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    This was Katelyn’s bold spection.


    Uponparing the facial features of Elora and the man standing before her, Breck, one could see that they didn’t look very alike. Elora seemed to have inherited more from her mother.


    What really piqued Katelyn’s curiosity, however, was the remarkable simrity in their personalities—both carried a relentless “my way or the highway” attitude.


    Elora had a bold, shy style, while the man was an expert at blending in.


    Breck smiled, his eyes shimmering with respect.<fnc> The rightful source is Find[?]ovel</fnc>


    “My initial judgment about you was urate. Miss Bailey, you are as observant as I imagined. It’s no surprise my daughter felt so threatened by you.”


    Katelyn subtly clenched her fist, her hand discreetly moving toward her pocket. She had hidden a small pistol in her corset. Although her pockets were searched upon her arrival, the pistol had gone unnoticed.


    If Breck was indeed seeking vengeance for his daughter, it seemed unlikely he’d employ such intricate strategies. Still, Katelyn braced for the worst.


    Breck, as if sensing her thoughts, offered a reassuring smile.


    “Miss Bailey, there’s no need for undue worry. I know my daughter’s nature, and the misunderstanding between you two can be resolved by yourselves. I won’t meddle. I’m here to discuss a business matter.”


    The conversation shifted back to the negotiation, yet Katelyn remained alert. What worth could she possibly have that made Breck bring her here like this?


    “Let’s cut to the chase. What do you want from me?” Katelyn asked.


    Breck settled into a more rxed posture and smiled as he asked, “Are you familiar with TS, Miss Bailey?”


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    The question caused Katelyn’s heart to flutter.


    Breck’s smile was mysterious, hiding what he was really thinking. Katelyn shrugged it off with a simple excuse. “I’m just a designer with a small circle. I have no idea who this TS person is. There’s no designer by that name, though, I can tell you that.”


    Breck borated, “TS is a renowned figure in the hacking world, always at the top of the list. But he’s also my rival. I’ve been tracking him for years, and when the Adams Group’s firewall waspromised recently, TS stepped in to defend it.”


    Breck paused deliberately and then set his gaze firmly on Katelyn.


    “Why would TS, an outsider with no clear connection to the Adams Group, intervene out of nowhere? After vanishing for years, why would he suddenly appear to help them?”


    Katelyn’s thoughts raced. Although she had undertaken numerous jobs, she was certain she had never crossed the Williams family. What could Breck’s reason be for targeting her? Concealing her thoughts, she kept her face expressionless and said calmly, “If that’s your concern, you’ve approached the wrong person. Ick any knowledge of hacking techniques. If it’s TS you seek, why involve me?”


    “Because I suspect TS has ties to Vincent Adams,” Breck said slowly, his offhandment making Katelyn’s heart skip a beat. Samuel had already pinpointed her recent whereabouts at that hotel, which Breck likely knew as well.


    Breck walked towards Katelyn with measured steps, a smile ying on his lips as he asked, “I wonder, Miss Bailey, do you suspect anyone of being TS?”


    Katelyn kept herposure, a slight smile on her face as she replied, “As I’ve already mentioned, I don’t know who TS is.”


    Breck positioned himself behind Katelyn, resting a hand on her shoulder. He leaned close, almost whispering in her ear.


    “Let Mr. Adams answer my question then. Given his affection for you, he’ll undoubtedly go to great lengths to shield you.”


    The menacing whisper made Katelyn extremely ufortable, and she fought the impulse to shove Breck away.


    So, this was his true agenda.


    Katelyn responded with a coldugh, “You’re mistaken. My rtionship with him is strictly professional. Using me as leverage against him will prove ineffective.”


    Breck lifted a finger and waved it slowly.


    “Don’t misjudge the importance you hold in his eyes. I believe you’ll receive quite a surprise. Soon, I’ll have Mr. Adams join us here, and you can say your final words to him. After all, if he doesn’t locate TS for me, your fate will be sealed.”


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