Ch. 1601..1605: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 1601-1605

Chapter 1601

‘Okay, now she's being too generous"

"It's a deal."

Jared's mood improved tremendously.

The smile at the corner of Nicole's mouth widened as the two of them continued to sweet talk one another throughout the night.

During the next day itself, Nicole had packed their belongings and moved back to the Riddle residence along with Samuel and Spencer, who had done the same.

When Nicole arrived home, she noticed that Sean had brought Mrs.Wallace Sr.to the Riddle residence.

There, she saw that her parents were chatting with Mrs.Wallace Sr.

"Nicole, your brother suddenly came to my place and brought me over here asking me to live here.Is everything alright with you?" Mrs.Wallace Sr.asked.

She had been living with Tia at the Sea View Villa, and though she felt lonely, she had already gotten used to the peace and tranquility.

Thus, she knew something was up when Nicole suggested that she moved in with them.

Nicole looked at Mrs.Wallace Sr.and couldn't help but smile.

"I'm fine, Grandma.It's my parents who wanted me to move back here.They're not allowing me to live alone anymore, which is why I have to bring you here for a while."

"Oh..."' Mrs.Wallace Sr. sighed in relief.She truly missed her granddaughter, and now that Nicole had found her family, she was more than grateful that Nicole was willing to stay over at her place for a few days a month.

It went without mentioning that it was Nicole who had bought her the mansion by the sea.

‘I never would've dreamt of having to live with Nicole and her family.."Mrs.Wallace Sr.thought.

"Won't it be a hassle to have me here..." she asked.

"Nonsense," Gloria said with a smile on her face.

"You've raised Nicole for so many years now.You're her grandma, and you're considered an elder.You living here would be of no problem at all.Please don't feel that you'll be a burden to us."

The moment Mrs.Wallace Sr.noticed the sincerity on Gloria's face, her heart began to surge with warmth.

She turned to look at Nicole and said, "You're just like your mother, both kind-hearted and understanding.The both of you share such wonderful traits."

Gloria's face flushed red the second she heard the praise from Mrs.Wallace Sr.

"You're flattering me.I have arranged a room for you on the first floor so that it'll be convenient for you to move around.If there's anything else that you need, please feel free to tell me."

"No, no, everything's fine.The Riddle family is very lively.As compared to before, I lived alone, and everything just felt deserted, " the old woman said.

"True, a large family like this will surely be lively in the future." Gloria smiled.

Seeing that Mrs.Wallace Sr.and Gloria had gotten along very well, Nicole then glanced at Tia, who was beside her.

"I apologize for all the trouble, but you would have to come here to take care of her from now onwards."

Though Tia would be staying at the Riddle residence, taking care of Mrs.Wallace Sr.would here would pose a challenge for her.

"Don't worry, Nicole.I will do my utmost best to take care of Mrs.Wallace Sr."

Tia promised with a solemn look on her face, to which Nicole nodded in satisfaction.

‘The entire family is now here"

Nicole breathed a sigh of relief deep within.

'Now that they are all here, it'll easier to protect them, and it's also much more convenient for the people that Jared had hired to protect them"

It was like killing two birds with a stone.

Otherwise she would not have agreed to have Mrs.Wallace Sr.moving in with them.

Sean walked over to Nicole from the side and said, "Dad's asking us to go to his study."

"Oh."

Nicole nodded her head, whereupon she followed her brother to the study.

As the two of them entered, Nicole noticed that Steve was also in the study.

"Nicole is here."

Nicole noticed the expression on both Daniel and Steve's faces, prompting her to ask, "What happened?"

Daniel remained silent, and instead, Steve got up and said, "It's Norah...she attempted suicide at the detention center last night."

Nicole narrowed her eyes.

'Norah, suicide? How could someone like her commit suicide?"

"Perhaps it was because she was given a life sentence yesterday, and she couldn't bear the consequences and so, she attempted suicide.It was fortunate that she was discovered just in time, but her injuries were quite serious.Her trachea was cut, and now, she can't breathe on her own.She's in the Critical Care Unit as of now."

Chapter 1602

Nicole raised her eyebrows slightly, 'I did not expect her to be so courageous by slashing her throat and committing suicide...but then again, she didn't die, so it's very likely that it was just another one of her tricks"

She then looked at Daniel and Steve before asking, "Well then, why did you ask me to come here?"

‘I am not interested in Norah's affairs, and I don't even wish to pay attention to any of it" she thought.

Daniel sighed.

"Norah may be out of prison for now, but we're afraid that once she gets discharged, she might think of ways to hurt you again..."

Not expecting her father to have so much care for her, Nicole beamed, unable to hide the smile any longer.

