Chapter 239: You Can Have My Life

“What is it?” Septimus couldn’t help but frown. His understanding of Madelyn was becoming increasingly elusive. Her enigmatic nature made it impossible to discern her true essence, yet he found himself inexplicably trusting her words.

Madelyn flashed a radiant smile. “Mr. Septimus, have you ever heard of Hexagon?”

In this world, where there were computers, there were viruses. And where there were viruses, there were antivirus programs. Hexagon was specifically designed to protect computer systems.

Septimus’ expression turned icy.

This software was the type typically used by top-tier hackers abroad and was particularly favored by domestic government agencies. Many government systems employed it to safeguard computer secrets. Its most impressive feature was its ability to intercept countless virus intrusions and hacker attacks.

However, this software wasn’t something just anyone could use.

Septimus once considered using this software to safeguard the black market’s system. However, his wish remained unfulfilled, as very few people used this software.

Hexagon wasn’t something one could simply learn by studying. Its complexity was akin to someone learning to assemble a large robot from scratch. The user not only needed exceptional comprehension and memory but also had to invest a considerable amount of time to fully understand this software.

Septimus wondered if Madelyn knew how to use it.

He asked, “Hexagon isn’t exactly an easy software to master. Do you know how to use it?”

“Of course.” Madelyn’s smile shone, rivaling the brilliance of the early morning sun.

Septimus was momentarily stunned.

Madelyn smiled even more brightly.

In fact, in her past life, Madelyn had been exposed to far more complicated matters than in this life. She had inadvertently acquired knowledge about countless things, including Hexagon.

It seems that all the learning was indeed not in vain.

“Then it’s settled. If I manage to protect the black market’s system, you must keep your promise,” Madelyn said seriously.

Septimus clearly hesitated for a moment.

After giving it some thought, he ordered, “Bring me the laptop.”

The subordinate nodded, promptly carrying out the instructions.

Then, with a hint of suspicion, Septimus turned his gaze toward Madelyn. His deep-set eyes narrowed slightly. “Rest assured, if you truly possess such capability, I will assist you with all my might in whatever you ask. But if you’re lying to me, don’t blame me for not playing fair.”

Madelyn continued smiling, unperturbed.

The people working for Septimus brought in the laptop and placed it on the table.

Madelyn didn’t beat around the bush. She went straight over and sat down. “I need two hours. During these two hours, I want absolute silence. Is that okay?”

Immediately, Septimus nodded. “All of you, leave.”

“Understood.” With that, his subordinates all headed toward the door.

Madelyn began to code diligently.

Her fingers danced across the keyboard, creating a rapid staccato. Immediately, the screen was filled with a vast expanse of incomprehensible code.

Just as a programmer immersed themselves in coding, Madelyn was deeply engrossed in this process. Strings of data flowed through her mind like a rushing river.

Josiah watched from the side, his mind completely numb from the shock.

What kind of devil is this woman, really?

She was like a treasure trove, constantly revealing skills he had never seen before. And these weren’t just ordinary skills; they were incredibly impressive, leading him to doubt if there was anything in the world that could stump her.

But in reality, Madelyn only knew this one well.

She remembered that the man who developed the Hexagon software was once a penniless boy with nothing to his name. His excessive passion for software programming led him, through a series of unexpected events, to join a certain organization. It was there that they had met in their past life, and it was from him that Madelyn had learned this skill.

Looking back, Madelyn felt that she needed to find some time to win that person over as soon as possible.

The technical expertise possessed by that person would undoubtedly prove instrumental for her future, whether in running the company or other aspects.

Countless thoughts filled her mind, and before she knew it, two hours had slipped away.

After she struck the final key, her fingers ceased dancing on the keyboard.

At that time, Dracon and Tigra, who were downstairs, saw that Madelyn had gone up and hadn’t come down for over two hours. They were somewhat uneasy and had no choice but to report this news to Harriet.

“Ms. Moore, do you think something might have happened to Mrs. Lockhart? She’s been up there for quite a while,” Dracon asked.

Tigra nodded eagerly. “Yeah, should we go up and take a look? If something happens, we won’t be able to bear the responsibility!”

The thought of Sebastian potentially holding them accountable sent shivers down both their spines.

Harriet scolded, “Idiot! There are only two of you. What good could you possibly do by going there? Besides, two hours have already passed. If anything was going to happen, it would have happened already. How could there possibly be no sign of trouble?”

The two subordinates nodded in agreement repeatedly, “Yes, yes, yes, you’re right, Ms. Moore. So, what should we do?”

“Keep watching for me,” Harriet ordered before hanging up the phone in a fit of anger.

At this moment, the words “Booting Complete” appeared on the laptop screen.

Madelyn meticulously upgraded the entire internal system of the black market, while integrating the Hexagon software with the system. Throughout the process, her eyes radiated with an intelligent glow.

After a while, Madelyn clapped her hands and stood up laughing. “Mission accomplished! Now, I doubt anyone could breach your system.”

Septimus watched from the side, his heart filled with astonishment.

He had thought that Madelyn was just casually talking, not expecting her to actually be capable of using Hexagon, and the speed at which she typed was clearly beyond that of an average person.

The only uncertainty was the reliability of the technology.

Upon considering this, Septimus curiously asked, “Are you certain that you’ve already fixed our system?”

“Of course. If you don’t believe me, feel free to let anyone load some viruses onto your computer. If I’m wrong, you can have my life,” Madelyn said nonchalantly.

Wow… She really is a confident woman.

Septimus scoffed dismissively, but he didn’t engage in a verbal spar with her. Turning to a computer expert beside him, he commanded coolly, “You give it a try.”

The expert dressed in black nodded subtly.

He moved to the computer, plugged in a USB drive, and introduced a notoriously challenging computer virus into the system.