Bully Lord

Part-130

"Hey, wait a minute," Sourov exclaimed, a spark of hope igniting in his eyes. "I know someone who might be able to help us."

Intrigued, James and Ryan leaned forward. "Who?" they asked in unison.

"My cousin," Sourov replied. "He's a senior software developer. He knows his way around computers."

Ryan's eyes lit up. "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go find him!"

Without hesitation, James stood up, following Ryan's lead. They had to find a way to catch these scammers, and this might be their best chance yet.

They found Sourov's cousin, Pronoy Bashu, in a modest apartment on the outskirts of the city. A man in his early forties, Pronoy was not the stereotypical image of a tech wizard. He was more of a quiet, introspective individual, with a gentle demeanor that belied his sharp intellect. Despite his reclusive nature, Sourov’s influence convinced him to meet with the boys.

"It's good to finally meet you," James said, extending his hand.

Pronoy nodded, offering a firm handshake. "Likewise," he replied, his voice soft-spoken.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they got down to business. Sourov explained the situation in detail, outlining the problem with the online scams and their attempts to track down the culprits.

Pronoy listened intently, his expression thoughtful. When Sourov finished, he leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on the ceiling. "People tend to have the wrong idea about software engineers and doctors," he began, breaking the silence. "They think we have solutions to every problem, like we're modern-day magicians. But the reality is far more complex."

James and Ryan exchanged a glance, unsure of where Pronoy was going with this.

"Tracking someone down based on a phone number is not as simple as it sounds," Pronoy continued. "Even with access to databases, it's like finding a needle in a haystack. And hacking into a company's servers is not only illegal but also incredibly risky. You could face serious legal consequences."

A wave of disappointment washed over the boys. It seemed like they were hitting dead ends at every turn.

Pronoy paused, considering his words carefully. "While I am a software engineer, I'm not exactly a hacker," he admitted, a wry smile playing on his lips. "I deal with legitimate software development, not breaking into systems."

James and Ryan exchanged disappointed glances. It seemed like they were hitting another dead end.

Seeing the expectant looks on their faces, Pronoy softened his tone. "Okay, okay. I do have a friend who knows his way around computers. He's not exactly what you would call an 'ethical hacker,' but he's good at what he does. Normally, he prefers to keep a low profile, but since he's a friend of mine, I think he'll agree to meet with you."

A surge of hope surged through James and Ryan. This was their best chance yet. "Thank you," James said, his voice filled with gratitude.

"I'll arrange a meeting for tomorrow," Pronoy replied. "But remember, this is a risky proposition. There's no guarantee that we'll be able to find anything."

The boys nodded in understanding. They were prepared to take the risk. After all, they had nothing to lose.