Marrying The Supposed Gold Digger (Valerie)

"You and Davin make a perfect pair-one with strategy and one with strength. Don't you have a saying in Holito about something like a strategist? That's exactly what you are!

"How about it? My sister is even more beautiful than Mira! I'm sure you'll like her when you meet her."

Seeing Hamm's excited expression, Matthew couldn't be bothered to respond. Despite knowing that he was already married and dismissing the allure of such offers, Hamm's promises of high official positions and even his sister's hand in marriage didn't hold a candle to his desire to return home and be with Valerie.

Despite the temporary halt in the war, both sides suffered severe losses. Matthew remained focused on planning the next steps, working closely with Davin to coordinate both internal and external strategies. Without careful planning, they risked being overwhelmed by reinforcements or additional attacks before they could recover.

Seeing that Matthew was ignoring him, Hamm sneered with disdain. He thought, 'At a time like this when I'm personally extending an olive branch, he dares to brush me off. He has no sense of propriety!'

Hamm's expression was one of dissatisfaction, but just then, Davin returned with his team.

"King! Your plan worked perfectly. We've trapped them all inside and wiped them out. The remaining forces have retreated, and our crisis is over. You're incredible-truly impressive!" Davin patted Matthew on the back with enthusiasm. "Thank you. You're our hero!"

Matthew smiled but said nothing. He glanced at Davin and said, "I'd like to borrow someone to capture the opposing hacker."Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

Davin was surprised. "You going to capture the hacker?"

"Yes, I think this hacker is very familiar, and if we can capture him, there won't be anyone left on their side. This would also help you. I can guarantee that this hacker is hiding among the rebels. I won't feel right until we catch him," Matthew replied.

"Exactly!" Hamm jumped in immediately. "You're right. Let him catch the hacker then!" While he was thinking that Matthew was indeed impressive, he hoped that the capture process might lead to their deaths outside, which would be the best outcome. Despite admiring him, Hamm couldn't lower his pride, but everyone else in the government forces looked at Matthew with admiration.

"Alright, I'll assign you the most elite squad we have," Davin agreed. Davin took a few people away from Hamm's side, making Hamm's eyes flash with jealousy. He hadn't expected Davin to take such drastic measures with his guards.

Once outside the government

forces' building, Matthew disguised himself in rebel attire. His team made their way directly to the rebel stronghold. The area was a chaotic mix of rebels and gangs. The ruins were littered with corpses, and the devastation was even greater than that suffered by the government forces. The ground was strewn with blood and filled with the sounds of wailing and despair.

Matthew's resolve to capture the hacker reflected his broader desire to mitigate harm and restore some semblance of order amidst the chaos of war.

By focusing on that individual, he hoped to limit further damage and perhaps steer the conflict toward a resolution.

Matthew shook his head and took a

deep breath as he and his team carefully proceeded forward. As they got closer, he furrowed his brow tightly. When someone approached, Matthew was quickly pulled to the side Due to the intense fighting, every suspicious person passing by was being searched. Matthew observed that, fortunately, he had no weapons on him, so he had nothing to fear from the searches.

Matthew looked at the people around him and realized that a large target might attract too much attention. "I'll go ahead first. You all stay behind and provide support. If necessary, set up the explosives and follow my instructions!"

The people around Matthew trusted him completely, nodding vigorously. He then blended into the rebel ranks and made his way directly into the rebel territory. The moment he arrived, he heard a roar, "Useless! All of you are useless!"

Matthew finally understood after

listening for a while. The rebels had

thought that having their hacker would turn the tide, but they hadn't anticipated that the opposing hacker was even more skilled, quickly defeating them. Now, the defeated rebel leader was furious, shouting, "Lock him up!" He thought, Of no use at all; instead, being exploited by the other side. Keeping such a hacker around is just a waste!' They locked Landry in a separate room.

Landry looked at the people outside with a sense of utter despair. Being a pawn in a national conflict had already made surviving this long a feat in itself, and now, facing failure, he knew all too well what awaited him. If the rebels continued to retreat, his fate was clear: he would face certain death.

A person who had been deemed useless had little chance of surviving in such a ruthless world. Whether it was the rebels or the gang, the outcome for him would have been grim. As he pondered this, a profound sense of despair and disbelief washed over him.

He pondered, 'How could this be happening? I had been trained by a hacking guru, always preparing thoroughly for every attack. I never imagined I would be defeated in such a rundown place.'

Landry's pride was shattered in an instant. Reflecting on his pastwork attacks, he had felt invincible, confidently advancing straight into the heart of the government forces. Little did he realize it was all a trap. As soon as he made his move, he was led by the nose, and now, he had become utterly useless.

Seeing the situation unfold, Landry couldn't help but offer a bitter smile. Slowly, he drew a finely crafted handgun. If he was to die, he decided he wouldn't do so at their hands. It would be far worse to face such a fate from them. Instead, Landry chose to end his life. After all, in a war-torn country like this, death was a common occurrence, and his passing would likely go unnoticed.

Landry took a deep breath and pointed the gun at his mouth, preparing to pull the trigger. Suddenly, a muffled groan from outside startled him. He lowered the gun and glanced at the door. With a creak, the door was pushed open, and sunlight streamed through the gap. A familiar face appeared, causing Landry to gasp in shock. "Mr. King!"