Chapter 1408

Manipulating people was an art that Yates had mastered, his words carrying the weight of impending doom. “Already?” the voice cracked with apprehension, the fear palpable.

With a nod, Yates affirmed, “If I were in their shoes, free from surveillance, tracking, and the threat of an explosion, I’d be racing back to settle scores.”

Moreover, Bernard was worried sick about Eleanor. There was no way he’d sit back, weak and passive, delaying action. Right now, they needed to prevent the enemy hacker from altering the explosive program.

With that thought, Yates nudged aside a programmer and took his place. His fingers danced over the keyboard, bypassing the complex encryption with ease and rapidly reducing the countdown to detonation.

Cedric, monitoring from another computer, saw his painstakingly extended timer slashed. He cursed under his breath and resumed his frantic typing, his fingers nearly cramping from the effort.

In no time at all, the timer was extended again. Yates couldn’t help but let a grin of admiration slip, “This kid’s got skills, way beyond anyone else here.”

the least of their concerns; their escape was paramount. “Boss, if Bernard comes knocking tomorrow, do we really think a few sticks of dynamite

from a safe distance.

others fretted, Yates’ composure never wavered. “Quintus, signal Sheldon. Have him and his boys wait outside. Once

felt his heart drop at the order. “Boss, if we bail and leave Sheldon to fight Siren, aren’t we sacrificing Mr. Quartus?”

Mr. Quintus an icy glance. “Remember, without Quartus’ betrayal, Bernard would’ve never

manipulators concurred, their voices a chorus of agreement. “Exactly. Quartus sided with Bernard. Letting him face Bernard is

the Siren Organization together, those in Area Opaca were disintegrating, each to their own. Mr. Quintus couldn’t help but feel a chill,

the mission, Mr. Quintus. We’re here to take down the ones who hurt your family, not squabble over sacrifices.”

boss. I won’t spill to Sheldon. Just, maybe send him some

with close ties, Mr. Quintus prioritized the mission over friendship. In the end, vengeance trumped all.

then addressed the room with confidence. “Explosives, defense, my granddaughter-they’re all

early, but they chose to stay, yearning to witness the downfall of the

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