"No need, really," Ste insisted quickly, surprised he was taking her so seriously. "Don''t stay upte. Just get some rest-three days will be enough."


    Harold shot a furtive nce at Joshua. The man''s expression remained as calm and unreadable as ever, betraying nothing.


    Truthfully, one day would have sufficed, but Joshua had told Harold to say three, just to avoid arousing Ste''s suspicions.


    Ste turned to Harold. "Joshua told me you work as a driver, right?"


    She smiled. "With your skills, it seems like a waste for you to be behind the wheel. How about joining mypany as the Director of IT? We''ll start you at a million dors a year, and once this current crisis is over, I''ll help you move up even further. What do you think?"


    Harold''s poker face didn''t slip as he nced at Joshua.


    Ste was actually trying to poach someone right in front of Joshua. If it had been anyone else, they''d probably be out of luck by tomorrow.


    In his most earnest tone, Harold replied, "Being a driver has always been my childhood dream, honestly. Hacking... that''s just a hobby. I really love my job, and I''m not looking to change careers right now."


    Ste didn''t want to push. "Well, if you''re this talented as a hobbyist, I''m seriously impressed. If it''s your dream, I won''t try to convince you otherwise. But if you ever change your mind, mypany''s doors are always open to you."


    Harold gave a polite nod. "Thank you."


    Ste smiled. "There''s no need for thanks. You''re Joshua''s friend, so you''re my friend too. If you ever need anything, just let me know."


    After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Harold excused himself. "I should get back to work—I''ve got some things to take care of.”


    "All right. Thank you for your help."


    Once Harold had gone, Ste looked over at Joshua, who had remained silent the whole time.


    "Joshua, can I ask-where exactly did you meet your friend? He''s incredible. Three days, and that''s all he needs? Who is he, really?"


    Joshua''s eyes were distant, as if veiled by a thin mist. "He just has a little talent, that''s all. Those so-called online rankings are pretty meaningless anyway."


    Ste''s expression softened, and she looked at Joshua with a gentle smile.


    "No matter what, you''ve helped me out so much this time. Far beyond what your


    job requires. Is there anything I can do to thank you, Joshua?"


    Every time she tried to give him a bonus, he seemedpletely uninterested in money, and Ste


    estly had no idea what king of reward he might actually appreciate.  s


    Joshua lowered his gaze, thinking for a moment, then said suddenly, "Once


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    Ste blinked. "Where?"


    Joshua replied, "You''ll see when we get there."


    She trusted Joshuapletely, and after a moment''s thought, nodded. "All right."


    After meeting with Harold, Ste headed back to the office.


    She''d barely gotten started on work when Haynes appeared at her door.


    "I heard yourpany''s confidential files were leaked, but you still haven''t found the mole?"


    Ste answered, "Actually, it wasn''t an inside job. It was a hacker."


    Haynes didn''t seem surprised—he''d already suspected as much. "I''ve asked Benson to help track down a top notch hacker We should have news in a few days."  s


    "Thank you, but you don''t need to worry. I''ve already found someone," Ste said.


    Haynes''s eyes narrowed slightly. "Let me guess-Neville rmended someone again?"


    ?


    When Ste had first taken over thepany Haynes had offered to introduce her to some skilled hackers, but she''d told him Neville had already made an introduction, so he''d let it go.  s


    Ste hesitated, then admitted, "Actually, Joshua put me in touch with a friend of his—someone really impressive. He said it''ll be sorted in three days."


    "Joshua?" Haynes''s brow arched slightly. "He found someone for you?"