Ch. 1796..1800: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 1796-1800

Chapter 1796

The Riddle family had suffered enough in Howde's hands, and were always avoiding confrontations with him. But after this incident, Howde would likely think twice before messing with the Riddles again.

Noticing Sean and Steve's excitement, Daniel could not help but join in. "Now that we've crippled Colton's right-hand man, Howdy Corporation is in for a world of pain. I bet Colton must have been working behind Mr. Howde's back. I do think that Mr. Howde won't be keen on working with Colton once he comes to his senses."

Hearing this, Stanley breathed a sigh of relief. "Without Mr. Howde, other companies working with Fisher Group will think twice before taking on Riddle Corporation. This is a huge win for us."

Samuel and Spencer, pumped up, praised Nicole. "Nicole, you're incredible!" "Who would've thought the money you treated us with came from scamming Mr. Howde?"

Steve raised an eyebrow. "Hey, wrong choice of words! Scamming? Nicole worked for it, didn't she? He wanted everything, but he never specifically asked for negative info on the Riddle family. So, Nicole didn't break the contract. Mr. Howde was just schmuck. Anyway, enough of that. Let's order our meal! I'm going all out tonight!"

Indeed, they should enjoy as much as they could on their enemy's dime.

"Me too!" Spencer chimed in, as he and Samuel began browsing the menu.

Nicole smiled and told her family members, "Go ahead, everyone. Enjoy a hearty meal tonight."

"Absolutely!" Steve laughed.

The family then proceeded to order their food in high spirits. Soon, Mrs. Wallace Sr. and Tia, who had stepped out earlier, returned to the restaurant, and the room became even merrier as they all enjoyed their meal together.

Over at Damien's home, an eerie silence hung heavily in the air. Miley was sitting beside him, too scared to even breathe. Damien was staring at the TV screen, trembling with rage as he saw the news of Miley suing the Holder Entertainment's production crew.

"Honey, say something. Don't make yourself sick with anger," Miley urged.

In a flash, Damien's fury erupted, and he hurled his glass across the room, shattering it into pieces upon impact. "What do you want me to say? Are you out of your mind? As if I'm not struggling enough already, you've gone ahead and made me an enemy!"

'This foolish woman has sued the Holder Entertainment for a petty sum, stirring up a storm in the process. My position in the company has plummeted, and I've already lost more than half of my clients. Now, she has the nerve to antagonize the Holder family, whose connections still includes a few of my remaining clients. Is she trying to destroy me?' he seethed.

"I... I didn't mean to make us enemies. It's Chloe. She needs the money for her treatment. Our finances are tight, and I was just trying to stand up for her," Miley explained.

"Stand up for what? I have very few clients left, and if they find out that I'm at odds with the Holder family, do you think they'll continue working with me? You... you're unbelievably stupid!" Damien bellowed, unable to believe this.

Without the support of the Rogers family, Miley was nothing but a clueless woman.

Hurt by Damien's harsh words, Miley was no longer able to hold her tears back. "I didn't know about the company's situation, and I didn't know it would turn out like this. How could you say such things to me? I was just trying to help Chloe."

"Chloe, Chloe... Haven't I told you I wouldn't abandon her? Why do you have to meddle in that which you shouldn't? I've already been arranging for treatment with the best doctors! What more do you want?" Damien clenched his fists, struggling to control his temper, fearing he'd lose it and slap Miley across the face.

 

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Hearing that Damien was looking for a doctor, Miley felt a hint of gratitude.

She knew he would not abandon Chloe. "Is there really a doctor who can cure Chloe, given the condition she is in?"

Damien took a deep breath and said, "Of course there is. I've heard of a renowned doctor, James Dade, who has cured patients with severe paralysis. Chloe has only just been paralyzed as of recent, so there might be hope. And at this crucial moment, you're stirring the pot for me!"

He had been swamped with work every single day, and not only could Miley not help, she had also added to the chaos, driving him up the wall.

"How was I supposed to know you were looking for a doctor? But this famous doctor, I've heard he's elusive and not many can find him. It's better for us to just get the money."

What Miley said was true, for their dividends had dwindled significantly, and they had to consider Chloe's ongoing treatment expenses on top of that.

"What do you know? James Dade has an apprentice who is said to reside in our country. As long as we get to find her, there's hope. Stop messing around. At this critical moment, we can't afford to offend anyone. Tomorrow, you'll withdraw from the lawsuit. Do you understand?" Damien said.

He knew the background of the Holder family, something which Miley was clueless about. If the Holder family managed to dredge his dark secrets up, he might not be able to stand his ground in San Joto ever again.

"I..." Miley paused, not ready to give up.

Damien glared at her fiercely. "If you don't come to your senses, I'll cut ties with you. You don't know the true nature of the Holder family. Don't create another mess for me to deal with."

Miley shrank back, suddenly understanding Damien's point: the Holder family was probably more complicated than she had thought.

"I understand. I'll withdraw the lawsuit tomorrow."

She had no choice but to agree. Without the Rogers family to rely on, she would be finished if she angered him enough to divorce her.

