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    Jaxen stared at the screen intently for a moment before blurting out, “What on earth is this? A cor?”


    As he spoke, a sly smile crept across his face, sparked by a sudden idea.


    “I had no idea you were into this stuff now. Had you told me earlier, I could’ve lent you a bunch from my collection.”


    Vincent’s expression turned cold. Even through the phone screen, the chilling intensity of his stare was clear, causing Jaxen to quickly suppress his wide grin. They were all mature enough to understand the implications of Jaxen’s remarks.


    Katelyn, too, found herself slightly annoyed.


    It seemed that, aside from his hacking skills, Jaxen’s thoughts were consistently filled with inappropriate jokes.


    Vincent responded in a grave tone, “This cor is connected to a system rigged with explosives. The only way to prevent it from going off is by shutting down the terminal system.”


    Upon realizing the seriousness of the situation, Jaxen’s demeanor shifted swiftly. He closed the door behind him before adding, “Isn’t this the kind of high-stakes explosive device terrorists use? Who exactly have you managed to upset?”


    Vincent pushed for essential details. “We’ll skip that for now. First, can you deactivate the system? We’ve only got three days.”


    Jaxen examined the screen a bit longer, his eyes betraying a hint of doubt. He paused and then admitted, “A device like this, with its built-in setup, isn’t easy to disable. I shoulde over and take a detailed look at the system’s configuration before I can determine if it’s possible to hack.”


    Vincent said with clear urgency, “Catch tonight’s flight. I need you here by tomorrow morning.”


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    As he spoke, his eyes returned to the cor around Katelyn’s neck.


    He wasn’t an expert in the field, but he knew that Breck must have gone to great lengths to create such aplex system. Still, it was wed, and that worried him.


    Even with Jaxen’s expertise, the odds of sess weren’t certain.


    Theirst hopey with TS.


    With every second counting, Katelyn’s time was swiftly running out. “I promise, nothing will happen to you,” Vincent said with unwavering determination, as though making a solemn vow.


    Katelyn appeared somewhat calmer than Vincent. She nodded firmly.


    “I’m confident Jaxen will sort it out.” Initially, Katelyn had nned to tackle the problem alone, but now that Jaxen was on his way, she thought it might be helpful to offer some insights to refine his hacking skills—it couldn’t hurt, especially since he was Vincent’s trusted friend.


    Just as she considered this, Jaxen’s voice broke through from the phone. “I’ve done some quick digging. The internal structure of a cor like this is incredibly intricate. I can’t guarantee I’ll be able to disable it.”


    “Let’s discuss this once you arrive,” Vincent interjected, his brow furrowed.


    He realized that Jaxen was trying to set realistic expectations early to avoid disappointment. However, such remarks could easily demoralize everyone given the high tension of the situation.


    Without wasting more time, Vincent ended the video call.


    “Go get some rest. We’ll handle this tomorrow.”


    Katelyn nodded and got to her feet. “You should try to rest too,” she said before heading to her room.


    Once inside, Katelyn paused in front of the mirror, scrutinizing the cor around her neck.<fn242b> N?w ?ovel chapt?rs are published on find?novel</fn242b>


    Until now, she had been puzzled by the cor’s unique metallic outeryer. Normally, high-powered explosives were delicate—any minor shock could set them off.


    Her theory was that the cor likely contained a specially crafted chip linked to a cloudwork.


    Given that Breck wore the same device, driven by self-interest, he would undoubtedly exhaust every option to ensure his own safety.


    Katelyn opened herptop and began typing rapidly.


    Once again, her life was squarely in her own hands. She typed quickly, but the challenge was more daunting than she had anticipated.


    A dedicated team had spent three years developing this system, and the cloudwork was protected by numerous firewalls. If those firewalls were breached, the cors could be triggered instantly.


    A serious expression crossed Katelyn’s face. With only three days left, she wasn’t sure if she could infiltrate the cloud system in time.


    It might be smarter to redirect her focus toward Breck. As the creator, he was bound to have alternative strategies.


    Just as Katelyn reached for her phone to send a message, an unexpected call came through from a number she didn’t recognize.


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