No Way Back (Jane and Hugh) by Anna Mac novel Chapter 259

Chapter 259
Hearing Hunter’s words, Hayden stopped what he was doing.
He gave Hunter a look of deep significance.
“We didn’t destroy Rose’s data.”
“The Red Star Team only spent three hours hacking into Rose’s server, but we spent 20 hours investigating everything about Rose.”
“After careful observation, we found that Rose is a genuine public welfare organization. There’s nothing fake about it.
“Our Red Star Team will never take action against such an organization!”
Jane said coldly.
“Queen, this is an order. It’s also a trial.
“Have you decided to give up on this mission by saying such words?”
Hunter’s tone suddenly turned cold.
An invisible pressure was transmitted to Jane through the phone.
Jane was on speaker.
The members of the Red Star Team were all beside Jane.
Their stomachs were in knots at Hunter’s words.
“That’s right, I choose to give up!”
Jane’s answer was decisive and without hesitation.
She was not affected by Hunter at all.
“As smart as you are, you should know why I asked you to destroy Rose’s server.
“This is also indirectly for the glory of Crucsia. It’s easy as pie for your team.
“The test of this mission is to check your loyalty. You only need to press a button and your team will be able to get access to the national information bank! You will be recognized by the country! From then on, many things will be easier for you!
“This is an inescapable vault for hackers who want to explore the world. Are you going to give up at the last step?” Hunter took a deep breath.
He was like a demon tempting humans to open Pandora’s box.
Pandora’s box had the treasure that humans dreamed of.
It was hard for one to resist this temptation no matter how strong his will was.
However…
“Such glory is not what Crucsia needs, nor is it something our Red Star Team would fight for.
“If the prerequisite for us to obtain autonomy is that we have to cross the bottom line against our conscience, then we’d rather give up, and we’ll never do such a thing!
“Mr. Lourd, I’m sure you don’t know the bottom line of the Red Star Team. Let me repeat it for you!
“First, we can’t endanger national security.
“Secondly, we can’t betray the bottom line of humanity.
“Thirdly, never stand against the innocent.
“Your mission is completely against our team’s three bottom lines. Forgive me for not obeying you!”
Jane’s voice cannot conceal the anger in her tone.
She almost growled.
Hunter’s actions were simply humiliating the Red Star Team!
If people didn’t even care about their bottom line, what was the difference between them and those bustards in the Flower family?
Jane would never cross the bottom line to hurt the innocent at the cost of her life!
Instead, she would choose to fight for what she wanted openly!
If the person in charge of the Cyber Information Security Department in Crucsia was such a person, Jane would be extremely disappointed! There would be no possibility of cooperation between them in this lifetime!
This was the first time Marlon and the others had seen Jane so angry.
After being stunned for a moment, they all spoke.
“Yeah, we’re with Queen!”
“Rose is innocent. We won’t be against it!”
“Even if we stay as a civil society organization in the future, it’s much better than crossing the bottom line and living
like zombies!”
“What information bank? We don’t give it a **care!”
“Hahaha…”
Hunter suddenly laughed out loud.
He couldn’t help but clap.
“Why are you laughing?”
Jane frowned imperceptibly.
People might think that Hunter was laughing at them because he thought they were so young and ***that they gave up such a good opportunity in a moment of anger.
However, Jane sensed that Hunter’s laughter did not carry such emotions.
Instead…
Was it an acknowledgment for them?
“You’ve passed, Red Star Team.
“According to the agreement, we will give you absolute autonomy. Your work is almost the same as before.
“Many things will be easier for you guys and you enjoy the privilege at the national level. At the same time, the national database will be opened for you to search for information.
“Of course, the higher level of authority in the database has to be unlocked gradually by your achievements. This is what we agreed on.”
Hunter’s sudden words made Jane and the others at a loss for what to say.
Jane narrowed her eyes, exuding a dangerous aura. “What do you mean?”
“Literally. When your Red Star Team found a way to hack into the internal network of Hotel Molov and successfully resolve the shocking and terrible incidents internationally, your ability would have qualified.
“Regarding the incident about Hotel Molov, even the cybersecurity of so many countries could not resolve it. In terms of ability, your team is undoubtedly the strongest.
“No matter how difficult the mission is, it won’t be a problem for your Red Star Team. The most important meaning of this trial is to test if you can uphold your bottom line and stick to it at the critical moment.
“Just like what my brother said, when you come into contact with the national database, we can’t be sure if you will leak it. This is not a test of your ability, but of your character!”
“…I see.”
The misunderstanding was resolved.
Jane finally understood Hunter’s good intentions.
“For hackers, it’s indeed an irresistible temptation to have access to a national-level information bank and be able to retain absolute autonomy and even enjoy the national privilege.
“You’re using these conditions as bait to see what we’re going to do, right?”
“That’s right. Your answer can be said to be perfect. Hayden, after seeing what Red Star Team did, you probably have nothing to say, right?”
After saying that, Hunter glanced at Hayden with a smile.
“…Let’s wait and see.”
Hayden pursed his lips and relented.
At least for now, the team’s performance was indeed perfect.
Who knew what would happen in the future?
He would deal with it when the time came.
“Then it’s settled. Queen, congratulations on officially joining our country’s Cyber Information Security Center! Your team is now the most special action team!
“If you have time, you can bring the Red Star Team’s members to the headquarters for a tour. According to you, you want to use your own base and not be restricted, right?”
“Yes! Thank you, Mr. Lourd!”
“Also… I have to remind you something. We’ve already made an unimaginable concession by allowing you to join.
“If anything happens to the Red Star Team, Queen, you must bear the greatest responsibility. As the person who agrees with your willful conditions, I will also take full responsibility and resign!”
“Hunter!”