Only then did Damien breathe a sigh of relief.

Miley noticed Damien's mood improving and quickly made him a cup of tea. "Honey, can you really find the famous doctor or his apprentice to get Chloe cured?"

Chloe was her only daughter, her pride and joy, and she could not bear to see her suffer.

"I've gotten some leads. I heard James Dade's apprentice used to live in Great Oak, but had moved to San Joto later on. It'll take a few days to find out exactly where she is." Damien suppressed his anger, took a sip of tea, and felt a little better.

"Great Oak?" Miley hesitated, feeling a sense of familiarity. "Why does this place sound so familiar?"

She thought it was unlikely she had ever been to such a small village, and that she must be overthinking it.

Damien did not give it much thought either and just said, "In the current situation, laying low is our biggest priority. Besides, Everett has been hospitalized as well. He's our kid too, so keep an eye on him. Don't focus all your attention on Chloe."

Miley was taken aback. "Everett's hospitalized? When did that happen?"

Damien could not help but be frustrated by Miley's lack of concern for Everett. She had been a star when she was young and had focused all her attention on Chloe.

"Go ask Everett yourself. I've realized now that having a son is more important. We've been focusing on the wrong person. From now on, treat Everett well. He's our hope for the future," he demanded.

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Miley felt a moment of embarrassment at that instant. She had not been involved in her son's life and did not know him well, and had always created a distance between them.

But with Damien's words and Chloe's situation, she realized someone had to take care of them when they grew old. "I understand. I'll be kinder to Everett."

It was only after she had spoken that Damien was satisfied. He then proceeded to give her a few more instructions before heading upstairs.

Miley watched Damien leave and could not help but sigh with relief.

'When did my life become all about pleasing others? When will it end?' she asked herself.

After the weekend, Nicole resumed her normal routine, going to school during the day, and heading to filming in the evening.

Upon seeing Nicole, Nachelle whispered, "You really do understand Lloyd. As you have predicted, his mood has improved significantly today."

Nicole allowed herself a tiny smile. "That's good. You don't have to worry about him anymore."

Nachelle then sighed. "As much as I hate to admit it, you're right. I don't understand Lloyd as well as you do."

Due to the fact that Lloyd had been kidnapped at a young age, they had not spent much time together, leading very few people in the Holder family to know him well. As for Nachelle, she could only give him what he asked for.

Staring at Nicole, she suddenly felt emotional. "Perhaps you're the only one who truly understands Lloyd. I think that's why he's so attached to you."

Nicole fell silent. She could sense Lloyd's feelings for her, but she had already made her stance clear to both Lloyd and Nachelle. This time, however, she did not feel the need to explain anything any further. After all, Nachelle was just expressing her thoughts.

"Nicole, don't blame me for saying this, but sometimes, I really wish you could be with Lloyd. Even if... you and Jared annul your marriage or separate. Regardless of your reputation or other people's opinions, I just want Lloyd to be with the person he loves."

Not expecting Nachelle to be so bold and straightforward, Nicole sighed, and in a serious tone, she replied, "Thank you for your kind intentions, but my heart belongs to someone else. I can't leave Jared. I want to be with the person I love too."

Her words left Nachelle speechless. After all, who would not want to be with the person they loved? With that said, Nachelle's gaze grew heavy, as she realized her son's chances were slim.

"Let's just focus on filming. At least allow Lloyd to make some fond memories with you," she said with a touch of sadness in her voice. "At least, in this story, give him a perfect ending, alright?"

Understanding Nachelle's genuine feelings, Nicole felt a sense of empathy for her love for Lloyd, and decided to cooperate wholeheartedly with the mother and son duo. "I'll give it my all."

With Nicole's promise, Nachelle felt reassured.

"I'll get ready then," she said and left.

Nicole headed to the makeup room to get ready. By the time she emerged, Lloyd was done with his makeup too. They were informed that today's scenes would feature just the two of them.

As they prepared for the cameras to roll, Lloyd noticed Nicole still rehearsing her lines and offered, "Do you want to run through the lines together?"

Nicole smirked. "There's no need for that. In the worst case, we'll have a NG."

She was confident that they would only require one or two takes to get the scene right.

Lloyd looked at her, impressed. "You're still so confident."

Whether it was completing tasks or acting, Nicole had always exuded a sense of security.

"Of course. To be able to act alongside a movie star, I'll need to have the skills," she said.

As a newcomer, repeatedly prompting NGs might attract criticism, and that was not how she would go about it.

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Thus, whenever there was free time, Nicole would observe how others shot their scenes. Another advantage was that her acting skills as an undercover agent were top-notch.

Upon receiving Nicole's praise, Lloyd flashed a slight smile. "You're too kind. As a newcomer, your acting is on par with mine, and everyone admires it."

"Thanks for the encouragement," Nicole modestly replied, shaking her head.

Lloyd did not say much more, choosing to gaze at Nicole fondly instead. He had been feeling a little frustrated, but after not seeing her for a day, he missed her terribly and could not help but strike up a conversation. Fortunately for him, Nicole was gracious and had not held anything against him. With that thought, he felt more at ease.

