Cosmos hesitated and finally shifted his gaze onto Nelly . “I-I...” He felt too embarrassed to speak.
After all, he did look down on Nelly earlier.
Mike took a deep breath, trying his best to control his temper. “Quit dawdling and say what you have in mind!” I have some unsettled business to attend to.
Cosmos swept his eyes across them, including Nelly , who was sitting there quietly watching them. A faint hint of nonchalance shone in her gaze, giving her a charming yet unapproachable vibe.
Following Mike's outburst, Cosmos steeled himself and said, “Can I have your contact information?” Silence filled the air inside the room after he finished his sentence.
Mike stared at him. “Whose contact information are you asking for?” “Of course it's...” Here, Cosmos turned to Nelly .
“No!”
“No!”
Mike spoke almost simultaneously with Alpha Kilian .
Hearing their objections, Cosmos glanced at them and uttered, “I get why J disagrees, but what right do you have to refuse my request?”
“I-I'm speaking on behalf of Alpha Kilian . How can you think of getting Nelly 's contact information, you brat? Are you tired of living? Is that it?” Mike muttered, then proceeded to act as if he was going to teach Cosmos a lesson.
Cosmos immediately backed away. “It's not what you think. I-I just want to learn from Nelly .” “Oh? You sure changed your mind very quickly.”
“That's right. I was an ignorant fool and joined the organization late, so I didn't recognize J, but now I do.” As Cosmos spoke, he regarded Alpha Kilian with a sincere look. “J, I'm really sorry. I was too arrogant and presumptuous, but I have DX Group's best interest at heart. I hope you'll forgive me.”
Cosmos was tactful, as his apology sounded heartfelt and earnest.
Alpha Kilian had no choice but to let that matter slide since Cosmos had wholeheartedly apologized and asked for his forgiveness. If he continued pressing that matter further, he would seem somewhat ungracious.
Alpha Kilian sized Cosmos up with his dark eyes and uttered in a low voice, “You're a talent for knowing when to relent and when to persist, but I hope you don't misuse your gift.”
After hearing that, Cosmos hurriedly nodded. “I understand. Thank you for your guidance, J.” “Still, regarding the contact information—”
“Sure,” Nelly piped up.
Alpha Kilian was stunned and turned to her. At that moment, she had already taken out her phone. “Here.” Seeing that, Cosmos widened his eyes in utter disbelief. “R-Really?”
“Of course.” She nodded.
He stared at her and was too excited that he was at a loss for words. “I-I—”
“What's the matter? Don't tell me you want to say you were just kidding and aren't really willing to add
my contact information?” she retorted.
“Of course I do. I'm more than willing to do so!” Cosmos took out his phone and immediately walked toward Nelly . However, just as he was about to add her as a friend on social media, he suddenly recalled something and turned his head around to look at Alpha Kilian cautiously.
Nelly appeared to have sensed Cosmos' concern and intention. She beamed at Alpha Kilian . “Honey, is this all right with you?”
Alpha Kilian initially felt a little gloomy, as if something was stuck in his chest. However, his unhappiness dissipated instantaneously after he heard Nelly addressing him as “Honey.”
Alpha Kilian 's eyes flickered with a hint of restraint as he looked at her and uttered in an undertone, “Of course. It's your decision.”
Nelly smiled faintly and turned to Cosmos. “Is it all right now?” Seeing that, Cosmos nodded and added Nelly 's contact information.
Although Alpha Kilian was slightly displeased, his mind was filled with Nelly 's voice, the word “Honey” echoing in his head.
He had never heard her call him that before, let alone in public. As a result, a sense of satisfaction surged within him.
After Cosmos obtained Nelly 's contact information, he bowed at her. “Thank you, Nelly .” “You're welcome. If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask me at any time,” she said. Cosmos' eyes gleamed at once. “C-Can I really do that?”
“But only computer-related matters.”
“I got it!” He bobbed his head vigorously.
Nelly nodded. She gazed downward at her phone and suddenly thought of something. “What's your name?”
“Cosmos. My name is Cosmos.” He introduced himself.
Hearing that, Nelly curled her lips into a smile. “That's quite a nice name.”
“Thank you for your compliment, Nelly !” Cosmos felt a little self-conscious after getting praised.
