Ch. 1311..1315: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 1311-1315

Chapter 1311

"How can you start work with nothing here?" Nicole smiled at him with an awkward expression on her face.

Harvey then realized what he had asked, and with his embarrassment deepening, he quickly explained, "I meant what are going to do today? I can help you out."

He then observed her mood and mannerism.

"Oh, I'm here to plan out the workspace and see how I can furnish the area. ' Nicole looked at the vast space and started to ponder.

"It's not easy. I'll look for a designer for you. Just tell him your ideas and he'll know what to do.” Harvey pulled his phone out and was about to contact the designer when Nicole stopped him.

"It's okay. The planning team is on their way, and they'll be here any time now,” she said.

"Oh, you've got yourself a team of professionals already." Harvey smiled.

"Yeah," Nicole uttered, though she did not tell him that it was Jared's arrangement.

"How are you going to utilize this area?" Harvey asked.

"I don't know yet,” she replied. "Do you have any suggestions?"

Harvey thought about it and responded, "I think you can get ideas from the workspaces abroad and plan according to your needs."

"That's a good idea,” Nicole agreed.

Harvey grinned upon hearing the compliment, and genuinely believed that his sincerity would make her heart flutter.

"I'll build a lab here and a manufacturing room there. I think having these two should suffice for now," Nicole explained, gesturing with her hands.

"Nice, that makes sense too.” Harvey agreed as he watched Nicole pointing around.

While they were chatting away, a man entered the area and asked, "Hi, are you Miss Riddle? Mr. Johnston has sent US here to assist you."

"lam." Nicole walked over and greeted them.

It was at that moment that Harvey realized that Jared was the one who had aided Nicole when she said that she had already contacted someone.

"I don't want to use up all of the space here because I think they might serve another purpose in the future. For the time being, I want two offices. Can you check and see which design works best?" Nicole asked two of the employees.

"Sure, we understand what you're looking for and we'll proceed with the inspection now,” one of them said.

“Alright,” she said.

Then, they began the process of measuring and studying the area.

"Nicole, don't you think you should build a warehouse to store the equipment too?” Harvey asked her as he suddenly thought about it.

"Yeah, I almost forgot." Nicole quickly approached the men.

"Hey, I need a warehouse too. It's best to situate it near the entrance so it'll be more convenient," Nicole suggested.

"No problem,” one of them said.

"Miss Riddle, please have a look at this. We plan to build two offices on the right and one hidden warehouse at the entrance. You can reconfirm the dimensions later. We'll keep the left side empty for now, so you can utilize that area in the future. What do you think?"

Nicole thought about it and said, "That's an excellent plan, but won't the hidden warehouse be troublesome?"

"Not at all. After all, it's at the entrance. A hidden warehouse won't stand out among the offices and will blend in just fine with them."

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‘Oh, that’s nice.”

"Both offices should be able to house about twenty to thirty people. There won't be this many people, but there'll be equipment, which takes up space as well,” Nicole explained.

"Equipment?" an employee asked. "Do you have the measurements of the equipment you are referring to?"

"The equipment aren't big. I'll just have a few of them in the office. Additionally, it's best to have a set of double doors for the office,” Nicole demanded.

"Sure, we'll design it according to your requirements," an employee said.

"When will you begin with the construction and how long will it take?" Nicole asked.

"If it's possible, we can begin today, and you'll be able to use it tomorrow,” one of the men said.

"Wow, that's quick! Well then, let's start with the construction today. Thank you very much," Nicole politely said.

"Okay, I'll get the workers to bring the tools over," the designer said.

"Sure, I'll leave this to you. We'll make a move now," Nicole said, after which she and Harvey left the area.

"Nicole, I might be mistaken but if you want to develop a chip, this place will be able to accommodate that just fine. However, if you want to start manufacturing chips, I'm afraid this area is too small," Harvey reminded, as he suddenly recalled that chip manufacturing factories were huge.

"I know, I’m just experimenting, just like Martin was when he was just starting out. When I'm familiar with the techniques and have met the standards for mass production, I'll consider building a factory like Martin's. But that's all in the future. It's way too early to think about that now," Nicole explained.

"Got it." Harvey nodded.

“By the way, do you think Martin can help us?" Harvey asked, as it dawned upon him that Martin was a researcher as well.

“Ah, I totally forgot about him,” she said. "I'll ask him later, but he’s pretty busy these days and probably won't have enough time and energy to help out around here. Besides, his factory just got reconstructed, so I think it's best not to bother him right now."

Nicole knew that Martin had devoted his life to the Beacon factory. There was also a fire, which had occurred only weeks ago, so Nicole figured that Martin should take a break.

“True, he must have a lot on his plate," Harvey agreed.

“Fortunately, I'm not that busy, so I can frequent this place to help you out,” Harvey said, having already planted his excuse to visit this place.

"Don't worry, I won't go easy on you even if you're busy," Nicole said.

