Arc 4From Stark’s Villa to Somalia

Henry survived the attack at Tony Stark’s banquet, then chose work with Audrey Hepburn over Tony’s offer. In Somalia, Henry watched an aid trip unfold alongside a covert political operation and grew wary of the local guide’s men.

  • Tony Stark and Henry fought through the villa as gunmen attacked the banquet, but Josh Hilton was killed before the police arrived.
  • Henry joined Tony for dinner with Catherine Hepburn and Alex Hart, where Alex explained that a secret island’s hosts had ordered the banquet murder to silence a victim.
  • Henry revealed that bullets could not pierce him, rejected Tony’s job offer, and accepted work protecting Audrey Hepburn on her trip to Somalia.
  • Audrey hired Henry as her personal assistant, and Brian Mills assembled a former Green Beret team to protect them during the humanitarian visit.
  • In Somalia, Henry discovered that members of the delegation were assessing warlords and discussing the overthrow of Mohamed Siad Barre, but decided not to interfere while Audrey remained safe.
  • Audrey, Henry, and Brian’s team traveled to a child protection facility, where Brian grew suspicious of the guide’s men watching Audrey.
Chapters 76–100 Vol. 1 Read

Ch. 76Counterattack

Henry and Tony Stark fought off six gunmen who attacked the villa, then armed themselves and considered their next move. Tony decided to counterattack before the attackers could control the situation, while Henry questioned whether they should risk their lives when the gunmen had targeted Josh Hilton.

  • Tony Stark charged out from behind a cabinet and opened fire on the gunmen, and Henry joined him by shooting at the men Tony was not targeting.
  • Henry and Tony Stark took down six gunmen, after which Henry checked the fallen men and struggled to handle a pistol.
  • Henry admitted that it was his first time using a gun, and Tony Stark gave him a pistol while taking a rifle for himself.
  • Tony Stark knocked out the wounded gunmen and listened to fighting elsewhere in the villa.
  • Henry asked Tony Stark whether they should stay put since the attackers had targeted Josh Hilton and backup was expected, but Tony argued they had to counterattack before the gunmen took control.

Ch. 77The Qualities of a Hero

Henry followed Tony Stark through the banquet hall as they fought attackers, suspecting the poorly coordinated gunmen were assassins drawn by a large bounty. Tony kept charging toward danger, and Henry repeatedly protected him as they moved toward more gunfire.

  • Henry recognized a Gold Coin carried by one attacker and suspected the Continental Hotel’s bounty system had drawn numerous assassins to the banquet.
  • Henry shot an attacker climbing through a window, then pulled Tony out of the path of gunfire from a doorway.
  • Tony had Henry push him beneath the doorway so he could shoot the gunmen inside the smoking room.
  • Henry shot a gunman who emerged from behind a sofa after Tony had already taken him down.
  • Tony left the smoking room and ran toward gunfire elsewhere, with Henry following behind.

Ch. 78Who Was the Target?

Tony Stark and Henry fought through the villa and tried to rescue the hostages by the pool, where the gunmen were searching for Josh Hilton. The attackers killed Hilton before Tony could intervene, while police sirens approached.

  • Tony Stark and Henry cleared the villa's first floor and told the survivors to hide until Stark Industries' security team arrived.
  • Tony spotted three groups of gunmen holding people by the pool and asked Henry if he could handle one group, but Henry had only two bullets left.
  • Gunmen spotted Tony and Henry, and the two fought back before taking cover behind a flower bed under heavy fire.
  • The gunmen questioned the hostages about Josh Hilton, then the leader shot Hilton after explaining that their employer wanted him dead.
  • Tony tried to rise and stop the execution, but Henry pulled him down as bullets flew over them and Hilton's screams abruptly ended.

Ch. 79American Police, Better Late Than Never

Tony Stark and Henry survived an attack by experienced gunmen, who escaped before the LAPD arrived. While authorities investigated the scene, Tony asked Henry why he had stayed to help and whether he should still be filming his movie.

  • The gunmen argued over killing witnesses and collecting their payment, then fled as the police arrived.
  • Tony and Henry raised their hands for the LAPD, and Tony said he would wait for his lawyer.
  • The FBI and Stark Industries security joined the response, while officers questioned the event staff and paramedics checked Tony and Henry.
  • Tony asked Henry why he had helped him and pointed out that they had met three times.
  • Tony asked whether Henry was supposed to be filming his unfinished movie.

