Chapter 95 : Potential Evaluation
After casually rejecting not one, not two, but three princesses from powerful empires—each with diplomatic influence and personal charm potent enough to start or stop a war—Alex Dragonheart strolled down the sleek white steps leading toward Nexus Core.
The air shimmered faintly with mana pulses from the security barriers, and a pair of sentry bots scanned him silently before allowing him entry.
Despite what others might think, Alex wore that smug, victorious smile not because he was arrogant—okay, maybe slightly—but because he knew exactly what he wanted. Power. Purpose. And maybe a little peace. Getting tangled with royal drama? Yeah, hard pass.
As the gates slid open with a soft whoosh, a familiar presence awaited him at the entrance.
"Good morning, Ms. Vega," Alex said, instantly straightening up like a soldier caught slacking by a general.
Selena Vega stood tall and confident, arms folded beneath a sleek black blazer that hugged her curves perfectly. Underneath, she wore a crisp, sleeveless high-collar white shirt tucked into a form-fitting pair of tech-fabric trousers. Her heeled boots clicked sharply against the marble floor.
But what truly made her striking were her raven-black hair, cascading in straight locks down to her mid-back, and her piercing black eyes, sharp enough to cut through excuses like a blade through paper.
Elegant. Intimidating. Sexy.
"Follow me," she said, voice cool and businesslike.
Alex obediently fell in line behind her, trying not to look too impressed—but failing.
As they walked deeper into the Nexus Core Facility, he found his jaw slowly slackening. Transparent walls showed glimpses of advanced research chambers—holographic displays hovered mid-air, robots whirred efficiently, and mana-reactive surfaces pulsed with calculated precision. Even the floor glowed faintly with coded pathways, guiding authorized personnel.