Billionaire's Match

Chapter 829

As expected, nothing unfolded outside Khloe's predictions. The data Ethan had transmitted was being monitored in real time by Clarice. He had only tampered with the data on Khloe's terminal drive. Once the transfer was complete, a wipe sequence would automatically trigger.

And the person who had just appeared? That was one of Clarice's agents. She wanted to verify Ethan's actions herself, having someone check the computer daily.

That's why Ethan waited until the very last moment to act. He had made two copies of the data: one manipulated, one untouched.

The tampered copy was in transit, while the untouched copy was the original, kept safe in case Clarice left a backdoor for monitoring.

expected Clarice to be so ruthless-she wanted to kill him before he even finished his work. But that was exactly what made it useful; once she moved, the evidence would exist.

of obstacles. Charlotte would only be able to call for help

you wait until tomorrow morning, when the building's signal is restored, before coming out. Do exactly as I say." Charlotte froze, then understood. If the agents could block the signal, the basement and exits were likely heavily guarded. If their target was Ethan, as long as he was captured, she would be temporarily safe. But... if Ethan was captured...

her, and she grabbed his

worried about me?" Charlotte knew this wasn't the time for jokes. And if what he said was true,

don't have to be so

you want?" Ethan's voice was as unflinching as ever.

"Ethan, really, now is not the time for this. Can you just-stop?"

didn't die because of me." His expression darkened as he reached up, cupping Charlotte's face and pressing her against the corner. Every word was solemn and earnest.