Ch. 1326..1330: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 1326-1330

Chapter 1326

“That’s good,” she said.

“Can you be a peach and fall asleep on my shoulders all the time?” Jared requested out of the blue.

“What do you mean?” Nicole looked at him with her brows raised. ‘What is wrong with him? I’ve never heard

of anyone asking others to fall asleep on their shoulders.

“If you do that, I can always get a massage from you.” Jared smiled at her.

“In your dreams!” Nicole pushed his arm away at once.

“Anyway, let’s head inside,” Nicole said, as she was preparing to stand up.

It was then that Jared grabbed her by the arm and said, “Everyone’s coming back for dinner tonight. If

anyone asks US about our wedding during dinner, what would you say in response to them? Have you

thought about it?”

“I don’t think anyone would ask.” Nicole frowned and looked at Jared nervously.

“That might not be the case. This time around, we came here to visit them

together. Someone might accidentally let the question slip,” Jared replied with a

suggestive look on his face.

“If anyone were to ask, we’ll just use work as an excuse. After all, the wedding

must be delayed, one way or another. Anyway, I suggest that you refrain from

visits after today. Given enough time, they’d forget all about it and stop asking,”

Nicole recommended.

“Alright then. If that’s what you want. I’ll respect it. If your family finds out about it

in the future, you’ll know what to do.” Jared explained as he kept his eyes on

her.

“I know. When that time comes, I won’t trouble you. All of these are my ideas. Is

that fine with you? Pfft.” Nicole rolled her eyes at him and walked into the

house.

Jared gazed at her from the back and smiled. Then, he followed her in.

In the living room, Sean and Steve were already back. Just as they were about

to take a seat on the couch, Nicole and Jared walked in from outside.

“Nicole.” Sean and Steve stood up and turned toward Nicole.

“Mr. Johnston.” Sean stepped forward and greeted Jared warmly.

“Sean, Steve, when did you guys arrive? Why didn’t anyone tell US?” Nicole

looked at the two boys and asked.

“We just arrived not long ago. The both of you came in as soon as we sat

down.” Sean smiled at Nicole and explained.

“You guys went to the garden?” Sean made a guess based on the direction they

had come in from.

“Struck the bull’s eye with that guess, didn’t you? We were getting a little bored of sitting here so I brought

Jared out to the garden for a little walk,” Nicole replied, looking at Sean.

“Let’s all have a seat,” Sean said to them.

“Sure.”

“This is my first time meeting you since you came back, right? I heard your trip back home was unplanned.

What actually happened?” Sean asked Nicole with his brow raised.

“It’s nothing major. It’s just that I couldn’t stand it there anymore, so I came back, because I knew I could

count on you,” Nicole jokingly said to Sean.

“Come on,” Sean retorted. “You can’t stand it there? More like that country can’t stand to keep you around

any longer, right?”

Sean knew Nicole well. She was a genius, and so, she would be adored no matter where she went. There

was no way that she could not fit in.

“Hehe, you know me so well. I couldn’t even fool you for a second.” Nicole looked at Sean mischievously.

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Sean looked at Nicole with doting eyes, "Now, can you tell US the real reason as to why you came back so suddenly?"

"Actually, I'm working on an experiment now, but the equipment and materials back there were insufficient. Therefore, I gave it some thought and decided to come back. I could gain the support I need from you guys, so I just came back. That's all." Nicole explained to them with a blank stare on her face.

She did not make mentions of her chip project to them. In the end of the day, it was a corporate secret which involved Jared's company. Because of this, she had to keep it private from them for the time being.

Sean grinned and said, "I knew it. It's impossible that you can't fit in there. In the end, it was because of their inability to accommodate your plans. Since you're back, you should just focus on your experiment. If you need anything, just let me know. I'll make sure to get you whatever you need."

"Well, I guess I'll have to thank you in advance." Nicole smiled and cupped Sean's hands in hers.

Sean laughed. "Nah, there's no need for that.”

