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.

came back last night,” Ian reported as he

"Scorpio turned

that Scorpio had squandered such a

with Apex Corp, and also..."

Ian. "And what?

paled slightly as he replied, "Apart from that, they've also signed a project for the joint development

stunned that Nicole 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

a long silence, Lawrence finally sighed, "Her trip seems to

do?" Ian asked Lawrence,

silence again. With Scorpio's capture,

eyes narrowed slightly as a name crossed his mind, prompting

him to come out of hiding,"

voice, asked,