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“I don’t have to say much to you. You should work on bringing out the best in the talents within Sacredice. And about your ce on the hacking leaderboard, could you try to move up a notch?” Sean remarked.
T mumbled under his breath, “I’m currently the third best hacker in the world, yet you’re the one who’s in second ce! My skills are what they are. I can’t improve beyond this.”
Even though T spoke in a low voice, Sean, who was seated in a position of authority, caught every word.
He let out augh and said, “If that’s something you can’t achieve, maybe you don’t deserve to be a Deacon. I might just bring Moon in to rece you.”
T stood up, all flustered, saying, “Sir, you can’t possibly mean that! I’ve been loyal to Sacredice. I might not have made significant contributions, but I’ve always put in the effort. Please don’t lose faith in me.”
Phillip yfully smacked T on the head and said, “Quit talking. Haven’t you caught on that he’s encouraging you to step up your game?”
Rubbing his head, T gave Sean a confused look, saying, “I was under the impression that you had given up on me.”
Sean pressed his hand against his forehead, finding it hard to believe that T was excellent in many ways but seemed tog inprehending his messages. “As long as you’remitted to putting in the effort, the Deacon position remains yours,” Sean dered.
Moon, the top hacker on the leaderboard, proved to be a wildcard. Despite Moon’s remarkable hacking prowess, her loyalty was uncertain, especially if Sean were to bring her in.
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“Alright, I’ll push myself harder! I’ve set my sights on Moon. I aim to take her spot as the top hacker,” announced T.
As those words hung in the air, the other three attendees in the meeting room pped for T. “Hear! Hear!” T lowered his head, a bit embarrassed.
After they finished discussing several important issues rted to Sacredice, Sean stood from his seat. “That’s it for this meeting?”
Sean still had the task of meeting neers with Phillip. He was eager to wrap things up so he could see Norah’s partner.
“Hold on. I’ve got a question.” T stopped Sean just as Sean was heading out.
Sean faced him and said, “Yes, what’s on your mind?”
“You switched your username in the hacker forum to N. Later, Moon targeted you. Was that all about…?” The sudden name change and the following attack by Moon raised suspicions for T. He couldn’t shake the thought that there must be some connection between them.
Discovering that Sean and Moon were coborating on challenges was a shock, especially since T had seen it happen before. Being part of Sacredice, he seldom joined forces with Sean for any challenges. It was quite strange seeing two people who were supposed to be rivals nning challenges together.
Sean didn’t want to keep his rtionship with Norah a secret. His face softened as he said, “The name of the woman I’m in love with starts with N.”
T gasped and said, “You’ve found someone special? Are you two an item now?”
K and J turned their attention to Sean, curiosity piqued.
To them, Sean was always distant and unapproachable, especially around women. When had his heart softened?
Sean confirmed with a smile, “Yes, we are together. Once things are more stable, I n to introduce her to everyone here.”
J made a show of being upset and said, “Looks like I have to start saving for a huge wedding present for you.”
K lit up with excitement, asking, “Do you have any ns for kids yet? I’d like to volunteer to teach them martial arts.”
T seemed thrilled at the prospect as he answered, “I could teach the kid everything aboutputers, even how to hack.”
Phillip quickly put an end to their thoughts, saying, “After all this time working for Sacredice, you’re still struggling to buy a wedding present? K and T, do you really think your talents outshine his?”
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