Ch. 2166..2170: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2166-2170

Chapter 2166

After Nicole entered her office, Lulu followed in after her.

“I have good news!” Lulu smiled widely.

Looking up, Nicole glanced at her friend and said calmly,” Raine lost.”

Lulu looked shocked. “How did you know?” After all, the news was just released.

Pursing her lips, Nicole replied casually, “I could guess it just by looking at your expression.”

Apart from this matter, there was nothing else which could make Lulu this excited in the company.

“Oh.” Lulu let out a sigh. “I wanted you to celebrate this with me, but you guessed it right away. Where’s the fun in it now?”

Nicole was amused. “There’s no need to celebrate over someone’s loss. In the end, it’s predictable for Raine to lose to Everett.”

Although Everett appeared to be mature and honest, there was much more than that underneath the surface. Raine was no match for him.

Lulu shrugged her shoulders. “That’s true. It would be weird if Everett was the one who lost.” She raised an eyebrow and looked at Nicole. “What’s your plan? Everett got the project, but it contradicts with the new project which we just signed.”

Nicole let out a sigh and furrowed her brows. This project definitely put them in a competition. They would have to see who could dominate the market first.

Nicole smiled and said seriously, “Since Everett got the project, we should at least congratulate him.”

“What do you mean?” Lulu’s eyes widened, ears perked.

“Send this document over to the development team and tell them to complete this project before NandoCorp does,” Nicole said as she handed a document over to Lulu.

Lulu took over the document and nodded. “Alright, noted.”

“Go on.” There was a glint in Nicole’s eyes. ‘This is the fate of someone with limited vision.’

“Okay.” Lulu turned around and left.

Nicole calmly took the document on her desk and began to work.

Meanwhile, in the manager’s office at DillCorp, Raine looked gloomy. “That bastard Everett! How dare you ruin my things!”

“Don’t worry.” James comforted Raine and placed a cup of coffee beside her.

“Hmph! How could I not?” Raine raised her hand angrily and swept that cup of coffee off the desk.

The cup fell to the ground and shattered, coffee spilling across the floor.

Something dark flashed in James’ eyes but it disappeared just as quickly.

He turned to Raine and spoke patiently. “In business, there’s no win or lose. Not to mention, this time around, it was Uncle Damien and the rest targeting us. And yet, they didn’t want to admit it. Dad must’ve argued and broken ties with Uncle Damien already.”

“It was their fault. How could he blame us?” Raine gritted her teeth in anger. “Also, Everett’s a useless person! If his evidence had been used, Nicole would’ve lost everything.”

“And that’s why you don’t have to get angry. At least, we know that Everett has the same opinion about Nicole as we do. All we have to do is sit still and watch them compete with each other,” James

reminded Raine in a low voice.

“You’re saying that…” Raine seemed to have come back to her senses. In an instant, her anger turned into joy. Her eyes shone.

“No matter what, Everett will go against Nicole, and I’m sure Nicole won’t sit still. What are we nervous about?” James replied happily.

Raine nodded in agreement. “That’s right. You’re absolutely right.”

So, this loss could be regarded as a blessing in disguise. When the time came, both Everett and Nicole would lose. Raine would be the only victor.

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Raine felt relieved in an instant.

She looked at James and smiled. “James, without you, I wouldn’t know what to do.”

“Don’t worry. I’ll be by your side forever and always. I’ll take care of you.” James squeezed her hand gently.

Raine blushed and smiled, showing a rare feminine side to her.

In the afternoon, the sun blazed brightly.

Nicole had just finished handling all the documents when she heard a knock on the door.

“Come in.” Nicole looked up toward the entrance.

The door opened, and Ellar entered. He smiled brightly and said, “Hey, Nicole.”

Nicole was rather surprised to see him. “Why are you here?”

“I was on my way to discuss a project and happened to pass by, so I came up to see you,” Ellar said as he sat down on the couch.

“Is everything going smoothly at the BayCorp?” Nicole asked with concern.