Sean turned around to look at Jared and the smile on his face faded, whereupon he began acting with decorum and spoke to Jared in a much more formal manner. "Mr. Johnston, you have countless things to attend to on a daily basis. I'm sure you had to push aside some of your work to make it here today, right?"

"Not really. It has been a while since I visited Mr. and Mrs. Riddle. Coincidentally, I was having lunch with Nicole today, so we chatted and decided to come over together," Jared briefly explained to Sean.

"Oh"

"I heard that the Johnston Group and the Fisher Group are working on a renewable energy project. Do you mind sharing a little about it?” Sean asked, observing Jared as he popped the question.

Upon hearing Sean's question, Daniel and Steve turned their attention to Jared.

"The renewable energy project was decided upon when Henry was still around. It was he who had signed the contract with Fiorella. I don't really know much about this project either, but I suppose it's a project worth investing in, in the long run.

"You guys know how Fiorella is too. Over the past few years, none of the projects she invested in had failed. She cares a lot about this project as well," Jared briefly introduced the project, expressing that it was a project worth doing.

“It's not every day you get to come across a good project like this. If she needs any funding in the later stages, the Riddle family would be more than happy to help.” Sean looked at Jared convincingly.

Jared sized him up and he could tell that Sean was sincere about participating in the project.

‘Sure. But aren't you guys working closely with the Ellison family on one of projects helmed by Aegis Corporation? Do you have the resources to participate in another project?" Jared looked at Sean and questioned.

"Yes, we are collaborating with the Ellison family on that project by Aegis Corporation, but it's about to be completed soon. After that, I can use some of my resources on other projects. Even if it isn't the one pertaining to renewable energy, we would have participated in another." Sean looked at Jared confidently.

He was trying to tell Jared that the Riddle family was powerful.

"That's good. Once we begin focusing on the funding, I'll let you know.” Jared gave Sean some assurance.

‘Thank you in advance,” Sean said.

"The both of you should not be talking about work all the time. Brother, have you visited grandpa recently?" Nicole asked Sean.

"I went to his place about a few days ago. Grandpa did ask about you as well, but I didn't know that you were back already, so I told him that you're still abroad. Now that you're back, you should visit him soon. He really misses you a lot.” Sean turned to Nicole and began talking about everything that had happened at Mr. Riddle Sr.'s place a few days back.

"Alright, I'll pay him a visit within the next few days. Is there anything which he likes these days? I'll buy them for him." Nicole asked.

"He has everything he needs already. A visit alone will make him very happy, so there's no need to go bearing gifts," Sean explained.

"Alright then. I'll figure it out," Nicole replied.

"Anyway, are you seeing anyone now, brother?" Nicole suddenly asked Sean about his personal matters.

In response, Sean blushed and stared back at Nicole.

 

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"Why are you asking such a question out of the blue?” Sean looked at Nicole shyly.

The look in his eyes was telling her that there were outsiders present.

However, Nicole was not bothered by that, and proceeded with her questions. "It's just because I care about you. Come on, tell me about it."

"There's none. How would I find the time to date anyone when I’m so occupied with work?" Sean explained himself to Nicole.

"Sean, you're not that young anymore. Isn't it time to find yourself a partner? " Gloria suggested.

"Mom, don't listen to Nicole. I have my own plans.” Sean tried to comfort Gloria.

"What are your plans? As far as I'm concerned, you've rejected all the blind dates I've arranged for you. You've always said that you'll be bringing a girlfriend home soon. And yet? I haven't seen you getting together with anyone up till today!" Daniel butted in, as he had overheard the discussion.

With the pressure on him mounting, the more they talked about it, Sean glared at Nicole. ‘It's all because of her questions that everyone's eyes are now on me.’

"Mom, dad. If I must be honest, Sean is actually dating someone currently," Steve interrupted.

Sean looked at Steve in shock. ‘Since when have I dated anyone?’ 'Why is he making stuff up?’

"Steve Riddle.” Sean was about to interrupt Steve when he saw the glint in Steve's eyes.

