No Strings Attached novel (Clara and Ian) novel Chapter 434

Ian’s dark eyes were stormy with concern. He was well aware of the significance of the chip technology data for Hayes Corporation.

It had taken him five years and a fortune to develop this chip technology, which was pivotal in countering the monopoly in the chip industry. The loss of this data could cripple their upcoming product launches and lead to substantial financial hits.

Without hesitation, Ian set his phone aside, strode into his study, and dove into the computer system to track down the missing data.

When Chase and Sasha entered, they found Ian. his brow furrowed, staring intently at the screen, his fingers flying over the keyboard, without so much as a glance their way.

Chase sensed trouble immediately. He walked over and asked, “Something up with the company?”

Ian’s voice was deep and slightly hoarse as he responded, “Firewall’s been breached. We’ve lost the chip tech data.”

Chase couldn’t help but curse, “Damn! They’re trying to bury you, man. Whoever did this is dead meat if I catch them. They won’t know what hit ‘em.”

He promptly grabbed a laptop, settled into the couch, and his slender fingers began their rapid dance across the keys.

Sasha, puzzled, looked at him. “What are you doing? Stirring up chaos? We should be out there looking for Clara.”

Chase had never looked so serious. His eyes were glued to the code on his laptop screen, and his fingers were tapping away. He said, “Hayes Corp has too many secrets to protect. I’ve got to get this firewall up to snuff, or we’re going to face even bigger losses.”

Sasha stared at him incredulously. “You know how to hack?”

“What do you think? That I’m just good with a scalpel? I’m only a notch below this guy when it comes to hacking.”