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.

Jared and Nicole have returned. They came back last night,” Ian

turned out to be

was disappointed that Scorpio had squandered such a good opportunity and ended up

contract with Apex Corp, and also..."

Lawrence glared 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

the project's difficulty level wasn't high for her.

silence, Lawrence finally sighed, "Her trip seems to have

asked Lawrence, feeling conflicted. The possibility of a direct

into silence again. With Scorpio's capture, their options in San Joto

narrowed slightly as a name crossed his mind, prompting a

hiding," Lawrence said,

his voice, asked, "Do you mean