Adorable Kids Asking for Bear Hug novel Chapter 389

Kenneth said sarcastically, “That's a good plan you have there. I come out of retirement, take over Darknetz, then retire. I get to do all the work while you can just sit there and have everything served to you on a platter. Do I look that dumb to you?”

Dave retorted, “Let's not put it that way. DX is also your baby. You can't just ignore it after giving birth to it. Sometimes, you have to shoulder the responsibility of a parent.”

Kenneth narrowed his eyes at Dave. “I'm not going to take that credit. You're the one who nursed and nurtured that baby to what it is today, so you're the one responsible for it. I'm not going to interfere in any of its affairs so that it doesn't grow distant from you.”

Dave didn't know how to respond to that.

After that brief interlude, Dave regained his serious attitude. “I'm just thinking about your safety. Holden will find you sooner or later, even if you're retired. What are you going to do then?”

“That's none of your concern.”

“Fine, I'm not going to worry about you, but what about your girlfriend? Have you thought about her and your future kids? What if Holden targets your girlfriend to get revenge?”

A murderous glint flashed across Kenneth's eyes. “He won't dare!”

“I don't know whether he dares or not, but he might actually do it,” Dave said.

It's fine with me even if he doesn't come out of retirement. I hope this serves as a warning to him, though.

The viciousness in Kenneth's gaze lessened slightly, but some anger was still simmering beneath the surface. His expression was still stony.

A moment later, he said, “I won't let him have that chance.”

“He has been looking all over for you all these years. Despite my best efforts to stop him, I'm afraid I can't stop him forever.” Dave added, “All in all, you watch your back.”

“Is Holden still finding trouble with DX?” Kenneth asked.

“Not so much after you retired, but we still don't see eye to eye. There's still animosity between us beneath the surface,” Dave explained.

“Darknetz has been developing rapidly for the past few years and has people all over the world. You better be careful. Ring me up anytime you have a problem,” Kenneth uttered.

Dave instantly narrowed his eyes. “You mean...”

“Even if I have washed my hands of DX, I'm still the founder. I'm not going to let anyone bully it,” Kenneth said.

“Now, that's good to hear.”

“However, I'm not going to interfere in everything that happens either,” Kenneth added.

“Don't worry. I'm just glad you're not going to neglect DX completely. I won't go to you for small matters,” Dave promised.

In the end, I just wanted his promise. It isn't that I can't manage DX by myself. I just missed the time when I founded DX with Kenneth. DX felt complete and was filled with life when he was around. Even though he turned a blind eye and deaf ear to everything that happened to DX all these years, I knew his heart was still here, and that was enough for me.

Dave's spirits lifted when he thought of that.

He turned to Miguel. “Check again. See if you can find that group of hackers from Vermillion Base.”

Miguel nodded.

“Also, how's it going at Boss' side of things?” Dave asked.

“He's still in the Vermillion Base headquarters.”

“What about the person I asked you to find?” Dave questioned.

Miguel shook his head. “It's strange, you know. I couldn't trace the location of that phone call, no matter how long I tried. I even asked a few of my friends for help, yet none of them could trace it. It was like a pro was pulling the strings from the back. However, there aren't many hackers that are more skillful than us on this planet.”

“Do you have a suspect?”

“Other than Shadow Seeker and Anonymous, there are seven to eight people with better skills than me, so I can't say for sure.” Miguel shrugged.

Dave glanced at Kenneth with a frown. “J, one thing is for sure. That woman has a pro helping her. After we failed to pursue her the last time, we immediately switched our target to Boss, but it would be easier if we knew who was helping her. Do you have any idea who that might be?”

Kenneth lowered his gaze.