Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
After reading that sentence, Sage felt an immediate surge of anger
His fingers instantly tapped on the keyboard to reply, “Humph! Who’s seeking your attention? You are so narcissistic.”
Caleb also moved a chair and sat next to the computer to observe the commotion. Upon reading this sentence, he exclaimed, “Can you sense it? What the hacker said seemed rather unusual.” S
The secretary beside him nodded agreement and remarked, “This sentence does indeed sound unusual. It appears that the hacker is quite young.”
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Caleb nodded in agreement. “Exactly, do you feel the same way? I was starting to doubt myself earlier. That hacker sitting across from the computer must be quite young. Otherwise, why would he utter such childish words? And that ‘Humph’ he used! Tim, he even called you narcissistic!” Timothy gazed at the response on the screen and couldn’t help but sense that the hacker on the other end of the computer was indeed pretty young.
Caleb exclaimed urgently, “We must devise a plan to extract information from this hacker. I can’t help but find the origin of this hacker suspicious. Our trip to Nord City has been shrouded in secrecy, so how could he possibly be aware of it?”
“What should I say next?” Timothy asked, feeling somewhat uncertain due to his limited experience in dealing with someone young.
“Tim, why don’t you let me deal with this little brat? I’m good at it.”
Timothy passed the keyboard to Caleb, who promptly typed, “I’m not being narcissistic. If you’re uninterested in me, then why are you relentlessly attacking my computer system? What’s the reason behind seeking my attention?”
He was attempting to provoke him into action using reverse psychology, and it would definitely work.
When Sage saw this sentence, he immediately replied, “I just want to warn you, I’m not seeking attention.”
Caleb stopped and asked, “Tim, this young hacker wants to warn you. Do you know why? Is he your enemy?”
Timothy firmly patted Caleb’s shoulder and urged him, “Stop talking nonsense and ask quickly.”
At the same time, Timothy grabbed another laptop and swiftly typed out some codes.
Caleb quickly responded to Sage, “What is it that you wish to warn me about? Let’s cut to the chase and make it clear. I must confess that I find it rather troubling that you keep targeting my computer system, despite your skills being somewhat inferior.”
Upon reading this sentence, a smug smile formed on Sage’s lips. He couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride, fully aware that he had intentionally set out to provoka knowing well the trouble he would cause.
Sage felt extremely satisfied upon reading the reply. At last, he had succeeded in teaching him a valuable lesson.
Sage quickly seized the opportunity and replied, “If you’re wise, leave Nord City at once and never return, or else I will not let you go so easily next time.”
Upon reading the sentence, Caleb turned to Timothy and said, “That young hacker warned you to get out of Nord City right away, or he will not let you go so easily.”
Timothy lifted his head and checked the response on the computer next to him. He fell silent for a moment, then said, “That hacker must be familiar with me, and I believe he’s in
Nord City.”
“This is obvious. This young hacker clearly knows you. Not only does he know you, but he also holds a grudge against you. He doesn’t want you to stay in Nord City. He wants you to return to Bern City.”
Caleb paused again and asked, “This is weird. Why is the young hacker so eager to threaten you and tell you to leave Nord City? Isn’t this what the Lane family does?”
Caleb agreed. “It’s possible. The young hacker could have been sent by Nathan to cause problems. Nathan has even resorted to hiring child labor. This is unacceptable.”
After sending the message, no reply was received. Then, Caleb turned his head and glanced at Timothy. “You’ve been busy for quite a while. What are you up to?”
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Caleb’s eyes widened as he wondered where the IP address was.
Timothy glanced at the deciphered address and then turned the screen over. “The research institute.”
Timothy was taken aback when he noticed the IP address just now. He never anticipated that the IP address of the young hacker would be traced back to the research institute.
Wasn’t this the place where he followed Mia during the day? That research institute was being run by Nicholas.
Caleb exclaimed in disbelief, “I can’t believe this. Didn’t you mention that the other twin child was also undergoing treatment there? Do you think it’s possible…” Caleb’s words trailed off, but it was clear what he was trying to say.
Could this young hacker be the other twin?
For a brief moment, Timothy’s heart raced. He quickly turned his attention to the conversation on the other laptop, still fixated on the sentence Caleb had just sent. After such a long time, there was still no response.
Timothy’s fingers trembled slightly. If Caleb’s words were true, could the young hacker who had just attacked his computer be his other child? If so, hadn’t he found the child too easily?
Timothy pondered the words spoken by the young hacker. It suddenly became clear to him why the hacker seemed so young. As he reflected on the situation, it dawned on him that if the child happened to be the other twin sibling, everything would fall into place.
