Ch. 1216..1220: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 1216-1220

Chapter 1216

Looking at the way Martin was blaming himself, Nicole felt that she should stop ripping into him.

Then, she turned to Max and said, "Bring him to the hospital for a checkup.Call me the second you receive any updates."

"But the situation here..."

Max looked at Jared helplessly as the situation here was still a mess.

"Go ahead, I'll take care of things here."

Jared glanced at him and gave him some assurance.It was only then that Max gave him a firm nod.

"Alright, I'll drive him to the hospital now."

Martin looked at Jared, grateful for what he had done.

Recalling that Jared had gone in to search for him while the fire was still burning, Martin was overcome with a sense of gratitude.

"Mr.Johnston, thank you for going in and looking for me.Please take care of the situation here."

Jared nodded lightly as a way of telling him not to worry.

It was then that Nicole suddenly remembered what Martin had said about Jared entering the factory.

The flames, which had initially been extinguished, was raging once more.

After Martin and Max had left, Nicole shot Jared a glare.

"All of you are the same! Why can't the both of you give me some peace of mind for once? It's bad enough that I had to deal with a fool like Martin! Why did you rush into the fire as well?!"

Jared shot her a glance with her eyebrows raised.

"Oh, so you're worried about my safety now? I don't think] can tell if he was the only person you were worried about moments ago!"

Noticing signs of jealousy, Nicole issued a sigh.

"Moments ago, I was panicking and worried that something might have happened to Martin, and that was why I wasn't paying attention to what you were saying."

As Jared recalled the way Nicole had scolded him for not pulling Martin out of the factory, he felt that she had wronged her.

"Now that you know, I wasn't the one who did not try to bring him out of the fire, was I?"

Jared looked at her with a frown.

'I went in just to look for Martin, but he was as stubborn as a mule" Nicole nodded.

"Yeah.But please.Next time, I don't want you risking your own life too..."

She just wished that Jared would drag Martin out, not put himself in danger too.

Seeing that Nicole was sincerely worried about him, Jared smiled and extended his arms to give her a hug.

"Alright, I get it, but you better focus on the factory now and think about ways to help us recover.There are a lot of things that require our decisions."

Jared's reminder alerted her once more.

As she witnessed the situation at the factory and how messy it was, she issued a sighed.

‘The road to success is really filled with hardships" she thought.

' Now that half of the factory had been burned to ashes, rebuilding will take a really long time to complete"

"We can only wait for it to be rebuilt," she said.

"In the meantime, let's just take a breather."

Jared saw her through and understood that she was trying to stifle her anger.

Knowing this, he comforted her by saying, "Don't worry, I'll get a crew together to rebuild it again.I'll make sure that they try their best to do it as soon as possible."

Nicole felt relieved, but in less than a second, her eyes narrowed again.

Then, she turned to Jared and asked, "But, have you discovered the cause behind this fire? Is it really an accident?"

Jared's eyes grew dark as well.

"My men are on the ground collecting clues now.However, I don't believe that it's just an accident, especially when we have someone as careful as Martin around."

Nicole remained silent.

As a way of acknowledging what he had said, she let out a cold sneer.

"I don't care who this person is.Since he has decided to screw with me, I won't let him get away with it."

It was then that Jared registered a hint of brutality on Nicole, something that he had not seen in her for a while now.

'The person who had decided to mess with her better pray hard for his own life"

In the blink of an eye, nightfall descended upon them.

Nicole stayed on site and made sure that the workers had relocated all of the salvaged products and machineries.

After everything had been organized, she proceeded to return to the villa with Jared, and the moment they arrived, Nicole made a beeline for the bathroom and took a shower.

When she came out, Jared had already changed into his casual lounge wear and was waiting for her, staring at her with nothing but affection as she walked out with a towel wrapped around her figure.

He had not seen her for days, and his longing for her was a torment.

As he eyed her soft and supple skin, he could not help but step forward and help her put on a bathrobe.

 

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Nicole began to feel shy when she noticed that Jared was approaching her.

Fortunately, he was only there to help her put on the bathrobe and was back at his seat as soon as that was done.

Then, he joined him at the table and took a sip of warm water.

"Max called," Jared said.

"Martin only sustained some minor burns on his hand.He'll be fine after a few days of rest."

"Okay."

Nicole nodded, finally at peace.

"Let him catch some rest for a few days then."

Instead of responding to that, Jared, with eyes betraying his longing and affection, said, "Just stay here tonight.You should get some good rest too."

His invitation to Nicole was hard for her to refuse out of courtesy, but the moment she thought of Mrs.Wallace Sr., she shook her head.

