Chapter 88

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Chapter 88 Mum's advice

"What's next then?!!

Rex hucowed his brows. "There is no next. This is a dead end or maybe this is a sign. Once it's been compimised like this, there's no going back" he clarified his lone resigned.

Realizing the privity of the situation, Alex sighed. "So, youneed a new laptop," he stated, stating the obvious.

Bex nodded, his imitation growing. "Yeah, and you're the one who's going to have to foot the bill," he pointed out, a hint of frustration in his voice

Alex rolled his eyes playfully. "Of course, I pay you, and now I have to buy you a laptop," he remarked, a touch of sarcasm in his tone.

Res nodded, not amused. "Exactly. Unless you want me to stop working for you," he retorted, a subtle threat in his words.

Alex chucked, knowing he needed Rex's expertise. "Fine, I'll get you a new laptop. But only if you promise to keep working for me and try to find out who is The Raven, "benegotiated, trying to lighten the mood.

Rex nodded reluctantly, his displeasure still evident. "Fine," he agreed, though not entirely happy about the situation.

Alex's fixation on The Raven, Dexeuldn't help but ask, "Why are you so obsessed with

slightly. "That's none of your business, kiddo," he replied cryptically, leaving Bex with more questions than answers, but since

back in the couch, glancing at claire with a curious expression. "Se, did you send earlier?" he

eyes. "Oh, just giving someone a little waming,"

eyes widened in suprise. "A warning? What kind of

wearing that playful smile. Matthew chucked, shaking his head. "You never cease

Claire rolled her

"Oh, stop flattering me,"

The Raven's location and database weighed heavily on his mind. He low his next move would be crucial, possibly involving a partnership with Metacontes. However, one question nagged at him,

Claire might humiliate him in front of his employees by rejecting his proposal. His secretary interrupted his thoughts, and Alex frowned slightly at

called multiple times and

in the mood to deal with her right now. Tell her I'm busy,"

you don't answer. Maybe you should consider talking to her, she suggested, her voice

Is she crazy?" he mattered to himself;

calls, just incase, We don't want any harm coming to her,"

paced around his office, his frustration evident. Finally, he nodded reluctantly. "Fine, I'll take her call. Thanks for letting me

her mind?" he

thinking if this is one of Lisa lies or just

Earlier that day.

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