Coded Intrigue

When I walked into the tech conference, I was ready for caffeine-fueled networking and the thrill of pitching my quirky startup. What I wasn't expecting was a whispered rumor about a hacker lurking among us, or the way my pulse quickened every time I locked eyes with Caleb Mercer. He's the kind of guy who can make debugging sound like poetry, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't find his quiet intensity captivating. But as the lines of code-and tension-start to blur, the conference transforms from a hub of innovation into a battleground of secrets. When a mysterious breach disrupts the event, Caleb and I are swept into a world of high-stakes deception where nothing is as it seems. As we dive deeper, piecing together the clues, I can't ignore the nagging question: Am I unraveling a digital conspiracy-or falling for a guy who might just be part of it? One thing's for sure-if I'm going to outsmart the hacker and keep my career intact, I'll have to trust my instincts... and maybe a bit of my heart.