"I've been away for so long.Grandma must've missed me.I'd like to go home tonight."

Noticing that Nicole was more concerned about Mrs.Wallace Sr.than himself, Jared began to sulk.

"What about me? You've been away for so long, and I've missed you very much too."

With that last line spoken, Jared stood up, moved forward, and pinned her to the chair, his nose close to hers and his breath on the verge of caressing her cheeks.

Nicole felt a sense of tension within her at once.

‘Every time this guy comes close to me, my heart races..."

Unable to withstand it anymore, she placed her hands on his shoulders and lightly pushed him away.

"Fine, I'll just bring you along.Is that okay?"

"Since he enjoys sticking with me, I'll just let him tag along" she thought.

Jared was a little annoyed, but the decision made him feel better anyway.

Lowering his head, he gave her a peck on the cheek.

"Fine.Consider this the ‘interest’.

As for the ‘principal’, I'll collect it some other day."

With her cheeks turning bright red, she responded by teasing, "You're such a jerk!"

Jared flashed her a smirk and stood up, "You should change.I'll send you home later."

Nicole at his back as he walked out.

Then, she breathed a sigh of relief and quickly got up to change, and when once she had gone downstairs, she noticed that Jared was already waiting for her in the car.

As Nicole got in the car, she saw that Jared had just hung up.

"Why? Did you manage to find any clues?"

Jared shot her a glance.

Then, he ignited the engine while saying, "Yeah, I've discovered something about the cause of the fire.Although the power supply unit was in flames, there were no signs of arson.I've asked my men to thoroughly inspect the units before this.They were all in good condition before the accident occurred."

Nicole's brows began to tighten.

'If this accident was deliberately planned and executed by someone, there is no doubt that this person must be an expert.He left no traces behind at all"

"Keep investigating, then.If someone had done it, they must have left a trail for us to find.Even the devil can't hide his cloven hoof," Nicole said, certain that the perpetrator would be discovered eventually.

"You're right," Jared affirmed.

"Anyway, you should think about what you'd like to eat for dinner.I'll ask Claus to prepare them."

Nicole could tell that Jared wanted to arrange a scrumptious meal for Mrs.Wallace Sr., but she shook her head.

"Grandma is pretty much used to simple things now.If you're going to give her something decadent, she'd feel uncomfortable.I think a few simple dishes for dinner will do."

"Alright."

Jared drove them to the sea view villa without objections, and before they knew it, they had arrived.

To her surprise, Tia and Mrs.Wallace Sr.had been waiting for them at the door. Shocked, she turned toward Jared, "Did you inform them?"

"What do you think?"

Jared smiled.

Then, he got down from the car and opened the door for Nicole.

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Nicole had no choice but to get out of the car.

Then, she watched as Tia approached her with Mrs.Wallace Sr. in her arms.

"Grandma, it's very cold out here, and yet here you are."

Nicole looked at Mrs.Wallace Sr., worried.

"You silly girl.You haven't been back for days.Of course, I'd come out and welcome you home.Come on in, food is ready."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.tugged at Nicole and they all went in.

Jared laughed.

"Mrs.Wallace Sr.Are you going to leave me outside? It was only then did Mrs.Wallace Sr. remembered that Jared was here too.

She quickly spun around and smiled at him, "That wouldn't be nice, would it? Come on in!"

Jared and Nicole had been together for quite a while, and as such, Mrs.Wallace Sr. did not treat him as an outsider anymore.

Tia flashed him a grin and said, "Brother-in-law, why are you acting like you're an outsider. Come in!"

Nicole rolled her eyes at Tia, "I see you're already getting chummy with him."

"Hehe."

Tia shot Nicole a playful glance and closed the door.

Then, Nicole brought her grandmother to the dining table and sat her down.

"Grandma, be careful."

"Okay, gather around here and sit down, everyone."

Mrs.Wallace Sr. said as she looked at all of them.

"I'm sure all of you are hungry, so let's eat."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.

Then, she picked Nicole's favorite dish up and served it to her.

"Nicole, you've gotten really skinny ever since you were away from home.Here's your favorite dish.Do have more."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.looked at Nicole lovingly.

After having not seen Nicole for half a month, Mrs.Wallace Sr.felt that her granddaughter seemed emaciated.

"Thank you, grandma, you're the best!"

Nicole happily ate the food which Mrs.Wallace Sr. had served her.

'This is the best food I have ever eaten.Every single bite is filled with a taste of grandma's love"

"Jared, have some too.Don't be shy."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.noticed that Jared had not touched his utensils, so she extended him a warm invitation.