While Nelly added the description to her phone, Mike took out his phone as well and quietly approached her. “Nelly , c-can I add your contact information too?”
She arched a brow at him.
They were just done fooling around when Dave opened the door and entered the room. Noticing the stern expression on his face, Alpha Kilian asked, “What happened?”
Dave peered at Nelly before saying in a low voice, “I'm afraid to say that your efforts today were in vain.”
“You didn't catch the culprit?” Nelly questioned.
Even though he was unwilling to admit it, Dave nodded. His voice was filled with rage when he said, “Yeah. He managed to get away.”
Hearing that, Alpha Kilian probed, “Did anyone hurt themselves during the operation?”
Dave shook his head. “Luckily, no. Even though there was an exchange of fire, nobody got wounded. The man is vigilant and alert, though, so apprehending him won't be easy.”
Nelly raised her brow as she glanced at Alpha Kilian , speaking in a calm, uneventful voice. “To be honest,
I feel better knowing that we didn't catch him. I'll feel uneasy if we manage to apprehend him smoothly.”
After all, handling a person and a matter like this wouldn't usually go as planned.
Alpha Kilian nodded in agreement. “Nelly is right. Don't give up. There are more chances to come. At least the person probably won't show up anymore.”
“Who knows whether he will keep his words or not?” Dave retorted.
“It doesn't matter. The hole in your system? I've already told...” Nelly trailed off, turning her head to look at the person beside her.
Cosmos noticed her action and hurriedly reminded, “Cosmos.”
Nelly bobbed her head. “Yes. I've told him that as long as you patch the hole, these people won't be able to attack your system again.”
“All right. Thank you for your help!” Dave nodded.
“You let me stay and eat here, and I haven't expressed my gratitude for you yet.” “It's okay. I'll ask Alpha Kilian to compensate me.”
Nelly grinned upon hearing Dave's response.
Just then, Alpha Kilian spoke. “What Nelly did isn't enough to compensate for the food and drinks you supplied her?”
“Nope. What she did was more than enough.” “Then why do you want to settle the debt with me?” “The debt is yours.”
Dave's words rendered Alpha Kilian speechless while Mike and Cosmos burst out laughing at their humorous exchange.
However, their laughter caught Alpha Kilian 's attention. The latter glanced at them, speaking in a low voice, “Is there anything that I can help you two with?”
Mike and Cosmos immediately froze before shaking their heads in unison. “N-Nope.”
“Then why are you guys still here? Do you want to add my contact number too?” Alpha Kilian asked. Mike and Cosmos quickly headed out together.
“Bye, Alpha Kilian .” “Bye, Dave.”
With that, they disappeared from the room.
Watching Cosmos and Mike's retreating backs, Dave was curious. “What contact number?”
Alpha Kilian shifted his gaze to Dave upon hearing his question. “Your men asked for Nelly 's contact number just now. You should be doing something about that!”
Dave chuckled. “Why so? Are you jealous?”
“Jealous? Of them?” Alpha Kilian snorted. “Are you kidding me? They aren't courageous enough to do anything anyway.”
“Then what are you being so agitated for?” Dave countered. “I find them annoying, okay?”
“Ms. Jackson didn't say anything, though.” With that, Dave turned to Nelly . “If you feel burdened by their actions, you can outright reject them, okay? You don't need to consider our feelings.”
“I don't feel that way. Don't worry. He's just a really great kid. Not only did he not get angry after I lectured him, but he also apologized to me after that.”
“If he knew who you really are, I think he might be feeling so regretful now that he would be kneeling on the floor, crying.”
Nelly laughed.
“However, it's his honor to be guided by you,” Dave continued.
“Well, everything's fine as long as you're not worried about me endangering the safety of DX Group.”
“Hmm, there's no way we can stop you if that's what you wanted to do,” Dave stated. He knew how talented Nelly was.
“Actually, it's not as easy as you think. It can be challenging to hack into a system with no loophole or flaws.”
Both Alpha Kilian and Dave were intelligent people. They immediately froze upon hearing Nelly 's words. Alpha Kilian gazed at her. “Nelly , do you mean...”
“Yes. That's exactly what I mean,” Nelly replied.