Chapter 189. HYDRA Moves, Tony Arrives
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"Sir, rumors surrounding you have resurfaced. But this time... not from the families we previously encountered. These are new players."
Nolan raised an eyebrow. "Which families?"
"The Malick and Mercer families."
David's voice was cautious. "Compared to the ten prominent houses we've encountered before, these two are older ancient, really. They operate more like sovereign states, with influence reaching every layer of modern society."
"Malick..."
The name stirred something distant in Nolan's memory. "E.L.L., pull everything you can on the Malick family."
Instantly, a cascade of reports filled the lab's central display. News articles, intercepted communications, internal HYDRA files—E.L.L. compiled it all.
"I see. You're dismissed for now. I'll handle it."
"Understood. Wishing you a productive day, Superman," David said with a faint smile before the call ended.
Nolan crossed his arms, gaze fixed on the screen. "E.L.L., trace all activity from the Malick and Mercer families. Prioritize any connection to known HYDRA bases."