Right now, the dim glow from my laptop screen is giving a faint light in my apartment. An unknown thrill is rushing through me as I lean back in my chair and stretching my arms above my head. The last email I sent still lingers in my mind. 'You're not as untouchable as you think, Victor.'See? It's simple, sharp, and perfectly orchestrated.Beside me, Robert is pacing nervously with his shoes scuffing the old carpet. His face is pale with his glasses sliding down the bridge of his nose as he nervously wrings his hands. Then he stops mid-step and turns to me. He quickly approaches me and speaks in a frantic whisper."C-Chandler... Don't you think we're pushing it too far?" Robert asked."Hmm?" I hummed. "What do you mean?" "W-Well... This person has a position, right? I-If he traced us, do you really think he's going to let this slide?!"I shoot Robert a calm glance before turning back to the screen. The progress bar on the new file I'm uploading is blinking at me. I am currently sen

Back to Victor Donnelly's side, he stormed into his penthouse apartment and slams the heavy oak door behind him. The sharp sound echoes through the huge and modern space. Normally, the floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the city skyline calms him down. But tonight, it feels like they are staring back at him and judging his ugly expression right now.He yanks at his tie and tossing it onto the sleek leather couch before sinking into his chair by the desk. He turn on his computer and let his fingers tap impatiently on the desk. The IT specialist he called earlier is still not giving him any updates.The emails he received played over and over in his mind. He can hear each word from in a mocking tone and its gnawing at his carefully constructed facade of control. How dare they challenge him?Victor is not used to being on the defensive. He is the predator and not the prey. His enemies should fear him. Whoever this is, they are not just reckless but also stupidly bold for doing this to h

We are now in front of an abandoned warehouse near the port. As we approach it, I glance over at Robert who is now trailing slightly behind me. His hands are shoved deep into his coat pockets but the telltale signs of his fingers betrays his nerves. His eyes are also looking in every direction of this place as if someone will suddenly appear right in front of us if he stops checking our surroundings."Robert." I called him while stopping in my tracks. When I did, Robert nearly walks into me. Not only he's more nervous than me. He is also lost in his thoughts too."W-What is it, Chandler?!" Robert asked in a loud but shaking voice. His voices echoes a little in this deserted area. I quickly put a hand on his lips and signals him to lower his voice. When he nods his head, I let out a sigh and slowly let go of him."You will stay here." I quiet said. "It's better if you are out of his sight."His eyes widen surprised. Then he looks at the warehouse as if it's like a scary lion's den.

Victor's chuckle grows louder and it's echoing inside the whole warehouse. My instincts are now screaming at me and giving me a warning for a possible danger. Still, I force the expression on my face to remain calm. The tension in the air feels like its crackling and creating a static-like sensation on my skin. But I quickly forget it when the blue holographic screen flashes in my peripheral vision once again.[System Notification: Threat Level Rising. New Dialogue Options Unlocked:Option A: Call out Victor for bluffing and show him a force.Option B: Diffuse the situation using the strategic persuasion from the system.Option C: Ignore Victor's action and execute a contingency escape plan for yourself.]I resist the urge to raise a brow while staring at the screen. Instead, I am trying to keep the neutral expression on my face. My finger is hovering near my wristband. I'm ready to act if things escalate and the system fails to provide me a quick solution."Hah. I have to admit..."

Robert looks at me and he is even more alarmed than earlier. His untouched coffee almost spills on the table when he accidentally hits it as he stares at me with wide eyes."Chandler, don't tell me you're planning to confront Victor again so soon? Y-You should stop there. That's...""Risky?" I calmly cut him off while smiling. "I know that, trust me. But everything is worth achieving comes with risk. You should know that by now." I adjust the collar of my jacket and shows him a grin. "And besides, I'm not confronting Victor today. I'm just making sure he will have no chance to confront us."Robert suddenly groans while rubbing his nape."Ugh... Why do I feel like I'm part of a spy movie now?" Robert asked. "Well, maybe. I am the spy and you are the hacker on my side."But Robert ignores my jokes and continues giving me an advice."Chandler, you've got to be careful. According to my research, Victor is not just some corporate rival. It seems like he has someone powerful backing him