170 Why I Became A Contractor: Part 8 (2/2)

The office was very rustic as if it was made back in the 19th century. Well, the building was old and I would bet that the owner of the building didn't want it to change the old style of the building. I was hiding behind the table that was located in that office.

The carpet felt very soft. It was made from an expensive material. It was most likely that this was a room for a high-ranked member in the office. I looked for the HDMI cable and plugged it off from the computer so it wouldn't accidentally be turned on and reveal my location. I turned on that computer and plugged my phone into that computer.

Sierra: ”Great. I'm starting to download the data now. It will take a few minutes. In the meantime, all you can do is wait.”

And so I waited. I kept hearing the chatter between the guards about their boring job of guarding the office building. They said that they were expecting action nowadays. I could fulfill that expectation, but I had to finish the job first or Sierra would be angry at me for ruining his perfect plan.

Sierra: ”I've finished the download. You can get out now.”

I heard the message and got out of my hiding. The guards' flashlight suddenly waved around uncontrollably. They were in panic mode. They had just discovered the dead body that I had hidden in the backdoor.

Sierra: ”Shit. They found the dead body.”

Lynn: ”What should I do?”

Sierra: ”Find the nearest window and jump!”

Lynn: ”Ok.”

I unplugged my smartphone from that computer and I looked around for a nearby window. There were multiple options for the window, but I had to make sure that the guards would only see me when I broke the window and jumped through it. There was no need for the unnecessary gunfight at that point since my job was done.

My target was the window located right behind me. I threw my crowbar into the window and jumped through it. The guards started shouting to check in that direction. I picked up my crowbar and begun to run as fast as I could or I would be busted by those guards.

Sierra: ”Turn left. I'll do a major distraction.”

I took a turn left in Bedford street. That direction was on the opposite side of Bedford Park. I would have to run further than I had expected. The moment I got out of that building, I noticed that lights were flickering on and off inside of that building, it was most likely to be Sierra's job.

I kept running and running until I felt so exhausted that I couldn't be running anymore. There wasn't anyone behind me. I was in the clear. The mission was successful. I retrieved the data that Sierra asked without triggering any meaningful alarm that could possibly trigger the arrival of the armed response team.

”Good job, Lima. I will wire the money now. This info is too damn good,” Sierra said.

[30,000$ has been received]

I jumped ecstatically once I heard the ping sound from the notification. The thirty grand was finally inside of my account. Now, I could but more expensive things and more complicated hardware. Sierra also would become my ally because of today's mission. Overall, this was a very good day with the hacker man.

I walked slowly in the street and put my rifle on my back. A girl like me wasn't supposed to be in a place like in the middle of the empty street at midnight, that's one of the reasons why I kept the combat loadout. Nobody would mess with someone who had an assault rifle on her back.

As I walked, I saw him again, the dark figure that was so familiar that I wasn't surprised to see him again. It was Echo who was sitting on a bench on the Bedford street. He was holding his assault rifle. ”So, have you finished the job?” Echo asked.

”Yup and Sierra were happy with the result.” I sat down right beside of Echo.

”Good. I thought you would screw the plan up, but you have proved me otherwise. Congrats.” Echo stood up and left me without saying anything. What a weird man. I had to know about him soon.