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My thoughts were a whirlwind of confusion and conflicting emotions. My attraction to Matteo was undeniable, a stronger force with each interaction.
It was maddening how he could evoke such feelings in me – frustration, desire, anger, and curiosity.
And then there was the question that lingered like a specter in my mind: Why had he done it? Why had he taken a life that night?
Was there more to it than met the eye? Keisha's words resonated in my head. Maybe there was a reason, a motivation that I couldn't comprehend from the surface.
I found myself lost in thought, pondering the possibilities. What could drive someone to commit such an act?
Despite how curious I was, asking Matteo the reason why was out of the question. Annoyingly, Keisha’s voice floated into my head once again.
“Besides, have you forgotten? You’re a hacker. You can simply find out what you can about him.”
With a grimace, I slipped my hand into my bag and pulled out a USB. I couldn’t believe I was going to do this.
Quickly walking to the door and opening it to check the corridor, making sure that Matteo and his companion were not likely to return anytime soon, I made my way over to Matteo’s desk, where his laptop was located.
Despite knowing my past, I thought he’d be smart enough not to leave his laptop around me.
A part of me felt it wasn't due to carelessness but because he trusted me not to invade his privacy. Yet another part of me felt conflicted about breaking his unsaid trust.
Inserting the USB into his laptop, I watched as the data extraction process began. This wasn't an ordinary USB – it was a USB Data Extractor, a device I had acquired from my contacts in the hacking world.
It could quickly and discreetly copy all the data from a connected device, leaving no traces behind.
My heart pounded with a mix of nervousness and adrenaline. I checked the corridor once more, my senses on high alert.
The idea of Matteo and his companion returning before I had fully copied his data sent a surge of urgency through me. I couldn't afford to be caught in the act.
As the extraction progress bar advanced, I couldn't help but wonder what they had been discussing for so long.
What could have been so important for Matteo’s companion to come here even though he hadn’t answered his phone?
My mind raced with possibilities, each one more ominous than the last. Irony and sarcasm tinged my thoughts as I hoped it wasn't another murder they were planning.
Caught up in my thoughts, I was completely unprepared for when the door opened and Matteo entered the office.
My heart leaped into my throat as panic set in. I quickly moved in front of his desk, trying to shield his laptop from his sight.
The USB data extractor was still plugged in, and I prayed that he wouldn't notice anything.
Matteo raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised by my behavior. "Sophia, what are you doing?"
My mind raced, searching for a plausible explanation. I obviously couldn't reveal what I was doing. I swallowed hard, my palms growing clammy as he approached me with a curious expression.
In a state of panic and not knowing what else to do, a surge of impulse took over me. Without thinking, I grabbed Matteo by his collar and yanked him toward me, and our bodies suddenly closed.
I found his lips in a desperate kiss, a wild attempt to divert his attention from his laptop and the USB.
For a moment, time seemed to stand still. Our lips crashed together, and a rush of electricity coursed through me.
It was a reckless move, driven by panic and mixed emotions that I couldn't fully comprehend. As my lips pressed against his own, I could feel his surprise, his body tensing beneath my touch.
But then, to my astonishment, Matteo started to respond. His initial surprise melted away, replaced by a growing intensity that matched mine.
His hands moved to my waist, pulling me closer as his lips pressed firmly against mine. The sensation was electric, a heady mix of desire and desperation that seemed to swallow us.
His lips were warm and demanding, moving against mine with a hunger I hadn't anticipated but had reciprocated.