Ch. 80Another Invitation

After arguing over the hostage incident, Henry tried to distance himself from Tony, who offered him another invitation to a party hosted by Ms. Hepburn. Henry eagerly changed his tune to secure an invitation, and Tony said he might take him if he called him Tony.

  • Henry told Tony he had helped him because he hoped to avoid being targeted and blamed Tony for making the hostage situation more dangerous.
  • Henry decided to give his statement to the police or FBI without waiting for Tony’s lawyer and tried to leave Tony’s side.
  • Tony asked Henry to attend another party, but Henry rejected the invitation and mocked Tony’s behavior.
  • Tony explained that the gathering was a simple dinner hosted by Ms. Hepburn, and Henry returned to apologize and offer to praise Tony’s heroism.
  • Tony recoiled from Henry’s sudden flattery and told him to speak normally and call him Tony if he wanted a chance to attend the party.

Ch. 81Going to Dinner

Henry Brown accompanied Tony Stark to dinner at the Stark Family villa, where he met Katharine Hepburn and awkwardly revealed he had expected a different Ms. Hepburn. After Catherine welcomed Henry and teased Tony, Henry offered to help her cook, leaving Tony mocked as the least useful person.

  • Henry brought yellow roses to the Stark Family villa with Tony, nervously preparing to meet his idol.
  • Henry greeted Katharine Hepburn with obvious disappointment, mistaking her for the other Ms. Hepburn, then tried to recover by praising her films.
  • Tony told Catherine that Henry was a Hollywood actor who had helped him fight off assassins in a recent shooting case.
  • Catherine invited Henry inside and teased Tony when he complained about being left at the door.
  • Henry offered to assist Catherine with cooking, and she joked that Tony was now clearly the most useless person among them.

Ch. 82Grandiose Talk

At a private banquet, Henry impressed Catherine Hepburn with his knowledge of her films and defended her against critics who blamed her age for weak box-office results. Tony Stark took Alex Hart aside to discuss Howard’s whiskey, leaving Henry with Catherine and Alex’s wife as they talked privately.

  • Henry discussed Catherine Hepburn’s films in detail, earning her recognition that he was genuinely her fan.
  • Catherine asked Henry to respond to critics who said she relied on nostalgia, and he blamed Hollywood’s limited roles and tendency to scapegoat actors.
  • Catherine pointed out that Henry’s defense still seemed to imply she should play old-woman roles, while Tony mocked Henry and was rebuked by Catherine.
  • Tony invited Alex Hart to the study to sample Howard’s whiskey, and Alex joined him while Henry stayed with Catherine and Alex’s wife.

Ch. 83Secret Meeting in the Study

Tony Stark asked Alex Hart about the mysterious banquet murder and learned that the gunmen had acted on behalf of hosts of a secret island offering wealthy clients illegal amusements and medical services. Alex explained that the victim had revealed too much about the island, and its hosts killed him and used the attack to warn others.

  • Tony Stark told Alex Hart that the banquet case had vanished from official records and asked him what was behind the warning.
  • Alex Hart said a secret island off California offered wealthy visitors illicit entertainment and medical services unavailable through legitimate institutions.
  • Tony Stark asked why the gunmen had targeted the banquet attendees, and Alex explained that the victim had let too many unvetted people learn about the island.
  • Alex Hart said the island's hosts had silenced the victim and used the murder to warn everyone else.

Ch. 84Height Determines Perspective

Alex explained the hidden criminal organizations behind the island’s assassin and told Tony Stark that Howard had never been powerful enough to join their ranks. At dinner, Tony’s conversation with Henry led Catherine to discover that they had confronted gunmen, leaving Tony caught between his conflicting accounts.

  • Alex told Tony that the assassin had been hired through a straightforward arrangement and that the Continental Hotel’s network had likely handled the cleanup.
  • Alex said Howard was not involved in the secret businesses and named groups such as the Red Shoe Society, the Illuminati, and Hydra as small factions within a larger unnamed collective.
  • Alex and Tony joined Henry and Catherine at dinner, where Catherine teased Tony about how he had met Henry.
  • Tony admitted that he had been protecting Henry and argued that they could not have known the gunmen would eventually leave.
  • Catherine asked Tony to explain the gunmen, and Tony realized he had accidentally exposed the truth behind his conflicting stories.

Ch. 85Questions at the Dinner Table

At dinner, Henry and Tony recounted their earlier encounters while Katharine Hepburn teased Tony and asked Henry about his choices. Henry said he did not plan to pursue stardom, preferring a freer life, and the dinner continued with the older guests growing fond of him.

