New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 370 Won’t Stop Looking

Matthew sped down the road toward Cryptonic, barely able to contain his excitement. After his phone call with Claire, he didn't waste any time. As soon as she gave him the green light to head back to Cryptonic, he was out the door, hopping into his car and driving straight

to the office. Whatever Claire had discovered, he was eager to hear it.

When he arrived, he made a beeline for Claire's office. The place was always quiet, filled with the hum of computers and the soft glow of monitors. As soon as he walked in, he spotted Claire, laser-focused on her computer screen, typing away furiously. She didn't even turn to look at him, but somehow, she always knew when he was there.

Without taking her eyes off the screen, Claire asked, "How was it at Metacortex?"

Matthew dropped into the chair across from her, running a hand through his hair. "Same as what you experienced earlier. I was about to enter the code you sent me, and boom-everything just stopped. The hacking just... paused, like nothing happened. Then, out of nowhere, the control room monitors were working again like magic."

Claire's fingers hovered above her keyboard, her eyes narrowing slightly. She then turned her head toward him, a knowing look on her face. "I think I've got an idea who's behind it."

Matthew leaned in, his eyebrows scrunched together. "Wait, seriously? You figured it out?"

Claire shook her head, biting her lip. "Not exactly. I haven't figured out who it is yet, but I did manage to piece together something important."

Matthew tilted his head, curiosity written all over his face. "What do you mean?"

Claire pushed her chair back a little, stretching out. "Think about it. No one knows about Cryptonic. It's not something you can just Google and find. Even if someone searches for it, nothing comes up. The only way in is through an invitation I personally send out. So, for someone to hack into Cryptonic? That means they're either part of the community already or..."

Matthew's eyes widened. "Or what?"

"Or they've found a way in without my knowledge, which, to be honest, seems impossible. Cryptonic is so locked down that even the best hackers have tried and failed to breach it."

seemed skeptical. "Yeah, but what if this person is just really good? Like, maybe they aren't a

in every day. People have tried, trust me. Cryptonic is nearly impenetrable. And even if they did manage to sneak in, the bigger question is how did they even know it

temples. "Yeah, I get it. It just doesn't add up, though.

at her lips. "Exactly. It's like they know my every move,

down and saw Adrian's name flash across the screen. Great timing,

"Claire, darling,"

said, trying

see you but Sandra told me you are not in the office." Adrian's voice was warm, but there was a hint of curiosity there. "I've

had bigger things to focus

Sorry about that. Uh... maybe next time?" she said, trying to sound casual.

of the office," Adrian replied, chuckling to himself. "Where

a beat, Claire lied. "I've got a meeting outside. Business

You can never steer clear when it comes to work now do you?" Adrian said

I'm a workaholic." Claire

a call when you're done with

replied, ending the call as quickly

the phone down and let out a small sigh. Across from her, Matthew was watching her closely, leaning back in his chair with a knowing look on his

still haven't told him, have you?" Matthew asked, raising an

him what?" Claire replied, feigning

at hacking, sure. But does he know- you're the Raven? The hacker that half the

or

side gig. Besides, he knows I can hack. But The Raven? That's a

with that. At some point, he's gonna figure it out. You can't keep a secret like that