It was like things were back to the way they used to be between them.

“Okay, where are you headed to now?" Harvey asked.

"Home. I'll just leave this place to them,” Nicole answered.

"Grandma is doing well these days, so you don't have to pay her any visits today," Nicole added quickly.

"I don't mean it that way," Harvey flashed her an awkward smile.

"Don't overthink it. I'm not trying to stop you from going there, but grandma is really doing well now." Nicole explained as she realized that she was being too straightforward.

"It's fine. Let's just go." Harvey walked on.

On the other hand, Max was in the midst of reporting to Jared in his office.

"I knew there was something wrong with the gym. Why would she even go there every day?" Jared frowned and pondered.

"Mr. Johnston, we can essentially conclude that the fire at the Beacon factory is tied to Joyce. Do you want to interrogate the person who was talking to Joyce's lackeys in the gym?” Max asked.

"Not for now. Even if we're certain that Joyce did it, we still won't be able to capture her. Things are not as they used to be. She has the support of some big players now..."

"What should we do then?"

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"Monitor her closely," Jared said. “As long as she doesn't harm any of our men, just ignore her. I need you to orchestrate a ploy to keep the McCarthys held up in the country, so that we can temporarily sever their connection with their allies from abroad.

"And also, I need you to find out who she has been getting support from. We have to start from the roots,” Jared added as he gave Max a solemn glare.

"Yes, sir," Max replied.

"Have you gotten any updates regarding Henry?" Jared looked at Max.

"The head of his security detail is planning to leave, but Henry won't be following him. For the time being, he is staying back with only a few bodyguards," Max reported.

"A good opportunity indeed. Bring him back now,” Jared ordered.

"Yes, sir.”

"That's all for now. You may leave."

Max left the office, and Jared proceeded to glean information about the man who had contacted Nicole last night.

Suddenly, another person opened the door to Jared's office, revealing Fiorella behind it.

“Long time no see, Mr. Johnston.” Fiorella smiled.

"Miss Fisher, are you here because you miss my coffee or something?" Jared teased.

"Yeah, everyone misses your coffee, Mr. Johnston.” Fiorella took a seat across from Jared.

Jared smiled and the secretary strutted in with some coffee, as she knew Fiorella's character. She would demand coffee whenever she visited, so the assistant proceeded to serve her coffee without her asking this time.

Nicole looked at the assistant and smiled as she said, "You're getting smarter." 1

In response, the assistant served her the coffee and left politely.

"What are you busy with, Mr. Johnston?” Fiorella asked.

Jared quickly turned his computer off and said, "What else? Just the never- ending pile of documents."

"Mr. Johnston, you're going to wear yourself out if you do everything by yourself. Why don't you hire a trustworthy subordinate and take care of yourself? Don't just work for the money. There's little meaning to life if that’s what you're going to be doing all day, don't you think?" Fiorella said before taking a sip of the coffee.

"That's the ideal scenario, Miss Fisher, but everyone plays a different role in society, and not everyone can live a life like that."

Jared expressed his resignation to his position in society.

"Not everyone can, and that includes me," he finished.

"Though they can't, I think that shouldn't be an issue for you, Mr. Johnston." Fiorella looked at him.

"You're flattering me," Jared said and proceeded to look at a document.

"There's a party tonight. Would you like to enjoy it with me?" Fiorella arched her brows as she looked at Jared, hoping that he would accept her invitation.

"No thanks. Places like that don't suit me. I feel more comfortable in the office." Jared declined.

"That's a shame. It'll be nice if you can join,” Fiorella said with an obvious hint of disappointment in her voice.

"You have friends, so why are you fussing over not having a companion?” Jared casually asked.

"What's the point of going with them?” she argued. "By the way, I heard that Miss Riddle is back. Why am I not seeing her with you?"

Fiorella brought Nicole up and began to observe Jared's eyes, attempting to assess the state of their relationship.

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"She's busy with her own ventures, so she doesn't have time to waste.” Jared looked at Fiorella and replied without a thought.

Fiorella smiled. ‘Seems like their relationship is on shaky grounds. I guess this might be my chance.’

"Miss Riddle just got back and she's already busy with work. I heard she sees Mr. Martin rather often too. It looks like she’s more of a workaholic than I am. If I leave the country for a long time, I'd want to spend some time with my fiance as soon as I return.” Fiorella said as she attempted to convey some hints to Jared through her gaze.

"The Beacon project is really important to her, and that’s why she pays more attention to it," Jared said. ‘It really seems that she hasn't really spent much time with me after she came back. If she isn't with Mrs. Wallace Sr., she'd be busy with her work. If Fiorella didn't remind me, I'd probably have overlooked that fact.’

"How's the project going, Miss Fisher?" Jared asked.

"It's doing fine, but Castor is next to useless. He’s not even as good as my assistant. I think you should hire someone who's more capable, Mr. Johnston. It's best if you can have a look at it when you're free," Fiorella suggested.