Caleb said anxiously, “Tim, I can guarantee that the young hacker we just encountered must be the other twin. His hostility towards you was clear, and he seemed determined to force you out of Nord City. Who else could it possibly be?”
The secretary echoed, “Even if it’s not him, then it’s someone he knows. Perhaps it’s a helper that the child employed?”
Timothy nodded. “I agree, it’s highly plausible. There were multiple hackers just now.”
Caleb glanced at the secretary. “It would be quite a coincidence if the IP address happened to belong to the research institute. It’s likely that the kid intentionally came to you.”
Caleb instantly suggested, “Tim, why don’t you keep talking to him? Let’s have more conversations with to strengthen your bond.
Considering that the child acknowledges your presence and has come to you, this presents a valuable opportunity.”
Timothy was slightly lacking in confidence. “But that child doesn’t seem to like me.”
In the end, that child just told him to leave Nord City right away. Timothy’s eyes flashed with anguish. It appeared that Mia’s earlier words were indeed true.
The other twin child really didn’t like him. Mia didn’t lie to him.
“Tim, how can you claim that he doesn’t like you? If he truly doesn’t like you, then why would he attack your computer system? This is second time it has happened. He must be trying to get your attent this
Children are known to way. They enjoy playing hard to get. Taking it seriously will only lead to you losing,” Caleb advised.
“I’m not feeling confident at the moment.” Timothy’s face revealed a hesitant expression. He was worried about scaring the child away if he kept asking questions.
“Yeah, Tim. I didn’t let you expose the young hacker’s identity right away, so you should just act like you didn’t know anything and talk to him as a friend.”
“Then don’t treat him like a child. Just treat him as a young hacker. Stay calm.”
After all, he had just learned from
Mia a few hours ago that he not only had one child, but there was also the existence of another child. Even though he had never seen the child and did not know what the child was like he did not expect the child to come looking for him so quickly.
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Timothy didn’t think about this.
“Tim, there’s no need to be afraid. After all, you donated your bone marrow to him. You’re his biological father, and you’ll meet him sooner or later. Why not learn how to communicate and connect with him now?”
Timothy rubbed his temples in embarrassment. “I’m clueless when it comes to connecting with children,” he admitted.
Timothy found this moment to be even more challenging than handling billions of dollars worth of contracts. When it came to negotiating a contract, he knew exactly what to do. But trying to connect with the child on the other side of the computer screen left him feeling lost and unsure.
He even worried that he might end up making things worse. Perhaps it was guilt, or maybe it was the shock of realizing that he now had two children who were related to him by blood. This new and unfamiliar sensation was deeply unsettling to him.
“How you got along with Ginger will be how you get along with this child, Tim.”
Timothy shook his head. “No, this child has a completely different personality from Ginger.”
Ginger, the little princess, was a thoughtful girl who cheerfully smiled at everyone, including her father who once abandoned her. Whenever Timothy thought of her smile, he felt as if his heart was melting.
Timothy mustered up the courage to finally type on the keyboard. “Are you still there?”
However, despite sending this message, there was still no response.
“Tim, did he realize that you just deciphered his IP address? Is that why he’s intentionally avoiding your messages?”
“I don’t think so. I utilized a different system, and they were likely unable to track it.”
Timothy and Caleb remained motionless in front of the computer, waiting eagerly for the other party to reply, much like online dating.
Meanwhile, Sage, who was sitting on the other side of the computer, closed the laptop. He turned to look at Mia, who had just walked in. He appeared a bit uneasy. “Mommy, why did you come in without knocking?”
“I did, but it seemed like you didn’t hear me just now. What were you doing? You were so focused that you didn’t even notice the sound of my knocking.”
Mia noticed the laptop in his arms and paused before asking, “Were you just playing with your friends?”
Sage nodded with a tinge of guilt. “Yes, I was playing games with them.”
“Are those friends of yours just online friends? Do you have any friends in real life?”
“I don’t need friends in real life. It doesn’t make any difference to me,” he said.
Mia said earnestly, “Once you’ve felt better during this period, why don’t you consider going to kindergarten with Ginger?”
“I don’t want to go to kindergarten. There are too many noisy kids. They’re all childish.”
Mia gently patted Sage’s head. “You’re a four-year-old child, you know.”
“I’m not like them. They’re too dumb.”
“However, Ginger had informed her teachers and classmates well in advance that you would be attending school. If you were to suddenly not show up, Ginger would be greatly disappointed. Her classmates might accuse her of lying, considering they have never met you.”
Upon hearing this, Sage hesitated for a moment before reluctantly conceding. “Alright, I’ll go.”