Chapter Sixty-Nine
Author: Fred Lil
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Donald's POV

It was late and I had just discharged Nalini. We met up as we stated, with her handing over the device leaving strict instructions on how to operate it.

Now, I was home, alone as usual, reminiscing about the events of the day and how it affects me.

The flash drive in my handsand I stared at it, turning it over and over.

It was easy for me to get it inserted into my laptop and start hacking David's computer as planned but a part of me wanted to make the procedure slow and calculated.

Afterall, what is the rush?... I thought to myself, slipping it into an envelope and hiding it in my locked safe.

I figured it would make more sense if I took my time and handled this situation with caution.

The last thing I wanted was to ruin a lifetime of efforts targeted at bringing down the scumbag and thief, a scoundrel and a cheat who wanted to tear my life apart.

I walked over to my bar and got myself a bottle of wine and sat on my couch, sipping the drink, lost in thought.

It was ha
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