biotech startup, had grown into a global titan with a staggering $400 billion market cap.Cosmetics, medical breakthroughs, automobiles, gaming, and now smartphones—Avalon dominated every field it touched.
And yet, for Alex, the most important victories weren't on Wall Street.
They were at home.
The Girls' Confession – One Night That Changed Everything
One quiet spring evening in 2007, Alex returned to the Avalon Villa after a long day of reviewing global expansion plans.
As soon as he stepped inside, he froze.
Grayfia, Venelana Bael, Yasaka, Kushina, Albedo, Gwen Stacy, and Helen Cho were all waiting for him in the living room.
No smiles.No playful flirting.Just seven beautiful women sitting together… nervous.
Alex blinked."Did something happen?"
Grayfia stood up first, elegant and graceful.
"Alex… we need to talk."
Yasaka's golden eyes softened."It's something important."
Gwen's cheeks were pink; Helen adjusted her glasses; Kushina fidgeted; Venelana smirked knowingly; Albedo clutched her dress like she was containing her entire heart.
Finally, Gwen spoke.
"We… love you."
Helen added quietly, "All of us."
Then Yasaka:
"We agreed. We want to be with you. Together."
For the first time in years, Alex's usually calm composure cracked.
"…All of you?"
Grayfia nodded, silver eyes warm.
"You've changed our lives. Protected us. Supported us. Loved us in your own way. We refuse to fight each other. Instead—we choose to share you."
Alex couldn't speak at first.
Then he smiled, stepped forward, and pulled all of them into his arms.
"If you all want me… then I'll accept you. All of you."
The room erupted in relieved laughter, tears, and warm embraces.
That night, their relationship truly began.
Avalon Industries – A World Titan
Between 2004 and 2008:
Avalon Cosmetics remained the global #1
Avalon Medical revolutionized hospitals with the Regeneration Cradle
Avalon Motors became a rising superpower, crushing old giants
Avalon Gaming dominated the market with PUBG and COD
Avalon Technology crushed Apple and Microsoft with smartphones
Avalon OS became the world's #1 mobile system
The company reached $400 billion in market cap—unmatched for something barely a decade old.
Nations wanted to partner with Alex; governments feared him; corporations envied him.
But Alex stayed calm, always staying one step ahead.
Tony Stark – The Reborn Brother
Ever since Alex scolded Tony years ago, Tony Stark changed dramatically.
He still joked, still flirted, still acted like a genius playboy…
…but he worked.
He built better tech.Streamlined Stark Industries.Stopped drinking recklessly.Trained more.Innovated nonstop.
And the results showed:
Stark Industries market cap rose from $150 billion → $250 billion.
Pepper was proud, Rhodey surprised, Happy relieved—and Tony himself credited Alex.
Whenever reporters asked about Stark Industries' revival, Tony always replied:
"It's thanks to my little brother.Alex keeps me sane. Or tries to."
Alex just laughed whenever he heard it.
Brotherhood Moments
Whenever Tony needed a break, Alex dragged him out for:
racing Avalon Motors prototypes
late-night gaming
testing StarkPhone beta software
dinners with Pepper
occasional sneaking into bars just to annoy paparazzi
Rhodey, busy with military operations, rarely joined them.
Happy hung out regularly, calling Alex "the only Stark who doesn't try to explode."Tony agreed.
Life was peaceful.Stable.Warm.
The calm before the storm.
The Timeline Shifts… Marvel Begins
By early 2008, a familiar chain of events started to rumble in the world.
Tony scheduled a demonstration in Afghanistan.Obadiah Stane began making unusual moves.S.H.I.E.L.D. started circling again.Strange terrorist activity increased overseas.
Alex could feel it…
The Marvel timeline was starting.
Iron Man's story was about to begin—but this time, Alex Stark existed.
The world wouldn't be the same.