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.