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Chapter 432 — The Real Game Begins · Oct 11, 2026

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402 Chapter 402 — Traces of the Eternals 2026-10-11
403 Chapter 403 — Ginger’s Invitation 2026-10-11
404 Chapter 404 — The Nearly Completed Tiger Language Translator 2026-10-11
405 Chapter 405 — First Impressions of Mumbai 2026-10-11
406 Chapter 406 — Kingo 2026-10-11
407 Chapter 407 — The Eternals 2026-10-11
408 Chapter 408 — The Purpose of the Meeting? 2026-10-11
409 Chapter 409 — Insights from Brainwave Research 2026-10-11
410 Chapter 410 — Kingo’s Request 2026-10-11
411 Chapter 411 — Henry’s Requirement 2026-10-11
412 Chapter 412 — Indian Cuisine 2026-10-11
413 Chapter 413 — The Secret of the Eternals 2026-10-11
414 Chapter 414 — A Research Bottleneck 2026-10-11
415 Chapter 415 — Australia 2026-10-11
416 Chapter 416 — The Place of Seclusion 2026-10-11
417 Chapter 417 — Two Generals of the Eternals 2026-10-11
418 Chapter 418 — Diagnosis 2026-10-11
419 Chapter 419 — The Solution 2026-10-11
420 Chapter 420 — Sound-Absorbing Steel 2026-10-11
421 Chapter 421 — Vibranium Jewelry 2026-10-11
422 Chapter 422 — ’Rich and Naive, Easy Target!’ 2026-10-11
423 Chapter 423 — The Audition Invitation 2026-10-11
424 Chapter 424 — Progress on the Secret Research 2026-10-11
425 Chapter 425 — An Upgrade in Treatment 2026-10-11
426 Chapter 426 — An Unexpected Invitation 2026-10-11
427 Chapter 427 — The Mystikos Sect 2026-10-11
428 Chapter 428 — A Cannibal’s Patron 2026-10-11
429 Chapter 429 — Reporting Matters 2026-10-11
430 Chapter 430 — The Mysterious Banquet 2026-10-11
431 Chapter 431 — Gitano Dragoneiti 2026-10-11
432 Chapter 432 — The Real Game Begins 2026-10-11
433 Chapter 433 — Temptation 2026-10-11
434 Chapter 434 — The Impatient Fool 2026-10-11
435 Chapter 435 — Parting on Bad Terms 2026-10-11
436 Chapter 436 — Uneasy Days 2026-10-11
437 Chapter 437 — The Threat Emerges 2026-10-11
438 Chapter 438 — Happy Birthday 2026-10-11
439 Chapter 439 — A Problem Pressing Close 2026-10-11
440 Chapter 440 — Visiting Château du Jonchet 2026-10-11
441 Chapter 441 — Making the Request 2026-10-11
442 Chapter 442 — The Recommended Candidate 2026-10-11
443 Chapter 443 — A Private Morning Concert 2026-10-11
444 Chapter 444 — The Black-and-White Witch 2026-10-11
445 Chapter 445 — Terms of Alliance 2026-10-11
446 Chapter 446 — A Dangerous Alliance 2026-10-11
447 Chapter 447 — Givenchy’s Legacy 2026-10-11
448 Chapter 448 — Three Busy WomenNo 2026-10-11
449 Chapter 449 — Katie Earns Her Keep 2026-10-11
450 Chapter 450 — Fitting 2026-10-11

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Henry was simply telling the truth.

And judging from Tony Stark’s recent behavior, Gitano Dragoneiti had to admit the scenario Henry described was entirely plausible.

Henry didn’t bother asking what Dragoneiti actually wanted from Stark.

But Dragoneiti clearly had no intention of letting Henry leave empty-handed.

So he continued:

> ”The reason I wish to meet Mr. Stark is actually quite simple — business cooperation.”

”I possess capital. A great deal of capital that can be invested.”

”Perhaps Stark Industries doesn’t currently need funding. But we can offer something else... something many people dream about.”

He gestured vaguely toward the outer hall.

”Like those old men outside.”

”What do you think they desire more than money?”

”Health. Youth. Vitality like young people.”

”With our assistance, those things are easily obtained.”

”And if you wanted them... negotiations would not be impossible.”

”I’m sure the Continental has already told you certain secrets ordinary people never hear about.”

Henry didn’t immediately give in to the soft temptation.

Instead he asked calmly:

> ”And the price?”

”There are far more people outside who want what you’re offering.”

”Yet you approached me specifically.”

”So this certainly isn’t free, Mr. Dragoneiti.”

Dragoneiti chuckled.

”This is exactly why I enjoy dealing with clever people.”

