SEVER ZERO
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Midnight in the Sector 3 penthouse was silent, save for the low, rhythmic hum of the Vanguard immersion pods cooling their internal processors.
Ren Walker stood over the master bed for a long moment, watching Maya sleep. The pale, artificial moonlight from the climate-dome filtered through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a soft glow over her resting face. She looked peaceful. The hollowed-out exhaustion of the slums was entirely gone.
Ten million credits, Ren thought, his jaw setting with absolute resolve. After tonight, we never have to worry again.
He turned and walked into the soundproofed gaming suite.
Leo was already in his pod, tapping his thick fingers against the gel-armrests