Chapter 86
“No, hackers wouldn’t do something like this, especially those with a conscience. They wouldn’t harm people,” Pearl firmly asserted. Despite being a top hacker, she had never engaged in immoral or malicious activities.
While staring at the numbers before him, Raymond muttered, “Maybe we can revert the flight path if there’s a hacker to help us change the data. It’ll be easier for us to handle it by then.”
Pearl’s eyes lit up at his suggestion. She promptly rose from her seat and rushed back to retrieve her laptop.
With her hacking skills, she attempted to breach the civil aviation website. Although it was more difficult than her previous challenge, she successfully hacked into it.
Upon gaining access, she located the information pertaining to their flight and modified the flight route, enhancing it based on the original data. With intermittent guidance from Raymond, she assumed control of the plane, and they managed to steady the plane.
“We did it!” Pearl exclaimed in joy as the plane’s condition steadily improved.
Raymond relaxed too. “Yeah, it’s all because of you.!
Pearl smiled faintly. “I couldn’t do this if it weren’t for your suggestion and advice.”
“All right, enough with the modesty. Since the plane can now fly automatically, let’s go back to our seats,” Raymond proposed.
Pearl nodded, and they made their way back to the first–class cabin.
Though they had only been gone a short while, it felt like an eternity to Richard. Overwhelmed with indescribable emotions upon seeing Pearl return, he anxiously asked, “You’re not hurt, are you?”
His question made Pearl burst into laughter. “Of course! I’m Pearl, and there’s nothing I can’t handle.”
“I didn’t expect you to be so talented and brave given your young age, Miss Pearl.” While Raymond was talking, his eyes were full of amazement and admiration for Pearl, which did not go unnoticed by Richard.
As a man, Richard naturally knew what Raymond’s gaze meant.
“You’re not so bad yourself. Without your insights, I wouldn’t have been able to think of a solution and save the plane,” Pearl complimented Raymond politely.
Richard interjected coldly, “You could have done it even without him.”
His abrupt remark caused Pearl to realize belatedly that he was taking a stance against Raymond. Was he… jealous of Raymond?
Snickering inwardly, Pearl explained to Raymond, “My friend can be a bit competitive. Please don’t take it to heart.”
Raymond kept his smile, now having a clearer understanding of Pearl’s relationship with Richard.
“I understand. Maybe he’s just… trying to protect his girlfriend, so he’s a little hostile.” He couldn’t help but notice Richard’s overprotectiveness and possessiveness over Pearl.
“No, you’ve got the wrong idea. We’re not in a relationship.” Shocked, Pearl spoke up to deny it.
However, Richard was not eager to refute Raymond but pulled Pearl into his arms. “Okay, it’s over. You can go back to your seat now. We’ll arrive at Mosvil in a while.”
