Jessica and Cassandra inhaled sharply, their entire beings shaking with disbelief. EverRealm wasn't just a game. It was the game.. the crown jewel of VR gaming across all five planets. They'd spent countless hours in its digital worlds, laughed and cried through its duels, lost themselves in its beauty. And here, in their living room, sat the girl who had built it. It was like being in front of a goddess.
"What?!" Jessica finally exploded. "How?! We've known each other for almost two years and you never told me you were the owner of the most played VR game in the entire world!?"
Aileen chuckled softly, fiddling with the edge of her jacket. "You never asked. And besides… it's not completely mine anymore. I sold the game to a company years ago. But I still monitor the systems, fix issues, and call shots on updates and major changes." she said.
Jayden leaned back, eyes narrowing thoughtfully. "That's clever. You basically still have control over your game." he pointed out.
