When Gwen reached the very top of the building, she found Aaron leaning against a wall, deep in thought with his eyes closed.
Gwen was about to speak, but she looked at Aaron's head and remained silent. She carefully climbed from another direction to above Aaron's head.
She hung upside down like that, tiptoed to Aaron's front and looked at him inverted.
Looking at her boss's facial contours, Gwen's face was a little red.
At this moment, Aaron suddenly opened his eyes and met Gwen's gaze.
"Gwen or rather... Spider-Woman?"
Gwen was startled.
However, when she saw Aaron's eyes, Gwen immediately became captivated.
Such beautiful eyes.
Such a pleasant voice...
"Gwen? Gwen?!"
Seeing Gwen remain silent, Aaron took a step forward, bringing his face close to Gwen's.
Their hairs seemed to intertwine, creating some kind of static electricity.
It shocked Gwen, making her instinctively gasp "Ah".
The warm breath that rushed over her was fragrant.
Aaron raised an eyebrow, seeing Gwen still hadn't moved away. He thought for a moment and went in for it.
Gwen's eyes widened, feeling something slyly intertwining.
Her entire face visibly reddened at an astonishing speed. However, she didn't back away. Instead, she instinctively hugged Aaron's head.
So fragrant, so nice to smell...
As Aaron's secretary, Gwen had an exaggerated filter for Aaron.
She subconsciously regarded Aaron as a very capable, handsome, and successful entrepreneur and boss.
Aaron was indeed very capable but he was a little bit of a playboy.
But for some reason, even though she knew Aaron had many women, she still couldn't help but want to get closer.
However, after learning that Aaron's secretarial office was full of hidden talents, Gwen occasionally felt a bit inferior.
As merely an "ordinary" student at Empire State University, she was unremarkable compared to her seniors and even her juniors.
Consequently, she usually spent most of her time learning how to better handle various arrangements.
During the remaining time, she would study diligently, striving to obtain at least two Ph.Ds so that she wouldn't feel so detached from the "group." She wanted to ensure she didn't look so useless within this group.
Then last night, she obtained superpowers. She was secretly delighted because she had a chance to integrate into this group.
If gaining abilities gave her confidence, then this kiss completely untied a knot in Gwen's heart.
A long time later, Aaron and Gwen sat side-by-side, hanging upside down. The two of them sat inverted like this, ignoring gravity, viewing the great metropolis from a different angle.
The sun rose high, and its warm rays shone on the two of them, making the moment exceptionally cozy.
"This is the first time I've 'slacked off' during work, and you caught me."
Gwen savored the feeling from moments ago, a blush still lingering on her face.
Aaron softly said, "I didn't find out, your photo was posted online by a Daily Bugle reporter."
"I recognized that figure as you the moment I saw the picture."
Hearing this, Gwen couldn't help but turn around, her eyes slightly gleaming.
She had put on a crude, self-made, fully protective "battle suit." Even her father couldn't tell. Yet Aaron could determine her identity just from a photograph.
Could it be...
Aaron noticed her a long time ago and likes her?
This is mutual affection!
Aaron didn't use his Psychic Ability. He guessed what she was thinking merely based on Gwen's burning gaze.
Gwen pursed her lips. "Maybe I should consult the Legal Department to see if an employer constantly observing a young female subordinate during work hours constitutes sexual harassment."
Aaron laughed carelessly. "Do you need me to introduce you to a few? Lawyers specializing in workplace sexual harassment."
Gwen pretended to think seriously. "Forget it. Good jobs like this aren't easy to find. I'm now an outstanding graduate of Empire State University, I gain experience managing a top-tier corporation, and I receive a substantial annual salary."
"I wouldn't want you to get locked up over this, causing me to lose this great job."
Aaron raised an eyebrow. "So, I'm free to harass you then?"
Gwen snorted, "Then you better be careful. My father is the New York City Police Director, so if you don't want to wear handcuffs, you'd better not get too close to me."
Aaron leaned closer, pressing tightly against Gwen.
Gwen didn't speak, staring straight ahead. Her eyelashes could faintly be seen trembling.
After a little while longer, Aaron wrapped his arm around her waist.
Honestly, sitting upside down like this wasn't bad.
Gwen still didn't object.
Originally, Aaron had wanted to talk about the Cannon Event but seeing this scene, he decided to save it for another time. It would be inappropriate to spoil such a beautiful moment with serious talk.
At this moment, Aaron suddenly looked up. He felt the space fluctuating violently.
Gwen also noticed the anomaly.
The next instant, this spatial fluctuation instantly swallowed the two of them.
Aaron could have reacted but he thought of something.
Could this fluctuation be Kingpin messing with his Super Collider?
Although he didn't know why it suddenly happened while he was being intimate with Gwen, Aaron decided to observe the situation for a while.
This spatial power separated Aaron and Gwen.
However, Aaron kept track of Gwen's condition. After confirming she was fine, he began observing his surroundings.
New York, Brooklyn District.
Brooklyn Visions Academy... the Underground Emperor Kingpin, and... the death of Spider-Man Peter.
"New York hero, Spider-Man, found dead at the age of 26..."
"Peter Parker, a 26-year-old graduate student and part-time photographer."
"He operated as Spider-Man for over ten years, but last night, our good neighbor left us forever."
Aaron looked at the news broadcasting on the giant screen.
That's right, this is Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
In other words, this is Universe 1610, where Miles is located.
In this world, the original Spider-Man was still Peter Parker. However, because Kingpin used the Space-Collider, attempting to change history and bring his wife and son back from another Universe, violent space-time fluctuations erupted when it was operating, leading to multiple Spider-Men from other Universes intruding.
Simultaneously intruding was a Radioactive Spider from Universe 42.
This spider bit Miles Morales.
This turned Miles, who was supposed to become the villain Prowler, into Spider-Man.
And it was this action that indirectly led to the death of Peter.
Because in the same Universe, there can only be one Spider-Man.
Between Miles and Peter, one had to die, so Peter, as the senior, had to quickly meet his end while battling Kingpin.
Aaron and Felicia don't count, because the abilities of Spider-Man are just one of their many powers, they are not Spider-Man from any perspective.
After Peter's death, Miles subsequently took over the role of Spider-Man and began the path of fighting crime alongside the Spider-Men from other Universes.
Aaron briefly recalled the plot.
Whether it was the Peter from the original world, the middle-aged crisis Peter from another, or the other Spider-Men, they were all just foils for Miles's growth.
Everyone revolved around Miles, either guiding him, accompanying him, or falling in love with him.
However, with Aaron's arrival, Miles and Gwen had absolutely no chance.
Gwen is too outstanding to be given to someone else, it would be a shame. Moreover, it was impossible for Gwen's eyes and heart to hold another man.
Miles? Go play somewhere else.
If he dared to harbor designs on Gwen, Aaron wouldn't mind replacing Spider-Man.
If Miles can be Spider-Man, there's no reason why others can't.
Could it be that among billions of people, they couldn't find the next suitable candidate?
After confirming the situation of this world, Aaron walked straight toward Visions Academy in the Brooklyn District.
If his memory served him correctly, Visions Academy was the center of the entire incident.
Gwen was also at Visions Academy at this time.