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Chapter 77: Pulses and Hidden Truths

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The blue glow of the neural interface center cast shadows across Sonia's face as Alex studied her—not with his enhanced perception, but with the raw vulnerability that had defined their relationship from the beginning. Despite the impending crisis and Geneva's revelation, he found himself drawn to the curve of her lips, the determination in her eyes.

"Are you certain about this?" he whispered, close enough that only she could hear. "We can still walk away."

Sonia's fingers found his, intertwining with intimate familiarity that transcended their neural connection. "Since when does the great Alexander Rodriguez consider retreat?" she teased, though her eyes betrayed deeper emotion.

"Since what's at stake became more than legacy or wealth," he admitted, billionaire facade momentarily abandoned. "Since you."

Geneva cleared her throat, noble impatience cutting through their moment. "If you've finished with sentimentality, perhaps we could address the imminent threat to neural auton
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