Chapter 493 Hostage
Sophia soothed him: "Don't be nervous. I told you, I won't do anything to you."
She just... wanted to destroy the security system, that's all.
Lachlan's computer had no password and opened quickly.
Her fair, delicate fingers flew rapidly across the keyboard.
In about ten minutes, she had shut down the security system in the GeneCipher Society.
Perhaps the person who developed this security system was too arrogant - the GeneCipher Society headquarters' system was connected to all their locations.
Including those abroad.
She could clearly see all of GeneCipher Society's locations.
Sophia took screenshots and sent them to Benjamin's phone.
Benjamin's phone vibrated with a text message notification.
He hadn't thought much of it at first, casually opening it to take a look, then froze.
His expression turned cold and stern as he ordered: "Notify Thaddeus and Wilford to be on standby."
Chase received the instruction and immediately called Thaddeus and Wilford.
The locations Sophia sent were similar to what they had previously investigated.
Except for a few very hidden places, everything else was within their control.
Thaddeus was also very efficient. Even though it was late at night, he immediately ordered his people into action, dispersing them to various locations.
Because GeneCipher Society had harmed many children's lives and was even involved in cross-border activities, the higher-ups took this operation very seriously.
Not only did the NSA mobilize, but the police and special forces were also deployed.
Within ten minutes, Thaddeus arrived with a group of people.
Just as Thaddeus was about to get out of the car to greet Benjamin and ask about the situation, Eldon suddenly cried out again.
"Mr. White, the security system... It's broken!"
"Really?" Benjamin asked in disbelief.
"Really! It must be Mrs. White who did it!" Eldon nodded frantically, unable to hide his excitement.
Benjamin immediately ordered, "Break in, but be careful."
"Yes!"
All his men got out of the cars and walked toward the villa entrance.
Seeing this, Thaddeus and his team also got out of their cars.
"The situation inside is unclear for now, and we can't confirm the number of people, but Lachlan is definitely in there." Benjamin told Thaddeus.
Thaddeus nodded, indicating he understood.
He looked at Benjamin. "I suspect they have guns inside, you guys..."
He intended to have Benjamin's group stay outside, but Benjamin shook his head: "I want to go in myself to confirm Sophia's safety."
Thaddeus had no choice but to agree to Benjamin's request.
At worst, they would just have to put more effort into protecting this group.
However, after breaking into the villa, they were surprised to find that Benjamin and his men didn't need protection at all.
Everyone was trained - even without guns, they were still agile and skilled!
He had underestimated Benjamin.
But now wasn't the time to think about this. Thaddeus quickly collected his thoughts and focused on breaking in with his gun raised.
At the same time, Sophia pressed the final key.
Done!
She had not only cracked GeneCipher Society's security system but had completely destroyed it.
Just then, a piercing alarm sounded outside.
The two bodyguards standing outside the door suddenly changed expression. "This is bad!"
They quickly kicked open Lachlan's door and rushed in.
As soon as they opened the door, they saw Sophia holding Lachlan hostage.
In her fair, slender palm was a syringe needle, the tip pressed against Lachlan's neck.
It seemed that if Lachlan moved even slightly, the needle could pierce into his neck.
"Don't come closer! If you dare approach, I won't be nice!" Sophia threatened sternly.
The two bodyguards froze at the sight.
They had thought Sophia was just a weak, delicate woman, but they never expected she could hold Lachlan hostage by herself.
Moreover, she had tied Lachlan up.
If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they wouldn't have believed the scene before them was real.
They exchanged glances, clenched their fists in a defensive posture, and stepped back half a step.
Sophia pushed Lachlan hard from behind, threatening him: "Move forward."
Outside was now in complete chaos. The other bodyguards had all been attracted by the alarm and had run to the entrance.
Sophia heard gunshots and immediately felt relieved.
It seemed Benjamin and the others had found this place.
Lachlan's mouth was gagged, unable to say a word, only able to whimper and struggle.
How could this happen?
His security system was made by someone he had specifically hired at a high price.
He had hired the second-ranked hacker on the global hacker list!
Who could tell him why Sophia could destroy the program in just ten minutes?
That hacker had told him that unless the opponent's hacking skills were even stronger, it would be absolutely impossible to break through.
Since no one had ever seen the mysterious top-ranked hacker on the list, he had trusted that hacker very much.
He had even had that person install the main program at GeneCipher Society headquarters, allowing him to easily control all locations.
He never thought that what he did for convenience back then had now become a security vulnerability.
The more Lachlan thought about it, the more unwilling he felt, grinding his teeth in frustration.
He had never imagined he would be defeated by Sophia's hands.
He was so unwilling!
Sophia didn't know what Lachlan was thinking. If she did, she would definitely tell him loudly: Unfortunately for you, the number one on the hacker list seems to be me!
She held Lachlan hostage, walking out step by step.
The two bodyguards held guns, aimed in her direction, fingers lightly on the triggers.
As if the moment she harmed Lachlan, they would immediately act.
But Sophia was petite, her body almost completely hidden behind Lachlan. It was very difficult to aim without causing collateral damage.
Moreover, Sophia kept moving, the needle tip almost pressed against Lachlan's skin.
As if it would pierce in the next second.
The sight was shocking.
Sophia reminded them: "If you're capable, let's see who's faster - your guns or my needle."
The corners of her lips curved up in a wild, unrestrained smile, her dewy eyes full of killing intent.
The two bodyguards immediately didn't dare move, warning coldly: "Sophia, let Mr. White go now."
Sophia ignored them and said to Lachlan, "You have no other choice now. Surrender and confess, or resist stubbornly - you choose."
Lachlan's eyes flickered. Confessing now meant certain death.
But not confessing... was still death.
This time, he had been careless, thinking Sophia was a weak woman who didn't need to be guarded against.
He gritted his teeth secretly, his mind frantically searching for a solution.
Just then, hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the door, and then Benjamin's figure appeared.
The two bodyguards also heard the sound. Just as they turned their heads, their necks suffered a heavy blow.
Then their bodies were kicked hard by someone and fell to the ground.
Benjamin was quick-eyed and fast-handed, snatching the guns from their hands, one in each hand, aimed at the two bodyguards.