The white and blue light in Luca's eyes gradually faded, and the room returned to its dim state.
Wanda was startled and instinctively shrank back.
She thought that when Luca woke up, he would be furious because his innermost secrets had been exposed.
Therefore, they were all prepared to die.
Because she knew very well that she and Pietro alone could not defeat this monster that even the Hulk could defeat.
However, Luca did not get angry.
Upon waking up, he first looked around and found that he was back in his hotel room.
At this moment, Luca was still recalling his conversation with his parents.
He seemed somewhat dazed.
After so many years, I finally got to see my parents again, but it was such a short reunion.
However, Luca quickly composed himself.
Looking again at the girl in front of him, who seemed reserved and nervous, he thought of the red energy she had just released.
He speculated that this was likely a high-tech weapon capable of causing hallucinations.
But Luca also seemed a bit odd.
If it was an illusion, then everything he just experienced felt too real.
It was so real that even he couldn't tell the difference between reality and fiction.
After thinking it over, he felt that these two people had great value and could be kept.
Thinking of this, Luca adjusted his breathing.
Then, he stretched comfortably and casually picked up a glass of red wine and took a sip.
"Great, the VR experience is really good."
Luca smacked his lips and then started to tease.
"The picture quality is excellent, and the immersive experience is very strong, but the plot is a bit melodramatic."
"Madam, it's a real shame your skills aren't being used to make movies in Hollywood. If Spielberg saw your skills, he'd be so ashamed he'd retire on the spot."
Wanda paused for a moment.
At this moment, she was still immersed in the empathy and sorrow brought about by the illusion.
So, now that she sees Luca's nonchalant attitude...
She had some new feelings.
Luca must be forcing a smile!
He used his unruly and sharp-tongued nature to disguise himself, just to hide his vulnerability and pain from losing his parents!
He didn't want anyone to see his scars; he was a gentle and pitiful person!
Thinking about this, Wanda's hatred inexplicably lessened.
Looking at Luca again, she couldn't help but say something tinged with apology and sympathy.
I'm sorry... I didn't know you'd been through this too.
After hearing this, Luca paused in his drinking motion.
Then, he looked Wanda up and down with feigned disdain.
"Are you out of your mind?"
"I'm a billionaire tycoon with superpowers, and a different supermodel to warm my bed every night."
"You're just an ordinary person who can't even afford to eat and dresses like a street punk, and you actually want to pity me?"
Do you have masochistic tendencies?
These words should have been infuriating.
Strangely, the more Luca scolded her, the more Wanda felt that Luca was being arrogant.
She felt that Luca was protecting himself.
For a moment, Wanda's curiosity and sympathy for Luca reached their peak, and a strange feeling arose in her heart.
She wanted to stay by this man's side and see what his true inner thoughts were like.
Of course, most importantly, it now appears that Stark had nothing to do with his parents' deaths.
She felt that staying by Luca's side might lead her to the truth behind the war in Sokovia and the deaths of her parents.
Before Wanda could think too much, Luca strode up to Wanda and grabbed her wrist.
Then he examined Wanda's hands thoroughly, turning them over and over.
What exactly was the composition of the red mist you just released?
"Is it a neurotoxin mixed with certain bio-electromagnetic waves? Or a robot that can directly interfere with the cerebral cortex?"
"Where is the transmitter hidden? In the cuff? Or implanted under the skin?"
What is the energy source? A miniature nuclear battery?
Wanda was speechless, staring blankly at Luca.
After a long pause, she finally answered, somewhat bewildered.
That's not technology, it's... magic.
"And, I just saw your parents' situation in the illusion, I'm sorry..."
magic?!
Luca frowned.
As a member of the Stark Family, he firmly believed that everything was based on science.
But everything he had just experienced made him unable to help but doubt in that direction.
After all, the most technologically advanced place in the world is his and Tony's laboratory.
He didn't believe that anyone on Earth had more advanced technology than him and Tony.
Although he was already somewhat wavering inside, Luca still gave a sneer on the surface.
"Magic? Don't be ridiculous."
"This is at most some kind of unresolved quantum energy field, or energy interference."
Don't try to fool me with words meant for children.
Seeing Luca's stubborn denial, Wanda had a different idea.
He must be putting on a brave face!
He disguised himself with harshness and a scientific obsession, just to hide his scars from others!
The more indifferent Luca seemed, the more Wanda felt something was amiss.
But regardless, Wanda still intends to prove herself to Luca.
She wanted to prove that her abilities were truly magic.
So she turned and looked around.
In the corner of the room, there was a potted plant that had just sprouted.
Then, Wanda raised her hand.
A burst of red energy surged from his fingertips, instantly enveloping the potted plant.
The next second, something amazing happened.
Nourished by the red energy, the potted plant began to sprout and grow rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.
In just a few seconds, it grew into a cactus more than half a meter tall.
A small yellow flower bloomed on it.
This scene left Luca stunned.
In his more than twenty years of life, this was the first time he had witnessed something that completely violated biology and the law of conservation of energy.
He used to be someone who absolutely refused to believe that magic existed.
But now, the facts are undeniable, forcing him to believe them.
"Damn it..." Luca muttered under his breath.
But regardless, he had to keep these two people with unusual abilities.
So Luca released Wanda's hand.
He straightened his clothes and looked down at the brother and sister.
"Alright, now let's settle the accounts."
"You illegally trespassed on my private property, attempted to murder the second-largest shareholder of Stark Industries, and subjected me to illegal psychological attacks, causing me severe psychological trauma."
"Including compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and room cleaning fees."
"You two owe me about a billion US dollars now."
Pietro felt like the sky was falling and screamed in terror.
A billion?! Are you crazy?!
"We don't even have ten yuan! We're orphans!"
Luca snapped his the Snap and smiled nonchalantly.
No money? No problem.
" Stark Industries loves doing charity work the most."
"From this moment forward, you are unilaterally acquired by me."
"From now on, you are mine."
"Food and lodging provided, but no salary, until you pay off one billion."
Upon hearing this, Pietro trembled with fear.
He was just about to use his super speed to escape with Wanda.
Luca turned his head, his eyes instantly flashing with a blinding white-blue light, staring intently at Pietro.
"If you dare to take a single step, I'll break your legs and stuff you into the generator to supply power to the hotel."
Pietro was so frightened by that look that he didn't dare to move.
And what about Wanda?
Because she was in a very strange state, she not only didn't want to run away, but also readily agreed.
"Okay, we'll stay."
She wanted to stay by Luca's side and see what his true feelings were.
Luca nodded in satisfaction.
I glanced at my watch and realized it was time to have dinner with Tony and the others.
"Let's go, new employees. Come with me to lunch."
The two nodded blankly and followed silently behind.
Luca led the two men swaggering towards the restaurant.
Wanda and Pietro each had their own thoughts on their minds along the way.
Pietro was filled with despair, feeling as if he had fallen into a den of demons.
Wanda would steal glances at Luca's retreating figure every now and then, her gaze complex yet tender.