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 will do

a safe distance. But the creeping doubt remained: would it be enough to take down Siren’s

wavered. “Quintus, signal Sheldon. Have him and his boys wait

order. “Boss, if

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

voices a chorus of agreement. “Exactly. Quartus sided with Bernard.

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

Quintus. We’re here to take

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

Quintus prioritized the mission

then addressed the room with confidence. “Explosives, defense, my granddaughter-they’re all just to reel Bernard in. Any more second thoughts?”

chose to stay, yearning to witness the downfall of the Siren Organization, to quell their thirst for

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