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Chapter 16 - Chapter -16: Nexus

As soon as I drop Pepper off, I immediately head to the office and give a firm command to my AI Nexus(from now on called: Nexus). I instruct it to keep a close watch over Jarvis and make sure that it does not gather any information or carry out any form of surveillance on Pepper.

I emphasize the importance of ensuring that no one can spy on her using any type of electronic spyware. I want to make sure that Pepper remains protected at all times.

As I step out of the elevator, I am greeted with a bustling scene of employees and their families all lined up and eagerly waiting their turn to board the teleportation device.

I can see the excitement in their faces as they eagerly anticipate getting on the ring, just as I had promised them. The device hums with energy as it prepares to transport them to their destination, and the air is filled with a sense of anticipation and excitement.

I can't help but feel a sense of pride knowing that I have been able to fulfill my promise and provide this incredible experience for my employees and their families.

As I approach, I notice several high-ranking officials queuing up in front of another teleportation device that has been specifically designated for their use.

May suddenly comes into view and her eyes lock onto mine. I can see her breathing becoming erratic and unsteady. It's been a while since she's had me in her dreams, but this week I have been a frequent fixture in her intimate thoughts.

May consistently experience the same dream, in which I implant a thought into her mind to replace Rose to herself. As the employees approach, they greet me warmly and turn back after I summon May to follow me onto the ring.. I don't want to know anyone about my powers until I am sure he or she is loyal to meso I use the device.

At this moment, we are walking towards the office building, as we make our way towards the ring. In just a few moments, we will be stepping onto the ring and preparing for the upcoming events.

"Have you considered our opinions, mine and Rose's, that we have advised you to move forward?" I inquisitively query her.

May remains silent and avoids responding to my question. Instead, she simply blushes a little, revealing a hint of embarrassment or shyness. Her inability to answer may be due to her being nervous or uncomfortable with the topic at hand. Regardless, her cheeks flush a light pink hue, giving away her inner emotions.

"I can clearly observe that you have someone on your mind. Please do share with me, is this person someone special or are you thinking about me? I must say, I am aware of my good looks," I repeated with a grin.

As May attentively listens to my words, she can feel her face becoming increasingly dry and pale as if someone is draining all her blood within seconds.

I don't make any further inquiries as she remains silent, but I offer her the opportunity to seek advice from Rose if she desires. I suggest she can approach her and ask for any guidance she needs before strolling around the ring leisurely.

As I wander through The Ring, Nexus informs me that Jarvis is currently attempting to locate Pepper's whereabouts.

Pepper fails to notify Tony about her absence from work and as a result, Tony takes it upon himself to gather information about her whereabouts. He tries various methods such as reaching out to her friends and colleagues, but to no avail.

Undeterred, Tony decides to turn his attention to Jarvis, his personal AI assistant. He closely observes Jarvis's performance, looking for any clues or hints about Pepper's absence. Despite his best efforts, Tony remains unable to gather any concrete information about her whereabouts.

To Jarvis's surprise, he discovers that someone is actively trying to protect Pepper Potts from cyber attack on her information.

This makes it impossible for Jarvis to gather any information about her, and he is forced to inform Tony Stark of his failure in completing the task. The reason for the protection is unclear, but it is evident that someone is determined to keep Pepper's information private.

Tony is completely stunned as he realizes that even Jarvis, the highly advanced artificial intelligence system, is unable to eliminate all of the obstacles in Pepper's phone. Despite Jarvis's vast knowledge and capabilities, it seems that there are some difficulties that cannot be easily resolved. This discovery leaves Tony feeling amazed and curious about what kind of obstacles are causing such a challenge for even Jarvis.

Upon receiving notification from Nexus, I immediately fell into a state of contemplation. My thoughts turn to Tony being kidnapped in the upcoming week and the inevitable decline of his company's stock. I feel powerless to act and am left to wait until the New York wars commence. However, with the successful completion of The Ring project, it is now time for me to make the official announcement to the world and share the results of my hard work.

As I arrive at Rose's office, I am filled with a sense of urgency to convey my message. I firmly believe that it is time to inform the rest of the world about the Ring and to open up land sales to the general public.

I approach her desk with a determined step and begin to explain my reasoning. The Ring is remarkable and deserves to be shared with the world, and I believe that the land sales will provide a valuable opportunity for people to own a piece of this incredible thing.

I am confident that Rose will understand the importance of my message and will take the necessary steps to bring my vision to life.

Rose is currently seated in her chair, a familiar sight, as she meticulously reviews and examines a multitude of financial documents.

Her focus is unwavering as she meticulously pours over details concerning profits, investments and a variety of other relevant files.

With a sharp eye and a mind attuned to numbers, Rose is fully engrossed in her work, seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the financial information before her.

"Rose, my darling, I suggest we make a formal announcement about the ring in the media. Of course, there will be numerous inquiries, but you do not have to respond to each and every one of them. After all, you are the star of the ring. Why don't we spice things up a bit and hack into all the news channels, creating a faux alien invasion on Earth? That would surely grab everyone's attention," I proposed to her with a grin.

"But, there are numerous governments who are eager to extract the resources from us and they will resort to blackmail in order to gain control and exert their dominance over us due to their insatiable desire for wealth and power," Rose replied.

"Don't be concerned, I will personally take care of all of them for you. They don't hold any power over us. Even if they were to ban all of our assets on Earth, we would never allow anyone to step in and cause any harm. With Nexus, you don't have to worry about any cyber attacks or any type of threats, including nuclear. So don't worry and feel free to announce it," I reassured her.