Chapter 2876


    If such was the case, Nicole doubted if she did not think it through from the very beginning.


    After hearing Nicole''s thoughts on the matter, Preston cautiously replied, "You mean that instead of


    crossing the levels without any sort of help, it seems that someone has been guiding you through the


    stages from the shadows?"


    "Yes." Nicole nodded. "It definitely feels like that.”


    After giving it some consideration, Preston hazarded a guess. "This means that the application which


    they have sent Nn consists of two separate entities. One is on the surface, which is the game Nn


    is ying, and the other is a hidden software.”


    Upon further analysis, Nicole deduced that the hidden software should be the one the developer was


    looking to crack.


    “They''re waiting for you toplete it so that they can swoop in and steal your final result.” Jared''s


    cold and calm voice red out.


    Jared''s theory made Preston''s eyes widen at an instant. "That''s right. It should be just like what you''ve


    predicted!"


    "Because of this very possibility, I''ve brought you here to help me out.” Nicole said in a serious tone. "I


    need someone to create a separate software to track them."


    Although Nicole could create it herself, she was running short on time. Thus, she had decided to enlist


    Preston''s help in hopes that it would expedite the process.Content rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    And once he had thought about it for a second or two, Preston replied, "Let''s do it this way. Leave this


    entire case to me. You should just sit and wait."


    "Huh? Nicole frowned. ‘Preston wants to take on this task on his own?’


    "I''m aware that you wish to expedite the process, and that''s why you are asking for my help. Don''t


    worry, I won''t be working alone. I''ll get Ryder and Gary to help me out.”


    Preston paused for a moment.


    "Since your enemies already have their eyes on you, it''s best for you to keep a low profile. Otherwise,


    you might alert them," he continued.


    If Preston worked on it with Ryder and Gary, those people would not be able to discover what they


    were up to, not easily at least. Furthermore, by doing so, they could also make Nicole''s n a sess.


    “Alright. If you need anything, you are always wee to seek us out at Johnston Group. I have a


    team who will always be avable to assist you.” Jared agreed, offering his help.


    Nicole nodded. "That''s a good idea. After all, it will be ringly obvious if I try to do anything on my


    own.”


    "We''ll stick to your n, then. Send a copy of this to me. I''ll contact Ryder and Gary once I''m back


    home, and we''ll work on it as soon as possible.” Preston promised inplete seriousness, as he


    understood the urgency of the situation at hand.


    “Alright.” Nicole replied.


    After she had sent Preston off, Nicole forwarded a copy of the game to him.


    Then, she turned around and looked at Nn. "How is it today?”


    “Not much progress.” Nn shook his head and sighed. "I''ve followed the instructions you''ve given, but


    the results were messy.”


    "It''s good that everything is messy, actually. After all, it is supposed to serve as an initial line of defense


    against our enemies. I''ve also chosen the safest yet most difficult approach,” Nicole exined,


    elucidating why Nn''s struggle was understandable.


    Nn nodded vigorously. "I know. I''ll make sure to practice hard.”


    He understood that this was a new method his mother had taught him, so he would definitely try his


    best to master it. Smiling, Nicole patted Nn''s head gently. “It''s gettingte. You should go to bed."


    “Okay.” Nn nodded and made a beeline for the bathroom. Jared then brought Lana out of the room.


    Her eyes had been heavy with sleep ever since about an hour ago, but due to the fact that she had


    insisted on waiting for Nicole to return, she did not go to bed.


    After the kids had fallen asleep, Nicole and Jared returned to their room.


    “You''ve realized it for a while now, haven''t you?” Nicole asked Jared.


    "You mean the part where they''re nning to steal your results?” Jared replied, knowing what Nicole


    was talking about. "Well, I''ve had that guess for a while now.”


    After Nicole had brought it up again today, Jared was even more certain that his guess was right, and


    that he was not just spouting a theory with little to no basis in facts.


    "What do you think about it?" Nicole''s gaze turned dark.


    Jared held her palms, and after a slight pause, he posited, "If he really is the one behind it, then it’s


    very likely that he''s trying to get you to secure the Water Crest for him.”


    Nicole widened her eyes and gritted her teeth. "God damn it. I thought so too.”