Chapter 76: Can We Talk Now?

Angela was aware of the disadvantage Earl had suffered. In light of this, she strategically leveraged her connection with Debra to secure the company's secret key. Possession of this key permitted instantaneous firewall breaches. It had never been her intention to tamper with confidential company data, nor to cause the company any harm. Her self-assurance was palpable. After all, her hacking skills were honed by an international expert in cyber-security. Although she had never showcased her prowess, it was undoubtedly superior to Earl's. She held firm in her belief that she was far from risking failure. Clarity still eluded her. An outcome once considered a certainty now had her facing a police investigation and potential imprisonment. With a deep sigh, Debra said, "We'll seek a solution." Angela wiped away her tears, utterly devoid of solutions. The humiliation was too great to bear. "Mom…" Angela realized this was a predicament she could not expect her mother to resol