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.

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

"Scorpio turned out

that Scorpio had squandered such

already signed the contract with Apex

Ian. "And

signed a project for the

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 in this collaboration, Nicole's backing would become even more

"Her

Lawrence, feeling conflicted. The possibility of a direct confrontation with

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

a name crossed his mind,

out of hiding," Lawrence said, his voice carrying a

lowering his voice, asked, "Do you