Chapter 2 Hacked system.

"What?" Sophia wondered as she typed on the keyboard.

"What's the problem?" Caterina asked as she walked to her and also saw the blanked screen. "They hacked into our system," she said.

Sophia nodded. "I guess they really do, we have to get them back," she said before her expression turned serious and she started typing some code.

"I will leave you to do your thing, I will go and check on the crime scene, to look for anything to help our case," Caterina said, patting on her back.

"On it," she responded as she continued to type furiously.

Sophia, one of the specialists is a hacker, it is the part of the reasons she was on their team.

When Caterina got to the bar, Oscar was already waiting for her.

"So how is it going, do you need my help with anything?" She asked as she put on the gloves.

"I have done the questioning, there is actually a strange man that came to the bar, but no one seems to recognize his face, and the CCTV footage did not capture his face either, so it is as well like he was not present at all or he left early," Oscar explained. He paused and looked at Caterina. "You should go home and get some rest, you look tired."

"Trust me, I am so energetic and I can do some extra work," Caterina said jokefully.

Oscar rolled his eyes. "You should definitely go home and rest," he replied.

"Ok, fine," she replied with a sigh. "But I will be back early tomorrow," she said before she got into her car and drove home.

Caterina walked into her apartment, greeted by the warm aroma of potato soup and the tidy living room. Oscar's cleaning skill had transformed the space, and Cleo was lounging contentedly on the couch. Caterina smiled, feeling grateful for her friend's help.

Cleo comes to welcome her rounding her and grooming her tails at her, she seems so excited.

Caterina picked her up, and pet her. "You look so happy, did you enjoy the Oscar visitation that much?"

Cleo meowing loudly and rubbing her head on her cheek, Caterina smiled and put her down.

Oscar has already cleaned up the entire apartment, and that must be the reason why Cleo is happy.

Caterina went to the dinner table and opened the food, the sweet aroma of the potato soup filled the entire room.

"Uh looks delicious," she said with a smile before she rushed to her room and took a quick shower. She came out putting on a simple white tank top and a pair of comfortable shorts, her hair still damp from the shower. She looked refreshed and relaxed, a warm smile still on her face as she headed to the freezer to pour herself a glass of juice,

Oscar has restored her freezer with fresh foods and fruits, with a note.

'eat healthy' she smiled and tossed it away.

She sat down eager to eat delicious food that had caught her attention.

She ate a bite and couldn't stop eating until she was full.

She smiled and took out the chips, gladly she hid them perfectly.

Oscar has already taken out all the junkie and replaced it with healthy food, but she just can't do without this junkie.

"Don't look at me like that, you betrayed me by telling him all of my hiding spots," she pouted as walked back to her room with a bottle of soda.

~

Caterina woke up more energetic, emerged from her bedroom, the disarray hit her like a wave. Crumpled snack wrappers and empty soda cans littered the floor, remnants of her late-night binge. She stepped over the mess, her bare feet padding softly on the carpet, and made her way to the bathroom and took a shower before leaving for work.

"Oh you are here early?" Caterina said as she stepped out of her car.

Oscar gives her a cup of hot chocolate and donuts. "I figured out that you haven't eaten so I brought this for you."

"Thanks, but I will prefer cola and hamburger next time," she said before taking a bite and Oscar rolled his eyes.

"So did you find anything to report on yet?"

"Nothing, I am going back to the office, let me tag along," he said before getting into her car.

"I am definitely not driving you in my car, get out."

"No," he insisted and closed his eyes.

"Ok fine, I will take pity on you for bringing me breakfast," she said before getting into the car.

"Tina, when was the last time you washed your hair?" He asked as he covered his nose.

"I don't know but I did use water to wash it yesterday, so I did."

"You should consider using shampoo to wash it next time."

"I don't want to," she responded before focusing on driving.

"Get out of my car, young man, we have reached our destination," Caterina said before walking to the office.

"Caterina," Sophia rushed to her immediately.

"What's the matter?" Caterina's expression turned serious.

Sophia paused and frowned. "When last did you wash your hair?" She asked.

"Told you," Oscar murmurs as he walks behind her.

Caterina groaned and rolled her eyes. "Does it smell that bad, but you hugged me yesterday."

"I barely survive, you should wash your hair, how about...."

"No, I will gladly reject your offer, I won't let anyone sleep over at my place," Caterina said before walking to her desk.

"But my mom keeps on nagging about my work and getting married, please help me until I find a place of mine," she pleaded.

Oscar smirked. "Are you sure that you are going to survive by staying with her, your mom nagging will be better."

Caterina grunt and raised her eyebrows at him. "And what do you mean by that?"

"I mean..."

"Caterina let me see you in my office," SAC James said before he could finish with his word.

"Yes sir," Caterina rolled her eyes at Oscar before walking to SAC James' office.

"Good morning sir."

"Morning, so are you prepared for this mission, you can pick up your ID from Luca, he already manage to secure a manager position at De Rizzo company so you will be applying as his secretary, make sure to do all you can to get this position, if not I am not sure of there will be another vacant," SAC James explained.

Caterina nodded her head with a determined look. "Yes sir," she walked out of his office and went to Luca's desk immediately.

"Hey Luca, SAC James asked me to pick up my stuff from you."

"Yeah, here is the ID and other things that you will be needing," he said as he handed her all the information.

Caterina's gaze fell upon the ID, her expression twisting in distaste. The photo depicted an older version of herself. "Really, Luca? 30? Are you kidding me, and what's with this picture, do you think that anyone will want to hire someone that looks like this as his secretary?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.

Luca sighed. "Yeah what's the difference, and also you change the way you dress."

"Ok."

Caterina took a few steps before she heard his voice from behind. "And also the interview is starting by 10 am."

"Ahh and you are just telling me now," she grunted and ran out. She was not sure if she had any corporate clothes to wear to this interview, she was just so annoyed.