“That’s impossible. How can such a small company possess such powerful technology?”

As though dealt a heavy blow, the boys scratched their heads in defeat. It seemed like these rookies were no match for the technology the other party used to stop us.

The Crests had compensated a hefty sum because of the incident at the chemical plant. Their business was affected later on, so they couldn’t possibly have enough money to hire computer experts or solve this crisis in such a timely manner and even retaliate against us. Based on the Crest family’s connections, there weren’t many who could be behind this.

“It’s not your fault.” I grabbed my phone after some thought and went to the garden in the backyard before speed dialing Ashton.

He answered within a second.

“What is it?” As always, Ashton sounded calm and confident, as though everything was within his control.

“Are you the one protecting the Crest family?” There was a hint of hostility in my voice as well as a trace of anger, and I was sure he could tell over the phone. “You knew a long time ago that Jared was released from prison, didn’t you?”

a despicable family like the Crests or have so much power and influence in J City, not to mention how they countered the computer experts John

because Ashton obviously knew about the terrifying things Jared had done in the past, but had the audacity to hide his release from me. If I

drifted across the line before Ashton replied

supposed

haven’t even mentioned Jared posing as a teacher to approach

Panic instantly engulfed me.

in Jared becoming a

unsurprisingly, it didn’t come, but his silence was enough

having a hard time. Who gave you the right to forgive that man in Summer’s place? Jared is a master of deception. If

with Jared. We’ve been friends for

huh? Ashton, I never knew you were such a magnanimous and selfless man that you could even find it in yourself to forgive someone who crossed

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