The world thought Tony Stark was dead.Afghanistan. Kidnapped. Nothing. Gone.
But Alex knew better.
He knew his brother was alive—safe, recovering, preparing.And that knowledge gave him an edge no one else had.
The Market Panic
Within hours of Tony's disappearance, Stark Industries' stock price plummeted.Shareholders panicked.The media spun stories of corporate collapse.
Red Queen's calm voice echoed in Alex's lab:"Master, Stark Industries shares have fallen by fifty percent due to market panic. Recommendation: stabilize or acquire."
Alex tapped his fingers on the desk."Yes. Buy the shares. Quietly. No one can know it's me."
Red Queen immediately executed his plan—purchases made without leaving a trace, no interference, no suspicion.
Four Months of Calm and Calculation
Over the next four months, Alex worked tirelessly.
Calmed nervous shareholders with private meetings
Quietly reassured the board
Issued statements subtly emphasizing Stark Industries' stability
Ensured Obadiah Stane had no chance to sense a hostile takeover
The shareholders, seeing an unknown stabilizing hand, sold shares to Alex's hidden operations one by one.
By the end of the four months, Alex had acquired an additional 20% of shares, all while maintaining the illusion that no single entity was taking over.
Alex's Share Calculation
Alex reviewed the numbers, calm as ever:
10% inherited from Howard Stark
20% quietly purchased from panicking shareholders
30% owned by Tony Stark
Total: 60% controlling stake
The remaining 40% belonged to:
Obadiah Stane – 17%
Other shareholders – 23%
Alex smiled.
"Obadiah might try to consolidate power in the future… but by then, I'll be ready."
He leaned back. Avalon Scabbard glimmered faintly in the corner of his lab, reminding him that his strength, intellect, and foresight made him untouchable.
Obadiah's Silent Threat
Alex already anticipated the play.Obadiah would eventually try to buy out smaller shareholders or manipulate the board.But Alex had prepared for that.
His AI, Red Queen, was monitoring every transaction.Every move Obadiah made would be predicted, countered, or nullified before it even happened.
For now, Obadiah remained unaware of Alex's true power—both in intellect and finances.
The Shocking News
Just as Alex finished finalizing the last of the share purchases, a news alert popped up across every media outlet:
"BREAKING: Tony Stark Alive—Returning to the United States."
Alex froze.
The world would soon know,Tony Stark would reclaim his life,And Avalon Industries' careful balance would face its ultimate test.
Alex's smirk returned.
"Good. Let him come. Everything is ready."
Grayfia, Albedo, Venelana, Kushina, Yasaka, Gwen, and Helen watched him quietly.
"Master… what will you do?""What I always do," Alex replied."Win."
The countdown had begun.
Tony Stark was coming back.And the game for control of Stark Industries had officially begun.