"Okay, I'll consider that,” Jared replied. ‘So Castor really is hopeless. I've given him chances, but he doesn't seem to be making good use of them.’

"Mr. Johnston, it's already afternoon. Why don't you treat me to lunch?" She looked at Jared.

He did not wish to agree, but he thought about the update that she gave him back then, so he responded with a smile. "Sure, where would you like to eat?”

"Blue Whale Restaurant?” Fiorella suggested.

Jared paused before answering, No problem. Can we leave after I'm done with this?"

"Of course,” she replied. ‘I have to use the bathroom too."

Fiorella obviously did not mind waiting, as she had already gotten the chance to have another meal with Jared.

"Okay."

The moment Fiorella left his office, Jared sent Nicole a text message. [ How are things going? Do you want to have lunch together?]

[It's fine. The people you've hired are busy now, so I don't have to be there. I'm almost arriving at my grandma's place already. ]

[Okay, I'll pick you up at night]

Jared wanted to know Nicole's whereabouts to ensure that she would not appear in Blue Whale Restaurant. Otherwise, she would definitely be locked into another misunderstanding with him again.

He quickly settled his tasks and walked out, and as Fiorella was heading toward him at the same time, she hurried over the moment she saw him leaving. "Done with your work?"

"Yeah, let's go," Jared said, after which he quickly entered the elevator, with Fiorella followed suit.

Then, Jared drove them to Blue Whale Restaurant. where they sat down at the table they had previously occupied.

This time around, Fiorella called the waitress over to order without waiting for Jared to do so.

"I want two of each order." she said.

Strangely. Fiorella had only been here with Jared once, and yet she had already remembered everything he had ordered in the previous visit.

"You remember the food we ate, before this.” Jared looked at her.

"Of course. I have to remember the things you like, Mr. Johnston.” Fiorella smiled at him.

She truly had feelings for him. so it was natural for her to remember everything about him.

Jared did not know how to continue the conversation, and as such. he just smiled and took a sip of water.

"Mr. Johnston, did you bring Miss Riddle here?" Fiorella asked, talking about Nicole again.

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Jared did not avoid her gaze. It was an easy question to answer, and so, he said, "No. Nicole likes this restaurant, so she would always be the one bringing me here.”

"Oh." Fiorella nodded.

Jared recalled the first time he was here with Nicole, but they were not sitting at this table.

They were so loving and sweet back then. When he reminisced, he could not help but smile while failing to notice that Fiorella was staring at him. When he realized that, her eyes were already on him.

She had never seen him smiling that earnestly before. ‘I didn't expect him to be so charming. It feels like I want to give him a hug

Jared quickly corrected his expression and asked, "Miss Fisher?"

"Oh, excuse me. Your smile was just too enticing, Mr. Johnston.” Fiorella complimented.

Jared did not expect her to admire him, and this caused him to choke.

"Excuse me, I must use the washroom." Jared quickly got up as he could only calm himself down elsewhere.

Fiorella smiled as she watched him leave. ‘Is he being shy? I didn't know he had a shy side to him.1

Jared stayed outside for some time, and only went back to his table when he felt that the dishes were about to be served.

Before he reached his table, however, he saw a man talking to Fiorella. He thought that the man was a friend of hers, and so, he did not walk over and just watched them from afar.

But after some time, he noticed that there was something weird about the expression on her face, so he walked over.

That man was pestering Fiorella, and he seemed to be asking for her number. When

The instant Fiorella saw Jared, she quickly stood up and hurried over to him with a look of distress on her face. "Mr. Johnston, this man is harassing me."

Jared frowned at that man, who glared at Jared fearlessly and asked, "Do you know each other?"

"He's my boyfriend," Fiorella said without waiting for Jared to respond.

Jared looked at her. ‘How could she say this?’

Just when he was about to explain, Fiorella stopped him. The moment he saw the look of bewilderment on her face, he gave up on trying to explain himself.

Thus, he resorted to telling the man coldly, "Leave, before you piss me off."

The man was stunned by Jared's strong presence and fled at once, afraid to have another glance at Fiorella's beauty. Meanwhile, Fiorella was feeling safe as she stood behind Jared's tall figure. He turned around and asked, "Are you okay?”

"I'm fine; I'm just startled, that's all. I didn’t expect to bump into people like that in a restaurant." Fiorella looked at him with a terrified expression.

"He's gone now, so all is good." Jared comforted her and took her to her seat before sitting on his own.

At that moment, a waitress walked toward them. "Mr. Johnston, your wine and dishes."

Jared nodded and raised his glass to Fiorella. "Drink some to calm yourself down."

Fiorella was at ease after sitting down as she struck her glass against Jared's. “Thank you, Mr. Johnston. If it wasn't for you, I really wouldn't know what to do. This is the first time someone tried to hit on me like that, so I was shocked."