Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby novel Chapter 265

Chapter 265: The Grand Championship

For the past month, Nora had been unusually restless, unable to connect with her mainframe. Even now, in the open city, she couldn’t establish a link to any satellite. Though she could faintly sense a signal, it was constantly disrupted by some kind of magnetic interference. Still, the chance to connect, even briefly, lifted her mood.

"Please give me a gaming laptop," Eleanor said.

"How many hours will you be needing it for?" the attendant asked.

Eleanor mentally calculated the time left before sunset. "Seven hours, please."

The attendant was momentarily taken aback. Cadets rarely used the internet for long... most browsed for an hour or two before heading off to bars or other amusements. She hesitated, then decided to confirm.

"Miss, do you mean to book a gaming laptop for seven hours? Are you sure? Payment must be made in advance, and we don’t offer refunds. If you’re uncertain, you may wish to reconsider."

"Yes. For seven hours," Eleanor confirmed firmly.

"In that case," the attendant said, adopting a more professional tone, "I’d recommend one of our private rooms on the second floor. According to our policy, guests who spend over a hundred dollars qualify for a private room. For seven hours, you already exceed that amount."

"Is that an option? Thank you!" Eleanor’s eyes brightened... the idea of privacy delighted her. Nora could operate freely without the risk of anyone watching.

"Please, follow me," the attendant said, leading Eleanor upstairs.

The private room was pleasantly modest. A sturdy table, two chairs, and a small couch with a pillow to lie back on. It wasn’t large, but to Eleanor, it felt more than sufficient.

As she settled onto the couch, the attendant handed her a menu and said, "Miss, in the private room, water and carbonated beverages are complimentary. Any other food or drink must be ordered from the menu." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Eleanor glanced through the list and said, "Please bring me the laptop and a cup of Kopi Luwak, thank you."

"That will be one hundred and fifty dollars. Would you like to pay in cash?" the attendant asked.

Eleanor handed over fifteen ten-dollar bills. "Please bring the order along with some plain water. I’ll let you know if I need anything else."

"Of course. There’s a switch on the table... press it if you need assistance." The attendant bowed slightly, then left the room, closing the door softly behind her.

A few minutes later, the attendant returned with the coffee, water, and laptop. She arranged everything neatly on the table, connected the charger, and quietly left.

Eleanor took her seat. The laptop was already powered on... Nora had begun connecting to her mainframe.

"While you’re browsing the updates, can you show me Freya’s current position? Where is she now?" Eleanor asked.

Within moments, a live feed appeared on the screen. Freya was in class, listening attentively as Miss Cooper spoke. She looked happy... relaxed even, her face bright with quiet curiosity.

Eleanor slipped on the café’s headphones and watched her for a long while, slowly sipping her coffee.

Her focus was eventually broken by Nora’s voice. Freya had already moved on to her second class, and Eleanor’s coffee had long gone cold... though she was still holding the almost empty cup absentmindedly.

"Master," Nora reported, "all your companies are performing well. I’ve sorted a few emails that require your attention. Most importantly, the kingdom is deep in its election campaign. All poll data remains in your favour. Juliette Blanc hasn’t sent you any new messages since you asked her to contact you if she required assistance... which likely means everything is progressing smoothly. But first, please look into your Nigerian factory. Test production began a few days ago in one of the units."

Several files opened on the screen. Eleanor leaned forward, scrolling through the documents carefully, her expression calm and focused.

***

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in," Eleanor said.

The attendant entered with her usual polite smile. Eleanor was now seated on the couch; the laptop rested on the table, its screen glowing faintly as Nora continued processing data in the background.

"Miss, your seven hours are up. Do you need any further assistance?" she asked courteously.

"Oh! Then I’ll be heading back. Thank you," Eleanor replied, standing.

Nora swiftly logged out of every account, erasing all traces of her activity.

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