"It's okay, she won't be out of jail for long," she replied.

‘Though it was one of Norah's diabolical plans, she had underestimated what Jared was capable of.But to think of such petty ways to escape being imprisoned? That's clever of how.I've got to give her that" Nicole thought.

"Really?"

Steve was taken aback by Nicole's sudden burst of confidence, and had a hard time believing what she had said.

"Don't worry, within five days, she'll definitely return to prison,"

Nicole stated with absolute confidence.

Sean saw right through Nicole and understood what she meant right away.

"As long as we know what's going on with Norah, what we need to discuss is the next big thing."

As soon as Sean had spoken, he handed Nicole a folder.

Within the folder, Nicole caught sight of various information about the Fisher family.

It was updated with all of the recent crises suffered by the Fishers.

That was when her eyes glinted with understanding of the situation.

Nicole had not contacted the Fishers because she had already guessed that they would not be good business partners.

As of now, everyone was eager to cooperate with the Riddle family and would be more than willing to terminate their collaborations with the Fishers.

Nicole's eyes narrowed slightly as she continued to peruse all that was within the folder.

'Interesting.."

The Fisher family was in a crisis, and yet, they had planned to unite a few new families and some businesses that were at odds with the Riddle family.

These new families and companies were the ones that did not have much of ahistorical background, were not a part of the alliance formed due to the Reby Family Crest, and were they controlled by it.

In addition, there were a few century-old families who did not care about their ancestral decrees, and had not attended the banquet that the Riddles had hosted.

Nicole analyzed what each of those families were capable of, and found that they were not weak.

Yet, she would be overwhelmed if she were to unite them under the Riddle family.

"Don't worry about it.We can think of other ways to deal with them later," Nicole said, calm and without a hint of being flustered.

Steve was impressed by Nicole.

"I think so too, but then...since you're not perturbed by it.Do you perhaps know a thing or two about business management?"

During the time Nicole had spent at home, her identity was continuously exposed, and so, it was no surprise that she did not know a lot about business management.

Nicole shook her head.

"I haven't learned much on the business side of things."

Sean felt what she said made sense.

After all, Nicole was sent to receive special training from a young age.

"However, due to some requirements at work, I could only understand the discrepancies in the reports.After all, we had to monitor a few companies in secret," she said.

As soon as those words were uttered, Sean and Steve shared a look.

Based on their previous experiences, they felt that Nicole was not as simple as she made herself out to be.

‘If she can monitor any abnormalities within the companies, she can definitely notice any problems with the accounts and other materials in a glance"

Daniel knew deep down that his daughter's skills should not be underestimated, but he said nonetheless, "Though it is a bit too early for me to say this, you ought to know that there are many people with their eyes on you, your identity, and everything right now.Even if you're busy with school, you should go and learn more about the company during your free time and help your brothers out.Learn a thing or two about business management."

Nicole was the holder of the Fire Crest after all.

The value she possessed influenced those who cooperated with the Riddle family.

Sooner or later, Nicole herself would join the company.

Hence, it was only right for her to learn about the company affairs as soon as she could.

"Okay, I understand."

Nicole nodded her head, 'I ought to listen to my parents' advice."

Chapter 1602

Nicole raised her eyebrows slightly, 'I did not expect her to be so courageous by slashing her throat and committing suicide...but then again, she didn't die, so it's very likely that it was just another one of her tricks"

She then looked at Daniel and Steve before asking, "Well then, why did you ask me to come here?"

‘I am not interested in Norah's affairs, and I don't even wish to pay attention to any of it" she thought.

Daniel sighed.

"Norah may be out of prison for now, but we're afraid that once she gets discharged, she might think of ways to hurt you again..."

Not expecting her father to have so much care for her, Nicole beamed, unable to hide the smile any longer.

"It's okay, she won't be out of jail for long," she replied.

‘Though it was one of Norah's diabolical plans, she had underestimated what Jared was capable of.But to think of such petty ways to escape being imprisoned? That's clever of how.I've got to give her that" Nicole thought.

"Really?"

Steve was taken aback by Nicole's sudden burst of confidence, and had a hard time believing what she had said.

"Don't worry, within five days, she'll definitely return to prison,"

Nicole stated with absolute confidence.

Sean saw right through Nicole and understood what she meant right away.

"As long as we know what's going on with Norah, what we need to discuss is the next big thing."

As soon as Sean had spoken, he handed Nicole a folder.

Within the folder, Nicole caught sight of various information about the Fisher family.

It was updated with all of the recent crises suffered by the Fishers.

That was when her eyes glinted with understanding of the situation.

