Ch. 2216..2220: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2216-2220

Chapter 2216

‘Oh no. Why do I get the feeling that Jared could see through me?’

Watching the interaction between father and son, Nicole felt frustrated. She noticed that Nolan inherited his cunning behavior from his father, and it was not because of his early intelligence. She was afraid his deviousness might rival Jared’s when he grew up.

With a sigh, Nicole rolled her eyes at Jared. ‘Who would get so calculating with his son.’

Jared remained calm because he felt Nolan deserved the lesson. ‘Let’s see if Nolan would dare to play these little tricks again next time. He actually wanted to steal my wife away and matchmake her with someone else. This kid needs a good beating.’

Meanwhile, Nicole could not really argue with Jared, knowing his intentions. She could only sigh and turn her gaze toward Nolan. “So, Mommy is here to pick you up. Do you want to go home?”

“Of course, I want to go home,” Nolan said in a huff. ‘If I don’t go back now, who knows where this meanie is going to take Mommy again?’

Gritting his teeth, Nolan waved at Lawrence. “I’m going home, Godpa.”

Lawrence smiled faintly. “It’s getting late. Hurry home and rest.”

“Yep,” Nolan replied and went over to hold Nicole’s hand.” Let’s go, Mommy.”

Nolan intentionally did not mention Jared. He pulled Nicole to walk in big strides as if he wanted to leave Jared behind.

Jared chuckled at Nolan’s actions. He turned to Lawrence, pretending to be polite. “Thank you for taking care of Nolan on behalf of us. We’ll take him back now.”

Immediately, Lawrence’s expression became dark. That was a backhanded remark. Although it sounded normal, he clearly understood the hidden message. Jared was not only scheming, but his sharp tongue also often left people defenseless.

“No worries, Mr. Johnston,” Lawrence responded, holding on to his last shred of sanity.

Jared smirked and left, only this time, his expression cold the moment he turned away.

From the investigation, they had gotten their findings.

Although there was no direct evidence, Max found out Iris contacted Lawrence when she left the company. Besides that, Iris had even been to Genesis Group before. The two did not seem to have any interactions after that, but everything seemed to fall into place if the both of them were working together.

Iris had made a deal with Lawrence, doing things that were detrimental to Johnston Group. ‘Did she really think my tolerance had no limits?’

“Max, make adjustments to all the unfinished projects that Iris has handled,” Jared said with an icy tone.

“Why… Mr. Johnston, she wouldn’t possibly dare!” Max exclaimed. He believed if Iris had not gone insane, she should not have done anything so excessive.

“She’s already done it,” Jared said coldly.

Max was too stunned to speak. He lowered his head in agreement. “Alright.”

Indeed, Iris had already done it. Even though she did not succeed this time, it did not mean Iris would stop there.

They had to be on guard.

Back in the car, the group headed to the Riddle family manor. Meanwhile, inside the mansion, Lawrence’s gaze darkened as the car drove away.

Gritting his teeth, Lawrence said with malice, “Jared Johnston, do you think you’ve won?”

There were things that were still yet to be revealed, no one can be certain of the final result.

“Mr. Leo,” Ian whispered. “This matter had not caused any substantial damage to Johnston Group. Should we think of other ways?”

Chapter 2217

“Let’s stay put first. Iris will do the job,” Lawrence said coldly. Iris would have to play her role well enough after becoming his ally.

“She did say she was taking the next step. But why do I feel like she has already aroused suspicion? Should we act more carefully?” Ian asked worriedly with a frown. Recently, the search for the outsider has been on-going in Johnston Group. But the search gradually died down, so Ian felt it was suspiciously quiet.

Lawrence swept a cold glance at Ian. “So what, if he suspects us? Does he have any evidence against us?”

‘If there was evidence against them, with Jared’s personality, he would have not been so calm. Even if they discovered Iris was the traitor, it’s difficult to track her actions. Iris was fired from the company, so who would even remember this invisible one? Moreover, even if they found out about Iris, it has nothing to do with me since Iris did all the dirty work,’ Lawrence thought.

A hint of indifference crossed Lawrence’s eyes, and Lawrence revealed a calculative expression.

Meanwhile, inside the car, Nolan was tightly hugging Nicole’s arms. His eyes were full of fury while staring at Jared. ‘This meanie! He’s gone too far in bullying me! Not only did he avoid Mommy picking me up, but he also even used this chance to take Mommy on a date. I feel

suffocated by even thinking about this.’

Seeing Nolan’s expression, Jared faintly looked at him and asked, “So, did you have fun with your Godpa?”

“Hmph!” Nolan grunted in dissatisfaction and turned his head away, not wanting to communicate with Jared.

