Chapter 3~

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Xenia and Zack went into their fancy building, which seemed like a tech marvel. As CEOs, they walked in exuding power, authority, and control. They respectfully greeted everyone who greeted them first, a significant rule in the company and their personal lives: Give respect to receive respect, treating everyone equally, even the CEOs. In their world, from guards to employees to the boss, everyone is considered equal.

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As they neared the office, they encountered a white wall that seemed impassable

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As they neared the office, they encountered a white wall that seemed impassable. This wall, however, conducted detailed scans of vital signs like heartbeats, irises, blood flow, and fingerprints. Following this, a complex password had to be entered on a holographic keypad that appeared post-scanning. This password, changed every thirty minutes by the CEOs, was nearly impossible to crack, known only to Zack and Xenia.

Once the first password was entered, another door emerged, scanning bodily functions and requiring a different password. This process was repeated three times without error by the AI. Any slight anomaly triggered an emergency alarm, activating invisible lasers that instantly neutralized intruders. The capabilities of the subsequent doors remained a mystery, as the initial security was formidable and outsider access beyond the first point was deemed unattainable. The company's robust security, managed by top-tier AI systems, made it an exclusive workplace for individuals with exceptional skills, rather than merely those with wealth and attitude. The guards too were highly skilled and capable.

Upon entering the office, a robotic male voice greeted them, saying, "Welcome, young miss and sir. How may I assist you today?" This voice belonged to an AI system they had developed under their guidance. This AI was incredibly versatile and under the control of their primary AI, "Phinx," the most advanced system in their company. These AIs were exclusive to them, and only Xenia and Zack had the authority to manage them.

"Has security been verified?" Zack inquired of the AI, receiving a prompt response, "Yes, Sir, it has been checked. I've forwarded the report to Phinx, and she has confirmed it." Xenia simply responded with a contemplative "Hmm" before dismissing the AI.
Shortly after, her secretary sent her the day's plan. What really stood out to her was the message stating: "The Ivanov family started a new business, focusing on Technology."
"What's going on?" Zack asked, puzzled by her amused expression. "The Ivanov family has started a new business, and you know what?" Zack responded with a plain "What?" Upon hearing Xenia's response, his face also lit up with amusement, a smirk forming on his lips. "Technology is their latest venture," she revealed.
Zack then said, "Going to make things tough for them, huh?" "What else do you think?" was Xenia's response, both of them now wearing big smirks on their faces.
After finishing their tasks, it was already 7:00 PM, so they headed home, aware that everyone else must have already left.
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"Mom, I'm back! Where are you, my love?" Xenia called out loudly, a shout that might have prompted neighbors to think they were in trouble and rush to their aid. However, in reality, they lived in complete isolation, with only their house and Zack's apartment in the vicinity. It is true that Zack does not reside with them. He occasionally joins them for meals, particularly breakfast or dinner.
"Here," Hester replied to her daughter's call from the kitchen. Xenia quickly made her way to where her mother's voice came from. "How are you, my dear? I missed you," Xenia exclaimed, adding a touch of drama to her words.
Hester chuckled at her daughter's playful behavior and asked, "I'm fine, honey. How was your day at work?"
"It was the usual," Xenia replied initially, but then a mischievous smirk crossed her face as she recollected something. "But you know what?" Xenia asked her mother, to which Hester jokingly responded, "Your donkey died." This led to Hester bursting into laughter at her daughter's annoyed expression.
"Alright, alright, spill it. What's the matter?" Hester inquired of her daughter, regaining her composure after the earlier laughter. "Your little ones wandered into my field, Mom," Xenia shared, a wide grin on her face. However, Hester's smile vanished as she exclaimed, "WHAT?"
"Yes, now you understand what I'm going to do to them, dear. I'll make sure to get back at them for you, for us, by causing such havoc that they won't comprehend or recover from what's coming their way," Xenia declared with a grave and chilling expression that could send shivers down anyone's spine.
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