  • Katharine pressed Tony to describe how he first met Henry, and Henry admitted he had bluffed his way through a complicated problem.
  • Katharine teased Tony about eating at the banquet without introducing himself, while Henry and Katharine joked that the Stark men were overconfident.
  • Henry explained how Justin had offended him before the banquet attack and said he still would not have saved Josh Hilton, since protecting himself was not his job.
  • Tony claimed he had been looking after Henry during the gunfight, and Henry sarcastically let him boast about his performance.
  • Katharine asked about Henry's plans, and Henry said he had come to Hollywood to broaden his horizons but would likely change careers rather than pay the price of becoming a star.

Ch. 86An Unexpected Job Opportunity

Henry sought a chance to work as Audrey Hepburn’s driver and bodyguard, so Catherine asked for a reason to trust him with her friend’s safety. Henry demonstrated his unusual durability by having Alex Hart’s bodyguard shoot his palm, leaving the diners to see that he was unharmed.

  • Catherine told Henry she was looking for a reliable driver and bodyguard for Audrey Hepburn, who had an upcoming trip to Somalia.
  • Catherine questioned whether Henry was trustworthy enough to recommend, and Henry decided to prove his abilities rather than rely on Tony Stark’s endorsement.
  • Henry asked Alex Hart to let his bodyguard lend him a gun, then offered to have the bodyguard shoot his palm instead.
  • Alex Hart signaled his bodyguard to fire, and the bullet left Henry’s palm without a wound.

Ch. 87A Genius Who Acted Like a Fool

Henry explained to Tony Stark that his invulnerability made the gunfight far less dangerous for him than Tony had realized, and the two argued over Henry’s secrecy and Tony’s privilege. Tony then questioned whether Henry could have saved Josh Hilton, but Henry insisted it had been impossible and said he had not tried.

  • Catherine asked Henry whether bullets could hurt him, and he said they hurt but could not penetrate his body.
  • Tony realized Henry had been safe during the gunfight and accused him of letting Tony risk his life unnecessarily.
  • Henry argued that he had no reason to announce his powers and challenged Tony’s claims that he had made his own way without family support.
  • Tony asked whether Henry could have saved Josh Hilton, but Henry said he would have had to cross the gunmen’s line of fire and admitted he had not tried.

Ch. 88A Son Pays His Father's Debts

Henry refused Tony Stark’s offer to hire him as a bodyguard, arguing that he had no duty to use his abilities to help everyone and preferred working for the Hepburns. Catherine teased Tony about his father’s romantic debts, leaving Tony embarrassed as Henry watched them spar.

  • Henry argued with Tony that being bulletproof did not obligate him to help everyone, and rejected Tony’s offer of an annual salary of one million Dao.
  • Henry said he would rather work for Ms. Hepburn because serving her and Catherine would make him happy, and Catherine fed him pudding.
  • Henry mocked Tony’s gift-giving habits, making Catherine laugh as she recalled Old Man Stark doing something similar.
  • Catherine teased Tony over his father’s romantic history, while Henry watched her confront Tony and called it a son paying his father’s debts.

Ch. 89Seeing a Guest Off

After the dinner, Tony drove Henry home and pressed him to explain why he had rejected a job offer. Henry defended his choice to use his abilities only for people he trusted, then made clear that he had used the evening to avoid Alex Hart and did not consider Tony a friend.

  • Alex Hart exchanged contact information with Henry and left, while Catherine also shared her contact details and offered to contact Audrey about Henry's work.
  • Tony waited outside and drove Henry away from the Stark Family villa in his Ferrari.
  • Tony asked Henry why he had refused his job offer, and Henry explained that he would not use his powers to protect people who might be doing wrong.
  • Henry told Tony he had accepted work as Ms. Hepburn's driver and bodyguard because he trusted her and could help people in Africa for a basic salary.
  • Henry explained that he had revealed his abilities to discourage Alex Hart and gain standing with Tony's circle, then criticized Tony for treating him like a friend only when convenient.
  • At Henry's destination, Henry said goodbye to Tony and declared that they should never meet again.

Ch. 90Airport Pickup

Henry and Catherine picked up Audrey Hepburn at Los Angeles International Airport, where Henry was overwhelmed to meet the star he had admired for years. After Catherine and Audrey reunited warmly, Henry took her luggage to the waiting shelter and went to get the car, unsure what impression he had made as a prospective driver.

