Chapter: 863

Alicia's words were a stark contrast to her sweet appearance.

Claiming she could breach a security system in ten minutes was absurd.

Who did she think she was?

She was just a delicate woman selling paintings.

Corey stepped inside and gracefully poured her a glass of water.

His actions were undeniably gentlemanly, yet his words dripped with sarcasm. "I know Caden has connections that run deeper than the ocean. It wouldn't take much for him to find top hackers to launch an attack on my company."

His words clearly implied that he didn't believe Alicia could do it.

Unfazed, Alicia retorted, "Do you have any idea what kind of international competition Caden and I participated in the year I graduated from college?"

Corey played along, raising an eyebrow. "What was it?"

Alicia replied, “It was an innovation contest for security control systems. Caden took first place. His design was purchased three years ago by the world's largest bank, and it has never failed since. You, someone who buys locks for protection, really think you can outsmart a lock maker?"

Corey's eyes darkened slightly, a storm brewing beneath his calm facade.

The reason why he always fell short against Caden was that Caden's innovative ideas never ran dry.

"So, did Caden teach you?" Corey asked.

Suddenly, a voice rang out from inside, cutting through the tension.

"Does she even need to be taught? Want to find out who took second place in that competition?"

Corey glanced up to see Gerry striding toward him.

Dressed in bright colors, Gerry resembled a flamboyant beetle.

As he approached, he pulled a baseball bat from behind him, the solid wood striking a menacing thwack against his palm.

Corey's eyes narrowed at the sight.

“Mr. Hopkins, are you really planning to start a fight on my turf?"

Gerry let out a laugh, the sound dripping with mockery. "Do you even need to ask? What else do you think I brought this bat for? To use it as a walking stick?"

Alicia interjected, her tone sharp as a knife. “Corey, don't even think about calling the police. All power in your office has been cut off. No one is coming to save you."

Corey shook his head in disbelief, incredulous at the audacity of it all.

"Do people still resort to such tactics in a law-abiding society?"

Alicia replied calmly, “You have committed a few dirty deeds yourself. What's wrong with using force? A seasoned businessman such as yourself isn't scared of a small altercation, right?"

Corey fixed his cold gaze on Alicia.

She was determined to teach him a lesson he wouldn't forget.

But would they be able to handle him?

Always up for fun and games, Gerry stood no chance against him.

A dismissive smirk crept across Corey's face as he rolled up his shirt sleeves. "If it comes to a fight, you might not be my match."