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.”

concerns; their escape was paramount. “Boss, if Bernard comes knocking tomorrow, do

Organization’s chopper, ready to trigger the explosives from a safe distance. But the creeping doubt remained: would it be enough to take down Siren’s

his boys wait outside. Once the bombs go off, they’ll mop up the Siren

chummy with Sheldon, felt his heart drop at the order. “Boss, if we bail and

Mr. Quintus an icy glance. “Remember, without Quartus’ betrayal, Bernard would’ve never breached the Upper Zone. Sacrificing a turncoat is

agreement. “Exactly. Quartus sided with Bernard. Letting him face Bernard is letting him off

in Area Opaca were disintegrating, each to their own. Mr. Quintus couldn’t

soothing. “Focus on the mission, Mr. Quintus. We’re here to take down the ones who

Quintus nodded with resignation. “Don’t worry, boss. I won’t spill to Sheldon. Just, maybe send him some extra

Quintus prioritized the mission over friendship. In

my granddaughter-they’re all just to reel Bernard in. Any more

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

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