"Brother, you don't have to keep it a secret anymore. Just come clean with mom and dad.” Steve gave Sean a wink and signaled him to follow through with the lie.

Sean gulped and quickly thought of something, "Since the cat is already out of the bag, I guess I shouldn't hide it anymore.”

Sean looked at Daniel and Gloria, and issued a sigh. "Mom, dad. It's true that I'm dating someone. But we're still getting to know each other and have not officially gotten together yet. That was why I did not mention this to the both of you."

Hearing this, Daniel and Gloria's eyes widened. A grin instantly appeared on their faces.

"I see. No wonder you were reluctant to talk about it." Daniel looked at Sean and commented.

"You little brat. Even if you're just dating each other, you could've told me about it as well. You're always hiding things from US.

Dating someone is a good thing. It's just that when we have no clue about what is going on, we would naturally overthink. Isn't it better for everyone, now that you've revealed the truth to US? That way, we wouldn't be too worried about you anymore,” Gloria said to Sean reproachfully.

"Yeah. I've gotten you all worried. I should have told you guys earlier,” Sean said, directing the blame to himself.

"There's no need to blame yourself. Now, we'll leave you to it. Remember to treat her well, alright? Don't bog yourself down with work all the time.” Gloria advised.

"Don't worry about it, mom. I will not," he said.

"Nicole, how are things with Martin?" Sean took the opportunity to change the topic of conversation once there was a pause.

"Martin? The production on his side has gotten back on track." Nicole replied to Sean.

Sean sighed. "I've never thought that the factory would be on fire."

"It's fine," Nicole said. "All of this is in the past.”

"Have you discovered the reason behind it?" Daniel asked Nicole.

"Not yet. It is still under investigation,” Nicole replied, unable to reveal certain details to them.

"Why is it taking so long?" Daniel asked, puzzled.

 

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"Perhaps this fire was a big one, so they'll need more time to investigate it. I'm not very sure either." Nicole briefly explained.

"Yeah."

"Oh right, I'm sure you guys have heard that the McCarthy family are going to visit the graves of their forefathers tomorrow, right?" Sean looked at everyone in the living room and asked.

"I've heard about it. The McCarthy family isn't a big one, and yet they have made a huge deal out of paying respects to their ancestors. It's as if they're afraid that no one will notice them. It's a bit extra if you ask me," Nicole commented with contempt.

"It is! I find it hard to believe that a fallen family would hold such a grand ceremony to pay respects to their forefathers," Steve commented in annoyance.

"Perhaps you guys are unaware of this, but the McCarthy family has established connections with a family of high social status abroad. They even became in-laws, and are doing well abroad. That's the main reason as to why they're going the whole nine yards with the ceremony. They must be thinking about salvaging whatever is left of their reputation," Jared chimed in.

"Oh, I see." Daniel uttered, as it dawned upon him that such was why the McCarthy family dared to behave this arrogantly.

"A while ago, the McCarthy family were chased out of the country by Martin. I guess part of the reason for that splendid ceremony was to rub it in Martin's face, don't you think?"

Sean looked at everyone as he spoke.

"That's possible. Who knows? The accident in that factory might have been perpetrated by the McCarthys too,” Steve commented blankly.

"You are to keep this between the family, and not talk about it with outsiders. Do you understand?" Daniel ordered Steve with a serious look on his face.

"Okay," Steve uttered.

Upon hearing Steve's comment, Nicole thought, ‘I didn't expect Steve to have that thought. Is he just running with a wild guess? Or does everyone think the same too?

"I personally don't think that it's the McCarthy family's doing. The McCarthy family in now and the past are of two distinct statuses. If they were to make a move on Martin, they wouldn't do it in secret. They could've done it publicly and still regain their reputation. There's no reason for them to pull the stunts in private,” Sean said, voicing an entirely different opinion.

Those words gave Jared a new thought, ‘Perhaps it's as Sean had said. With Joyce's current support, she could have taken revenge on Martin publicly. Why would she do it in private? What could the motive behind this be?’

Jared's eyes darkened as thoughts began racing across his mind.

