Jackson furrowed his brows. "You''re always so cautious. Who could possibly suspect you? If you ask me, it''s probably just a rivalpany. You''re making a mountain out of a molehill."


    Mick let out a slow breath. "Maybe you''re right."


    Just as he was beginning to rx, Mick''sputer screen erupted into virtual fireworks, only to reveal a chilling message: "Cross Nathalie, and you''ll meet your end."


    Mick''s face turned pale, and he gritted his teeth. "Morris. Is it you?"


    Jackson went white as a sheet. "Morris is a notorious genius hacker. He might just crack your encryption. If he finds out our secret, we''re in deep trouble."


    Mick sneered, unfazed. "I know he''s formidable. After all, he outwitted my brother, so he''s not to be underestimated. But my password is way tougher than the one my brother used. Plus, my files are a messy mix of truth and lies. I refuse to believe he can find my Achilles'' heel. He''s just a dog barking at my door."


    Jackson patted his chest in relief. "That''s good to hear."


    Mick, ever the cunning and suspicious type, added, "Still, let''s not give him too much time to poke around. I need to talk to the chairman and report his antics. We need to get him out of thepany ASAP."


    Jackson grinned. "Exactly. You''re thinking ahead. With this move, we''ve got the upper hand. The chairman will hear us out and kick him out. Morris won''t be meddling with Vincent Corporation anymore."


    A few minutester, Mick knocked on Chairman Jules''s office door.


    Jules looked up from his desk. "Mick, what''s up?"


    Mick walked in, barely containing his righteous anger. "Chairman, I''ve been nothing but loyal and dedicated to thispany. If you have any doubts about me, feel free to investigate. But why go through the hassle of hiring a hacker to target me?"


    Jules looked puzzled. "Mick, take a moment and exin. You say a hacker attacked you?"


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    Jules''s expression turned icy. "You crossed the CEO of Stewart Enterprise?"


    Sensing the shift, Mick replied, "Chairman, in business,petition is inevitable."


    Jules pressed further, "Just standard business rivalry? No personal attacks involved?"


    Mick conveniently left out the part where he had sabotaged Nathalie. "Exactly." Jules nodded. "I see. Go and bring Morris to me. I need to have a word with him."


    Mick worried Jules might be biased, so he pushed further. "Mr. Jules, I''m not sure what your rtionship with Morris is, but his tant provocation and hacking make it impossible for us to work together harmoniously."


    "So what are you suggesting?" Jules asked.


    "It''s either him or me in thispany."


    Jules chuckled. "Rest assured, if crossing the line and ignoring.pany policy, I''ll handle,


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    Mick was ted inside. "Thank you, Chairman, for ensuring justice."


    Jules turned to his assistant. "Go, bring Morris here."


    His voice carried an unmistakable authority.


    "Yes, sir." The assistant turned and left.