Sasha led Maya through a series of sterile, dimly lit corridors, her grip firm on Maya’s arm. The facility felt cold and clinical, with reinforced walls and occasional security checkpoints that opened automatically at Sasha’s presence. Maya’s hands were still bound in front of her, and despite the baggy clothes she wore, even the guards couldn’t help but steal a glance.

After walking for a while, they came to stop before a large reinforced door. This one was a no brainer, this led o some important room within this facility.

Without saying a word, Sasha scanned her wrist, and the door slid open with a soft hiss. Inside was a surprisingly well-furnished office... well, a little bit more than a normal office, but it still had standard things, decorated with dark wood panels, a few sleek modern furniture, and large monitors displaying various data feeds. Apart from those, there were a ton of equipment all around, including incubators and man sized tubes.

Within, a man in his early thirties sat behind a wide desk. He had sharp, aristocratic features, neatly styled dark hair, and an air of quiet authority. When he looked up and saw them, a small smile touched his lips.

"Sasha," he said smoothly, "I see your mission went well. Excellent as always."

Sasha gave a respectful nod, though her eyes betrayed a flicker of something deeper. "As I ought to."

Jerald chuckled dryly hearing Sasha, "come now, let’s not do that so soon." He said with a smile.

Seeing Jerald, Maya’s expression tightened. ’Bastard.’ She cursed in her heart.

The man she had once loved deeply when they were both younger, idealistic, and full of ambition. Their relationship had burned with the fames of love, hot and intense, but ultimately fractured.

Jerald stood up and walked around his desk, his gaze fixed almost entirely on Maya. "It’s been a while, Maya. You look... tired."

Sasha stood silently beside them, her jaw clenched. Even with her half-mask removed, revealing a strikingly beautiful face with high cheekbones and piercing green eyes, Jerald barely glanced at her. Despite Sasha being taller, slimmer, and objectively more conventionally beautiful in many ways, Jerald’s attention remained locked on Maya.

The jealousy burning in Sasha’s chest was almost palpable. After a brief exchange of information, mostly Jerald questioning Maya about her current life and loyalties, receiving vague replies or none at all, he waved his hand. "Leave us, Sasha. I need to speak with her alone."

Sasha hesitated for a fraction of a second, then bowed stiffly. "As you wish."

She couldn’t help but notice how Jerald looked at Maya. Even when she tried not to, it was too obvious. ’He still looks at her that way,’ she seethed internally. ’Even after all these years. Even though I’m right here before his eyes all this time, more beautiful, more loyal, more capable...’ The bitterness festered.

As she left the room, her mind was already spinning with dark thoughts, formed from jealousy and perhaps hatred.

If she couldn’t have Jerald’s heart, then she would take something from Maya instead. A sinister smile that was soon replaced by a frown formed on her lips as she walked down the corridor.

’That little boyfriend of hers... Edward, was it? I’ll take him. I’ll make him mine. And I’ll make sure that bitch knows exactly how it feels to lose something precious.’

...

Back in Cell 108, Edward sat on the cold metal bench, mind racing. After nearly twenty minutes of frantically browsing the system store, he finally found something usable within his budget.

...

[Titan’s Strength]

Grants the user the raw physical strength of ten adult men, increased durability and stamina.

Duration: Permanent.

-Price: $515,000-

...

’This...’

Looking at the ability again, Edward couldn’t help but think twice about it. While there appeared to be no drawbacks, previously, he had seen these exact model of abilities been sold for over 1 million, so how come this one was so cheap in comparison?

He couldn’t figure it out at all. One thing was certain, he had no other choice.

Without hesitation, Edward purchased it.

A surge of power flooded through his body. His muscles tightened and expanded slightly, veins standing out as new strength coursed through him. He tested it subtly by pulling against the ropes binding his wrists. The strange material stretched a little but held firm. Still, he felt confident now. He wasn’t completely helpless.

’This might be enough to create an opening,’ he thought. ’But if I mess up, I’m gambling with my life.’ He exhaled slowly. ’When I get out of here, I really need to invest in self-defense abilities. No more being caught off guard like this.’

He continued plotting possible escape possibilities and how he would handle them when the cell door suddenly hissed open.

Sasha stepped inside, now without her half-mask, revealing her full, coldly beautiful face. Her long ponytail swayed as she moved. She was still dressed in her tight black tactical suit that hugged her athletic figure.

Seeing her full face for the first time, Edward was momentarily lost. This lady was certiainly very beautiful.

"Get up," she ordered, her voice bringing him back to his senses.

Edward stood slowly, hands still bound behind his back. He was uncertain where this was heading, but he remained quiet, observing her carefully. Using ’Intuitive Pleasure’, he could sense the strong, building heat radiating from her body. The perfume had done its job well.

’With her condition at this point, her pussy is certainly wet and throbbing,’ he thought to himself, even if she tried to hide it behind a mask of control.

Sasha led him through several corridors without speaking. They eventually arrived at what looked like a private bedroom suite—luxurious compared to the rest of the facility. A large bed dominated the center, with soft lighting and expensive-looking furnishings. To think such a place would be found in that industrial themed environment, it truly was like a desert within a garden.

The moment they entered, Sasha shoved Edward backward into a sturdy wooden chair. Before he could react, she yanked his sweatpants down in one aggressive motion, exposing his thick cock. Even soft, it was impressive.

Looking at him again, her eyes widened slightly, a mix of shock and hunger.

’This one is really something, isn’t he?’