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Jay was still reeling from the shock. His usual composed demeanor had completely crumbled, and now, he stood frozen, a mix of awe and disbelief clouding his expression.
He blinked several times, as if trying to clear his thoughts, but his gaze kept drifting back to Yvette, who stood as calm and composed as ever. It was hard for him to wrap his mind around what he had just witnessed. Yvette had completed the experiment in half an hour, and it wasn’t just fast—it was flawless. Everything she did was so precise, so perfect, as though she had already known the solution before even starting.
Jay tried to speak, but the words came out disjointed. “Mr. Owens… I— I can’t believe it. She finished it in half an hour… and it was flawless. Every single part… she didn’t even look at the data properly, but still… it was perfect. How?”
Marcus, who had been observing both Jay and Yvette, couldn’t suppress a slight smirk at the sight of Jay in shock. He raised an eyebrow, his voice laced with mild amusement. “I see you’re impressed.”
Jay, completely dumbfounded, nodded frantically. “Impressed? This is beyond anything I’ve seen. I mean, I thought Siren’s theories were advanced, but to actually see someone execute them so flawlessly in real-time… it’s like watching someone predict the future. I’ve never seen anything like it before.”
Marcus, although slightly more composed, couldn’t hide the disbelief in his eyes either. He had been looking forward to meeting Siren for years, but to find out that she was a woman in her twenties, and someone so young and yet so capable, was hard to digest. “This is… something else. The theories… the research… I always thought Siren was an elderly person, probably in her fifties. But to see this young woman, someone who’s clearly not even thirty, pulling this off… it’s hard to accept.”
Jay, still processing the revelation, turned to Marcus, trying to make sense of everything. “Wait—are you telling me… this is really Siren? The one we’ve been talking about for years?” His voice trembled slightly, still unsure if he was hearing correctly.
James, who had been observing them both, chuckled softly at the scene. He was used to their reactions by now. “Yes, Yvette is Siren, the person you’ve both admired for so long. She’s been under your noses the whole time, and you never even guessed.”
Jay let out an audible gasp, his expression one of pure astonishment. Without thinking, he rushed forward, eager to shake hands with Yvette. “I… I can’t believe it. Siren, it’s an honor to meet you! I’ve read all your papers, followed your theories. You’ve been a huge influence on my work. I never thought I’d meet you in person, let alone work with you.”
But before Yvette could even respond, Marcus quickly stepped in front of Jay, grabbing his hand and holding it back. He shot Jay a cold, hard look. “What do you think you’re doing?” Marcus’s voice was low and stern.
Jay, momentarily stunned, looked up at Marcus in confusion. “What do you mean? I’m just trying to shake hands with the legendary Siren. I thought it was a sign of respect.”
Marcus’s expression shifted briefly before he let go of Jay’s hand, his tone softening ever so slightly. “It’s just a reflex. Don’t be too eager, alright?” He seemed almost embarrassed by his earlier actions, but his eyes still held an edge of suspicion.
Yvette stood by, her lips curling into a slight, almost mischievous smile. She watched the exchange between the two men, her expression unreadable, yet carrying a quiet, almost playful arrogance. She didn’t seem fazed by the awkwardness at all.
Jay, still in a state of shock, turned back to Yvette, his admiration clear in his eyes. “I’m sorry if I acted a bit… overly excited. It’s just, well, I never expected Siren to be so young. You’ve completely revolutionized the way I approach my work. Without your papers and theories, we would still be stuck. I owe so much of my success to you.”
Yvette, still calm and collected, gave a slight nod. “I appreciate the kind words, but don’t let my age or appearance fool you. My work speaks for itself.”
Marcus, who had been silently observing the interaction, finally spoke up. “To think that Siren, the person we’ve all been waiting to meet, is actually a young woman. It’s… incredible. I never would’ve guessed.” There was a note of genuine admiration in his voice, though it was tinged with a hint of begrudging respect.
James, who had been watching the scene unfold, finally broke the silence. “Alright, now that the introductions are out of the way, remember—Yvette’s identity is to remain between the three of us. She doesn’t want it going public just yet. Understood?”
Both Jay and Marcus nodded, though it was clear they were both still processing the magnitude of what they had just learned. Jay, still stunned, couldn’t help but glance at Yvette once more. In his mind, he was beginning to see her in a completely different light—not just as a brilliant mind, but as someone whose beauty and intelligence were equally captivating.
“I’ll take that to heart,” Jay said quietly, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. He then looked at Yvette with renewed respect. “Siren… I mean, Yvette, I’m working on Experiment No. 1 related to electromagnetism, but Marcus thinks there’s something wrong with my process. Would you be interested in joining me? We could work on it together.”
Yvette, her expression still composed, nodded slightly. “Sure. I have an hour, so let’s begin now.”
Jay blinked, a little taken aback by her speed. “Wait, an hour? Are you sure that’s enough time? I thought you’d want to go over the experiment data first.”
Yvette, hands casually in her pockets, shrugged. “I’ve already done it before. It’s not hard. Half an hour will be enough for me.” Her tone was casual, almost dismissive, as if the experiment was no challenge at all.
Marcus, who had been listening intently, narrowed his eyes. He could feel his irritation rising. “Half an hour? Are you serious? You’re saying it’s that easy?”
Yvette glanced over at him, her expression completely unfazed. “Is it that hard?” she asked with a hint of amusement, almost daring him to challenge her.
James, observing everything, chuckled. “I’m sure she knows what she’s doing. You two go ahead, I’ll wait here. Marcus, stay. I need to talk to you.”
Marcus was surprised by the sudden shift in focus but nodded. “Okay, Mr. Owens.”
Jay, still slightly dazed, led Yvette into the lab. As they walked, he couldn’t help but steal a glance at her. She was a brilliant mind, but she carried herself with such confidence and ease that it was almost intimidating.
James and Marcus took a seat in James’s office, the air between them thick with unspoken thoughts. James, ever the curious one, couldn’t resist asking, “So, Marcus… have you been on any blind dates lately?”
Marcus took a slow sip of water, his face unreadable. “I have. But there was no chemistry.”
James shot him a skeptical look. “No chemistry? You’re telling me that when a woman speaks to you, you say three sentences and then just call it quits? Is that how you approach a date?”
Marcus’s face remained calm, though there was a slight flicker in his eyes. “We didn’t have any common interests.”
James sighed, rubbing his temples in frustration. “You’re impossible. You treat dates like business meetings!”
As they continued their conversation, Yvette and Jay emerged from the lab. Jay was walking stiffly, his face blank. It was clear he was still processing everything that had just happened. The transformation in his demeanor was evident—he was in awe of Yvette, but something deeper was brewing within him.
James immediately stood up, his concern for Yvette evident. “How did it go? Are you tired?”
Yvette tilted her head slightly, her eyes cold and composed as always. “Not tired,” she said simply.
Marcus, however, turned to Jay with a sharp question. “What’s wrong? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”
Jay blinked, his mind still racing as he tried to find words. “I… I’ve never seen anything like it. She’s a genius, but it’s like… it’s like she already knew everything before she even started. It was like she was in the future, and we were just playing catch-up.”
Marcus and James exchanged a look, and both understood the depth of Jay’s shock. But as Yvette’s figure remained stoic, it was clear to everyone that she had just begun to leave her mark on this world.
