?Chapter 202:
“What is it?” Connor inquired
Marissa hesitated, biting her lip. It was not easy to break the news to him, but his safety was paramount, so she resolved to tell him everything
“Connor, your brother Neil is plotting against you as well. He’s conspiring with Aelfric, Amiri, and ck Snake to assassinate you on the Sunrise.” Connor’s face darkened at her words, and he remained silent for a long time
Marissa continued, breaking the silence, “As an outsider, I shouldn’t meddle in your family disputes, but I feared you were unaware of Neil’s true intentions and might lose your life. I feltpelled to warn you. But I only heard this from Derek, and there’s no concrete proof. You don’t have to take my word for it. I don’t wish to sow discord between you and Neil.”
“I trust you,” Connor replied quietly, his grip tightening on her hand. “Neil has always been harsh with me. Once, as a child, I fell into theke. He just watched, doing nothing as I floundered. He didn’t even alert our family. When I was eventually rescued, he seemed disappointed. As a kid, I couldn’t fathom why he despised me. He is 23 years my senior and I had never wronged him. But as I grew older, it became clear. He resents me because Grandma chose me as the family head, not him, despite being the eldest grandson. Neil has always been my adversary, vying for control of the family’s influence and shares. He’s seized every chance to coerce me into relinquishing power. Despite his efforts, I’ve consistently foiled his plots, ensuring he never got the upper hand. For years, I’ve been aware of Neil’s deadly intentions toward me. However, to keep Grandma from the heartache of family discord, I’ve allowed him and his family some leeway. As long as Grandma lives, their safety is my responsibility. The thought of any more family tragedies is unbearable for Grandma. She’s still reeling from the loss of my parents and myte older brother.”
Connor’s voice remained even, betraying little emotion. Marissa had braced herself for Connor to react with shock and grief to the revtions, yet his demeanor was unppable. His calmness stemmed from having already processed the shock. Now, whatever Neil attempted, Connor was equipped to handle it with serenity. With a reassuring smile, Connor led her towards the main building, still holding her hand. Meanwhile, the global hackingmunity was in turmoil
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Three years earlier, a fierce debate had erupted over who deserved the top spot on the hacker list: Bee or Him. Although Bee and Him had both been absent from the scene for thest three years, the dispute remained unresolved. Today, theirpetition red up again as they vied for the affection of the globally acimed doctor, Riss, sparking another heated dispute. Supporters of Bee and Him split evenly, each faction vehemently defending their chosen champion, leading to intense arguments among them. As Bee and Him shed fiercely, the oue of their battle hung in the bnce, with no end in sight. To cease the arguments, a suggestion was made: “Enough arguing. Let’s settle this with a bet!” Bee’s supporters confidently ced their wagers on option A, while those in Him’s corner bet on option B. The resolution of their ongoing feud would determine the winner. Fueled by staunch belief in their chosen sides, both factions plunged into wild betting, rapidly building a pot that soared past ten billion
In the midst of this betting frenzy, Domenic, Marc, and Terry discreetly joined in. Though many were unaware of Him’s true identity, they recognized Him as their employer, Connor. Convinced of Connor’s invincibility, they were sure of their impending fortune. The trio drained their savings and took out severalrge loans, throwing their full support behind Him. But as they awaited their financial windfall, a startling announcement echoed through the hackingmunity: “Bee is the victor. Him has lost!”
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