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.”

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

Organization’s chopper, ready to trigger the explosives from a safe distance.

signal Sheldon. Have him and his boys wait outside. Once the bombs go off, they’ll

drop at the order. “Boss, if

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

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

in Area Opaca were disintegrating, each to their own. Mr. Quintus couldn’t help but feel a chill, “Easy for you to say when it’s

Quintus on the shoulder, his voice soothing. “Focus on the mission, Mr. Quintus. We’re here to take down

Quintus nodded with resignation. “Don’t worry, boss. I won’t spill to Sheldon. Just,

Quintus prioritized the mission over friendship. In the end, vengeance

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

net, shook their heads. They could leave early, but they chose to

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