Chapter 89

Chapter 89

Tony, who was already at home, got dressed before taking one of his cars.

Tony wanted to visit his friend Rhodey to see if they could work together on a new big project.

After driving for a while, Tony arrived at the military base where he was easily allowed to pass. Asking some people, he was able to locate where Rhodey was before approaching and joking with the recruits before finally being alone with Rhodey.

"Hello, I didn't expect to see you so soon," Rhodey said, laughing.

"Hey," Tony said, smiling.

"I wanted to see you. I'm working on something and I wanted you to be part of it," Tony said, smiling at him.

"Wow, you'll surely make the superiors happy. After your conference, we thought you wouldn't make weapons anymore," Rhodey said more excitedly upon hearing Tony.

"It's not something for the military...it's different," Tony said, not knowing exactly how to describe it.

"What? What do you mean? Did you become a philanthropist or something?" Rhodey asked incredulously.

"No, listen to me first," Tony said, trying to explain.

"No, what you need is time for your mind to clear," Rhodey said, not believing that Tony would stop making weapons.

Tony smiled somewhat incredulously at Rhodey's words.

"I'm serious. It was good to see you, Tony," Rhodey said, walking away somewhat coldly.

Tony nodded distractedly before returning home.

Entering his house, Tony met Pepper who was leaving.

Pepper had some things to do at the company but stopped when she saw Tony's expression.

"Tony, did something happen?" Pepper asked with concern. She had never seen Tony with a melancholic expression before.

Tony looked at Pepper and couldn't help but smile ironically. He hadn't had a good talk with her since he returned two days ago.

Tony hesitated, looking at Pepper before deciding to talk to her. He had never really shared his concerns with anyone.

"Do you have time for a talk?" Tony asked, smiling slightly.

"Tony, don't scare me," said Pepper, taking her phone and canceling her meeting.

"Come, tell me," said Pepper, taking Tony's hand and leading him to the couch before sitting next to him and looking at him with concern.

The previous Tony Stark wouldn't have had that kind of expression and definitely wouldn't have talked about his problems with her.

Pepper wondered if he had any trauma from the kidnapping.

"There are so many things I have to say," said Tony, smiling slightly as he looked at Pepper.

"Then let's start with what's got you down," said Pepper, smiling at him.

"I went to talk to Rhodey. I'm working on something new, something that can change the world," said Tony, accepting Pepper's words.

"When I told him I was working on something, he was happy, but his expression gradually changed when I told him it wasn't something for the military. He wanted us to work together, but I felt like he was mocking my desire to not make weapons. He even asked me if I had become a philanthropist. In some way, I felt like our friendship was only as long as I kept providing weapons," said Tony, sighing.

Pepper couldn't help but sigh as she listened to Tony. It had taken her by surprise too when he said he wasn't going to sell weapons anymore.

"Tell me, Tony, why did you make that decision?" Pepper asked, trying to understand Tony's point of view.

"Pepper, I saw soldiers die under my weapons. I saw people doing terrible things with my weapons," said Tony, somewhat disturbed.

"Just imagining the things that are done in my name makes me sick," said Tony.

"That's why I've decided to stop. I don't want that to be my legacy."

"I'm sure I can help the world more without weapons or bullets," said Tony, looking at Pepper.

"I'm sure you can, Tony," said Pepper, smiling, believing she understood Tony's thoughts. Anyone can complain, but it's not their name that goes on the weapons.

"As for Rhodey, I don't really know what to tell you. I don't have much experience with friendships. My life is practically taking care of you and the company," said Pepper, smiling at Tony.

"You'll have to talk to him in the future and find out if he's really your friend."

"Hm," said Tony, nodding.

"Is there anything else you want to share with me?" asked Pepper with a smile, glad to be able to share Tony's concerns.Gẹtt the latest novels at n.o/(v)/e/l/bin(.)com

"Impossible," Tony said, rejecting the idea.

"Tony, the world is bigger than you think, supernatural abilities do exist, and you could say that I'm someone like that. I won't say much so you don't distract your thoughts; anyway, you'll find out for yourself in the future," Damian said, laughing.

Tony looked at Damian with doubt.

What mattered most to Tony was that Damian seemed to care about him, and he didn't want to realize that maybe his two friends were fake.

"Prove to me that you were there," Tony said, hesitating.

"Sure," Damian said, laughing before pulling out his phone.

"I even took pictures of you," Damian said as he scrolled through his phone and showed Tony several high-quality photos, many of which showed Tony working, playing, or even sleeping.

Tony just looked at the images with amazement. Even if he wanted to check them to make sure they weren't fabricated, he thought it didn't make sense. Damian wouldn't lie to him like that. Tony believed he knew enough about Damian's personality to know that he wouldn't go that far for something so simple.

"I feel relieved but upset," Tony said, pouting.

"By the way, you owe me money. My stocks went down after your words at the conference," Damian complained.

"Tell me, what do you think of my decision?" Tony asked with some doubt, ignoring Damian's words.

"Why do you doubt? Aren't you known for doing whatever you please? Even if it's not right, as long as you want it, then it's fine," Damian said, hitting Tony's shoulder.

"If you don't want to sell weapons, who can force you?" Damian hit the table.

"You're right," said Tony, laughing with more enthusiasm as he listened to Damian.

"And tell me, how were things with Pepper? Did you two passionately kiss when you reunited?" Damian asked, laughing.

"I told her I liked her," Tony said proudly.

"I'm glad," Damian said, laughing.

"I'll show her that I've changed. I'm definitely not going after models," Tony said with a smile.

"Or journalists, scientists, soldiers," Damian said, laughing as he saw Tony left speechless.

"Whatever, I have things to do. I'm glad nothing has changed between us," Tony said with a smile before leaving.

He didn't ask Damian how he got those photos or about his supernatural abilities. He'll discover it on his own, and what makes him happy is that Damian seems to be sincere with him.

"Well, remember to stay in touch," Damian said with a smile as he saw Tony leave.

In Damian's opinion, Tony had really changed. He looked more at ease.

"I hope everything works out for you," Damian muttered before disappearing, surprising some guys at the next table.

Damian returned home with a slight smile. Fortunately, things had gone well with Tony.

"Hi," Carol said, approaching him with a smile.

"How's the idiot playboy?" Carol asked, laughing.

"He's fine, although he'll probably stop being a playboy," Damian jokes.

Carol just smiled and hugged Damian.

"Where are the girls?" Damian asked.

"Ophelia took them to play at the palace with Brian, Aminah, and Sharon," Carol said.

"That's good," Damian said, nodding with a smile.

"I'm sore from today's training," Carol said, rubbing her shoulders.

"My hits don't even faze you," Damian said looking at her without words. After more than a year of training, Damian could face Carol more easily even though he was physically weaker.

Carol's energy cloak made her really resistant to any attack, so even his normal attacks without magic enhancement didn't even faze her.

"How about a massage?" Carol asked, looking at Damian flirtatiously.

"Sure," Damian said, laughing at her expression before putting his hands under her thighs and carrying her to the bedroom.

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