Chapter 231:- Finding The Mole Within

David Shield sat in his dimly lit office, the light from his computer screens casting sharp shadows across his face.

His mind raced as he replayed the events of the evening. How did Toji, no—Izuku—find out about I-Island?

The realization that Izuku, the very individual who had annihilated the Kyoto facility, was now at his home, with Melissa completely smitten, sent a wave of dread through him. It wasn't just a personal risk; this was a direct threat to his entire operation.

He leaned back in his chair, staring at the live feeds from the security cameras scattered around the island.

He tapped his fingers on the armrest, trying to piece everything together. Melissa has no idea… His daughter was clueless about the real work he had been doing.

She thought he was merely involved in legal, advanced quirk technology research, but in truth, he had crossed several ethical lines. His secret projects—injecting quirk factors into people, forcing artificial quirk awakenings—was dangerous, illegal, and now at risk of exposure.

Izuku's presence complicated everything. He didn't just happen to show up tonight by coincidence… David's gut twisted. He needed to understand Izuku's motive.

'Was it purely about Melissa and all this a coincidence? Or did he know more? Did he already know about the upcoming consignment?

Did he know that I'm the man behind the experiments?' All these types of thoughts came in his head. The thought of Izuku uncovering the entire operation made him feel cold.

David rubbed his temples, his mind whirling with questions. Who could've tipped him off? He considered the possibilities, scanning through the list of people who had access to I-Island's top-secret illegal experiments.

The number was limited, and trust was scarce in this line of work. He couldn't rule out the possibility of a mole within his team or even someone connected to All For One leaking the information.

But why now? David thought bitterly. The timing couldn't have been worse. A massive shipment of quirk-enhancing drugs and experimental equipment was set to arrive in the coming days, intended for a series of buyers connected to powerful criminal syndicates. If Izuku—or Toji, as he called himself now—was here for that, everything was at risk.

David picked up his phone, dialing a number. After a few rings, the line connected, and a distorted, menacing voice answered on the other side.

"David," All For One's voice was as cold and calculating as ever. "To what do I owe the pleasure of this call?"

David swallowed hard, his hand trembling slightly as he tried to keep his voice steady. "Toji—Izuku—he's here. He's on I-Island, and apparently Melissa found him and brought him to my home. Currently he's with Melissa.

I think he's onto something. The Kyoto facility incident… like you had said, it's him. He's infiltrating my territory, if things go wrong forget about the consignment, cause he will destroy everything."

A long pause followed on the other end, the silence only heightening David's anxiety. He could almost feel All For One's mind at work, calculating, analyzing the situation with precision.

"Izuku again… he has proven to be quite the nuisance, hindering all of my plans" All For One finally spoke, his voice tinged with amusement and malice.

"I suspected he'd become involved, but this is sooner than I expected. His connection to Melissa is… interesting. And Melissa herself is of value. She's intelligent, driven. I have plans for her."

"Keep my daughter out of this, she's totally off limits you get that?" Said David as he wasn't going to let his daughter get involved in these kinds of things.

David's heart sank at the mention of his daughter. He had known, deep down, that Melissa's brilliance could draw unwanted attention, but the idea of her being pulled into All For One's schemes was unbearable. He couldn't let that happen.

"What should I do? Don't forget you have invested a lot of things in the experiments, are you really going to let Izuku keep ruining with your plans" David asked, desperation creeping into his voice.

"Do nothing for now," All For One commanded. "You've already placed yourself in his line of sight by acting out of character. Izuku will be watching you. I will handle this, but ensure the consignment is ready.

If Izuku gets too close, I'll have contingency plans in place to get rid of him. However…" The villain's voice grew darker.

"If Melissa becomes too involved, make sure she stays… uninformed. You wouldn't want to lose her, becoming collateral damage in our plan, now would you?"

David shuddered at the veiled threat. He knew exactly what All For One meant. He had to protect Melissa at all costs, but he was now walking a tightrope, and one wrong move could destroy them all.

"I understand," David whispered. "I'll make sure everything's ready."

The call ended with a chilling finality, leaving David staring at his phone, his mind racing. He couldn't trust All For One. If anything went wrong, Melissa would be the first to suffer.

He quickly switched his focus back to his computers, bringing up files on the security network, tracking Izuku's movements.

He needed to find out exactly what Izuku was after, and why he had chosen to show up tonight of all nights.

His fingers moved swiftly over the keyboard as he pulled up access logs, financial records, anything that might give him a clue as to who leaked the information and why Izuku had infiltrated their island now, just days before the shipment arrived.

Suddenly, a thought struck him. Could it be that young man with that stupid consciousness of his? He quickly cross-referenced the security footage and logs, zeroing in on the movements of one person—Marcus Smith.

Recently, he had been acting suspiciously, not questioning the experiments or letting his usual moral code get in the way, almost as if someone had convinced him that help was on the way.

It didn't make sense—he couldn't have just woken up one morning and suddenly believed everything they were doing was acceptable, that nothing was wrong.

On top of that, his behavior had shifted. There were a few extra phone calls, subtle changes in his routine, and a strange avoidance of eye contact when speaking to the others.

The mole wasn't just any random grunt; it was someone who had been entrusted with key information. But the problem remained—there was no concrete proof.

The scientists were confined to the compound, cut off from cell phones, and their computers were closely monitored. Even a single message or attempt to access social media would have triggered an alert.

Even a single plea for help or any social media activity would have immediately alerted him. So, he was left unsure of what had caused the sudden change.

As he pondered the possibilities, David started formulating a plan. He had to distract Izuku, throw him off the trail, and buy himself enough time to ensure the consignment went off without a hitch while also making sure the data and experiment specimens were transferred safely before Izuku strikes.

But more importantly, he needed to ensure Melissa remained ignorant of the dangerous world she was now entangled in, while also making sure she doesn't find out what he's been doing under the guise of legal inventions.

His thoughts returned to the upcoming review and the potential buyers that would soon be arriving. If Izuku got any closer, they might have to abandon the entire shipment or, worse, risk exposure.

David rubbed his eyes, feeling the weight of the situation bearing down on him. He needed to act fast. Time was running out, and one wrong move could unravel everything.

David sat there for a moment, letting the dread sink in. His fingers hovered over the keyboard as his mind worked through the options.

He had to ensure that the consignment, the data, and the experimental specimens remained protected—no matter what.

Izuku's sudden infiltration was a wildcard he hadn't planned for, but it wasn't unmanageable. David had contingency plans, plans designed to ensure that if anything went wrong, he could still walk away clean.

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