BayCorp, like DillCorp and NandoCorp, was one of the branch companies under the Riddle Corporation.

Previously, Nicole only provided some ideas and planning to Dexter, meaning that future developments depended entirely on them. Some adjustments might have to be made if things did not go well.

“It’s going fine. With me there, you won’t be disappointed, Nicole.” Ellar raised his chin proudly.

Nicole laughed, encouraging Ellar. “Good, we believe in you. We know you can do it.”

“Heh…” Ellar felt a little shy after Nicole praised him.

Scratching his head, he lowered his voice and continued,” Actually, I need you to have a look at the project I’m currently negotiating.”

Looking at Ellar’s coy demeanor, Nicole smiled and said,” Sure. What project is it and how is it progressing?”

“It’s with Dunk Corporation. Things are going well, but I’m just worried.” Ellar then placed the documents on Nicole’s desk.

Nicole did not open them, but thoughtfully said, “You’re worried about BayCorp’s ability, and that they can’t undertake this project fully.”

“Yeah! You’re sharp, alright. You guessed it right away,” Ellar said with admiration.

“It’s simple. Since your negotiations are going smoothly, it means the problem isn’t with the project itself.” This implied that the issue lied with either Dunk Corporation or BayCorp.

Dunk Corporation was stronger compared to BayCorp, so it was only natural for Ellar to feel anxious about BayCorp’s capabilities.

“Ah, I’m really worried.” After all, this was the first project that he had undertaken independently, so he hoped that everything could go smoothly.

Nicole thought for a moment and then said, “Don’t worry. Dunk Corporation wouldn’t just choose any company to work with. They must’ve seen potential in you and BayCorp. Just do your best.”

“But what if things don’t work out?”

“We have each other. Sean, Steve, and I will all help you. If there’s really a problem, HQ won’t just sit and watch,” Nicole reassured him, genuine.

Ellar hesitated. ‘Will this drag the whole Riddle Corporation down?’

He came here to find someone to talk to. In the end, he still had to give it his all, and he figured that it would be good if he could get some guidance from Nicole.

He did not expect that Nicole would directly back him up with the support of the headquarters, which left him both surprised and touched.

Noticing Ellar’s silence, Nicole seemed to understand his thoughts and reassured him, “Be bold and just do it. We believe in you.”

Ellar gritted his teeth and replied, “Okay, I’ll do my best.”

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Delighted, Nicole smiled and said, “Keep up the good work.

“If I succeed, I’ll treat you to a big feast,” Ellar promised excitedly.

“Sure, I’ll be waiting forthat feast!” Nicole agreed.

Ellar got up and was about to leave when he suddenly stopped in his tracks. He lowered his voice and said mysteriously, “By the way, Nicole, I discovered something.”

“What is it?” Nicole tried to read Ellar’s expression, feeling a bit puzzled.

“It’s about James. There’s something strange about him. I saw him sneaking into a club yesterday with a woman I’ve never seen before.” Ellar paused, blinking. “Do you think… he might be having an affair?”

“Are you sure it was him?” Nicole’s pupils contracted, a hint of darkness flashing in her eyes.

“Absolutely, but I didn’t follow them inside, so I don’t know what happened next.” Ellar shrugged. As he did not catch them in the act, he might just be jumping to conclusions.

“Let’s just forget it if you’re unsure. You don’t need to concern yourself with this matter,” Nicole advised.

“Ah, I know. I couldn’t care less about Raine’s problems anyway.” He just wanted to casually mention the incident to Nicole.

“That’s good.” Seeing that Ellar knew his boundaries, Nicole felt relieved.

“I’ll be going then.” Then, Ellar bid farewell and left.

After Ellar left, Nicole’s eyes turned cold. ‘If James really has a scandal, we could use it against him…’

The sun was setting, casting a warm glow in the aftermath of the day.

Nicole and Lulu were both busy throughout the day and at the end of the day, accompanied by the sunset, they walked out of Riddle Corporation.

Seeing Spencer outside the building, Lulu’s eyes widened in surprise. “Why are you here?”

