Robert Seaman dies, leaving Nellie Bly a widow and in control of the Iron Clad Manufacturing Co. She faces challenges in managing the business, which is burdened by debt and mismanagement.

Nellie Bly struggles to manage the Iron Clad Manufacturing Co. and becomes entangled in legal battles over the company's finances. She is eventually forced to declare bankruptcy and loses much of her fortune due to embezzlement of funds from her employees.

Nellie Bly travels to Europe to research a potential book, but she becomes stranded in Austria-Hungary at the outbreak of World War I. She begins reporting on the war for American newspapers.

Nellie Bly reports from the front lines of World War I, providing firsthand accounts of the conflict and its impact on civilians. She demonstrates her courage and commitment to reporting the truth.

After returning to the United States, Nellie Bly rejoins the "New York Evening Journal", where she writes advice columns and continues to report on social issues. She uses her platform to help those in need and advocate for reform.

Nellie Bly dies of pneumonia in New York City at the age of 57. She is remembered as a pioneering journalist, a fearless adventurer, and a champion of social justice.