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After freshening up and changing into formal attire, Qew and Kay prepared to head to the airport. They couldn't afford to show up looking like they had just spent an hour sparring and training.
Their task was to meet the Scottish company delegates and escort them to the guest house at their Family Villa. For the journey, they used two advanced S.E.E.D technology cars their elder brother had gifted them. Moro rode with Kay in one car, while Qew was joined by Esha in the other.
If it had been a regular car, Esha wouldn't have let Qew drive at all, especially since Qew had never driven before. But this car was different. It was controlled by a neural link panel beside the driver's seat.
By simply placing her hand on the panel, Qew could guide the vehicle using her thoughts alone. The simplicity of the system convinced Esha to give her the wheel.
Although the car had a self-driving feature that required nothing more than a voice command, Qew opted to drive it herself. The idea of controlling a car with her mind was far too exciting to pass up.
Before long, they reached the airport. MJ's voice came through the wristband prototype on Qew's left wrist, informing them that the delegates would land on the private plane strip in five minutes.
When they arrived at the strip, a sleek private jet was already descending onto the runway. Qew and Kay stopped in their tracks, both momentarily stunned. This wasn't a rented charter airplane—it was a world-class private jet.
Qew's fascination with planes resurfaced as she studied the sleek design. From years of reading aviation magazines, she could recognize it instantly as a model worth over $250 million. It became clear that this "unknown" Scottish company her elder brother had mentioned was far more significant than they had expected.
The jet slowed to a halt, and its hatch slid open smootly. A foldable staircase extended to the ground, and moments later, a woman with brunette hair, dressed in a ivory power suit, stepped out. Following her was a tall Russian man in a black suit and shades, his imposing stature almost matching Moro's.
Qew's eyes widened as recognition set in. To confirm her suspicions, she whispered into her wristband. "MJ, is that Olivia—the one who's one of Earth's Alpha Chosen?"
MJ's voice responded promptly. "Yes, Miss Qew."
Qew exchanged a knowing look with Kay. Through MJ, they had kept themselves informed about key events in the Trial World. Both siblings knew about the events of Day-2, where their elder brother made a woman named Olivia a Major ORIGIN SIGIL holder.
Qew had always thought her elder brother must have seen immense potential in Olivia's Innate Talent to do what he did. Granting a Major ORIGIN SIGIL wasn't a decision to be taken lightly; he could have easily given her a Rudimentary or Minor one instead.
But now, standing face-to-face with Olivia Morris, everything clicked. This wasn't just about her talent. Her brother had done it because of Kay.
Qew turned her gaze toward her younger brother. Kay stood frozen, his eyes locked on Olivia as she walked toward them. Like her, he'd realized that Olivia was one of the Alpha Chosen. But there was more.
Kay's pupils were wide with shock, but Qew could see through his expression—this was no ordinary recognition. He was staring at the woman he has a crush on.
Her thoughts quickly shifted to her elder brother. 'He's playing matchmaker. Of course, he would.'
Everything made sense to her now, including why her brother insisted that she accompany Kay to the airport.
Qew's mind flashed back to the pact the three siblings had made when they were 17 years old. It was her idea, born from watching her elder brother's ex-girlfriend leave him when their family's enterprise hit hard times.
Qew believed the breakup blinded her brother to the warning signs he should have seen. To avoid such heartbreak in the future, she had proposed the pact.
The pact was simple yet odd. If one sibling developed a love interest, the other two had to balance each other's perspectives—one acting as the Prosecutor, voicing doubts and criticisms, while the other played the Advocate, offering unwavering support.
Qew had believed that this approach could help uncover flaws a person in a relationship or infatuation might overlook, while the optimistic sibling would counterbalance the negativity, ensuring fairness.
Now, it was clear her elder brother had already taken the role of Advocate, believing Olivia and Kay might be a good match. That left Qew as the Prosecutor. Her task would be to find valid reasons why Kay and Olivia shouldn't be together.