  • Henry drove Catherine to Los Angeles International Airport to meet Audrey Hepburn.
  • Audrey emerged from the arrivals hall, and Catherine greeted her with a warm embrace.
  • Henry offered Audrey flowers and struggled to contain his excitement at meeting her.
  • Catherine and Audrey joked about their past mix-ups involving the other Miss Hepburn.
  • Henry carried Audrey's handbags to the waiting shelter while Catherine and Audrey chatted.
  • Henry went to fetch the car and wondered whether he had passed his first test as Audrey's driver.

Ch. 91Job Offer

Henry drove Audrey Hepburn and Catherine through Los Angeles, where Audrey offered him a position as her traveling personal assistant and security companion. Henry enthusiastically accepted, leaving the two to consider his language skills and the demands of the job.

  • Catherine asked Audrey why Robert Wolders had not joined them, and Audrey explained that he was uninterested in the Africa charity trip.
  • Catherine teased Henry about men and his antique Cadillac, while Audrey praised his smooth driving.
  • Audrey showed Henry a card for Ronnie Insurance Brokerage and explained that she needed a security team for her trip to Somalia.
  • Audrey offered Henry a position as her personal assistant, explaining that it involved traveling with her around the world after her former assistant retired.
  • Henry accepted eagerly and demonstrated his ability to speak French, Dutch, and German.

Ch. 92New Job Confirmed

Henry won a job as Audrey Hepburn’s driver and assistant after Catherine revealed that he was bulletproof. He drove Audrey and Catherine to an Italian restaurant for lunch before their afternoon appointment with an insurance manager.

  • Audrey asked Catherine if Henry was the surprise she had mentioned, and Catherine explained that she had recommended him because he was bulletproof.
  • Henry said he did not want to use his gift to make money by taking bullets for dangerous people and valued the chance to work for Audrey.
  • Audrey hired Henry and asked him to call her by her first name.
  • Henry asked Audrey and Catherine for autographed photos, and the two old friends teased him before laughing together.
  • Audrey and Catherine chose Italian food, and Henry drove them to Aunt Salia's restaurant.

Ch. 93Insurance Brokerage

Henry accompanied Audrey and Catherine Hepburn to Ronnie Insurance Brokerage, where Wells Ronnie introduced them to a security team for Audrey’s upcoming trip to Somalia. The team, led by Brian Mills, had been recommended by Pacific Property Insurance and personally vetted by Ronnie.

  • Audrey and Catherine enjoyed lunch with Aunt Salia, then took Polaroid photos with the restaurant owners.
  • Henry drove the Hepburn ladies downtown, where Wells Ronnie welcomed them at Ronnie Insurance Brokerage.
  • Wells Ronnie introduced Brian Mills, Sam Gilroy, Mark Casey, and Bernie Harris as former Green Berets who would protect Audrey during her Somalia visit.
  • Audrey questioned whether the security detail was necessary for her humanitarian trip, and Brian explained that it was meant to keep her safe.
  • Catherine asked how Wells Ronnie had found the team, and he explained that Pacific Property Insurance had recommended them and that he had checked their backgrounds himself.

Ch. 94Security Team

Audrey Hepburn tested Brian Mills and his team by asking them to review UNICEF’s itinerary, then hired them to provide security for her upcoming trip. Brian prepared to draft a revised plan and confirmed whom his team would protect, while Catherine Hepburn watched and teased him.

  • Audrey Hepburn gave Brian Mills the UNICEF itinerary and asked him to explain how his team would coordinate security and improve the schedule.
  • Brian identified shortcomings in the itinerary and proposed adjustments, impressing Audrey, who hired his team and asked him to prepare a complete plan.
  • Audrey arranged for Brian to send documents through Wells’s fax machine and to contact Henry Brown about scheduling.
  • Brian asked whom his team would protect, and Audrey said they would mainly guard her and Henry while UN personnel had peacekeepers.
  • Catherine Hepburn said she would not join the work abroad and teased Brian, whose teammates mussed his hair as the two Hepburns laughed.

Ch. 95Africa Trip

Henry handled Audrey Hepburn’s reports, photography, and other work during their charity trip to Somalia, easing her workload while learning more about her genuine devotion to children. He also discovered that members of the delegation and security team had hidden agendas and heavy weapons, but chose not to expose them.

  • Henry wrote visit records and report drafts by hand so Audrey could review them more easily.
  • Henry photographed the visits and developed the pictures at night, then chose images and discussed report content with Audrey.
  • Henry came to believe Audrey’s commitment to charity was sincere and saw how deeply she cared about the children.
  • Henry noticed that the United Nations delegation had their own missions and that the security team carried weapons including light machine guns, grenades, and land mines.
  • Henry kept his discovery to himself because Audrey’s celebrity status shielded the group.

