Chapter: 1925

Rachel recognized the truth in Karen's words, a fundamental understanding for anyone versed in programming and cybersecurity.

Without offering a verbal response, Rachel simply met Karen's gaze, acknowledging the statement's weight.

Karen scrutinized her, attempting to gauge her reaction. "It's news to me that you possess knowledge in hacking."

Feeling a knot form in her stomach, Rachel understood the shift in Karen's perception. Her demonstrated proficiency had inadvertently heightened Karen's wariness.

Indeed, Rachel's display of hacking acumen had made it conceivable to Karen that embedding malware or extracting sensitive information from their systems could be within her capabilities.