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Chapter 15

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The clock struck 3 PM, and the three–hour online showdown ended Websites worldwide were filled with Celandia’s bright flags, but there was no chaos, no trash talk.

The first hacked site showed a serene image of blooming roses, and the silence was deafening. It was a far cry from the qual mess, leaving the audience stunned. They couldn’t believe it–Celandia’s hackers had pulled off something truly remarkable.

This time, Celandia had stepped up in a big way. It was a total reversal from when foreign hackers used to mock them as “Celandia’s Weakling

The Brynton official website remained quiet, likely because there was no drama to report. The next day, they even changed their homepage banner to match the theme of blooming roses.

Stanley’s forum post went viral overnight, turning him from a laughingstock into an overnight sensation. The same overi who once attacked him were now gone–some even deleted their old comments and thanked him for being forgiving and giving them a second chance.

He replied to everyone: It’s not about me being forgiving. It’s my girl. She’s the real hero here.]

The forum members were stunned. Comments poured in. [Dude, are you talking about your actual sister, or is this just poetic, like calling your girlfriend my girl?] someone asked.

Stanley sent an eye–roll emoji and replied: [Poetic? She’s my biological sister.]

That only fueled their curiosity. Knowing roughly how old Stanley was, the idea of him having a younger sister just didn’t compute.

They couldn’t resist asking: [So, how old is your sister, buddy?]

Stanley glanced at the messages and shrugged as he typed back. [She’s just ten years old. Crazy, right?]

The message dropped like a bomb, plunging the alliance forum into chaos. Hackers who thought they were the best were stunned to learn they’d been led through a massive cyber–battle by a ten–year–old girl. It felt like something straight out of a

sci–fi movie.

through, no one dared to question or mock Stanley again. Instead, they started reaching out to him privately, asking if

Quinlyn’s room after a quick shower. Inside, she was curled up in bed, wrapped in a pink lace blanket and engrossed in a fairy tale book. For a second, Stanley

He cleared his throat and said. “Hey,

Internet, so the idea of selling code was as foreign as outer space to her. She glanced up from

bedside table, which held $30,000. “It’s worth more than you’d believe. It could easily sell for

face lit up. “Alright, I’m in.

“Great. They’ll transfer the money to my account first. Tomorrow, I’ll help you set up your own.”

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bag and imagined having ten of them, her smile growing She felt like she’d just won the lattery–happier

breakfast, and sat on the couch. glancing at the

for work, and Tina was dipping on her yoga shoes when

what’s going on? Why are your up so

milk, and just said quietly, “Waiting

a second, then he smiled and said, “What are you going to do with your brother?”

She turned to look at Maurice, her eyes piercing

mind. It’s okay if you don’t want

Maurice called out, “Hey, Stanley. Quinlyn’s been waiting

Stanley grumbled, eyes half–closed. He’d been up all night–Quinlyn’s program went viral, and hackers who usually ignored him were suddenly all

in thought, when she suddenly turned and blurted out, “Save up for her? She doesn’t have a part of our family fortune, does she?” Her voice

his frustration rise. He just rolled his eyes and headed to the dining area for

right behind him, her tone earnest. “Stanley, keep your money to yourself, okay? Don’t just hand it out.

around, his patience wearing thin. “Mom, seriously?” he snapped. “Even if you’re gonna play favorites, there’s a

bring herself to admit that Quinlyn wasn’t her biological daughter. She glanced nervously at Maurice, hoping he’d step in

bit too freely,” Maurice said, giving Stanley’s shoulder a gentle squeeze. “Quinlyn’s still young. Couldn’t she just keep her money in a

to kindness than pressure, softened his tone. “A piggy bank won’t cut it,” he said with shrug. “Quinlyn’s been making a fortune selling program online.

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