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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.

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

to Quinlyn’s room after a quick shower. Inside, she was curled up in bed, wrapped in a pink lace blanket and

the doubt. He cleared his throat and said. “Hey,

only just scratched the surface of the Internet, so the idea of selling code was as foreign as outer space to her. She glanced up from her book and asked, “Sell it? Is it even worth

held $30,000. “It’s worth more than you’d

I’m in. Let’s

“Great. They’ll transfer the money to my account first.

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

next morning. Quinlyn woke up early, full of energy. She quickly got ready, ate breakfast, and sat on the couch. glancing at the door every few seconds as she waited

ready to bolt for work, and Tina was dipping on

what’s going on? Why are your up

there, sipping her milk, and just said quietly, “Waiting for

and said, “What

the term “brother. She turned to look at Maurice, her eyes piercing Without

away. “Never mind. It’s okay if

then, Stanley shuffled down the stairs, looking like he’d slept in his clothes. Maurice called out, “Hey, Stanley. Quinlyn’s been waiting

all over him. He hadn’t slept until dawn. Yawning, he said, “Just opening a bank account. Gotta

out the window, lost in thought, when she suddenly turned and blurted out, “Save up

just rolled his eyes and

her tone earnest. “Stanley, keep your money to yourself, okay? Don’t just hand it out. If you’re

snapped. “Even if you’re gonna play favorites, there’s a line. Quinlyn is your kid. Why are you acting like she’s some outsider?”

and she was left speechless. She couldn’t bring herself to admit that Quinlyn wasn’t

might be spending a bit too freely,” Maurice said, giving Stanley’s shoulder a gentle squeeze. “Quinlyn’s still young.

said with shrug. “Quinlyn’s been making a fortune selling program online.

mix of disbelief and bewilderment. A kid from the borderlands making a fortune from program sounded like something out of a