“To pick you up from work.” Spencer walked up to Lulu, smiling upto his eyes.

“To… pick me up?” Lulu was stunned and did not know how to react, instinctively looking around.

Her colleagues had just come out, and passersby were also glancing at them. After all, Spencer, a famous violinist, was highly praised by the public. So, many people recognized him.

Initially, it would not be strange for Spencer to appear at the entrance of the Riddle Corporation building, but it was evident that Spencer was not there to see Nicole. So, it naturally sparked curiosity.

On top of that, the people around them could clearly hear

him say that he was there to pick up Lulu, which immediately stirred up some whispers.

Feeling nervous, Lulu’s palms released sweat. She whispered, “You should leave first. Let’s meet at our usual place.”

Spencer’s gaze darkened when he saw his girlfriend being avoidant. He simply reached for Lulu’s hand and said, “I’m already here, so how can I let you go alone?”

Holding her hand, Spencer took her to his car.

Lulu wanted to free herself from Spencer’s grip, but he held on tighter. In the end, she had no choice but to follow

Spencer and get into the car with him.

Watching the car drive away, Nicole smiled faintly. ‘They grow up so fast.’

“Are you done enjoying the show? Shall we leave now?” A devious voice rang in her ears.

Nicole turned to see Jared behind her. She shrugged. “Of course.”

The two of them got into the car, and Nicole sighed.” Everything seems to be going well on Spencer’s side. I wonder how things are for Samuel?”

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Jared seemed somewhat dissatisfied and said, “They’re the ones who should be concerned about their love life, not you. If they can’t get the girl, they shouldn’t get married.’

‘Hmph. Spencer and Samuel couldn’t take care of themselves, so now Nicole has to burden herself with their issues.’

“They’re my brothers.” Nicole rolled her eyes at Jared.

Moreover, June and Lulu were also her good friends, people that she should care about. If they could find happiness, she would certainly be happy for them.

Jared’s expression showed a trace of annoyance, but he did not say anything further. After all, he was just concerned about Nicole.

Sensing that something seemed off with Jared’s behavior, Nicole tilted her head slightly and looked at him. “Are you upset?”

Jared’s gaze turned sharp as he asked meaningfully, “If I say yes, how do you plan to make it up to me?”

“Make it up to you?” Nicole widened her eyes in astonishment. Tm just asking out of courtesy. Why do I have to make it up to him?’

“I’m upset because of you,” Jared said with a righteous look.

Nicole found it hilarious. “Jared, are you becoming more and more jealous?”

‘Is he seriously jealous of my brothers too?’

“I don’t think so,” Jared said calmly, looking like he was waiting for Nicole to comfort him.

Resigned, Nicole bit her lip and asked, “Jared, are you a three -year-old?”

Jared stared at Nicole, which made her feel uneasy.

‘What a jerk. I didn’t know he was such a good actor!’

She did not know that Jared was not really angry. He was just pretending to be pitiful with her.

Taking a deep breath, Nicole raised her hand and patted Jared’s head. “Fine. Don’t be angry. Be a good boy, okay?”

Jared smirked, barely noticeable. ‘Is she trying to comfort me?’

“Do you really think I’m a three-year-old child?” Jared sounded dejected.

Nicole shrugged. “Well, when Nolan and Lana throw a tantrum, this is how I comfort them.”

Jared could not be much older with his recent behavior.

Seeing Nicole’s serious expression, Jared laughed. ‘I can never resist this woman.’

Raising his hand, Jared imitated her and patted Nicole’s head. “Alright, then I’ll comfort you like this in the future too.”

“Tch, I don’t care,” Nicole said with a touch of pride. “Don’t try to comfort me. You won’t do a good job.”

Jared looked at her, adoration in his eyes. “My wife needs to be comforted when she’s angry. If this method doesn’t work, I’ll think of other ways.”

“What other ways?” Nicole casually asked, but she immediately regretted it.

She noticed that Jared’s gaze was now fixed on her lips. He did not have to put it in words as his motives were already pretty obvious.

