As if he knew what Natasha was going to say, Boss shifted his gaze to her. “Ms. Watson, General Will is not someone you can provoke by just saying anything!”
Natasha merely glanced at him. “I don't talk to cowards!”
Boss was utterly speechless.
Will did not look back and continued walking forward. At that moment, Natasha spoke to him in Capstonese. “Don't you want to know my other identity, General Will?”
Will froze in his tracks and turned to face the only woman there. “You speak Capstonese?”
Natasha looked at him and answered with a smile, “A little.”
Her pronunciation was very accurate. She did not sound like someone who only knew the language a little.
Will looked at her with interest. Since she understands Capstonese, it also means that she heard our conversation just now, but I'm surprised that she can still stand here so calmly after hearing everything.
Will curled his lips into a smile at that thought and turned back to look at her. “You mentioned your other identity. What is it?” he asked curiously.
“General Will, don't listen to this woman's—”
Before Boss could finish his words, Will shot him a look. “Say another word and I'll cut off your hand right now!”
Boss could only purse his lips and step back.
Seeing that, Will turned his attention to Natasha again and put on an amiable expression. “Go on.”
“I wonder if you still remember Theodore Watson?” Natasha asked straightforwardly.
Theodore Watson...
Will narrowed his eyes when he heard that name.
“This name sounds familiar...” However, he could not recall where he had heard it before.
Just then, Gavin's expression changed subtly. He approached Will and whispered something into his ear.
Will's eyes instantly lit up. “Oh! It's that extremely talented hacker!”
Gavin nodded.
“But isn't he dead?” Will asked.
Gavin did not respond, so Will turned to look at Natasha. “You know Theodore?”
Natasha fixed her eyes on him. “How do you know he's dead?”
Looking at the hostility in her eyes, Will seemed to have guessed something. “I don't have to tell you exactly how I know about it. You, on the other hand, what is your relationship with Theodore?”
“He's my father!”
Will froze and looked at her incredulously. “Did you just say Theodore is your father?”
“That's right.”
Will eyed her from head to toe. The look of surprise in his eyes also carried a hint of disbelief.
Beside him, Gavin also froze briefly upon hearing her words.
In the end, Will smiled at her and said, “Since you're still alive, you should live well. What are you doing here?”
Natasha could discern something from his words.
“What do you mean, since I'm still alive?” she asked, looking at him. Even though she had a vague suspicion, she was determined to get an answer since she was already there.
Will narrowed his eyes at her.
At that moment, Gavin interjected, “Miss, please mind your tone when you speak to the—”
Boss looked at him and lowered his head slightly. Despite his reluctance, he had to be meek and subservient.
“If possible, General Will, take her away first. I'll slowly explain it to you.”
Will swept his gaze over them, looking stern. Finally, he signaled to Gavin behind him, and someone immediately came forward to lead Natasha away.
Natasha looked at Boss and sneered, “I've truly thought too highly of you.”
Boss remained silent.
Natasha then turned to look at Will. “This man is very ambitious. You should be wary of him, General Will.” With that, she left without giving them the chance to speak.
Boss' expression took on a subtle change, and Will's expression was no better.
The struggle for power between them was tacit.
One was very ambitious, while the other had long been suspicious and wanted to get rid of the former as soon as possible.
All they lacked was an excuse and a determinant.
Natasha could discern this subtle aspect through observation alone. She had spurred Will on with her simple remark.
No matter what they talk about next, they are bound to doubt one another. Hence, as long as that wariness is present, I'll have the opportunity to turn things around.
Only after Natasha left did Will shift his attention back to Boss. “If I find out that you and the base got into huge trouble, mark my words, no one will say anything when I kill you!”
Boss looked at him. “General Will, I'm sure you know more about DX Group's financial resources than I do. As long as we can control them, we won't have to worry about our funds in the future. When the time comes, all our problems will be solved. Besides, doesn't that also mean you can carry out your big plan ahead of schedule?”
Will met his gaze. Although he admitted that Boss' words made sense, he was still full of doubts.
“Easier said than done. If DX Group could be controlled so easily, do you think they would have continued to exist until now?” he asked sharply.
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