In the Space Station's main control center, Doom's handsome face was full of tenderness. His hands were behind his back, as though he had prepared some mysterious gift meant to surprise her.
Doom quietly removed the partitions. The transparent protective shields on all sides suddenly glowed with a soft light. Susan covered her mouth in surprise as she looked down at the Blue Planet beneath her—its mountains, rivers, and vast continents. From this height, the majestic scenery looked tiny, the whole world shrunk by hundreds or thousands of times before their eyes. It was as though they were gods looking down from above, and the sight struck straight at the soul.
Seeing Miss Storm's astonished expression, a smug smile appeared on Doom's lips. Reed's arrival, his old classmate, had made him feel a trace of danger. Perhaps he should claim this enchanting beauty as soon as possible and prevent any accidents from happening!
"Susan, every man dreams of meeting the woman he loves and giving everything for her. To me, this isn't just a metaphor..." In the undisturbed silence, amid the deliberately crafted romantic atmosphere, Doom was determined to press on and break through her defenses, winning the beauty's heart in one stroke.
"We've already been together for two years..."
As though she had sensed what her current boyfriend was thinking, Susan smiled and interrupted Doom's heartfelt confession. "Victor, these past two years have been pleasant. The company is flourishing, its prospects are bright, and you've achieved extraordinary success."
For Miss Storm, who came from a wealthy family, Victor Doom was not the best choice in her eyes. Their relationship was more of an exchange of family interests. Just as Doom had pursued her partly because he valued her family background, Susan had agreed to become his girlfriend largely because