Chapter 181 Are You Doubting Me?
Katherine remained silent.
Through the screen, she felt a surge of fierce protectiveness, like a mother bear defending her cubs.
She might have touched Lion's nerve. Hackers were usually very guarded and didn't like to reveal much about their offline lives, which was quite normal.
She had overstepped.
Thinking of this, Katherine didn't continue to ask and changed the topic: [It's nothing, I was just asking. By the way, are you going to this year's global hacker summit?]
Lion replied: [Maybe.]
Katherine messaged: [Why? What could hinder your steps?]
Lion answered: [I am married. My family is strict, so it might not be convenient to travel far.]
Katherine found it interesting; she didn't expect Lion to be a family man!
She replied: [Congratulations! Coincidentally, I also got married recently.]
At this moment, RadiantSunrise popped up and interjected: [Hey, you two big shots didn't get married to each other offline, did you? Wouldn't that make you the dynamic duo of the hacker world? By the way, are you two a guy and a girl? Rabbit, you're a girl? Lion can't be a girl, right? Wait, are you both guys?]
Katherine and Lion were speechless.
Katherine silently kicked the talkative RadiantSunrise out of the deep web.
Then, she sincerely said to Lion: [Anyway, I hope to see you at this year's hacker summit. I'm looking forward to discussing the recent vulnerabilities and cracking techniques of the new Star system developed by X Company with you.]
Lion replied: [If there's a chance, we can discuss.]
With everything resolved by Lion, Katherine had nothing else to do and exited the deep web.
She realized with a jolt that she hadn't finished the design order for the Melville Group's new office building.
Originally, she planned to send a sketch to Alex within three days, but now, three days had passed, and she had yet to start due to a bunch of trivial matters.
Might as well do it now!
Katherine immediately opened the drawing software and started sketching out the design inspiration she had in mind.
At that moment, in the study.
Alex also exited the deep web and tiredly pinched his heavy brows.
He picked up his phone, glanced at the time, thought for a moment, and typed a message to Katherine: [Katherine, can't you let me in for a bit?]
Katherine was focused on drawing the design when she heard her phone beep twice.
She picked it up and frowned, replying: [Why do you want to come in? Is there something you need?]
He replied: [Nothing, just to see you.]
Katherine opened the phone camera, fake-smiled at the lens, made a peace sign, and sent him a photo,
She messaged: [Here! Look all you want! Goodnight, no reply, I'm going to sleep!]
Alex was speechless. He couldn't help but laugh in exasperation!
This girl was so annoying yet so cute.
The Mitchell family, Bernard sat leisurely in a wicker chair in front of a spotless built-in bookshelf, holding a foreign book in one hand and a steaming cup of coffee in the other.
Secretary Billy stood beside him, respectfully reporting the situation: "Sir, regarding the news, Ms. Galatea has been wronged quite badly. Should we help clarify things for her?"
Billy, although displeased with Katherine's disrespectful attitude towards his boss, had to admit that on the day at Whispering Ripple, Katherine indeed helped their Mr. Mitchell. Otherwise, he would have been hurt by that reckless blogger.
Bernard lazily narrowed his cold eyes, recalling Katherine's arrogant demeanor. He took a sip of coffee and said indifferently, "She's Alex's wife. Even if something happens to her, it's not our place to intervene."
Billy thought about it and agreed. Mr. Melville must have the ability to protect his own wife.
Yes, it seemed he was overthinking it.
Bernard elegantly put down the coffee cup and added, "The main focus now is to find out how and where that video got leaked. Make sure to investigate thoroughly."
Speaking of this, Billy felt a bit helpless and said, "Sir, I've already tried to investigate, but there's no way to start. The blogger's phone was confiscated on the spot; she couldn't have had time to make a backup. After that, the phone has been kept by you. Except for the police who took it for evidence collection , no one else touched it."
A trace of vigilance flashed in Bernard's eyes. "So, someone tampered with the phone while it was in my possession?"
Billy hesitated for a moment and nodded. "Sir, I think that's the only possibility."
Bernard closed the book in his hand and stated, "I always kept the phone in the study drawer. If someone tampered with it, it must be a family member!"
Billy thought it was unlikely to be a family member. "Well... usually only Scarlett dares to enter your study without permission, and it can't be her. No one else would dare."
As Billy was speaking, Scarlett walked in with a plate of snacks, smiling brightly. "Bernard, I bought some Lady M matcha mille crepes and brought them for you to try!"
He said, "Good girl."
Bernard rarely saw his sister smile so happily. Even though he wasn't interested in sweets, he took a piece of it to please her and took a small bite.
Scarlett blinked her doe-like moist eyes expectantly. "How is it? Tasty?"
He smiled gently and said, "Yes, I like everything you picked out."
Scarlett smiled sweetly.
As Bernard savored the spreading sweetness of the matcha mille crepe, he suddenly stared at his innocent sister for a long time and thoughtfully asked, "Scarlett, have you entered my study and touched the phone in the drawer these past two days?"
Scarlett was stunned for a moment, then innocently said, "No! What's going on?"
Bernard narrowed his eyes and asked again, "Do you know about Katherine being attacked online?"
A trace of guilt flashed across Scarlett's face, but she quickly nodded calmly, looking obedient. "Yes, I overheard people talking about it while dining out with friends, but I haven't had time to check online yet! Bernard, what's going on?"
Bernard frowned, his gentle gaze turning stern. "Scarlett, do you really not know what's going on?"
"I really don't know!" Scarlett shook her head, looking hurt, her eyes filling with tears. "Bernard, why are you looking at me like that?"
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