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“Seth, you’ve clearly been misled. She’s all looks and no talent—there’s no way she could build something that actually works!” Webster retorted, his voice firm with denial.
Seth’s brows knitted together, his eyes shing with contempt. He had once considered Webster a respectable peer, but now he realized he had sorely overestimated him.
“You better take a good look and see for yourself what she’s aplished!” Seth shouted, his voice sharp with frustration. Webster stumbled back slightly and turned his gaze to Elena’s monitor. Across the screen ran a collection of deeply intricate programs—lines of code so advanced that not only had he never created anything like it, but he also couldn’t evenprehend it fully.
Seth faced Elena once more, and the harshness in his expression melted into admiration. “Youngdy, unless I’m mistaken, you’ve integrated bidirectional data transmission on top of the automated recognition and counter-tracking system. If used in missile technology, this could significantly enhance targeting precision, right?”
Respectful as always toward seasoned contributors to national defense, Elena nodded with grace. “Yes. In modern beyond-visual-range warfare, the side that locates the enemy first gains the upper hand. I added AI-powered algorithms to the recognition and tracking foundation. With bidirectional data transmission, the weapon system can lock onto a target on its own and deliver pinpoint strikes.”
What Elena chose not to reveal was the full potential of this system. If incorporated into a broader defensework involving ground instations and airborne early-warning units, the results would far surpass current military capabilities.
Tears welled up in Seth’s eyes as he burst out, “Unbelievable! Absolutely brilliant! You’re an extraordinary talent. Our country is lucky to have someone like you!”
Webster stood frozen in ce, his voice barely a whisper as he said, “This… this isn’t possible…”
Hearing the quiet mutter, Seth didn’t hold back. “Do you even care about the future of this country? How can you try to push away someone this exceptional just to protect your pride? Everyone here heard your bet. Now that it’s clear her program outperforms the original request, you lost the bet, and now you need to honor it. Step down.”
Webster’splexion drained of color, the reality hitting him like a blow.
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Webster had never expected defeat toe at the hands of a young woman. Copsing to the floor in stunned silence, he struggled to process the reality before him. Years of relentless effort had earned him a ce at the prestigious military research institute, and now, in one moment of arrogance, he had ruined it all by his own doing. Regret mmed into him like a freight train.
People brushed past where Webstery, quickly surrounding Elena, each one desperate to understand how she had developed such an advanced program.
Meanwhile, at the vi, Wesley received yet another email from SecondBest. He intended to delete it right away without even ncing at it, but his finger identally tapped it open. As his eyes scanned the message, he immediately straightened in his seat.
Embarrassed after being turned down by Nightshade, SecondBest hadn’t dared to tell Elena the truth. So instead, he made a follow-up, iming Elena—the legendary hacker known as “El”—was offering a staggering eighty billion to hire Nightshade for a high-level protection job. He hoped the massive sum would sway Nightshade’s decision. Wesley raised an eyebrow. El? Wasn’t that the same woman who had shared his bed just the night before? Elena was offering eighty billion for his safety?
A glimmer of amusement danced across Wesley’s face as he drafted a reply to SecondBest. “Who is El looking to protect?”
Wesley already had a strong suspicion—but he needed confirmation. Could Elena really be throwing eighty billion into this just for him? But if not… A dark glint flickered in his gaze. She had better not be ying him.
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