Chapter 41

Joxan had always been ahead of his peers—no, even adults feared his skills. Hackers from across the world couldn’t compete with him. But today, Daimon had bested him. He didn’t want to admit it, but he had to. Daimon wasn’t just a wealthy businessman. He was a dangerous opponent. The thought unsettled him. As he walked down the hallway, lost in thought, a familiar voice called out. “Joxan! I heard about your mom. Is she okay? Why aren’t you with her?” It was Oasis. Joxan hesitated. Oasis looked genuinely worried, his usual energetic demeanor dampened. For a long time, Joxan had found him annoying. Not because of who he was, but because of his father. Daimon’s son. And yet, Oasis was easy to get along with. Friendly. Loyal. That was when a plan formed in Joxan’s mind. He turned to Oasis with a mischievous glint in his eyes. “I just found a super cool anime in the computer room,” he whispered. “But I can’t let the teacher know. Wanna watch it?” Oasis’s face lit up. “Really? Of course! I