Chapter 2943

Ian was deep in thought. 'We used Nicole's trick, but she won't figure that out, will she?' he wondered.

Suddenly, one of the hackers blurted out, "We've been duped. " His fingers flew across the keyboard, searching for clues.

"Duped?" Ian was still piecing things together, his eyes darting to Lawrence's computer screen.

It slowly started to click for him. Although he didn't get all the details, he realized they had fallen into Nicole's trap after connecting Lawrence's mention of Nicole and the hacker's comment.

Ian's heart skipped a beat. 'So, we thought we were using Nolan to outsmart Nicole and unlock the Water Crest, but she was one step ahead the whole time.'

Ian's voice came out rough, "Then the Water Crest..."Is it gone?" he asked out loud.

"Everyone, leave now," Lawrence ordered, his voice icy.

"Yes, sir," the hackers responded, quickly packing their laptops and exiting the room.

knew staying wouldn't help, and he

to leave and wait for Lawrence to cool off before

was empty, Lawrence stared at the screen, his eyes cold and

picked up the phone and called Scorpio. "We've lost the Water Crest," he said calmly, a hint of threat

then replied with a slight laugh,

up," Lawrence snapped, infuriated by

you want, calling me now?" Scorpio asked, sounding

silent, a mix of frustration and disbelief swirling within

the other end, Scorpio, sensing the quiet, nudged, "Made up your mind,

stretched, but it was clear they both knew what

work," Scorpio

long years of waiting, the careful plans, and the victories that had slipped away time and again. Both

really something. Can't believe

you talking

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