Under the heiress facade

Chapter 490

Chapter 490

James whispered worriedly, "Are you sure you can handle him?" It was preposterous for the Atkinses to expect or even force an apology out of the Everetts.

"Yes," Gino confirmed. He would look like a wimp if he backtracked now, so he had no choice but to see the challenge through. Besides, there was no embarrassment in losing to a pro hacker.

On the contrary, it wouldn't be an honorable win for Silas, who ranked 99th on the Global Hacker List, if he beat a programming rookie in a match.

Presently, the crowd had placed their bets in Silas' favor, though it was out of sycophancy for the Atkinses more than anything. Those who dared not cross the Atkinses had not bothered placing bets at all.

No one bet on the Everetts, and Mabel was pleased to see how the Everetts lost favor with the audience. She wanted them to be punished for going against the Atkinses.

"Ready?" Roland asked Gino smugly. He couldn't wait to see Gino apologize. He would make Gino grovel to the point of tears.

Gino squared his shoulders. "Cut the crap. Which of us goes first?"

bigger person. "Are you sure you don't want your big brother

have to stand here and

the direction of the familiar

crowd, who parted to let her through. An oversized men's jacket was draped over her shoulders, its loose silhouette shifting as she moved. Even then, she looked aloof and stunning.

Killian," James greeted immediately, his tone full of

Everetts were Dr. Shadow's family, and Dr. Shadow was

too late for them to bet on the Everetts instead. They did not care about

Hera and Bernard's arrival. Her sister-in-law was married to Rhett, the CEO of Killian Corporation. Bernard had nothing on

importantly, Rhett

take the Atkinses side if Bernard decided to cause a scene. Emboldened by the thought,

James, Whose displeasure flashed in

on her family. "Very well, then. Let's have some fun, shall we?" She flexed her fingers

audacity. "Aren't you arrogant? You

drawled coldly, "You're not good enough

He would make her pay for her arrogance and humiliate her so badly that she

pointed out