Returning to normal work life, the first thing Sean has to face is a mountain of documents and various postponed meetings. In the Umbrella laboratory, Dr. Connors, who is a manager like him, is a pure scientist who devotes himself to research and experiments. Apart from academic issues, he can’t help much.
As the laboratory develops and expands, and the cooperation with Osborn Industries and Stark Industries deepens, more and more tedious matters almost surround Sean. Even with the help of Skynet, he still has to do it every day. It takes up a lot of time and energy. For this reason, he did seriously consider Harry’s previous suggestion, whether to find himself a secretary or assistant to share some of the pressure.
It’s just that this position is too important to just arrange for anyone to sit in it. If Gwen hadn’t had this ambition, Sean would definitely have fallen in love with the blond girl who had a carefree personality but was hard-working and conscientious.
The young man immersed himself in various documents, thinking that the foundation was still too shallow, there were not enough manpower, and there was a lack of trustworthy subordinates. Magneto’s brotherhood could not be used for his own use for the time being, and he would have to wait for a while. Time, as for the professor’s good students, they will definitely not be happy to follow him as thugs.
At present, the only ones he can use are the Hand controlled by Erica and Wesley in Hell’s Kitchen. However, as his status rises, the level of opponents Sean faces also continues to rise. This promising man has a bright future. The young man has long gone through that period of bloody and cruel primitive accumulation, and gangsters and Yakuza organizations can no longer keep up with his pace.
Sean, who finished the work at hand efficiently, fiddled with the pen in his hand, comforting himself that the road to success is always bumpy and long, and opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared.
At least he has tied many people to his chariot. If the next phase of the plan is successfully implemented, then maybe Umbrella can extend its tentacles to the military industry. After Stark Industries, the former leader, withdrew from this field, Hammer Industries, which was originally suppressed, took advantage of the situation to rise. It acquired the weapons manufacturing factories packaged and sold by its old rivals, and prepared to take on orders from the Ministry of National Defense in order to win huge profits. Benefit.
It’s just that as the head of the company, Justin Hammer does not have a genius brain, and the business level of Hammer Industries is really unsightly. If it weren’t for his good background, relying on strong financial resources and capital investment, he has countless employees Only in this way can we gain a firm foothold in the military industry.
“Monaco…” Remembering that Tony had said he was going to participate in a formula racing club event, Sean couldn’t help but smile, “He should thank me.”
Presumably this time Tony will not encounter his old rival “Whiplash” again, the Russian burly man covered with tattoos, who almost forced the arrogant Iron Man into a desperate situation.
In the original timeline, Ivan Vanko from Russia launched a revenge against Tony due to family grudges. At the Formula One competition in Monaco, he used a plasma whip rope he made to beat Iron Man into a panic. Later, he was beaten by Justin- Hammer was rescued under the hood and became a weapons designer for Hammer Industries to replicate Iron Man’s armor.
Ivan, who was born in Russia, did not receive a good education and training. Under the harsh living conditions, the other party still relied on his own talents to copy Tony’s Ark reactor and transform it into a powerful plasma whip. The strength against Tony’s steel armor shows how outstanding his talent is.
Sean needs exactly this kind of talent. He is keen on recruiting villains who were originally depressed or went astray due to their own experiences. It is like playing a collectible card game. Compared with the winners and heroes in the original plot, he is more Appreciate villains who are ambitious and willing to take risks. They are to some extent more capable and more profit-driven than superheroes.
Glancing at the time on his watch, Sean thought that the father and son who had a deep hatred against the Stark family should have arrived in New York by now. Half a month ago, he sent people to Russia to search for their whereabouts.
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Two hours later, Sean was sitting in the office welcoming visitors.
Gwen acted as a secretary and led Vanke and his son into Umbrella. The pale and skinny old man was sitting in a wheelchair with a thick blanket on his knees. Behind him was an unruly and strong man. He looked like A strong Russian brown bear with a wild and sharp light in his eyes.
“Welcome to Umbrella.” Sean smiled lightly and held the old man’s hand with a gentle attitude. “I have heard of your name. General Ross called you and Howard Stark two rare people. What a genius.”
Hearing the name of his enemy, the weak old man suddenly grabbed Sean’s arm. He was once a physicist in the former Soviet Union. He defected to the United States in 1963 and met Howard Stark, who had already established a military-industrial empire at that time. , they are committed to developing more efficient energy sources for manufacturing powerful new weapons.
But four years later, Anton Vanke was accused of being a spy and was forcibly deported. When he returned to Russia, he lost everything, whether it was scientific research achievements or reputation. After the disintegration and collapse of the great red empire, the regime changed and turbulent. This genius physicist lived a life of poverty, especially his experience of working for the US government, which made it almost impossible for him to move forward.
“I never thought that one day I would be able to set foot on this land again.” The old man’s trembling voice contained a lot of unwillingness and resentment.
Originally, he was supposed to share honor and wealth with Howard Stark. Stark Industries, which occupies the top of the military industry, should also have half of his own. But in the end, everything was taken away from him and he returned dejectedly like a bereaved dog. Russia spent his life in poverty.
“I know your story. There are always a lot of injustices in the world, and fate rarely favors those who are truly talented.” Sean said with a spring breeze, “I also came from nothing to where I am today, so I can understand For your pain, Dr. Vanke, a brand new future will be waiting for you in front.”
The young man let go of the old man’s hand, and the aging and skinny Anton Vanke and Tony’s father completed the prototype of the Ark reactor. However, it was not possible to realize it due to the materials at the time. As a qualified capitalist, Howard naturally saw the potential of this invention. So we took advantage of the relationship at hand to kick Anton, who had problems with his identity, out of the game.
“Thank you, Mr. Sipos!” the old man said gratefully. He took his son aside and introduced: “This is my son, Ivan! He has a higher talent than me in invention and creation, although I have had a disgraceful experience, but I promise God, Ivan will never cause you any trouble!”
The Russian man, who was as strong as a bear, squatted down half-crouched. He looked like a docile lamb in front of the skinny old man, trying his best to restrain his unruly and dangerous aura.
“I know about Ivan’s past. He resold weapons-grade plutonium materials to Pakistan during the Soviet era and was sentenced to 15 years in Kopesk Prison… But these are not important. What young man will not make mistakes? I am still a When I was in high school, I would often do risky things to prove my manly courage—this kind of childish experience can happen to everyone.”
Sean looked at the muscular Ivan Vanke. This strong man who would be known as the “Mourning Whip” in the future was the talent he really valued, the trump card he used to win favor and orders from the military.
After chatting with the elderly Anton Vanke for a while, Gwen pushed the old man back to the lounge. The long journey and his own weak body made the old man like a candle in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any time.
There were only two people left in the office. Ivan no longer concealed his fierce arrogance. He looked directly at the young man as if he were looking at prey: “I am not the kind of person who can be deceived and bribed. Just take a few dollars.” Then it would be too simple to think that my father’s life-long efforts could be exchanged for it.”
“At least I can restore your family’s glory and have a chance to defeat Stark with dignity.” Sean didn’t care about the rudeness of the Russian man.
He stretched out his hand and said with a smile: “I have always believed in fair dealing and win-win for both parties.”
Ivan, who had a rough look on his face, was dubious. If the other party didn’t have ulterior motives, he wouldn’t mind showing his sincere gratitude.
The burly Russian man, who held his hands together and was covered in tattoos like a gang leader, frowned. He felt like he was facing a towering mountain, exuding an oppressive and powerful aura.
“I wish us a happy cooperation.” The young man let go of his hand and showed a gentle smile on his face.
