Chapter 251 She’s up to something

The next day, Stephen arrived at Metacortex, looking slightly nervous but also excited. Claire met him in the lobby and gave him a small, encouraging smile before leading him to the elevator. They took the ride up to the 10th floor, where the robotic room was located. As the doors slid open, Claire gestured to Stephen to follow her. He stepped inside and his eyes went wide with amazement. The room was a hive of activity. Everywhere he looked, there were people working at various stations—tools scattered across workbenches, sketches pinned up on walls, laptops buzzing with code, and a myriad of components and gadgets strewn about. It was chaotic but in a strangely organized way. The air buzzed with creativity and concentration. Stephen pushed his glasses up his nose, trying to take it all in. “Wow,” he breathed out, still a bit overwhelmed. “There are… a lot of people here.” Claire glanced at him, a small smile playing on her lips. “This is where the magic happens,” she said. “It mig