Female Novel
Chapter 692
Chapter 692 The Leaker
“Phew...” Ronin breathed out softly and finally shifted his position. He’d been lying on the ceiling for two days without a stirbelow.
Ronin moved slightly and turned to give his numb thighs a break. A growl from his stomach prompted him to carefully retrieve anenergy bar from his pocket to replenish his energy. After that, he settled back into position quietly.
Under Catherine’s orders, he wouldn't stop until he unearthed who was causing the disturbances.
However, after he stayed there for two days, the office remained eerily quiet. Ronin wondered whether he had misjudged thedirection.
Just as Ronin contemplated revising his plan, the office door lock made a slight sound.Asoft click caught Ronin’s attention. He adjusted and barely breathing. He feared detection.When he spotted the person entering, he rolled his eyes silently.
It was Ciaran, Marshall’s earliest student, who had been working with Marshall. He often frequented Marshall’s office. Hisentrance was nothing out of the ordinary.
Ronin stifled a yawn and planned to rest a bit. But he noticed Ciaran moving stealthily toward Marshall's desk. Then Ciaran satdown at the desk and turned on Marshall’s computer.
If it weren’t for Ronin taking a second glance, he wouldn’t detect anything unusual. He noticed that Ciaran’s expressions andgaze were off.
Ciaran occasionally glanced around and looked incredibly uneasy. It was a far cry from his usual relaxed demeanor whenhelping Marshall. This was seriously problematic.
Sensing something wrong, Ronin immediately opened his laptop. His mini-computer was already linked to Marshall’s. It mirroredevery move made on the other machine.
Ciaran probably didn’t anticipate someone monitoring his every move from such close quarters.
As Ronin watched the files open on the computer, he held onto a last shred of hope. While not a student of Marshall, he was wellacquainted with Marshall’s team through his connection with Catherine.
Usually, Ciaran was the most amiable and caring. He was akin to a dependable older brother to them all. Deep down, Roninhoped it wasn’t Ciaran.
However, when Ronin witnessed Ciaran copying files onto his storage card, he realized the matter had been settled. Ciaranmight not be able to clear his name.
As Ciaran saw the files finish copying, his face lit up with a smile of satisfaction. He removed the card and meticulously wipedany fingerprints from the computer. Only then did Ciaran stand up and prepare to leave the office.
Just as Ciaran was about to touch the doorknob, a loud bang echoed behind him. It was followed by a cold voice. ” Ciaran,where are you going?”
Ciaran felt a chill down his spine and slowly turned around. As he spotted Ronin, he eased a bit. Then he frowned and stared atRonin in displeasure. ” Ronin, what are you doing sneaking around Professor Hartley's office? You shouldn't be here. Get outand stop causing trouble.”
Ronin sneered and looked disdainfully at him. “Ciaran, that’s an interesting statement. If I’m not supposed to be here, then whatabout you?”
Unflinchingly, Ciaran began weaving a lie. He replied, “Professor Hartley asked me to get something. Can’t | come in and helphim?”
If Ronin hadn’t seen it firsthand, he almost believed Ciaran’s words when he saw Ciaran’s flawless acting.
“Ciaran, you don’t need to keep pretending. Didn’t Professor Hartley inform you his computer was being monitored? Every moveyou just made has been recorded.”
These words drained the color from Ciaran’s face. He struggled to deny the fact. He shouted, “You're talking nonsense! Whatmoves? | just came to deliver something to Professor Hartley. Are you going to investigate that?”
Ronin thought inwardly, “Deliver something? As if anyone will buy that story.” Seeing Ciaran’s stubborn attitude without a trace ofremorse, Ronin decided not to indulge him anymore.novelbin
“Ciaran, if you insist you came to deliver something to Professor Hartley, let’s call him now and have him come over.”Ciaran felt a pang of fear at Ronin’s words. If Marshall arrived, it would mean certain doom for him.
“Enough, Ronin. You're not one of us, yet here you are, hiding in Professor Hartley's office. Out of respect for Catherine, | haven’tcome at you. Don’t push your luck.” Soft approaches failed, so Ciaran opted for a harder stance.
Ronin hadn't expected this from Ciaran. Since that was the case, there was no need for him to dwell on their relationship.
Right in front of Ciaran, Ronin pulled out his phone and prepared to call Catherine.
Unexpectedly, Ciaran lunged forRonin’s phone and aimed to snatch itaway. The sudden RIOKS caught ''Ronit df guatd\but his agility savedhim. He swiftly deflected Ciaran witha sidekick, which made Ciaranstumble back. The content is onNovelDrama.Org! Read the latestchapter there!
Taking advantage of the moment,Ciaran turned to leave. Before hereached the door, it sw ngorsirfiomoutside atherind ah arshallabpeared simultaneously. Ciarangave up resistance and slumped tothe floor with a paled face. He knewhe had no chance and was awaitingjudgment. The content is onNovelDrama.Org! Read the latestchapter there!
Catherine glanced at Ronin and noticed the stubble on his chin. She found it somewhat amusing and sympathetic. ” You go rest.I'll take care of this.”
Rest wasn't an option for Ronin untilhe settled this matter. He apted toclear CathegineteriatntstHe d makeslid bveryone knew she couldn'tpossibly be the leak. The content ison NovelDrama.Org! Read the latestchapter there!
“Catherine, I'll stand guard at the door while you question.” With Ronin there, no one would get in.Catherine was unable to persuade him otherwise and let him be. “Fine. Then, guard the door.”After Ronin left, the office was left with just the three of them. Marshall was so angry that he clutched his chest and sat silent.
Catherine didn’t immediately confront Ciaran. She politely invited him to sit and talk. She said, “Take a seat. There’s no one elsehere. Let's chat.”
Ciaran didn’t grasp Catherine’s intent. Despite being the youngest in their experimental team, Catherine exuded the mostpowerful aura among them.
He even found her more intimidating than Marshall. After being discovered, he lacked the courage to meet Catherine’s eyes.
Ciaran slumped on the couch and stared ahead in dismay. “What do you want to ask? Go ahead and ask.”The content is on NovelDrama.Org! Read the latest chapter there!