Olivia approached them, radiating confidence in her tailored ivory power suit. Kay remained in a daze, his eyes practically glued to her.
'This idiot,' Qew thought, rolling her eyes. Taking the initiative, she stepped forward with a polite smile. "Good evening, Miss Olivia. My elder brother sent us to receive you. However, he failed to mention that the company we would be trying to partner with was F.U.T.U.R.E Inc. That might explain my younger brother Kay's reaction. Please excuse his rudeness."
Her words snapped Kay out of his trance. Picking up on Qew's subtle hints, he forced a wry smile and greeted Olivia properly.
"Where were my manners? It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Olivia. Why don't we head to my family's Villa? We've arranged for your stay there. We can hold a proper meeting at Nav-Yuga Enterprise tomorrow and discuss the terms of the partnership."
Olivia gave a small nod, her poised demeanor never faltering. Just then, MJ emerged from Qew's wristband prototype, beaming with excitement. He leapt toward Olivia and wrapped his arms around her, shouting joyfully, "Sister Olivia! You're here! I was waiting for you."
Olivia laughed warmly, tousling MJ's hair with affection. "Little MJ, weren't you chatting with me during the flight? You missed me already?"
Qew observed the exchange with an unintentional twitch in her lips. While she had known MJ and Olivia were close, their bond seemed deeper than she realized. A sudden pang of jealousy surfaced.
'Maybe I shouldn't bully MJ anymore,' she thought.
Her momentary thoughts were interrupted when she noticed Kay gazing at Olivia, his expression dreamy and full of adoration as Olivia smiled and played with MJ.
Qew sighed inwardly. 'Ah, this idiot Kay is already head over heels for her. This just makes my role as the 'Prosecutor' tougher. I'll need to get to know her properly before I can make any judgments.'
Once they reached the cars, Qew quickly acted. She invited Olivia and the Russian man, Sergei, to join her in her car. Her reasoning was simple—she didn't want Kay's starstruck daze to accidentally make Olivia uncomfortable or ruin his chances of making a good impression.
'Right now, I'm acting like a responsible sister looking out for her brother,' Qew thought. 'I'll focus on my 'Prosecutor' role later.'
As Olivia and Sergei entered her car, they both seemed surprised by its futuristic interior. There was no steering wheel, no gear system, and nothing but sleek, ergonomically designed seats optimized for comfort.
On the way to the villa, Qew struck up a conversation with Olivia. Initially, they discussed the Trial World and the System, which gradually transitioned to topics about S.E.E.D technology.
Although Qew was typically introverted and reserved, she found herself talking more than usual. Her curiosity about Olivia—due to both her brother's matchmaking attempts and her role as the Prosecutor—drove her to engage deeply.
To her surprise, Qew found herself liking Olivia's personality. Contrary to the cold, distant image portrayed by the media, Olivia was approachable, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Their conversation shifted to light-hearted topics, including MJ's usual antics. Qew joked about how she used to pull his cheeks whenever he stole her favorite ice cream, which earned an amused laugh from Olivia. Even Sergei occasionally joined in, revealing himself to be a warm-hearted individual despite his imposing appearance.
However, the mood subtly shifted whenever Qew brought up her elder brother. Olivia's responses grew brief, and she avoided mentioning Jay by name, as though afraid to speak it aloud.
'What did Jay do to scare her so much?' Qew wondered. She knew about the incident in the Trial World where Olivia nearly died and that Jay now had control over her powers. Still, Jay had promised Olivia he wouldn't interfere in her life without her consent. Knowing her brother, Qew was certain he wouldn't break that promise.
Wanting to change Olivia's perspective, Qew decided to share a bit about their family's past. She spoke about the unjust framing of their Enterprise, the betrayal of friends and relatives during their hardest times, and how these events shaped Jay's inability to trust anyone outside their close family circle.
Qew wasn't sure if her words changed Olivia's view of Jay, but she felt compelled to explain.
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