Turning to Kaelen, she ordered, "Turn on the Biometric Monitoring Display. I need to monitor Specimen Seven's telemetry in real-time."
Before Kaelen could protest, she shot a sweet, sugary glance at Nicholas. "I have to make absolutely certain my Sterling Sovereign is perfectly safe while inspecting the merchandise, after all."
Director Kaelen was speechless again.
Money really did change everything.
She was already calling him 'hers.'
Still, her request was perfectly logical.
The Sterling Sovereign was the single most valuable VIP aboard Project Zero-Transit. His safety was paramount.
Kaelen nodded to the technician.
The technician immediately activated the monitoring screen.
Standing beside Nicholas, Serena glanced up at the display, the smile on her pale lips growing even more dazzling.
"Mr. Sterling Sovereign, trust in my professionalism. I guarantee you'll have a delightful exhibition experience."
Nicholas briefly scanned the data on the screen before his gaze slid right back to her face.
A slow smile curved his lips. "I have total faith in your professionalism."
Serena studied the vitals and casually remarked to the technician, "All metrics are temporarily stable."
Then, she turned back to Nicholas, her eyes trailing up his sharp jawline with a playful glint. "Are you always this quick to trust people, Mr. Sterling Sovereign?"
Nicholas grinned. "I trust my own judgment."
Serena reached up, tracing her own jawline before leaning in entirely too close.
Her pale, striking face was mere inches from his. "Is that right? It seems you really are quite smitten with this face of mine."
The sudden invasion of personal space nearly gave the security detail a heart attack.
Their hands immediately twitched toward their holsters.
They were under strict orders to protect the VIP. If this unhinged doctor suddenly jammed a syringe full of toxins into his neck...

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