Chapter 168

Chapter 168 A clue

Matthew sat in the dimly lit room at Cryptonic headquarters, his eyes glued to the screen as his fingers moved swiftly across the keyboard.

The door to Matthew's office opened abruptly, startling him. He looked up, a bit annoyed at the interruption. Standing in the doorway was his coworker, who looked a little embarrassed for barging in without knocking. "Hey, Matt. Sorry for startling you."

"It's fine. What do you need?"

"I just wanted to ask... is it true what they're saying about Ms. Peterson?"

Matthew said, trying to keep his voice even, "I really think you should get back to work."

He raised his hands in surrender. "Alright, alright, I'm going. I didn't mean to pry."

Matthew sighed in relief as he muttered. "Finally quiet."

The room was filled with the soft hum of computers and the occasional beep from the various machines around him. He was determined to uncover the identity of the person behind the mysterious post that had caused such a stir. Hours had passed, and the digital trail was finally leading somewhere.

"Come one...how hard can it be to find one person." Matthew muttered under his breath, slightly frustrated.

His brow furrowed in concentration, Matthew scrutinized the data. He had finally pinpointed a location, but something was off.

"Wait what?" he looked back and forth at the location.

The post from earlier that morning had originated from a completely different place than the post from two days ago. It didn't make sense. He leaned back in his chair, running a hand through his hair in frustration.

check this out myself before I tell Claire." he muttered under his breath. He knew she was relying on him to get to the bottom of this, but he didn't want to present her with uncertain

decided to skip work today, fully aware that the journalists and paparazzi would

facing

thing on her mind. She was torn, unsure if meeting

dialed his number,

her frown deepening. "I wonder where he is.

location, his mind racing with possibilities. If he wanted to visit the location, he needs

he left his phone

called her

I missed your call. What's up?" he

have you been? I've called you twice. Is everything okay?" Claire frowned as she

smell if something is off. She narrowed her eyes hearing

something from

he uttered slowly. Matthew knew he couldn't hide anything from Claire. It's like

you are hiding something from me." Claire said in a

got me. I've been at Cryptonic trying to track down the person behind the post. I think I found something, but it's... complicated. I was just about to

coming from different locations. One was from this morning, and the other was two days ago, but they're miles apart. I need to

much lately, from Venus, Eligos and now this unknown person.

of you Matt, but you know I can handle this. I

sighed deeply. "Claire don't lie to me. I saw how panic you are when the news about you

chuckled lightly. "Sure, sure,

let me know if you find anything, okay? And if you need a hand,

way, why did you call me in the first

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