章節 79: 79. A spy ring uncovered.
You mean the high school student, Aiden Dale? Yes, Director Harris. Would you like to
meet him? I'd be delighted to meet someone so talented, especially from Bayside
District, Nathan replied. After the commendation meeting, hearing that Nathan was
going to see Aiden, Officer Sophie immediately pouted out, What's so great about this
kid? He's like an alien! She continued on, Director Harris, I'm telling you, that Aiden kid is
abnormal.
Looking at Officer Sophie, Nathan's eyes flashed a reflection. He couldn't remember the
last time he'd heard her speak so much about anyone, especially a man. The last man
he'd heard her talk about had been Nathan himself.
Sophie's attention to the boy made Nathan want to meet Aiden even more. Seeing
Nathan's pained expression, Sophie stopped and asked, What's wrong, Director? Are you
okay? Nathan smiled and shook his head. Oh, you must be too bored then, Sophie said
with a smile.
Tomorrow, I will take you to visit the scenic spots in Bayside. Nathan shook his head and
said, We can talk about it later. For now, I have someone to visit.
You can come with me if you'd like. Who is it? Robert and Sophie asked in one voice.
Arthur Wiles, he replied.
Unlike the huge villa the Kay family lived in, Arthur lived in a modest home east of the
city. It was a simple red brick house set back from the road with a picket fence
surrounding the property. In the back, they had a large garden full of colorful fruits and
vegetables.
It was like an ordinary country home, except for the breath hidden nearby. As Aiden got
out of the taxi at the bottom of the driveway, he could feel that he was being watched.
He knew that Arthur's security team was watching him, but he couldn't see anyone.
He didn't know if Arthur's security were federal agents, military, or private security. Even
if he didn't care about it, someone as important as Arthur would have the protection of
the government. Aiden walked up the driveway as if he'd done it so many times.
He didn't look at the security cameras or try to find any hiding guards. Even with his
master-level vision, he could easily pick out their positions. To do so would be to admit
he knew they were there.
He ignored the pocky eyes, walked quietly to the front door, and tapped on the door. An
elderly woman with a bent figure and silver hair opened the door. Aiden could tell by her eyes that she must have been a beautiful woman when she was young.
Aiden guessed she must be Arthur's wife. Excuse me, you are... The old woman
narrowed her eyes and looked at Aiden. Auntie, my name is Aiden Dale.
Mr. Wiles is expecting me. Aiden said with a smile as he handed her his business card.
Little Aiden! The old woman suddenly realized.
Come in, come in. Arthur has told me all about you. He brags about you all the time.
A heavy cough was heard behind her. What is this nonsense? I've never praised this boy,
Arthur teased. Aiden hadn't noticed him standing behind her.
Come in and have a seat, Arthur directed Aiden into the living room just off the
entryway. Go on, you wretched old man, Miss Wiles said. The old woman glared at
Arthur's back and then showed a kind smile to Aiden.
Little Aiden, don't be shy. Make yourself at home. And please, she continued, call me
Aunt Susie.
Aiden didn't dare argue with Aunt Susie. He knew he wouldn't win. As soon as Aiden was
settled in the living room, Aunt Susie went to prepare tea.
Arthur sat across from Aiden and motioned to the chess set on the table between them.
Aiden knew little about chess and in the first match, Arthur had a checkmate within a
few minutes. While he started to figure the game out, Aiden didn't fare much better in
the next two matches.
Arthur thought he might have found something that he could best Aiden at, and like an
excited child, he goaded Aiden into another match. However, after losing the first few
games and strengthening his chess ability, Aiden was like an awakened dragon. He
played fast and aggressive, capturing Arthur's pieces in move after move.
Given Aiden's sharp counterattack, Arthur could not help his irritation. Little rascal! You
deliberately let me win the first few games, didn't you? Arthur challenged. Arthur was so
angry that he huffed and glared at Aiden.
