Katelyn’s eyes narrowed, a sudden alertness washing over her. Was Jaxen onto Alfy’s location?

Vincent shifted his attention to Jaxen, intrigue clear on his face.

With a smug smile, Jaxen proclaimed, “What hacker would even think of taking me on? Today, I’m definitely catching him!”

He snatched the car keys from the table and rushed out the door, urgency in every step.

Katelyn immediately sent Alfy a message. “You might be exposed. You need to get out of there right now.”

Alfy’s face went pale. “Oh no! He found me way too fast! I didn’t think he’d take it seriously. I need to leave immediately!”

Katelyn couldn’t help but glance out the window, catching a glimpse of Jaxen’s car racing away.

Vincent observed her closely.

“You seem a bit anxious,” he said.

He had been watching her quietly, sensing the tension that surrounded Katelyn.

Ever since Jaxen left and she got the computer back, she had been on edge, even though she tried to appear calm. Vincent had started to see Katelyn in a whole new light. A simple glance often revealed her thoughts to him.

Katelyn nodded gravely. “I put so much effort into my designs. If I can’t get them back, it’ll be a disaster.”

Vincent studied her closely, looking for any hint of doubt but finding none.

Finally, he offered her a comforting smile. “Don’t worry. You can trust Jaxen.”

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Jaxen moved with determination. Within the hour, he returned with someone by his side.

“So, you’re the one who’s been talking smack about me online!”

Jaxen’s jaw tightened as he pulled in a girl in a pink skirt and black-rimmed glasses.

She looked very young, maybe in her early twenties, her face almost doll-like.

Even behind her glasses, her large, bright eyes sparkled with innocence.

Katelyn’s eyes widened in shock. Could her apprentice, Alfy, really be this adorable little girl? She had always assumed it was a boy she had been dealing with!

Vincent studied the girl closely, a look of confusion crossing his face as he turned to Jaxen. “What’s really happening here?”

Jaxen clenched his jaw, annoyance creeping into his voice.

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Alfy looked away, her small hand rising to cover her eyes. “I promise I won’t do it again, please just let me go.”

Katelyn sighed deeply.

Alfy was still so young, completely unaware of Jaxen’s skills. She seemed to think that one small victory meant she could always get away with it.

Despite Katelyn’s warnings, Jaxen had tracked her down. Jaxen’s expression turned harsh, a sneer forming. “You weren’t so shy a moment ago. No one dares mock me, especially not you.”

Alfy lowered her head, whispering, “But you lost to me.” She then added, “We can always try again if you still doubt me.”

Her voice was barely above a whisper, yet it carried weight. The reminder struck Jaxen hard—he had just been outsmarted by a child.

“I wasn’t even serious before. Do you really think I can’t make you admit defeat?”

Katelyn felt as though she were witnessing a petty argument between two kids.

Especially Alfy.

Though small, she radiated a fierce confidence beneath her innocent exterior.

Alfy stood a little taller, pride swelling in her chest. “The only person who could make me back down is my mentor, TS. You? Maybe when pigs fly.”

Her words landed like a bombshell, leaving everyone in the room frozen in disbelief.

Vincent’s gaze shifted to Alfy, curiosity evident. “TS is your mentor?”

Alfy straightened, hands on her hips, her pride unmistakable.

“Absolutely! I, the almighty Alfy, am the only one TS has ever trained. People would wait for miles, even from other countries, just to learn from my mentor. But I’m the lucky one.”

Katelyn sighed deeply, rubbing her temples in frustration. She was just a hacker, not the legendary figure Alfy was making her out to be.

At least their connection was online; they had never met face-to-face, so her identity remained secure.

Vincent pressed on. “Can you get in touch with TS right now? I need to discuss something important.”

Without missing a beat, Alfy’s eyes sparkled. “Of course. I’ll call my mentor right away!”

Katelyn’s heart sank. Alfy really had her number!

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