With no other option left, Theo clenched his fists before exclaiming,
Cut off all networking to our database right now!
Everyone inside the control room, including Gatlin, who had just arrived, gasped in horror after hearing Theos command. Nobody could believe that they had to resort to such drastic measures.
Cutting off all networking to the database wasnt ideal. Doing so would definitely prevent the hacker from stealing any data. But as a consequence, they would lose everything that wasnt saved on-site.
Theyd be protecting themselves from current and future cyber-attacks in exchange for everything except the original data.
Director Some tried to reason with Theo, hoping there was a better solution. But after opening their mouth, they realized that it was a hundred times better to lose a part of their work instead of losing all of it.
With a frigid glare, Theo ordered, Hurry up!
While Gatlin was thinking of a better solution, he suddenly remembered a conversation he had with Joey. After mustering up all his courage, Gatlin clenched his fists and exclaimed, Wait, I have an idea!
Despite the optimism in his voice, Gatlins words fell on deaf ears.
Theo was too busy looking at everyones screen and making sure that no one was making a mistake. On the other hand, everyone was working as fast as they could to get the database ready for disconnection.
Director, weve finished preparations! Just press enter and were gone from the internet! a technician shouted with urgency.
Theo quickly came over to check the codes. Once he was satisfied with their work, he stared down at the Enter key and hesitantly placed a finger above it. After a deep breath, he slowly lowered his finger.
Gatlin ran towards Theo at full speed to try and stop him.
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Luckily, he had enough time to grab onto Theos wrist, preventing him from pressing Enter.
With furrowed eyebrows, Theo looked Gatlin in the eye before shouting,
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What do you think youre doing, Gatlin? Unhand me right this instant!
No. I cant let you do this. For someone like Gatlin, causing a scene was deeply unsettling. He was so uncomfortable holding Theos hand that cold sweat trickled down his forehead while his face turned pale.
Stop this nonsense! Youre just an intern, Gatlin. Know your place!
If you dont let go of me right now, Ill report you to Mr. Salazar!
Theo tried his best to break free. However, due to Gatlins determination not to let everyones hard work go to waste, he gained the strength to hold Theo still. While this was happening, an alert went off, signaling that the hacker was about to break the firewall.
The expression on Theos face turned menacing. Gatlin could sense his immense anger, but he still refused to let him go.
If it was any other day, Gatlin wouldnt have had the courage to stand up to his boss.
But because everyones hard work was on the line, he gritted his teeth and refused to back down, I cant let you do this, director!
Think of all the sleepless nights everyone has had to go through to get us to this point! If you cut off the connection, all our efforts will be in vain!
Thats enough, Gatlin! We have no other choice!