Chapter 256

Elliot actually listened to Christine. Without solid proof that Allen was behind the attack, he didn't dare call Damien for help. He had no choice but to accept the loss. His voice was tight with emotion. "Okay, Ms. Green." "Hold on," Christine said. "I'll call Allen and ask him directly." "Sure! Thanks, Ms. Green." "But don't get your hopes up," she warned. "I might not get anything out of him." "I know." Still, the fact that Christine was willing to step in warmed Elliot. If she didn't care, she wouldn't have gone this far. Even so, the defeat was crushing. And with no evidence to pin it on Allen, Elliot had to swallow the humiliation. If it weren't for the fact that he had struck first, he would have called the police. But what truly unsettled him was Allen's mysterious tech ally. Whoever it was had dismantled his systems with terrifying precision and remarkable speed. The thought left Elliot shaken. From now on, any move against Allen would require serious calculation. C