Nicole had not contacted the Fishers because she had already guessed that they would not be good business partners.

As of now, everyone was eager to cooperate with the Riddle family and would be more than willing to terminate their collaborations with the Fishers.

Nicole's eyes narrowed slightly as she continued to peruse all that was within the folder.

'Interesting.."

The Fisher family was in a crisis, and yet, they had planned to unite a few new families and some businesses that were at odds with the Riddle family.

These new families and companies were the ones that did not have much of ahistorical background, were not a part of the alliance formed due to the Reby Family Crest, and were they controlled by it.

In addition, there were a few century-old families who did not care about their ancestral decrees, and had not attended the banquet that the Riddles had hosted.

Nicole analyzed what each of those families were capable of, and found that they were not weak.

Yet, she would be overwhelmed if she were to unite them under the Riddle family.

"Don't worry about it.We can think of other ways to deal with them later," Nicole said, calm and without a hint of being flustered.

Steve was impressed by Nicole.

"I think so too, but then...since you're not perturbed by it.Do you perhaps know a thing or two about business management?"

During the time Nicole had spent at home, her identity was continuously exposed, and so, it was no surprise that she did not know a lot about business management.

Nicole shook her head.

"I haven't learned much on the business side of things."

Sean felt what she said made sense.

After all, Nicole was sent to receive special training from a young age.

"However, due to some requirements at work, I could only understand the discrepancies in the reports.After all, we had to monitor a few companies in secret," she said.

As soon as those words were uttered, Sean and Steve shared a look.

Based on their previous experiences, they felt that Nicole was not as simple as she made herself out to be.

‘If she can monitor any abnormalities within the companies, she can definitely notice any problems with the accounts and other materials in a glance"

Daniel knew deep down that his daughter's skills should not be underestimated, but he said nonetheless, "Though it is a bit too early for me to say this, you ought to know that there are many people with their eyes on you, your identity, and everything right now.Even if you're busy with school, you should go and learn more about the company during your free time and help your brothers out.Learn a thing or two about business management."

Nicole was the holder of the Fire Crest after all.

The value she possessed influenced those who cooperated with the Riddle family.

Sooner or later, Nicole herself would join the company.

Hence, it was only right for her to learn about the company affairs as soon as she could.

"Okay, I understand."

Nicole nodded her head, 'I ought to listen to my parents' advice."

Chapter 1604

Steve could not help but click his tongue.

"It seems to me the three of you are all grown up."

In response, Stanley looked at Steve and joked, "Oh, you're too kind, but we're not like you.For you, plus ones are never in short supply."

Stanley's words were so abrupt that Steve almost choked on the water he was drinking.

"Stanley, stop spewing hogwash, will you?" Steve said.

At that moment, something came to mind and Samuel joined in on the joke.

"Yeah! I heard that Steve always has different women as his plus ones for every event."

Steve eyed his father's expression with a hint of guilt on his face, after which he glared at Samuel.

"Shut up.Enough with the nonsense.They're my colleagues from my company,"

Steve argued.

However, the way Gloria had interpreted it, sounded like something entirely different.

Then, she gave Steve a friendly smile.

"Steve is getting old as we speak.You are now at the age when you're supposed to get your own girlfriend now.If there's a person you like, you can bring her home and introduce her to us."

"Mom, stop teasing me"' Steve protested.

"I'm a career- orientated person.Besides, I have Sean as an older brother.How can I have a girlfriend before he does?"

The words that left Steve's mouth shifted the attention to Sean, who then shot Steve a death stare, shutting him up at once.

However, Gloria was already nodding along.

"Yeah, Sean! You've been busy at the office all day.Have you gotten yourself a girl? You can bring her to the event meeting."

Sean sighed.

"Mom, you know that I'm a busy person.

How am I even supposed to find the time to date someone?"

Gloria shook her head immediately, and looked back at Nicole, "You should learn a thing or two from Nicole.She's busy with both her work and her studies, and yet, she's soon to settle down with marriage in the talks.Come to think of it, I was engaged to your father as soon as I turned 18, but you guys..."

After Gloria had spoken to all of the young Riddles, everyone looked at Nicole with their eyes narrowed.

A look of helplessness washed over her face at an instant.

'Why was I brought into this? Now, I've become the butt of the joke"

Spencer spoke up and said, "Yes, there's no need to worry about Nicole, she's definitely going to attend the event with Jared as her plus one, and they sure won't let you down on that."

"Yeah, I'm also envious."

Samuel nodded his head.

Sensing the envy from everyone around her, Nicole's face turned bright red from embarrassment.

Then, she took a deep breath and said, "If you are all jealous of me, how about I help you out and get you all girlfriends?"