Ch. 96Security Team with Hidden Motives

Henry discovered that members of Audrey Hepburn’s delegation were secretly gathering intelligence and plotting against Somalia’s president, but chose not to interfere unless Audrey was endangered. He reflected on how caring for Audrey had become an anchor in his life and continued to watch the conspiracies from the sidelines.

  • Henry used his enhanced senses to observe the delegation members contacting locals, sending messages, and checking their weapons.
  • Henry read their concealed documents and learned that they were assessing Somali warlords and discussing the overthrow of Mohamed Siad Barre.
  • Henry decided not to interfere with the operation as long as Audrey remained safe.
  • Henry recognized that Audrey’s care had given him a sense of belonging and resolved to protect her from anyone who threatened her.
  • Henry watched the nighttime activity in Somalia and waited to act only if the conspiracies endangered Audrey or himself.

Ch. 97Changes to the Visit Itinerary

Henry shared cold beer with the security team and local Somali men while Audrey Hepburn visited children with United Nations personnel and Somali officials. After the visit itinerary changed and the group split into two teams for the next day, Henry worried about the risks but went to join Hepburn when she called him.

  • Henry shared beer from the cooler with Bernie and Mark, then offered more to the local guide and uniformed Somali men.
  • Henry and Bernie discussed the unrest in Somalia and the authorities’ insistence that the peacekeeping troops visit a troubled location.
  • Henry complained that the last-minute itinerary change had split the group into two teams, while Bernie said Brian was arranging security for the new location.
  • Audrey Hepburn called Henry over, and he took a box of candy and cookies to join her.
  • Bernie joked about covering Henry, and Henry fired back with a joke of his own, earning Mark’s praise.

Ch. 98A New Destination for the Visit

Henry, Audrey Hepburn, and their security team flew to southern Somalia to visit a UNICEF-supported child protection facility, despite Henry’s concern that unrest could spread beyond the north. After landing at a remote airport, they prepared to travel across the grasslands by Land Rover.

  • Henry complained to Audrey that the UNICEF itinerary and its peacekeepers seemed to follow President Mohamed Siad Barre’s wishes, while he doubted the peacekeepers could handle serious trouble.
  • Audrey explained that the group had chosen southern Somalia because it was believed to be farther from the unrest in the north.
  • Brian and Old Bernie described the child protection facility near their destination and noted uncertainty about how its funding was used.
  • The jet landed at a small airport surrounded by open grassland, where Brian’s team secured the area and checked two parked Range Rovers.
  • Brian explained that the group would need SUVs for the rough journey, and Audrey said she was comfortable riding in a Land Rover.

Ch. 99New Arrangements

Audrey Hepburn and the delegation loaded their supplies and waited for local officials to guide them to a protection center, while Brian explained the security arrangements and the need to stay overnight. After the officials arrived, the group drove out of the airport, and Brian grew wary of Henry’s unexplained silence despite his Somali skills.

  • Audrey refused Henry’s offer to rest and walked around while the team transferred supplies from the plane to the vehicles.
  • Brian explained that the group would have to stay overnight because the airport closed after dark, and said the flight crew would remain with the plane for safety and maintenance.
  • Two local officials arrived late, and Audrey greeted the liaison officer while Henry photographed the meeting.
  • The delegation split between the vehicles and followed the guide away from the airport, with Henry driving close behind the jeep on the unpaved road.
  • Brian noticed that Henry could speak Somali but had not spoken it to the local men, which made him suspicious.

Ch. 100Child Protection Institution

Brian and the others arrived at a child protection institution in Somalia, where Audrey Hepburn was welcomed by the children and the group delivered supplies. Although the visit appeared peaceful, Brian grew wary of the guide’s men keeping Audrey in view, and Henry’s sudden question about his missing film bag left the chapter on an uneasy note.

  • During the drive, Henry entertained Old Bernie and Audrey Hepburn with stories about military life while Brian watched for suspicious activity.
  • The three cars reached the institution, a large facility in a poorly planned settlement with simple wooden gates.
  • Audrey Hepburn greeted the children and accepted their wildflower bouquet while Henry photographed the welcome.
  • Brian and Sam helped deliver the supplies, which the teachers checked before storing, while Old Bernie and Mark guarded the cars.
  • Brian noticed the guide’s men had repositioned themselves to watch Audrey and remained uneasy despite the calm surroundings.
  • Henry wandered around taking photographs, then asked Brian whether he had seen his film bag as he rewound a finished roll.
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