When Platinum Rusts 

Selest stared at him, disbelief and unease warring in her expression. “Hybrids? You’re talking about playing God.”

“I’m talking about ensuring humanity’s survival, even if that means creating something almost as capable as a god,” Dominic countered. “Without Homo Deus, there won’t be a future to debate morality. You’d be one of the lead architects of this evolution. Your expertise in surgical precision, bioengineering, and applied neurotechnology is exactly what we need.”

Her mind spun, her anger battling with the undeniable intrigue his words evoked. “So you sent a man to break my heart and failed my application somehow to... trap me?”

“To free you. From mediocrity,” Dominic replied without hesitation. “From spending your brilliance on half-measures and baby diapers. This project will define humanity’s legacy. And you, Selest Dvali, have the chance to stand at its forefront.”