Soon, the two began rehearsing their lines, and after a few regular scenes, they moved on to a breakup scene. Unexpectedly, as Nicole was turning to leave, Lloyd suddenly grabbed her, taking her aback. Due to Jared's pressure, the production team had already changed their scenes, limiting their physical contact to hand-holding. But then, Lloyd had altered the scene today by embracing her.

Nicole wanted to resist, but the cameras were still rolling and nobody seemed to want to stop.

Therefore, she gritted her teeth and kept acting. "Let me go."

In return, Lloyd held her tighter. "No, I can't lose you. Wendy, I misunderstood you. Please forgive me one last time."

As he uttered the lines, his grip tightened, and his heart pounded. It was the first time he had held Nicole so passionately from behind, inhaling her scent and feeling her soft body. His longing was overwhelming, stirring restless emotions within.

It was then that Nicole lost her patience and forcefully broke free from Lloyd's grasp. "Let me go! I will never forgive you!"

Lloyd hesitated, feeling taken aback. They had been partners before, and he knew Nicole's capabilities surpassed his own.

In spite of this, he had no choice but to continue acting. "Do you really hate me that much?"

Seeing that everyone was carrying on, Nicole had no choice but to continue as well. "Yes, and it's impossible. Never again."

With that, she turned and walked away.

"Cut!" Nachelle yelled, ending the scene.

Nicole stopped in her tracks, exhaling with relief. She initially thought that Nachelle would question Lloyd about the change to the script, but instead, Nachelle praised them.

"That was great. It should be performed like that. Some emotional scenes had been limited due to certain reasons. This scene was supposed to be this way, full of emotion," Nachelle said.

Nachelle's words stopped Nicole from voicing her concerns. It seemed that the original script had featured this scene, and that Jared had removed it. She was disgusted by the feeling, wondering why they had to follow the original script for a scene that had already been cut. However, everyone else seemed to accept it, moving on to prepare for the next shoot already.

With that, she had no choice but to endure it for now. After all, it was just a hug, which was something common in TV dramas. Still, the thought of being held by Lloyd made her inexplicably uncomfortable.

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Quickly changing their clothes and makeup, Nicole and Lloyd moved on to the next scene.

In this scene, the female lead would be caught in the rain and would be brought home by the male lead to get a change of clothes. Nicole, following the script, emerged from the bathroom wearing only one of the male lead's large T-shirts.

Catching sight of Nicole in the black T-shirt, Lloyd could not help but pause. He knew black suited her well, but it was her exposed thighs which stirred his imagination. Swallowing hard, Lloyd felt a possessive urge toward Nicole, not wanting the other actors to see her in the way she was.

Thinking fast, he tossed her a towel. "Wrap it around your legs."

Everyone hesitated for a moment, but Nachelle, seemingly used to Lloyd's improvisations, did not call for a cut and allowed the scene to continue. Nicole, also uncomfortable with the outfit, took the opportunity to wrap the towel around her slender waist, tying it into a knot. As she walked, the side slit of the towel revealed glimpses of her legs, which made them even more enticing than before.

Wanting to get through the scene quickly, Nicole continued with her lines. "Once the rain stops, I'll leave. Thanks for the clothes; I'll wash and return them to you later."

Lloyd's eyes darkened as he approached Nicole. "Are you really that eager to cut ties with me?"

"Of course." Nicole lifted her chin defiantly.

Seeing Nicole's delicate face so close to his own, Lloyd struggled to control himself. Unable to resist any longer, he suddenly reached out, wrapping his arm around Nicole's waist while his other hand gripped the back of her head, preparing to kiss her.

Nicole froze for a moment before her brain caught up to what he was doing, and instinctively, she turned her face away. "What are you doing?"

Her question was not a part of the script, but still, no one on set called for a stop. At that point, she was furious and was subconsciously ready to fight Lloyd off already. However, as Nicole's partner, Lloyd knew her patterns well, and quickly grabbed her wrist before she could attack.

"I'm sorry," he murmured, and much to her surprise, he leaned in to attempt another kiss again. Nicole, restrained by him, struggled angrily. However, this genuine reaction was exactly what Nachelle wanted as she greedily continued with the filming of the scene.

As everyone watched the drama unfolding with much attention, a figure suddenly lurched out of the shadows. Before anyone could react, the person rushed over and kicked Lloyd. With a loud bang, Lloyd was sent crashing into a glass coffee table nearby.

The glass shattered into a million pieces on the floor and Lloyd groaned in pain. "Ugh... damn it..."

It was only then that Nicole snapped out of her daze and realized that she had been saved.

Eyeing the man standing in front of Lloyd, she felt a surge of warmth in her heart. "What are you doing here?"

'Has Jared actually showed up?' The moment she saw Jared, her entire heart began to settle.

At this point, Jared had no interest in dealing with Lloyd anymore.

Instead, he made a beeline straight for his lover. "Are you okay?"

'That damned Lloyd tried to take advantage of Nicole when I wasn't around!' he fumed.