Chapter 264: Ferdinand was, in truth, more sensitive and prone to suspicion than Ken.


    Right now, he couldnt shake the feeling that something was off about Allison.


    I heard she kept herposure throughout the crisis today, Ferdinand began, his voice tinged with curiosity.


    She located the killers in no time, and although she didnt get directly involved, she somehow made that remote control of the bomb break down.


    Thats not something just anyone can do.


    Ken responded with a nonchnt shrug.


    She was a big help.


    If not for her, the bomb wouldve gone off.


    She clearly had remote control over it.


    There was a subtle undertone in his voice as he added, It takes serious skill to crack codes that fast.


    There arent many hackers who can pull that off.


    He recalled the time Allison had effortlessly restored the firewall and fended off a cyber attack targeting thepanys main servers.


    He had been caught off guard by her abilities even back then.


    Who wouldve thought that her talents extended beyondputers? She could crack explosive devices just as easily as if she were defusing a petty argument.


    Shes a master of deception, Ken sighed in his heart, his eyes narrowing.


    Always keeping everyone guessing.


    Ferdinand gave a light shrug.


    True, shes secretive.


    In the past, you wouldnt have let someone so dangerous get close.


    Ken replied, She is dangerous… but shes also incredibly fascinating.


    Its usually the intriguing ones that are the most lethal, Ferdinand smirked knowingly, but he chose not to press the issue.


    Still, Ms.


    rke is unlike any other woman.


    If shed really wanted to kill you today, she wouldnt have gone through the trouble of saving your life.


    The memory of the incident shed through their minds.


    The kidnappers intention had been clear no one was meant to walk away alive.


    Most people wouldve backed off at that point, but Allison had chosen to stay.


    More than that, shed insisted on helping.


    Ferdinand raised an eyebrow, a yful glint in his eyes.


    Could it be that shes interested in you? Ken paused, uncharacteristically silent.


    Hed tried gauging Allisons intentions before, but she never offered a straightforward answer.


    Dont be ridiculous, he muttered finally, his voice low.


    Shes just looking out for Lorna.


    Yet as he spoke, a surge of frustration bubbled up inside him.


    Despite everything theyd shared the vulnerability, the intimacy there was still an invisible wall between them, a boundary neither could cross.


    Ken found it hard to describe this feeling.


    He only knew that Allison harbored many secrets and could leave at any moment as she pleased.


    Whatever you say, Ferdinand murmured, studying Kens expression.


    But its not easy to figure out the two of you.


    Still, youre not just acquaintances anymore youre friends whove been through a lot together.


    People in high society are quick to toast a mans sess, but few are willing to offer a helping hand when he stumbles.


    Risking ones life to save someone else is almost unheard of.


    Ferdinands smile faded, and his brow furrowed as if struck by a sudden realization.


    Those kidnappers werent just any mercenaries.


    They were professionals, willing to die toplete the job.


    Thats not just about loyalty or ethics… They knew failure meant death, and they were determined to drag you down with them.


    It shows that the mastermind is extremely ruthless.


    Such an opponent should not be underestimated.


    Kens gaze hardened.


    Our enemy is ruthless and leaves no loose ends.


    This kind of precision reminds me of someone.


    Anyone in mind? Ferdinand asked.


    Ken replied, My half-brothers.


    Ferdinands skepticism was clear.


    Really? I doubt your half-brothers have the brains for something like this.


    Kens expression darkened.


    They might not, but theyve got plenty of supportespecially from the mistresses my father kept.


    None of them are weak.


    It was truly ironic.


    In their world, loyalty was rare, and fidelity even more so.


    Perhaps that was why Ken had kept his distance from women for so longwhy he recoiled at their touch.


    Allison, however, was the one exception.


    After todays failed attempt, the one behind it will be desperate.


    Theyll be trying to gather as much information as they can.


    Ken collected his thoughts, his gaze turning icy.


    So, its only a matter of time before some peoplee knocking.


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