Chapter 7: Obadiah Stane's Malice
It took Sherlock a while to calm down and regain his composure, only then remembering why he was on that road.
He quickly shifted gears and pressed the gas, a one-stop service, a small road Sherlock never wanted to visit again in his life.
With the powerful engine of the raptor, Sherlock arrived at the base of Stark Tower in less than half an hour, looking at the tower where people were still entering and exiting as usual.
After taking a deep breath, Sherlock thought for a moment before pulling out a glock pistol from the glove compartment beside him.
After much thought, Sherlock still gave up on that chuunibyou-like gun-hiding posture. He pulled out an armpit holster from the armrest box, put the glock inside, and then, satisfied, got out of the car.
After all, this glock was just a disguise. Stark Tower's security was not to be trifled with, and bringing weapons was absolutely not allowed inside the building. His real weapons were all hidden in Sherlock's library.
The reason he carried this glock was to better fit his persona. After all, he was the owner of a gun shop, so it would be abnormal if he wasn't found with any weapons.
One must know that at this time, the Iron Man plot had just begun, and Obadiah Stane, as the villain, was still active within Stark Tower.
This ruthless man could even lay a deadly hand on Tony, the company's money tree, whom he had watched grow up since childhood. Sherlock did not want to be targeted by him.
Sherlock, fully prepared, walked into the building. As expected, the glock on his person was discovered by security, and Sherlock grumblingly handed over his weapon.
He then quickly walked to the elevator. With a 'ding' from the elevator, Sherlock arrived at the top floor of Stark Tower, in front of Pepper's office door.
Just as Sherlock was about to knock, the door was suddenly opened from the inside, and a tall, stout White man walked out.
His face still wore an extremely fake expression of concern. The person who came out was Obadiah Stane.
Sherlock watched Obadiah Stane, who seemed to have just finished comforting Pepper, walk out without speaking, his face cold. Obadiah Stane quickly noticed the young man standing at the door, who looked like an ordinary person.
Sherlock almost clearly saw a hint of disdain flash in Obadiah Stane's eyes, as if he had seen something disgusting.
Before Sherlock could speak, Pepper also noticed Sherlock's figure. She quickly got up, wiped her eyes, which were red from worry and crying, and came to Sherlock's side.
She pulled Sherlock over to Obadiah Stane and said to him,
"Uncle Obadiah, this is Sherlock Phoenix, Tony's only living relative. He is Tony's nephew. Sherlock, this is Obadiah Stane, Tony's uncle.
Ever since Tony's parents passed away, Uncle Obadiah has always taken care of Tony. Aside from not being blood-related, he's no different from a real uncle."
After hearing Pepper's words, a dangerous look flashed in Obadiah Stane's eyes as he looked at Sherlock. Although he hid it well, Sherlock, with Dumbledore's notes, clearly perceived Obadiah Stane's malice through Mind Reading.
Although both of them had other thoughts about each other, neither of them showed it at the moment. Instead, they greeted each other very warmly.
"Nice to meet you, Grandpa Obadiah. Uncle Tony often talks about you."
Sherlock said to Obadiah Stane with a fake smile.
Obadiah Stane was also a shrewd person. Although he hated Sherlock's existence, he still appeared as kind as an ordinary old man on the surface.
"Is that so? You know, Tony has never mentioned you to me. This kid actually kept you so well-hidden. When he comes back, I must give him a good talking to!"
After Obadiah Stane finished speaking to Sherlock, he finally released Sherlock's hand, turned to Pepper, who was standing beside Sherlock, and continued.
"I have things to do, Pepper, so I'll head back first. Don't worry, Tony is so smart, he'll be fine. I'll go urge those bastards in the Military again, and we'll definitely be able to find Tony."
Pepper, unaware of the situation, looked at him gratefully after hearing Obadiah Stane's words, seemingly truly expecting Obadiah Stane to be able to bring Tony back.
Seeing Pepper's eyes gradually redden again, Obadiah Stane no longer hesitated. After a greeting, he left with his bodyguards, heading briskly towards the door.
Until the door closed, the smile on Obadiah Stane's face vanished without a trace, leaving only a sinister expression.
He brutally pulled the bodyguard next to him and said fiercely to him,
"Go find out who that little bastard is. That scoundrel Tony actually had something hidden from me! Go find out all the information about that little bastard.
Tomorrow morning, I want to see everything about that little bastard on my desk!"
After hearing Obadiah Stane's words, Obadiah Stane's bodyguard nodded seriously and then turned and left, beginning to arrange for his subordinates to investigate everything about Sherlock.
Obadiah Stane himself glared fiercely at the closed door, spat lightly, and then opened the elevator leading to his office.
Standing alone in the elevator, Obadiah Stane finally revealed his true face, his entire expression seemingly twisting.
"No one can stop me from getting Stark Industries, which rightfully belongs to me. Tony, you can't! And that little bastard you've hidden so well can't either!!!"