As soon as these words exited her mouth, the Riddle brothers immediately fell silent.

Steve quickly shook his head, "Forget it.I still want to be single for a few more years.I want to enjoy the freedom of being single."

Stanley also shook his head, "I just want to focus on my studies, and I still need to learn more about the company."

Noticing that both Steve and Stanley were embarrassed, Spencer could not help but burst into a laughing fit.

"Wow, Steve and Stanley are scared!"

Indeed, it was a rare sight to see, and in retaliation, Steve frowned.

"If you're not a coward, let Nicole get you a girlfriend!"

Spencer's smirk suddenly froze, and with a smile, Nicole said, "It's a deal."

Nicole sipped on her tea before Samuel spoke up, beating Spencer to it, "I...I want one too!"

"Sure."

Nicole smiled, Samuel's wish might come true soon enough, for there was no need for Nicole to search long and hard.

Spencer suddenly sighed before he yelled, "Shut up!"

‘Does this fella really think I want a girlfriend?"

Chapter 1605

Samuel had gotten the wrong idea. "Why should I shut up? We're twins. If you're the only one to have a girlfriend, then others would laugh at me.

How could I be left behind!?"

"You!" Spencer uttered, and was left speechless soon after. ‘His brain cells are literally close to none!"

Gloria was amused, and Daniel covered his mouth in a fit of pigeon laughter, entertained by the silliness displayed by Samuel.

Meanwhile, Sean and Steve, who could no longer hold laughter back, busted out in a fresh gale, leading the entire family to burst into a laughing fit, leaving a confused Samuel at loss.

"What? Did I say something wrong?" He joined them in merriment as he watched his family guffawing away at him.

The Riddle family on Daniel's side were filled with laughter, but at Damien Riddle's residence, it was dark and gloomy.

"Damien, what's been going on recently? There were rumors in that b*tch's circle that the fourth son of the Riddle family is now in charge of the company. Do you know how they're treating me right now?" Miley asked.

The Rogers family had been removed from the list of top ten most influential families after the incident. Miley had initially regained power by relying on the Riddle family. She was thriving with the recent recovery of Mr. Rogers Sr., who was totally counting on her. However, everything was cut short as the news of Damien having no real power at the company spread, which left Miley being outcast once more.

‘How can he be so calm?’ she wondered.

Damien had a prickly expression on his face, "What are you screaming about? Do you think I wanted this? It was those big influential families that wanted to work with Daniel. They didn't contact me at all. Daniel is now managing all the new projects."

The golden era had finally dawned upon the Riddle family, but sadly, none of those major projects landed in Damien's hands.

‘It seems to me that I'm the nominal director and president of the company now, with no real power!’ Damien began to worry that after all this while, Mr. Riddle Sr. would cast him aside just like how the old man had done to Daniel before.

"How can you sit around? You're the boss! Aside from Mr. Riddle Sr., you're the person with the biggest percentage of shares in the company. He won't kick you to the curb now, will he?" she asked.

Damien's eyes darted toward Everett. He had his attention on him ever since he defended Damien's family. Though he was often sidelined, Damien noticed that his son was still under Sean's company, making progress, and not just idling around like he was.

"Everett, you're working under Sean's company as the branch manager, right? Therefore, you should know his business well, don't you?"

Though Damien spoke vaguely, Everett instantly knew that his father had queried him the way he did to test if there was a turning point in their given situation. Everett had long waited for this day; the day when his father would pay attention to him.

He opened his mouth and calmly said, "I very much do. Daniel has six major projects under his belt, all of which are tremendously profitable with an estimated revenue of more than 500 million dollars."

"That much?!" Damien's eyes widened, as both him and his wife were left perplexed.

Damien had managed the company for so many years, and yet, the highest in revenue per annum.

‘The Riddle family is going to change! Even with such massive profits, they won't get any benefit from it as they'll just be paid a dividend at the end of the year. This is really infuriating, to just sit around and be unable to do anything"

"This does not include the four major projects in their hands. There are seven or eight more minor projects on the side altogether. I'm afraid it'll be around three to four billion in revenue as Stanley had recently joined the company," Everett continued.

"Enough." Damien interrupted, his head dizzy upon hearing the news.

Miley too, was stunned. "Two of their four sons have joined the company?!"

Three years ago, Mr. Riddle Sr. had allowed his grandchildren to join the company, during which only Sean and Everett were allowed, as they were the eldest in their family. And because Everett had not managed to graduate with a management degree when he first joined the company, Sean was already working as his superior. As a result, Everett had to work under Sean, which got Miley feeling very distressed. To top that off, it was unforeseen to them that Stanley had been selected to join the company.