My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2997

"Leave it to Zane," Jared said coolly.

"Scorpio has already been handed over to Pisces and should be with Zane by now," Max replied.

With Scorpio captured, the Eastern Falcon's influence in San Joto was effectively wiped out. Now, only Lawrence remained a concern.

After a pause, Max added, "Lawrence knows about Scorpio's capture, but he's unusually quiet. It feels like he's plotting something."

"Keep an eye on him," Jared instructed. "Lawrence must be feeling the pressure now. He's bound to make a move."

Even if they didn't go after Lawrence, it was likely he would come after them. Without Scorpio to shield him, Lawrence had two choices: retreat or strike first. But knowing his character, retreat seemed unlikely.

"Yes," Max acknowledged respectfully.

The car continued forward, Jared leaning back in his seat, his eyes filled with deep contemplation, though his thoughts remained inscrutable.

***

Meanwhile, at another location.

and Nicole have returned. They came back last night,” Ian reported as he entered

scoffed scornfully, "Scorpio turned out

squandered such a good opportunity and

contract with Apex Corp, and also..." Ian hesitated, glancing

at Ian. "And what? Spit

he replied, "Apart from that, they've also signed a project for the joint development of high-tech military robots. It's a

had secured such a significant project. This was Nicole's forte, and the project's difficulty level wasn't high for her. If they succeeded in this collaboration, Nicole's backing would become even more

a long silence, Lawrence finally sighed, "Her

captured, what should we do?" Ian asked Lawrence, feeling

Scorpio's capture, their

narrowed slightly as a name crossed

of hiding," Lawrence said,

his voice, asked, "Do