"Nicole, you know what Jared likes to eat.Serve him some food."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.ordered.

"It's fine, grandma.He knows what how to get what he wants from the table," Nicole said and continued eating.

"Why are you acting like this? Jared is our guest, and you should be serving him."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.glared at Nicole with a look of disapproval.

"Fine, I'll do it."

Jared looked at Nicole and the corner of his lips lifted into a smile.

"What would you like to eat?"

Nicole turned to Jared and asked.

"I'd like to eat anything that you like."

Nicole rolled her eyes.

‘He's being cheeky again"

Tia watched them from the side and let out a muffled chuckle.

Nicole noticed Tia chuckling from her periphery, whereupon she turned her gaze on Tia and said, "Stop laughing and eat up."

"Ok."

Tia immediately lowered her head and quietly ate her food.

After they were done with dinner, Nicole helped Mrs.Wallace Sr. to the couch.

Then, Mrs.Wallace Sr.looked at her and said, "Nicole, are you always tired when you're away from home? You don't seem well."

Jared eyed Nicole, and that was when he realized that there was something wrong with her complexion.

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"Why do you look so pale?"

Jared looked at Nicole, concerned.

"Really? I don't really feel any sort of discomfort anywhere," she replied."

Perhaps I was just rushing during my journey home.

"Grandma, I'm fine.I'll be better after I take a rest."

Nicole turned to her grandmother, not want Mrs.Wallace Sr.to worry about her.She really did not feel weak or uncomfortable at all.

Seeing that Nicole was taking her own condition lightly, Jared became annoyed, "You're already looking this sick and yet you insist that you'refine? Are you waiting for the day when you collapse to finally acknowledge that you're sick?

"You should head upstairs and get some rest," Jared advised.

Nicole looked at Jared.

‘I haven't really spoken to grandma yet, so why is he asking me to take a rest already?’

"It's fine.I'd like to stay here and have a little chat with grandma for a while.If you want to catch some rest, you can do so on your own,"

Nicole finished, and turned to Mrs.Wallace Sr.Jared knew that Nicole would not listen to him anymore, so he turned to Mrs.Wallace Sr.

"Grandma, look at her being all stubborn even with the way she looks. Please tell her off."

"Nicole..."

"Grandma, I know my body well, so you need not worry about me.I'll be staying here with you for a while.After that, I'll head upstairs to get some sleep."иσνєℓєвσσк.¢σм Nicole said, taking the initiative to stop Mrs.Wallace Sr.from persuading her.

Seeing this, Jared could not help but issue a sigh and stare at Nicole.

"Alright then.Anyway, what brought you home so suddenly?" Mrs.Wallace Sr.asked, clueless about the fire at Martin's factory.

"Oh, we're on a two-day break and I thought you haven't seen me in a while.Because of this, I felt that I should come back and pay you a visit, so you wouldn't be worrying about me."

Nicole did not tell her the truth.

After all, it would only make Mrs.Wallace Sr. anxious, and that would not be necessary.

Jared felt relieved when he saw Nicole withholding the truth from the old lady because he did not want Mrs.Wallace Sr. to worry about it as well.

"You're a lovely granddaughter."

Mrs.Wallace Sr. smiled with a look of gratitude on her face.

"Nicole, you've been engaged to Jared for a while now.Shouldn't the both of you pick a date and get married already?" иσνєℓєвσσк.¢σмMrs. Wallace Sr. asked, throwing the million-dollar question at them.

Nicole's flushed a bright shade of red at once, as she never thought that Mrs.Wallace Sr. would raise a question about this matter.

Concurrently, Jared was also stunned, but he soon realized that it would be a good thing for him.

"Grandma's right, we should really start thinking about this." Jared smiled and gave Nicole a look of delight.

'How did I forget about something so important? Thankfully, her grandma raised the question, or else, it would still be sitting at the back of my mind"

"What is there to think about? Quit screwing around."

Nicole warned as she turned around to look at him reproachfully.

"How is this a joke? That was grandma’s idea." Jared said, using Mrs.Wallace Sr. as a shield with which to deflect her comebacks.

"You!" she fumed.

‘Forget it! I'm not going to argue with him. In the end of the day, he won't be the only one to determine if we get married or not.!

Nicole turned around, smiled at Mrs.Wallace Sr., and explained, "Grandma, we're all busy now. We're not in a hurry to get married yet."

