Bonnie feigned an understanding look. "It's okay, Mr. Billy. I understand."
"Mm," Billy responded faintly, then turned to Falcon. “Let's go outside."
"Yes, Mr. Billy," Falcon replied, then looked at Bonnie. "Barrett, you got this. I believe you can crack the chip."
"I will," Bonnie replied while waving at Billy and Falcon. "Mr. Billy, Falcon, wait outside. I'll let you know as soon as I've cracked the chip."
"Mm," Billy nodded. He then left with Falcon.
Billy looked at Falcon with a stern face while they were outside. "Falcon, your trust in Barrett is a bit excessive. Aren't you afraid that he might use your trust against us?"
"He won't," Falcon said confidently. "Barrett almost sacrificed his life for us. How could someone like that have any bad intentions? If you doubt him now, it will only break his heart.
“Besides, you said it yourself—he's a rare talent. If we don't treat him well, it might be too late when he shows his true potential."
Billy seemed convinced by Falcon's reasoning. After some contemplation, he pressed his fingers against his temple. "Though you make a valid point, I still have an uneasy feeling. I hope Barrett doesn't mess up."
"Ah, so you were worried, Mr. Billy? That’s why you kept questioning him," Falcon nodded in understanding. Previously, he had wondered why Billy, who usually trusted Barrett, was suddenly so skeptical.
"Yes, it's just for peace of mind," Billy sighed almost imperceptibly. "I just hope everything goes smoothly. We've worked so hard for this moment. If Barrett fails us, I can't imagine how furious I'd be."
Falcon patted Billy's shoulder reassuringly. "Mr. Billy, even if others might have issues, Barrett won't. I trust him completely."
He then patted his chest confidently. "And I can assure you, if Barrett makes a mistake, I'll bear the responsibility with him."
Billy glanced at him indifferently. "Alright, enough. I have my own judgment about Barrett's character."
"Understood, Mr. Billy."
As Billy and Falcon conversed, Bonnie had already easily cracked the third password and moved on to the fourth in the room.
Although the fourth password was more complex, it was still a piece of cake for her. Her fingers danced over the keyboard at lightning speed, almost creating a blur.
After five or six minutes, a sharp "beep" sounded from the laptop. The screen displayed "Password Cracked Successfully."
Then, the chip's auto-protection mechanism activated, emitting beeping sounds.
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