Breck was now filled with deep regret over what he had done. He was partially honest in his words. The collar did indeed include a remotely controlled bomb—that part was accurate. However, it was also true that the collar was still in the prototype stage, plagued with unresolved bugs.
The only method to detach the collar would activate its explosive mechanism.
He had put the collar on Katelyn because he never intended for her to survive. His plan was for the collar to explode automatically once Vincent located TS’s position for him, giving him what he wanted while also serving as seamless revenge for his daughter.
However, he hadn’t anticipated Vincent outsmarting him and seizing the upper hand.
Now, Breck found himself in a dire situation, with no solution to disarm the collar.
Vincent’s gaze was piercingly cold. “Was this your plan all along?”
Breck was drenched in sweat as he felt the very real threat of death for the first time. “I will do everything within my power to remove this collar.”
Katelyn felt the collar encircling her neck; it was roughly the width of two fingers and meticulously designed. It was evident that Breck had invested substantial effort into creating such a deadly device. The powerful explosives within could obliterate a person with even a minimal amount of activation.
Katelyn inhaled sharply and glanced at the remote control lying nearby. “What does the red button do?”
Breck had previously shown that the blue button was for activating the electric shock, but the purpose of the red button remained unclear. Was it meant to trigger the collar’s explosives?
“The red button controls the explosion,” Breck replied. “The collar can only be disconnected via a network terminal system. I’m hoping TS can refine this system, as no one else has the capabilities for such advanced technology.”
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Breck’s voice trailed off, but then he suddenly remembered something and quickly added, “I really will try everything to safely remove this collar.”
Vincent stepped forward and leaned over to examine the intricate construction of the collar.
Crafted from an unidentified metal, the collar felt exceedingly sturdy, with a red light prominently indicating its presence.
Vincent measured the collar’s thickness, then fixed a cold, unwavering stare on Breck. “Is there any way to forcibly remove it?”
Breck hesitated, then shook his head. “The only safe way to remove it is through the terminal system. Trying to remove it by force will cause it to explode.”
It seemed there were no alternatives. Without terminal intervention, Katelyn’s life was dangerously limited to just three days.
Katelyn clenched her fists, her heart gradually steadying. If the solution truly lay in the terminal system, as Breck suggested, it was not beyond her capabilities to resolve. But Vincent didn’t know that she was actually TS.
His gaze remained locked onto Breck, as if trying to drill through him. “Do you have any other collars?”
The question came suddenly, leaving Breck puzzled about Vincent’s intentions. But he nodded, confirming, “I have one more, but it’s also defective.”
“Hand it over,” Vincent ordered firmly.
Once the additional collar was brought to him, Vincent quickly placed it around Breck’s neck.
Breck flailed desperately, but it was useless. His face contorted with fear. “I’ve already warned you—the collar is malfunctioning and will detonate. It’s truly lethal,” he exclaimed, panic creeping into his voice. Read complete version only at ?ovelFind.net
He had tested the collar’s lethality on numerous people before, but now, trapped by his own creation, Breck spiraled into deep panic.
Vincent’s goal had been to provoke exactly this reaction. His expression remained cold as he stared at Breck.
“Now your existence depends on this collar. You have three days to find a solution, or I guarantee your story will spread worldwide—even after you’re dead.” Vincent’s resolve was unmistakable.
Katelyn’s lips curved into a slight smile.
Clearly, Vincent was maneuvering to cut off any further schemes from Breck. With Breck now facing the same deadly threat as Katelyn, his chances for further deception were severely limited.
In the next instant, Breck completely broke down.
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