Filed to story: Mia Bowen and Timothy Barrett Novel
Quickly, he turned on his laptop to check emails by Nathan. There was a code name written on the email-Duke.
Back then, Nathan emailed materials to Sage for learning purposes.
Sage went silent. Was Nathan the one who worked with Timothy to deal with the terrorists?
Sage was aware that Nathan was once a hacker, an excellent at that.
But why didn’t Nathan bring it up when he had done something like that before?
Sage typed out his doubt. “Why are you guys so secretive about this?”
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Timothy didn’t know how to respond to Sage’s text. “How should I reply to him?”
Caleb stroked his jaw. “He has a point. Why are you so secretive about it? Other than me, no outsiders know about it. Mrs. Barrett Senior is the only one in your family that is aware of it. She took care of the trouble for you after all.”
He bet Mia didn’t know of it either.
Timothy replied, “Because that was our promise. It was a huge matter back then. Many people of high status joined our side. Everyone hid their identity in case the enemy might find out about it and cause trouble. It’s for the sake of everyone’s safety.”
Besides that, not all of the members had high status.
Some were just ordinary citizens. If the terrorists found out about their real identity, they would be exposed to danger.
Since Timothy rounded them up to deal with the terrorists, he took the responsibility to protect them.
Caleb nodded. “But I think the terrorists knew who you were. I was so worried that they would take revenge on you. In the end, nothing happened. Were they afraid of you or the trouble they might face?” “Beats me. Neither of these are important. How should I reply to Sage now?”
“Say the same thing you said to me.”
Timothy sent another voice message.
His mind wandered as he stared at the voice messages. He had never expected himself to get closer with his child through this matter.
Looking at the chat, he added, “It’s been many years. I rarely bring this up because I want to protect those people who have helped out. I don’t want their life to be affected because of this issue. After all, most of the terrorists came from powerful families. They surely still held grudges on it.”
That was why he didn’t want to bring it up.
After hearing Timothy’s explanation, Sage understood why Nathan didn’t mention the issue either. Let alone his participation in the battle between hackers.
It seemed like Nathan had the same reason as well-to protect those unsung heroes.
Mixed feelings churned in Sage’s stomach.
His impression of Timothy had
.net always been that he was an irresponsible man. Not a single second passed that he didn’t hate Timothy.
Now, he finally learned that Timothy was the initiator of that war.
Someone who could do such a thing shouldn’t be a bad guy.
Sage’s jaw tensed as he wanted to test the water. “So, you don’t know who the Duke is?”
Timothy answered, “I don’t. We didn’t ask each other that many questions. That was our promise.”
Sage fell out a dilemma. It turned man he hated all the man he thought be lea be.
“Are you a good guy or a bad guy?” Sage continued asking by texting.
Timothy was caught off-guard by that sudden question. “What does this mean?”
Caleb contemplated for a m before grinning. “Looks like the storytelling worked. This boy is touched by it. See? I told you it’ll work. Your name is clean now.”
Timothy found it hilarious as he didn’t expect things to escalate this way.
He replied, “I don’t think I’m a good guy, but I believe humans must have a bottom line.”
Hearing that, Sage was at a loss for words.
Timothy stared at his phone screen and asked dubiously, “He’s gone?”
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“Tim, you should continue the storytelling and win his heart. Then, request to stay in Nord City so that you can do what you want to do. Grab the chance to earn some brownie points for yourself!” Timothy did as Caleb told.
Seeing that, Sage reckoned that Timothy wished to win back Mia’s heart. He questioned back, “What is it that you want to do?”
Everything was going according to Caleb’s plan!
Timothy gave it a thought. “To make up for my past mistake, and to get back together with my wife and children.”
Sage smirked. There was no way he was going to let that happen. “What if the other party doesn’t agree?”
“I’ll wait then.”
Sage turned off his phone.
Just as he suspected, Timothy was staying in Nord City because he wanted to approach them!
Timothy sent another voice message. “I’ve bought you off with this secret. You won’t betray me, will you?”
Sage smiled triumphantly. “Bingo! I didn’t say that I was going to keep the promise anyway.”
Then, he blocked Timothy’s phone number.
Timothy soon realized that his phone number had been blocked. Angrily, he looked at Caleb. “And this is your plan?”
Caleb spread his arms. “I told you to give me the phone, but you didn’t. What else can I do?”
Timothy was rendered speechless.
Caleb teased, “Game over?”
Timothy kicked him. “Think of something.”
“There’s nothing we can do. Just wait. Find a suitable reason to ask him to unblock you. If you look for him right now, it’ll be a real game over.”
Left with no choice, Timothy put his phone down and massaged his temples.
It seemed like this would take up a lot of time and patience.
But it was fine. He had time.
Right then, Heath rushed over anxiously. “Mr. Barrett, there’s something I have to tell you.”
“What is it?”
“Your uncle was just released.”
Timothy snapped, “Who did that?”
Ralph wasn’t powerful enough to do that unless someone else helped him out.
Was it Sharon?
No, that shouldn’t be. Timothy had made sure that no one would help her.
Heath continued, “It’s the people from Yellow Island. I think they had a meal with Mrs. Barrett. They putted some strings to pay off your uncle’s debt and the Bowen family withdrew the lawsuit.”
Caleb reasoned, “The Bowen family announced bankruptcy because of the Lane family. It’s no surprise that they withdrew the lawsuit after receiving the money. They are in dire need of money.”
Timothy frowned. “Mom had a meal with the people from Yellow Island? Since when was she this close with them?”
“I don’t know either. We’re still looking into it,” Heath replied.
Caleb guessed, “I think they’re most likely coming after you. Even Mr. Shelbert wants you on his side. I bet those guys from Yellow Island are thinking the same. Why don’t we seize this chance to sneak into their base?”
Timothy hurriedly contacted Sharon, but the line couldn’t get through. Sharon rejected the call.
It seemed like Sharon was still livid about Luna’s matter.
Timothy ordered Heath, “Ask someone to keep an eye on my mother. Inform me right away if you sense something wrong.”
Timothy believed that Sharon was being used by the people from Yellow Island.
Raymond and the others were obviously coming after the Lane family.
Then, Timothy texted Mia to warn her. “Be careful of the people from Yellow Island.”
Mia read the message, but she chose not to reply.
If the people from Yellow Island worked with Raymond, her family wouldn’t stand a chance to win against the other party.