”As I said — it’s all part of business cooperation.”

He deliberately avoided specifying the trade.

Henry also refused to ask directly what they wanted.

Because the answer was obvious:

They wanted equity. Influence.

Give a small favor, harvest enormous profits.

A classic move.

Henry shrugged helplessly.

”Stark Industries is beyond my authority.”

”But if you want shares of Stark Pictures, you’ll still have to talk to Tony Stark.”

”He’s the sole owner.”

”I don’t even hold a single share.”

Dragoneiti tilted his head.

”That seems rather poor treatment for a man with such valuable technology.”

”Don’t you think, Mr. Henry Brown?”

Henry smiled lightly.

”Well, leaving Stark Pictures means losing access to a supercomputer.”

”So I make do with the situation.”

A soft but firm rejection.

Dragoneiti nodded.

”Indeed.”

”Inside Stark’s company, the resources are unimaginable.”

”Who would expect Hollywood equipment to run on a supercomputer?”

”You should hear how many technical people complain to me about that.”

Henry caught the hidden meaning immediately.

Dragoneiti didn’t want Henry himself.

He wanted a nail embedded inside Stark’s organization.

Henry responded with another casual deflection:

”To Tony Stark, Stark Pictures is basically a toy company compared to Stark Industries.”

”That’s why he allows an outsider like me to control those resources.”

”He doesn’t care about it.”

Dragoneiti leaned forward slightly.

”What if we changed the form of cooperation between us?”

Henry played along.

”What sort of cooperation?”

Dragoneiti lowered his voice conspiratorially.

”I don’t believe your talent is limited to digital imaging technology.”

”Especially for someone who also possesses remarkable medical skills.”

”If we supported you...”

”If we helped you enter Stark Industries and climb upward...”

”How high do you think you could go?”

He smiled faintly.

”Perhaps just as Howard Stark and Obadiah Stane once worked together...”

”You could create a new era.”

”Tony Stark and Henry Brown.”

Inside, Henry nearly gagged.

The proposal was so nauseating it gave him goosebumps.

Should he kill this vampire right now?

Or kill Iron Man later?

But the statement also revealed something important.

The vampire clearly knew something about Henry’s ”Tinkerer” identity.

Henry maintained his calm expression.

> ”Same question as before.”

”What’s the price?”

”The only thing I believe in is that nothing in this world comes free.”

Dragoneiti smiled proudly.

”The price... and the reward.”

”What if I told you I could make you one of us?”

”A member of our kind.”

”Of course, such a transformation has... certain inconveniences.”

”So we could reserve that privilege.”

”When you’re ready, we perform the ritual.”

”Until then, we support your rise within Stark Industries.”

”But for such cooperation...”

”We would require proof.”

”A guarantee you won’t betray us later.”

Henry understood immediately.

They wanted a pledge of loyalty.

So he asked calmly:

> ”What kind of guarantee?”

Dragoneiti answered briefly.

”Your girl.”

There it was.

They were targeting Charlize Theron.

She wasn’t even a proper celebrity yet.

If she disappeared in Los Angeles, nobody would notice.

Maybe only her mother would travel from South Africa searching desperately.

Henry knew showing anger would only confirm their strategy.

So he tilted his head thoughtfully and replied:

”If she truly means that much to me, how could I hand her over?”

”But if I hand her over easily...”

”Wouldn’t that prove she’s not actually valuable to me?”

”Would such a guarantee really satisfy you?”

Henry’s counter-question made Dragoneiti hesitate slightly.

Because throughout his long life he had learned something:

> People who sacrifice family for loyalty... almost never remain loyal.

Whenever the benefits of betrayal exceed loyalty, people always betray.

That was human nature.

Nothing was eternal.

Real control came from keeping rewards withheld.

Offer just enough hope.

Increase their investment repeatedly.

When the sunk cost becomes unbearable, loyalty finally becomes stable.

But that strategy wouldn’t work with Henry Brown.

They couldn’t leave obvious vampire influence on him.

Because Howard Stark once had close connections with the Howling Commandos.

And among them was a vampire–werewolf hybrid:

Nina Price — the Midnight Vampire.

Which meant Howard Stark knew vampires existed.

Because of that connection, vampire infiltration attempts in Stark Industries had always failed.

Their agents were stuck in insignificant positions.

None had ever gained the opportunity Henry Brown now possessed —

A chance to reach the core of Stark Industries.

If Tony Stark became suspicious, their investment in Henry would collapse instantly.

So they had only one option:

Keep Henry clean.

Let him infiltrate Stark Industries without any visible vampire ties.

Only then could he quietly climb toward the center of power.

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