Or perhaps…
A different possibility crystallized in Katelyn’s mind. Was Sophia lying? Yet considering the extreme agony Sophia had endured, what level of stubbornness would allow someone to maintain such elaborate lies while suffering so intensely?
Every detail underwent careful review, yet the more Katelyn pondered, the more fabricated Sophia’s revelations seemed. This situation clearly demanded a meticulous investigation.
Settling into her chair, Katelyn powered on the computer and got to work, attempting to infiltrate Bernie’s company’s internal network. She needed to uncover Bernie’s true role in all of this.
If Bernie was part of the T Organization, their claim of protecting Alfy would finally make sense. Bernie’s true identity had become a crucial piece of this puzzle.
Katelyn’s expertise in hacking allowed her to break into Bernie’s company’s internal network in just minutes. She combed through the system, finding only a few minor issues. At least, these issues were fairly typical for a company.
Ironically, if Bernie’s company had been flawless with no issues at all, that would have been even more suspicious.
Moving on, Katelyn accessed the company’s financials. Every transaction appeared legitimate. No mysterious deposits caught her attention.
After careful deliberation, Katelyn breached the surveillance system protecting Bernie’s manor. Even now, the unusually dense network of cameras throughout his property continued to disturb her instincts. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something didn’t add up.
After checking everything thoroughly, Katelyn noted that there was nothing out of the ordinary in the security system. It was set up correctly, but it wasn’t particularly intricate.
If Bernie’s monitoring system had been so airtight that even national defense networks failed to penetrate it, that would have been a legitimate cause for concern. However, this setup wouldn’t be enough to sustain an organization operating on the scale of the T Organization.
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The T Organization was deeply involved in discreet financial dealings and conducted numerous shady operations. Such activities required a far more sophisticated and heavily fortified security system.
Having conducted a thorough assessment and found no immediate issues, Katelyn leaned back in her chair with exhaustion, pressing her fingers against her temples in an attempt to ease the dull ache in her head.
At that moment, her phone began to ring. When she checked the caller ID, she saw Alfy’s name displayed on the screen. After answering the call, she asked, “Alfy, what’s going on?”
Alfy’s lighthearted voice came through. “Katelyn, it looks like I’ll be staying home for a while. I won’t be dropping by your place anytime soon.”
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