"How could you not be in a hurry? If you're not in a hurry, I am. There will always be an endless bout of work for you to get busy with.With my old age, and if the both of you don't get married soon, I'm not sure if I'll get to witness your marriage."

Mrs.Wallace Sr. seethed as she looked at Nicole.

She had been waiting for that day to come: the day when Nicole could get married and find a forever home with the man she loved.

That was Mrs. Wallace Sr"s biggest dream.

"Of course, you will.With the fact that you're in such good health, I'm sure you can see US getting married," Nicole said, saddened by Mrs.Wallace Sr"

Looking at Mrs.Wallace Sr"s head of white hair, she thought, ‘Grandma's worry is valid"

Nicole hugged Mrs.Wallace Sr., as her eyes reddened, "Grandma, you must take good care of yourself. You have to be there during the day of my wedding in the foreseeable future."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.patted Nicole's back and comforted her. She knew that her words must have worried Nicole.

"I've always been healthy, andI'm sure I'll be able to attend your wedding.I'm just a little worried for the both of you."

"Don't worry.Once we're done with much of our work, we'll get ready for the wedding.When that day comes, you must dress up well, attend the ceremony, and be our witness."

Nicole mustered out a smile and looked at Mrs.Wallace Sr.

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“Alright, when the time comes, this old lady will be your witness"

Mrs.Wallace Sr.could tell that Nicole's eyes were brimming with tears, and that made her feel a little uncomfortable.

As Jared watched them embrace one another, he felt both a mix of happiness and sadness.

‘Grandma is indeed getting old"

"Now, go upstairs and get some rest."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.looked at Nicole affectionately.

"Okay, I'll accompany you back to your room first," Nicole said as she helped Mrs.Wallace Sr.up.

Mrs.Wallace Sr.looked at Jared who was sitting on the couch at the side and said, "Jared, it's already late.

If you don't have other important things to take care of, you can stay here for the night."

"Oh, alright," he uttered.

Initially, Jared was planning to head back home in a while, and as such, it surprised him when Mrs.Wallace Sr. asked him to stay.

"I'm off to bed now,"

Mrs.Wallace Sr.said, after which she made her way to her room with Nicole's help.

After Nicole had brought Mrs.Wallace Sr.back to her room, she came back to the living room to find Jared waiting for her on the couch.

"What are you still doing here?"

Nicole looked at Jared with her brows furrowed.

‘Didn't he say that he'll just be sending me home? In that case, he should be heading back to his home now, not sitting down here"

"Didn't you hear what grandma had just said?"

Jared proudly said and looked at Nicole.

Now that he had the support of Mrs.Wallace Sr., no one could chase him out of the house, as long as he wished to stay.

"You actually took her words seriously?"

Nicole laughed and looked at him in disbelief.

"Of course."

"She was just being polite.Can't you see that?"иσνєℓєвσσк.¢σм Nicole asked him with a look of disbelief.

"From what I've heard, that doesn't seem to be the case.It seemed that she was sincere about having me here," he said.

"To respect grandma's wish, I've decided to stay"

Jared did not seem like he was joking at all.

While he was sitting alone in the living room, he had thought it through.

"You're really staying?"

Nicole took a seat beside Jared, and it was obvious that she found it hard to believe.

"Yes, let's head upstairs and get some sleep."

Jared glanced at the time, and was about to grab Nicole by the arm when she narrowly escaped his grasp.

"Fine, I'll go up by myself." Jared said, knowing that as soon as he went upstairs, Nicole would come looking for him.

Jared headed upstairs right away as Nicole continued staring at him from the back.

"Hey, are you really heading upstairs?"

Jared did not respond to her question and continued making his way up.

Unable to sit still anymore, Nicole quickly got up and walked to her room.

By the time she had reached the upper floor, Jared was taking his shirt off, and just as Nicole entered the room, she saw his shirtless figure and asked, "Why didn't you close the door if you're going to change?"

‘I did close it. You're the one who pushed it open and came in, alright?"

Jared casually placed his jacket on the chair.

Nicole rolled her eyes and walked in.

Then, she stared at him and said, ' This is my room.The guest room is situated directly across."

Jared shot her a frown.He moved forward, approaching Nicole, and pinned her to the wall.

"Are you expecting me to stay in the guest room?’

"Yeah, you're our guest.If you're not going to sleep in that room, don't even think of spending the night in this one."

She stared right into his eyes as she made the remark, unfazed by what he was doing.

"You know, I wonder, who was the one talking about our marriage with grandma back in the living room? And yet here you are, referring to me as a guest.Were you just trying to put on a show in front of grandma?"

Jared looked into her eyes and questioned.