Chapter 1664

Basil's initial instinct was to lash out, but he quickly reined it in, managing a forced chuckle. "Alright, but here's the catch—if you can't fix it, not only will you be expelled, but your parents will be stuck with the bill for repairing this computer. So, are you still willing to take on the challenge?" "What's there to be afraid of?" Lincoln shot back, eagerly extending his hand. "Let's shake on it. A man's word is his bond—no backing out." Outside the door, Chandler stopped in his tracks, having caught the exchange. "Fine." Basil stood and shook Lincoln's hand. "It's a deal." "Then please step aside," Lincoln said, his confidence unwavering. "You really think you're something, don't you?" Basil scoffed, rising begrudgingly from his chair and stepping aside. "Let's see how long you can keep up that bravado." Lincoln blinked slowly, casually easing into the computer chair. But the instant his fingers brushed the keyboard, his demeanor shifted completely. A laser-like focus to