Cyberpunk:Gained a body of steel

Dexter Sean's driver and part-time bodyguard had already walked up to Peter's side.

"Our boss's side is ready. You can go in now."

Upon hearing this, Peter finished the drink in his hand and stood up. Jack and V followed him as they entered the private box.

Inside the box, Peter saw Dexter leaning back on the sofa, smoking a cigar, and exhaling clouds of smoke. Next to him was a woman in black customer service attire, whom Peter immediately recognized.

Tbug.

"Hey, Mr. Peter, you're finally here. I didn't expect your team to be so large," Dexter greeted him. Though he had known the number of people Peter had brought, he was still a bit surprised to see them all in person.

"Mr. Dexter, I think we can get straight to the point and discuss the operation," Peter said, not paying much attention to Dexter's casual remark.

Dexter smiled. "Hold on, Mr. Peter. I need to introduce you. This is Tbug, the top hacker in Night City. I doubt any hacker in your team can match her skills."

After introducing Tbug, Dexter glanced at Lucy and V, who were standing next to Peter. He was a little surprised, though he had seen them in photos. The sight of them in person was still striking. Their beauty was stunning.

He quickly looked away, unsure if Lucy and V were Peter's women.

Dexter's reason for bringing Tbug along was obvious. The mission was critical, but all the people involved were Peter's subordinates, so Dexter felt the need to be cautious.

"I think Miss Tbug should work alongside Lucy. The two of them can collaborate," Dexter suggested.

Peter understood what Dexter was implying but refused to let Tbug take responsibility for their safety. Instead, he proposed a compromise: Tbug and Lucy would work together. Having two top hackers handling the system would make things easier.

Tbug, however, seemed slightly annoyed. As one of the best hackers in Night City, even if she was a member of the Voodoo Boys, she wasn't afraid of anyone—unless they were her boss. Now, this girl Peter brought along, who appeared to be younger than twenty, was being called her equal in skill.

Tbug said nothing, though. As long as Dexter had no objections, she wasn't about to make a fuss. After all, Dexter was the one footing the bill.

"Alright, Mr. Peter, please insert this chip," Dexter said, handing Peter a small chip.

Peter took the chip and inserted it into the slot without hesitation.

"I've arranged the identities for all four of you. The arms dealers with military tech will discuss business with you. The goods are the small flat-head robots you're carrying," Dexter continued, taking a quick glance at Peter.

Peter nodded to David, who immediately placed a suitcase on the table. He opened it to reveal a small robot inside.

"Miss Tbug and Miss Lucy will work on breaking through the sub-network of the Cyanbi Building and controlling their surveillance system. This will give you the time you need to get to Arban Laixuan's room and steal the relic chip," Dexter explained.

"When you get to the hotel, release the small flat-head robot first. Miss Lucy and I will hack into Cyanbi's network to control their surveillance. Then, we'll use the robot to bypass their weak hacking defenses. It'll be like shopping at Cyanbi Building for you guys," Tbug said, her tone casual. She glanced at Lucy, seeming confident in their abilities.

"Once we have the chip, where do we meet?" Peter asked, getting straight to the point.

"I've already made arrangements. If everything goes smoothly, we'll meet here to celebrate with drinks. If something goes wrong, Dellaman will take you to find me," Dexter replied, taking a puff of his cigar.

"Shhh, Dexter, you really are rich. Renting a Dellaman taxi for this mission?" Jack remarked, overhearing Dexter mention Dellaman's involvement.

"Hehe, it's small change. I've ordered the best meal for you all. Don't disappoint me," Dexter said proudly.

David, ever the pragmatist, asked, "How long will it take to get the money after we get the chip?"

Dexter glanced at David, his expression slightly annoyed at having to explain to someone so young. Still, he answered for Peter's sake: "It depends on our employer. When she can sell the chip, that's when we'll get paid."

Peter couldn't help but chuckle at the response. "You'll get paid? Wait until you steal the chip. Even if Saburo Araba doesn't die, he'll be hunted down by Araba in three days. Forget the money—his life will be on the line."

Dexter gave a forced smile, but didn't argue. "Alright, Mr. Peter. I've said my piece. Any other questions?"

Peter thought for a moment. "Yes, Mr. Dexter. I need you to set an additional condition for your Dellaman taxi. If any of our people are injured, they need to be taken straight to the clinic."

Peter didn't hide his thoughts. He was confident in his ability to protect his companions, but there were always variables, and he wasn't willing to take chances.

Dexter's expression froze at Peter's request. He hadn't expected a mercenary to think of something like that. But now that the operation was almost set, there was no way to change things.

"Alright, Mr. Peter. I'll pass the instruction to Dellaman. Your suits are ready too. You can go change now," Dexter said, finally relenting.

Peter stood up, grabbed the clothes on the table, and led Jack, Lucy, and V to change.

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A few minutes later...

"Tsk tsk, I didn't expect that I, Jack Wells, would be dressed like a company dog one day," Jack remarked, looking at himself in the suit. He sighed dramatically.

David didn't respond, as the uniform resembled the school uniform of Arban Academy, which he was used to.

V, on the other hand, looked completely different. She looked like an urban elite in her suit, which made sense since she still had the option of working as a corporate employee.

"Hey! Sister, you look really beautiful in this dress," Jack commented with a grin.

"Yes, Miss V looks stunning," David added, agreeing with Jack.

V glanced at Peter, her eyes softening. "Well, yes, very beautiful. If you were a rich daughter, I wouldn't doubt it for a second."

Hearing Peter's compliment, V finally smiled, a rare sight for her.

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