Aria's POV
I led Noah into my study. Then I walked to my desk and picked up a small folder. Inside were several printed pages.
They weren't real. Ryder had helped me create convincing fake data that looked authentic enough to fool anyone unfamiliar with the hacker's coding style.
I placed the folder on the desk. "I've been studying the hacker's hacking methods."
Noah leaned forward. "What did you find?"
"I think..." I deliberately paused. "I found encrypted traces he accidentally left behind."
His eyes narrowed. "You're sure?"
"Not completely." I shrugged casually. "But Ryder thinks they're promising."
He reached for the folder.
"I was planning to hand everything over to Damon."
The reaction was immediate. His hand stopped halfway.
"Damon?"
I nodded as though it were the most o
