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"Ms. Aventurine, I must remind you," the chief physician said, glancing at the company messages, warning firmly, "This is your last chance. You must give it your all and secure sufficient benefits for the company."
"Perhaps, someday in the future, you'll be able to return to the form you loved, just as you were before."
She believed that Aventurine, once one of the Ten Stonehearts and having climbed from the bottom, would not be easily defeated by such a trivial matter.
Perhaps with this experience of being transformed from male to female, seeing another side of the world, this Aventurine would shine even brighter!
This beauty carried both potential and confidence!
Aventurine tugged at the corner of her mouth and forced out, "Thank you…"
How could it ever be exactly the same!
Even if she later accomplished great deeds and was allowed to revert to male…
She would already have been poked and prodded countless times, completely dirtied!
Even if she returned to male, the experience would leave an indelible mark on her psyche.
Thinking back to herself, full of pride before leaving for Penacony, and comparing it to her now-perfect delicate face, she felt an indescribable melancholy at the transformation.
Life is so unpredictable!
She inexplicably thought of Sol—the man who had completely ruined her plans and toyed with her at will.
Previously, as a man, she couldn't beat Sol in games of wit, but now, as a woman… perhaps she could.
She wasn't a dainty queen—she had strength and means!
But… even so, he probably wouldn't be a match for Sol.
Sigh… it's frustrating!
At that moment, Aventurine's phone rang.
She picked it up—Jade was requesting a video call.
Aventurine hesitated. In her current state, she didn't look her best.
But thinking of her trusted superiors, Jade and Topaz, who had entrusted her with cornerstone responsibilities and risked severe punishment for her…
Well, fine. I'll use this messy appearance to ease their minds a little.
Aventurine accepted the call, and projections appeared on both sides.
On Sol's side, Aventurine's fragile form in the hospital corridor was visible.
On Aventurine's side, four pairs of eyes brimming with curiosity stared back.
She stared at the flickering projections across from her, her expression gradually stiffening.
Jade pointed at Aventurine's projection. "Mr. Sol, this is Aventurine now—post-surgery."
"Mm-hm!"
Sol nodded. More than ten cameras floated around him.
The cameras were positioned at different angles, ensuring no blind spots.
Each camera took 36,000 ultra-high-definition photos per second. Not as fast as the most advanced ultra-high-speed cameras, of course—but enough to capture every subtle expression of Aventurine.
From guilt to fear, from fear to anger, from anger to helplessness…
What Aventurine displayed was simply art!
"Is this really Ms. Aventurine?"
Robin's pupils trembled, an unexpected sense of crisis forming in her heart.
Aventurine was stunning now, no less than anyone else.
If Sol developed feelings… that would be disastrous. She could ship her brother with Aventurine, but she couldn't accept Sol with Aventurine.
"Isn't this… a little too much?"
Topaz looked at the dense array of cameras, speaking reluctantly.
As a former colleague, seeing Aventurine like this stirred sympathy along with amusement.
"I'll send you a copy."
Sol stared intently, speaking plainly, "Pick whichever expression you want."
The gender transformation technology in this world was too advanced, combined with Aventurine's already striking appearance—the little female Aventurine would likely create a sensation in certain circles.
Still, he personally found Aventurine's embarrassed expressions far more amusing.
Topaz blushed, embarrassed. "I didn't mean that."
"Mr. Sol, long time no see. You're still as witty as ever."
Aventurine forced a bitter smile. "I know I look a mess. If I can make you happy, it's the last thing I can do."
"If you want to laugh, then laugh as much as you like."
Facing this former adversary, her heart ached.
The last time they met, she had been gambler Aventurine; now she was a young lady about to be married.
And Sol still carried that radiant, unstoppable aura, as if no obstacle could halt him.
Truly enviable strength!
"That's too kind of you, Aventurine." Sol casually put away the cameras, sighing. "I actually admire you. Taking a few photos is just recording life."
"You left a strong impression on me back then. Now, your appearance makes me want to capture it."
He wasn't a pervert; he had no interest in transgender individuals.
Even if he could claim LGBT status for fun, he wouldn't truly like it.
With so many naturally beautiful women in the world…
Even if Aventurine were the last woman on Earth, he'd rather be alone than compromise himself.
"Phew~"
Robin breathed a sigh of relief.
Looks like she didn't gain a strange new sister after all.
At this moment…
Aventurine looked at Jade and softly asked, "Did you call me for something?"
She glanced at Sol, a trace of grievance in her eyes.
Probably, the negotiations between Jade, Topaz, and Sol hadn't gone smoothly—or perhaps he made excessive demands to see her in an awkward state, prompting them to call.
Well, I owe my trusted colleagues. I'll help them however I can.
"Mr. Sol knows what happened to you and is very interested," Jade said, slightly avoiding Aventurine's charming face. "He wants to see your current state before making a decision."
"Mr. Sol is a very kind person. He reached an agreement with Director Diamond to return the cornerstone to us."
"And now, both Topaz's department and mine are under Mr. Sol."
Even she couldn't meet that beautiful face directly.
Compared to Aventurine before, it was hard not to feel conflicted.
"I see."
Aventurine pondered, then looked at Sol with a flicker of hope. "Thank you for your concern. So… what is your decision?"
Judging by Jade and Topaz's personnel changes, the outcome was clearly not as simple as they described—Director Diamond must have paid a great price.
Yet it seemed both sides were satisfied.
And between the lines, Jade hinted that Sol might actually help her this time.
"I sympathize with your situation," Sol said, a faint smile on his lips. "Although you once had thoughts I didn't like, you are undeniably talented. It would be a shame to let that go to waste."
"I will propose to Diamond that you atone for your mistakes by serving Penacony."
"You won't need to marry that burly Harmony family head."
He enjoyed unusual pairings, but too unusual was unacceptable.
SpongeBob and Squidward? Fine. Aventurine and a muscular man? Not fine.
"…" Aventurine didn't immediately show joy but hesitated. "Then… do I need to revert to my original sex?"
She knew her current charm to men and was aware that Sol had many beauties around him.
If… by chance, Sol had feelings for her…
Better than marrying the Harmony brute, but only marginally.
Sol frowned slightly, his tone dangerous. "If you don't want to be with the Harmony man, you don't have to revert."
What does that mean… questioning his orientation?
He only liked genuine women—no technology could fool him!
"I understand your intention!"
Aventurine felt a surge of joy. "Thank you for your grace. I will never forget this!"
Yes! I don't have to become female again; I don't have to marry him!
At this moment, Sol, who saved her, had given her a new lease on life.
Sol saved her from peril—though exactly how perilous… that wasn't to be examined too closely.
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