At that moment, Aunt Susie came into the room carrying a tray. Arthur swept his arm
across the chessboard, sending the pieces to the floor as he said, It's time for tea! This
game is a draw! Aiden laughed at Arthur's behavior. The three sat around the table,
drinking tea and chatting, like a happy family.
Suddenly, a knock on the door interrupted the conversation. Aunt Susie went to the door
and was stunned to see Director Harris along with officers Robert and Sophie. At the
sight of Director Harris, Aunt Susie didn't dare keep them waiting and welcomed them
into the living room.
The alien's here? asked Sophie. Aiden, what are you doing here? Robert asked. Robert
and Sophie's recognition of Aiden surprised Aunt Susie who asked, Do you know each
other? Director Harris of the NSB immediately turned his focus to the young man in the
room.
So, this is Aiden Dale? he thought. Director Harris said hello to Arthur and explained the
reason for the visit, turning to Aiden. Mr. Aiden, with your help, the government has
successfully solved a trade zone crisis.
I have been ordered to come to Bayside District to commend those responsible. Is there
anything I can do to thank you? As long as it is within the scope of the FBI, please do not
hesitate to ask. What? Aunt Susie couldn't help exclaiming.
She didn't expect that this little boy from an unknown family had such great
achievements. He was receiving personal praise from the Director of the NSB. What an
honor! What did Aiden do? Arthur asked, as curious as his wife.
Tell us, what world-changing things has this kid done now? Although Sophie was
somewhat surprised by Arthur's familiar attitude with Aiden, she didn't pry. Instead, she
reported the causes and consequences of how Aiden found top-secret photos hidden on
a computer and how the FBI and local police jointly took down the spy ring. According to
the results of the FBI investigation, the spy group was employed by Regan.
In recent years, Chesterton State had grown quickly, and many people said it might
catch up with and surpass neighboring Regan. In this sense of crisis, it is not surprising
that Regan has sent people to do some small moves in Chesterton. Arthur slapped the
table, looking cold like an angry lion.
They're sneaky and petty. It's been this way for decades! Arthur didn't name names, but
everyone immediately knew who he was talking about. And Arthur has the courage to
say this.
After all, Arthur had once led the army in a battle with Regan. In the war, what is Arthur?
Many details of the war have long been lost in the long history, leaving only Arthur's
numerous war stories. Thinking about this, everyone's faces showed their awe and
admiration at Arthur's courage.
Stinky boy! What you have done this time is quite hateful! After a big scolding, Arthur
put his anger back and praised Aiden without stinginess. Director Harris and the others
were more confused. They thought of Arthur as too important to praise a boy like Aiden.
There were many talented people in our country, and including those with advanced
computer skills. Surely there was no shortage of people more skilled than Aiden, but no
one had ever been praised so highly by Arthur. Good luck, Aiden Modestway! Little
Aiden, I didn't expect that you were a math genius and also so good with computers!
Aunt Susie said with a look of surprise.
I still can barely turn the thing on and off. Mathematical genius? Nathan looked at Aunt
Susie with his own surprise. What? Don't you know? Little Aiden has bested all our
precious grandchildren, said Susie.
Nathan and the officers couldn't hide their surprise. Arthur and Aunt Susie's baby
grandson was the famous math prodigy, David Wiles. Given David's mathematical
ability, wouldn't that make him and Aiden opponents? For the three, it was another
unexpected message.
You alien! What else are you hiding from us? Sophie asked Aiden with surprise. Aiden
was like a treasure chest with no bottom. Every time it opened, Sophie got an
unexpected surprise.
Aiden smiled, but did not speak. I have a lot of secrets, he thought. Can the espionage
be stopped? Arthur asked.
Unlike Sophie, who was fixated on Aiden, Arthur was more concerned about national
security. This time, the accident is just the economic and trade zone of Bayside District.
But what if the next accident happened on a larger scale? Speaking of this matter,
Director Harris' face hardened.
With the current technical level of the country, there is no way to establish a sufficient
level of firewall. So, was it possible to build a firewall with sufficient level?
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