Chapter 633


    Chapter 633 The Renowned Hacker


    In a daze, Catherine heard her phone ringing.


    She reached out from under the covers and found her phone with precision. Then she pressed the


    answer button and ced it by her ear.


    On the other end, Zobber said excitedly, “Catherine, it’s me. Are you up?”


    Catherine squinted at the time and saw it was noon. It’s no wonder Zobber was calling her.


    She grunted in response, “Well.”


    After Zobber heard Catherine’s soft and slightly hoarse voice, her heart skipped a beat. She knew she


    had disturbed Catherine in her sleep, but she couldn’t resist such an alluring voice.


    “Catherine, it’s noon already. Want to grab some food? Withal and I are back. Let’s eat together!”


    If it were someone else, Catherine would have likely refused.


    She prefers to sleep in during the weekend and eatter in the apartment.


    However, since Zobber and the others had just returned from a mission, Catherine reluctantly agreed


    and replied, “Alright. You guys pick the spot. I’lle over.”


    Suppressing her excitement, Zobber was considerate and asked, “Catherine, where are you? Should I


    pick you up?”


    “I’m at the apartment. There’s no need for you to pick me up,” Catherine replied. She declined Zobber’s


    offer. Apart from Branden, she never let anyone else pick her up.


    Knowing Catherine was at the apartment, Zobber guessed she was at Branden’s ce and suggested,


    “Mr. Duncan must be home. Catherine, why don’t you bring Mr. Duncan along? The more, the merrier!”


    Catherine stayed silent for a moment before responding, “Okay. I’ll ask himter.”


    With that, Catherine ended the call.


    As she was about to get up, she spotted Branden leaning against the door frame.


    He must have just arrived, as Catherine wouldn’t have missed his presence otherwise.


    Catherine shook her phone she held in her hand and said to him, “Zobber and the others are back.


    They’ve nned lunch. Want toe along?”


    This meant she was going and, in passing, asking for Branden’s opinion. Branden had never opposed


    Catherine’s decisions. If she was willing, he wouldn’t object.


    Half an hourter, Branden arrived with Catherine at the Golden Spoon.


    It was a new restaurant in Loxton that catered exclusively to a select group of high-end users. It was


    private dining but boasted excellent dining ambiance and, most importantly, delectable dishes.


    As they reached the private room’s entrance, Catherine pushed the door open.


    Inside were Withal and Zobber, alongside a familiar face.


    Drake seemed quite surprised to see Catherine, not expecting her presence here.


    “Catherine!” Drake eximed.


    Hearing him call Catherine’s name, Zobber was taken aback. “Drake, you know Catherine?”


    Zobber had organized this gathering and intended for Drake to meet Catherine, but she didn’t


    anticipate him knowing Catherine.


    Drake nodded and replied, “Catherine and I study in the same school. We’re both part of the esports


    club. I didn’t realize Catherine’s your boss.”


    He hade today with Zobber to meet his idol. He knew Zobber’s boss, Sugar, as the youngest and


    most renowned hacker on the hacker leaderboard.


    She was not just Zobber’s idol but his as well. Being aputer science student, he had someone he


    admired in the realm ofputers.


    He helped Zobber a few times, and Zobber promised to introduce him to her boss.


    But he never imagined Catherine to be Zobber’s boss. It was incredibly shocking.


    Branden considerately pulled out a chair for Catherine. After Catherine casually sat down and crossed


    her legs, she directed her gaze at Zobber and Withal, silently asking for an exnation.


    Withal shrugged nonchntly, indicating it was Zobber’s responsibility since she brought Drake here.


    After hearing Drake’s exnation, Zobber realized he and Catherine were schoolmates. She eximed


    about their connection.


    Zobber introduced Drake to Catherine as she pointed at him in excitement. She said, “Catherine, he is


    theputer talent I mentioned, mytest discovery. He’s not only good at games but also a whiz with


    computers. He’s been a huge help on this mission!”


    Catherine had secluded herself in theb, and Zobber knew her situation. Despite encountering


    difficulties on the mission, Zobber hadn’t dared to seek Catherine’s help.


    However, while browsing the dark web for the mission, Zobber stumbled upon Drake.


    After some conversation, Zobber recognized Drake’s superior skills in the field ofputers. Zobber


    decided to recruit him. However, she was unaware of their mutual acquaintances.


    Catherine nced at Drake, who appeared somewhat excited when their eyes met.


    He had always admired Catherine’s gaming skills and had never seen a female gamer as excellent as


    her.


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    However, now he knew of an even more impressive secret. Catherine was the rumored hacking genius,


    Sugar.


    Drake gazed at Catherine deeply. His lips moved a few times before he could speak.


    He asked, “Are you Sugar?”


    Zobber immediately apologized to Catherine as soon as Drake asked his question.


    She said, “Catherine, sorry. I had exposed your identity without your permission.”


    Branden knew Catherine was a hacker so he wasn’t surprised at this revtion.


    However, he didn’t appreciate the way Drake looked at Catherine. Gently, he reached out and pulled


    Catherine closer, subtly steering her toward himself.


    Catherine leaned in and cooperated with his movement. As for the disclosure of her identity by Zobber,


    Catherine was ok with it.


    She believed Zobber had observed before revealing the truth to Drake.


    Several people knew her identity as Sugar, so it wasn’t significant to add Drake to the list.


    She tilted her chin toward Drake and nodded graciously. “It’s me.”


    Hearing Catherine’s admission, Drake couldn’t contain his excitement any longer and eximed, “This


    is amazing! I finally met you. It’s such a surprise!”


    Others didn’t find Drake’s surprise strange after he learned Catherine’s identity.


    After all, they had simr reactions when they found out.


    Seeing the pleasant atmosphere in the room, Zobber cheered up and patted Drake on the shoulder.


    “Since we’re happy, let’s have a drink and chat!”


    Seeing no objections from anyone, Zobber had the staff bring some alcohol.


    Being young and acquainted, the people in the room were rxed.


    Zobber poured drinks for everyone and cheerfully invited them to join.


    “Let’s do a toast first before chatting!” she eximed.


    Zobber had a good tolerance for alcohol and didn’t fall shortpared to Catherine. Catherine


    indulged in a few drinks with them since it was rare for them to gather together.


    After a few rounds, Catherine suddenly looked at Zobber and casually asked, ” How did the mission


    go?”


    Zobber assumed Catherine wouldn’t discuss business with Drake around. But to her surprise,


    Catherine brought it up.


    Sensing Zobber’s hesitation, Drake quickly caught on and proactively said, “I’ll step out for a smoke.”