‘What you said makes sense too. The McCarthy family must have some other motive behind their ceremony." Steve analyzed the whole thing with seriousness.

Still, it never crossed his mind that the other motive for Joyce's return was one of them.

As they were chatting, spencer and Samuel came waltzing in from the outside. When the both of them saw Nicole, they ran over excitedly and greeted her, "Nicole, why did you not inform US that you are visiting? That way, we would have waited for you at home."

"Didn't you see Jared here?" Daniel reminded them.

It was only then did Spencer and Samuel notice Jared sitting beside Nicole. “Hello, Mr. Johnston."

Jared looked at them and nodded.

"It was a last-minute decision too.” Nicole looked at them and smiled.

It was all Jared's idea, because if it was not, she would only plan to visit them later.

"Where did you guys go?" Nicole looked at them from head to toe.

"We were playing at the basketball court. We had a great game today, didn't we?” Samuel glanced at Spencer.

"Yes, it was exciting.” spencer immediately came to his senses and played along.

Nicole eyed their shoes and noticed that they were not wearing basketball shoes. They were not stinking of sweat either. It was obvious that they were lying.

‘Something is up with these two.’

Samuel winked at Nicole as he said. "You guys can continue chatting. We'll head upstairs and have our change of clothes."

Then, the both of them hurried upstairs.

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"These two rascals seem to be a little more rowdy as of recent.” Gloria looked at their backs with a smile on her face, Tm glad they are hanging out with their friends more often.’

A smile crept up on Nicole's face, 'l wasn't expecting them to go out with their friends.’

Noticing Nicole's smile. Jared looked at her and asked, "What are you smiling at?”

“Hush, I'll tell you later.” Nicole said, signaling Jared to not make mentions of the topic any further.

In response, Jared furrowed his brows and wondered, ‘Why is she being so oblique?”

After a few minutes. Samuel and Spencer came downstairs, took seats across from Nicole. and asked. ‘Nicole. when did you get here?”

"We've been here all afternoon. Did you guys have a good time this afternoon?" Nicole asked them with a pointed glance.

"Of course, we're happy, but we're also exhausted,” Samuel said, pretending.

"Spencer, did you go with them?” Nicole asked Spencer.

"I did not. I just watched them from the sidelines." Spencer said with some confidence.

As there were other people in the living room, Nicole did not continue to press on.

"Mom, when will dinner be ready?" Nicole looked at Gloria and asked.

"It should be ready soon. Are you hungry?" Gloria responded in kind.

"No, I'm just asking,” Nicole replied.

"You should go and take a look. It's almost dinner time.” Daniel looked at Gloria and motioned her to go to the kitchen.

“Okay, let me go have a look,” Gloria said as he got up and marched to the kitchen.

‘Sean, spencer and Samuel are due for their internships. Are you going to assign them some training in your company?" Nicole asked Sean.

"Dad has approached me on this before, and I've also asked them for their opinions. You should let them speak for themselves," Sean replied, giving Samuel and Spencer the right to speak for themselves.

Everyone turned to look at them with their foreheads creased and immediately fixed their gazes on the duo of Spencer and Samuel

"You don't have to look at US like that, do you?” Spencer said. "Sean has asked US before, but we felt like we weren't competent enough for the kind of work he has in mind.”

Nicole knew that they both did not want to go, surmising that they had made some excuses up to elude Sean's arrangements

"Sean, is the job that you have assigned them beyond their capabilities?” Nicole looked at Sean with her brows furrowed

"The work I had assigned them was rudimentary. All I can say is, they could do it by themselves if they wanted, and yet, they still think they're not competent enough. I can't force them to do anything if you watch my drift.” Sean said, as he had tried his best to make things work.

‘It's just that they weren't cooperative,’ he thought

"Why are the both of you so insecure? Are the children of the Riddle family really that incompetent?” Nicole looked at them and asked. genuinely surprised

“If you think the work assigned by Sean is difficult, then I will make the arrangements for you,” Nicole solemnly said with a purpose in mind.