Blushing slightly, Nicole glared at Jared in reproach. ‘Does he really think that he can comfort me like that?’

Knowing that Nicole had figured out his motives, Jared smiled. This smile was just as beautiful and enchanting, making Nicole a little infatuated.

‘This man is too handsome. He looks even more attractive when he smiles.’

Suddenly, his handsome face got closer. Nicole froze and she blinked in confusion.

Jared squinted slightly when he saw that Nicole did not avoid him. He quickly kissed her lips.

It was just a light peck, and by the time Nicole reacted, Jared had already controlled himself and sat back in his seat.

Biting her lip, Nicole looked at Jared. She could feel that her cheeks were getting even hotter.

However, she was tongue-tied at this moment. What was she going to do? Interrogate him and ask why he kissed her? Nicole figured that these outcomes were going to make her even more flustered than she was now.

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Nicole turned to look outside the car window as she struggled to control her pounding heart.

She could not help but think, ‘Nicole, you’re becoming more and more hopeless.’

Seeing her shy behavior, Jared felt amused, and his mood brightened tremendously.

Back at the Riddle family home, Tia had just picked up Nolan and Lana.

After getting out of the car, Nicole saw not only them, but also Stanley. With a raised eyebrow, she looked at Stanley with a teasing gaze as if asking, ‘What’s going on?’

Stanley remained calm and composed. “We happened to meet, so we came back together.”

Nicole blinked and continued to stare at Stanley. She had a look on her face that said. “Do you think I believe you?”

‘Happened to meet… How did that happen? They weren’t coming from the same direction, and where’s Stanley’s car?’

‘Who’s going to believe him? This is obviously a planned encounter.’

“Yes, Miss Nicole. When I went to pick up Nolan and Lana, I happened to run into Mr. Stanley, so we came back together, “Tia explained.

Nicole’s lip twitched. ‘Okay, I’ll retract my thoughts. Happy?’

“Let’s head inside.” Feeling slightly uncomfortable under Nicole’s gaze, Stanley changed the topic.

“Okay,” Nicole agreed and did not pay any more attention to the two of them.

She could not figure out Stanley’s thoughts. She had always felt that he cared about Tia, but when Nicole looked at Tia, she felt that their relationship was normal.

Bah, it’s just my assumption. I don’t have any evidence, so I shouldn’t say anything.’

They then entered the living room, and both Daniel and Gloria were there.

“Grandpa, Grandma,” Nolan and Lana greeted obediently.

“Mom, Dad,” Nicole and Stanley also greeted them.

Gloria smiled as she patted the children’s heads. She then looked at Stanley in surprise and asked, “Why did you come back so early today?”

Stanley sighed inwardly and explained, “I didn’t have anything to do, so I came back early.”

‘Am I acting weird? Why is everyone reacting like I did something unusual?’

“Oh.” Hearing Stanley’s explanation, Gloria did not think much about it.

“Mr. and Mrs. Riddle, I’m leaving now,” Tia said, preparing to leave.

Gloria nodded. “Okay, thank you for your hard work.”

“No need to thank me, Mrs. Riddle. It’s my pleasure.” Tia nodded.

“Go on home, Tia. It’s time for Mrs. Wallace Sr. to have dinner,” Nicole reminded Tia.

“Sure, Miss Nicole.” Tia then walked over to Mrs. Wallace Sr.’ s room.

The family sat down and waited, but Spencer and Samuel did not come back.

Gloria frowned. “What are those boys doing?”

Thinking that Spencer took Lulu out, Nicole calmly said,” They’re probably on a date. We don’t have to wait for them.”

Gloria’s eyes brightened. “Hmm, that’s a good thing. Let’s not wait then.”

“Mom, it won’t be long before we have a happy event in our family. You might as well start preparing now.” Nicole smiled.

Gloria looked at Nicole and said, “Speaking of happy events, they’re not in a hurry. As for you though, what about your wedding with Jared? When is it going to be?”

This was the wedding Gloria had been looking forward to for five years. Now that Nicole had returned, it should be planned.