Upon returning to her room, Natasha locked the door behind her and poured everything she had bought onto the table.
She sat down and retrieved the note Kenneth had stuffed into her hand.
She then opened it up to reveal a string of numbers, which she subsequently keyed into her phone.
When she looked at the row of words, a faint sense of gentleness flashed across her frosty-looking eyes.
After reading it, she set the paper alight and chucked it into the ashtray.
Amidst the burning note in the background, she headed into the bathroom to shower. By the time she came back out, her eyes were cold.
She walked up to her desk, then took out her laptop from her backpack. Once she turned it on, she rummaged through her bag and retrieved a flash drive which she proceed to plug into the computer.
As strings of letters and numbers emerged on the screen, Natasha's slender fingers danced furiously across the keyboard. Soon, the interface evolved into what looked like a website.
Once she logged in, a chatting interface popped up.
Anthony's eyes sparkled in delight as he typed: Nat!
Natasha: What you did today was extremely dangerous!
Anthony: Some risks are just worth taking. Benjamin was just complaining that he wasn't the one to go just now.
Before Natasha could reply, a few more words popped up in the chat.
Anthony: Nat, we miss you!
Natasha's heart was filled with warmth and pain when she saw those words.
Natasha: I miss you guys too!
There was a one-minute pause before Anthony typed: Nat, we know what you're planning to do. Don't worry. We'll support you in any decision you make.”
A long while passed before Natasha replied: Okay.
Anthony: However, you must allow us to help!
Natasha: You talk as if I'm capable of stopping you.
Anthony: Does that mean you agree, Nat?
Natasha: I know about the bounty list, and so does Boss.
Anthony: I wasn't trying to hide it from him at all. In fact, I want him to know that I'm after his life!
Natasha: Anthony, no matter what you plan to do, you must protect yourself.
Anthony: Don't worry, Nat. We know how to take care of ourselves.
Natasha was relieved upon reading his reply. She replied: Also, tell Kenneth to be prepared. Boss is going to make a move against him soon.
Anthony: You can rest assured that Daddy is ready to face him.
Natasha contemplated for a while before replying: I'll be back soon.
Anthony: I know.
When she saw his answer, Natasha felt as if she could visualize Anthony nodding at her with conviction.
Smiling, Natasha replied: All right, now, I'm logging off. We'll be in touch if anything comes up.
Anthony: Okay.
Natasha logged off and shut her laptop, then looked out the window before letting out a heavy sigh.
At that moment, the dejection she previously felt seemed to have been replaced by a desire to survive.
I must get to the truth, but at the same time, I must also come back alive.
As she thought of that, a sly glint flashed across her eyes.
Meanwhile, Anthony—sitting in front of the computer at the other end—felt relaxed after watching Natasha log off.
After all, he had learned that she was safe and could also be contacted.
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