You're Out, Daddy novel (Natasha and Kenneth)

Before Cosmos saw Anthony begin, the bloke always felt that this might just be a joke.

After all, a child of just a few years old, even if they seem a bit mature for their age, was still a child.

However, upon witnessing Anthony's swift fingers, Cosmos was thoroughly convinced.

He turned his head to look at Dave, his expression one of wanting to say something, yet holding back.

After seeing Dave's accustomed gaze, Cosmos finally put away his ignorant demeanor.

After all, he had already been burned once for misjudging people at Natasha's place. This time, he absolutely couldn't let it happen again!

Shifting his gaze, he walked straight toward Anthony, and he watched for a while standing behind him. Anthony had a lollipop in his mouth, his little hands dancing on the keyboard at full tilt. His proficiency made it seem as simple as writing one, two, three.

The screen reflected Anthony's expression, he looked cool and aloof.

Leaning over, Cosmos was at eye level with Anthony, watching line after line of code appeared on the screen. He couldn't help but ask, "Did Natasha teach you all of this?"

"What?" Anthony raised an eyebrow.

"Fine. Just do as you please," Cosmos said.

Anthony tilted his head to look at him. "Do you know my mom?"

"Last time she came to give it a try, and she went solo for the whole event," Cosmos said.

Upon hearing this, Anthony casually nodded. "I see," He said, and then refocused his attention back to typing his code.

Cosmos, still quite curious, leaned in close to his ear. "So, this thing can be learned, right?"

"What?"

Cosmos pointed his chin toward the monitor in front of him.

Only then did Anthony react, his gaze fixed on the monitor as he asked without blinking. "What do you think?"

"I think..." Cosmos was about to say something, but upon seeing Anthony's move, his eyes lit up instantly, and even his words paused. He stared straight at the screen, his gaze filled with disbelief. However, after Anthony completed a difficult move, he was completely stunned.

"What do you think?" Anthony asked, sucking on his lollipop and turning his head to glance at him again.

Cosmos was tongue tight, he found himself forgetting what he had just said, as he listened to Anthony's words.

After a while, he looked at Anthony. "I think... I mean what do I think?" Cosmos said. Then remember his question as he looked at Anthony "How do you manage to chat with me while doing such a difficult task?"

"Is it difficult?" Anthony retorted.

Cosmos was speechless.

Glancing back, he saw Dave who was behind him and wanted to complain. However, Dave was busy on his phone, seemingly indifferent to everything around him. Cosmos narrowed its gaze, looking at Anthony. "Kid, you're getting a bit audacious, aren't you?"

Anthony merely glanced at him lightly, responding with nothing but a smile.

Really? Am I?

However, since Anthony didn't come as Anonymous, he naturally wouldn't use that identity to pressure him. Hence, he continued to operate the computer with his hands. Cosmos bore no malice towards Anthony, but rather, he was filled with admiration. From Natasha to Anthony, these were the two times he had been questioning his own skills. Moreover, these were the surprises he hadn't anticipated.

Turning his gaze away, Cosmos sat next to Anthony. He plugged the USB drive into the computer. He would occasionally glance at Anthony's screen while working.

Anthony's hand movements were incredibly fast, and he didn't hesitate at all when he was cracking the code. It was as if everything was already etched in his mind. Even when Cosmos hadn't yet figured out what the next step should be, he had already smoothly moved past it with a stroke of his pen.

Looking at Cosmos, it's somewhat hard to believe.

If Natasha was considered formidable, then the person sitting next to him was no less. He has personally witnessed Natasha's master skills. Their techniques were entirely different. There was no trace of formal training on Anthony as if his skills were innately bestowed. Between Natasha and Anthony, one had a strong offensive approach, while the other was highly flexible. There was no overlap in their operational traces.

Thinking about this, Cosmos slightly furrowed his brow. "Did your mom really teach you this?"

"Is there a problem?" Anthony asked in a low voice.

Cosmos shook his head, his expression extremely serious. "No, it doesn't... The traces of your interactions with each other, they don't resemble it at all."

The corners of Anthony's lips curled up slightly. "You've been studying this, haven't you?"

"I can still discern a bit," said Cosmos.

Anthony didn't speak again. He neither admitted nor denied his view.

He continued his task, searching for the slightest clue.

Cosmos seemed to lend him a hand as his gaze occasionally turned to Anthony. As he operated swiftly, it was as if he too was influenced as his rhythm became just as fast as Anthony like he had been injected with inspiration. Following Anthony, the sound of the keyboard in the vast room was incredibly pleasing to the ear.

After finishing his call, Dave turned his gaze back towards Anthony.

Seeing Anthony and Cosmos busily working side by side, Dave's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Like father, like son." This saying holds true without a doubt.

Kenneth was a good leader, and so was Anthony.

However, the thought of someone succeeding DX in the years to come gave him a sense of relief.

With that thought in mind, Dave walked straight toward Anthony. Standing behind him, he looked at the white numbers displayed on the screen and asked softly, "How long do you think this will take?"

"If it's just about identifying the harm this code can cause, it'll be quick. But if it's about fixing the problem without letting anyone notice, I'll need..." Anthony paused for a moment, then said softly, "Three hours no less."

What? Cosmos was stunned.

He had initially thought it would take at least a day or two, but Anthony actually said three hours.

Even though he was quite skilled, cracking the code and patching the damage was still a major project. He was not the person in charge of the dark web, so how could he possibly finish it in just three hours? But since he had given his words, Cosmos just watched him with his eyes filled with anticipation.

Let's see if it's real skill or just hot air.

At that moment, Dave stood behind them, tall and slender. Upon hearing Anthony's words, he gave a slight nod, "Alright, you guys stay here. If you need anything, just tell Cosmos. He will help you out." "What about you, Mr. Dave?" Anthony asked, lifting his head to look at him.

"I have other matters to arrange and handle in the meeting room. Don't worry. I won't leave you here alone," Dave said.

Upon hearing this, Anthony's lips curled into a slight smile. "I'm not particularly worried, but I didn't tell my dad and mom when I left. Could you please give them a call later?"

Dave's eyes were dim, and then he nodded. "Alright, I'll do that."

And so, Anthony stopped talking, reining in his playful demeanor, focusing entirely on the computer. His expression instantly became exceptionally serious.

Dave took a glance, withdrew his gaze, and turned to walk away.