Zoe was now using Elliot to climb the social ladder.

Instead of being an accomplished doctor, she would much rather be at the top of high society.

Moreover, she was aware of her own skills, and she knew that she would never reach Professor Hough's level of expertise.

There was a limit to how far she could go if she remained in the medical field.

Things would be different if she married Elliot.

When the time came, she would be the envy of everyone around her.

Not long after Elliot sat down in his study, he received a phone call from Ben.

"Hey, Elliot. How did things at the school go?"

"He didn't bring his laptop today. I'm guessing Avery took it away from him."

"It looks like it really was Avery's son! Isn't he only four years old? Is he a so-called child prodigy?" Ben said enthusiastically.

Elliot did not respond.

"What do you plan on doing with the kid?" Ben asked.

He found the entire thing especially entertaining.

It would have been boring if the hacker turned out to b