“Honestly, I think you could totally play with him more often if you’d like it,” Jared suggested tolerantly, seeming to have the impression that it was better for Nolan to come out and Play-

“I don’t want to,” Nolan huffed. Tm not going to fall for that meanie’s trick. Jared’s going to use me as an excuse and go on dates with Mommy,’

Jared’s eyes crossed a hint of joy and stopped teasing Nolan. Nicole shook her head helplessly while looking at the interaction between father and son. Truly, they were like enemies without a father-son relationship.

Back at home, Gloria and Daniel were waiting for them in the living room with Lana.

“Daddy, Mommy, Nolan!” Lana ran over cheerfully upon their return.

Jared scooped Lana up and said, “You must’ve been worried sick, Lana.”

“I was,” Lana wrapped her arms around Jared’s neck and smiled. Gently tapping Lana’s nose, Jared’s eyes filled with affection.

“Sugar-coated bomb,” Nolan muttered, dissatisfied.

“What did you say, Nolan?” Lana lowered her head and asked with confusion.

“It’s nothing.” Nolan shook his head. Nolan felt that Jared had completely won over Lana, and Lana was not like her usual self.

Nicole softly patted Nolan’s shoulder. “It’s getting late. Go to bed.”

“Daddy, I’m also going to bed now.” Lana pouted while she still had her arms around Jared’s neck.

“Alright.” Jared’s eyes were full of tenderness as he took Lana upstairs in his arms.

Meanwhile, Nolan lowered his head, heading toward the stairs. “Mommy, I’m going to bed.”

Nicole frowned slightly. ‘Til come with you.”

“It’s fine, Mommy. I can do it myself.” Nolan went upstairs in a dispirited mood.

Worried, Gloria asked, “What’s happened to Nolan? He doesn’t look so happy. Did something happen to him?”

“He’s fine, Mom. He’s probably just tired. He’ll be fine after resting,” Nicole comforted Gloria.

Even if something had upset Nolan, it was caused by his own father. Nicole could not possibly tell her parents that Nolan was upset because he lost the father-son competition.

“As long as he’s fine,” Daniel said. He then advised, “You should go check on Nolan.”

Chapter 2218

“Yep, sure,” Nicole responded and went upstairs.

“Is Nolan okay?” Gloria still did not feel quite at ease.

Daniel reassured her. “Don’t worry. Nicole will take care of it. n

They obviously could see Nolan was upset. However, Nicole said he was fine, and they trusted Nicole.

Gloria looked in the direction of the room upstairs and said,” Fine, then let’s discuss it tomorrow morning.”

“It’s getting late. We should rest?

“Yes.”

The two stood up and walked toward their room.

In the dead of the night, Nicole and Jared returned to their room after making sure the kids were asleep.

Finally having the chance to discuss Nolan’s issue, Nicole asked Jared helplessly, “Are you really going to be so harsh on the child?”

Jared said seriously, “I’m fine with everything else, except for this.”

Jared could let go of anything Nolan did, but matchmaking his wife with another person was a matter he could never let someone off the hook, even if it’s his son.

“Woah, you really are enemies.” Nicole rolled her eyes at Jared, feeling speechless.

Jared pulled Nicole into his embrace and hugged her tightly. He then said with aggrieving, “You can’t indulge him just because he’s your son. It would hurt me.”

“Jared Johnston, how old are you?” Nicole rolled her eyes secretly. ‘Is he really seeking comfort through petulance and whining?’

“This has nothing to do with age. Plus what that b*stard did wasn’t something a five-year-old could’ve done,” Jared retorted. He seemed determined to compete with Nolan for Nicole’s favor.

Nicole shook her head helplessly. “Jared, you’re really…”

Before Nicole could finish her sentence, her lips were sealed by Jared’s. Jared’s domineering kiss made Nicole powerless to fight back. Nicole unconsciously sank into his kiss, her gaze a little hazy.

A hint of desire flashed in Jared’s eyes as he reached out and undid the buttons of Nicole’s blouse.

The night passed, and the sun began to rise. Sunlight seeped into the couple’s room through the curtains. Nicole frowned and slowly opened her eyes.

Nicole could feel pain all over her body. She felt like her waist was going to break from Jared’s tossing and turning. Gritting her teeth, she glared at the person beside her.

Unexpectedly, Jared had a bright smile, looking back at

Nicole. His eyes were full of affection. “If you’re too tired, just take the day off.”

Jared knew he lost control yesterday and knew Nicole must have been exhausted.

Nicole glared at Jared, but it had no real heat. ‘Does he want the entire world to know I needed a day off for this? That’s so shameless!’

“There’s no need for that,” Nicole said. She lifted the covers and got out of bed.

“Oh!”

In an instant, Nicole shrieked and returned to the bed. She pulled the covers to wrap around herself. Her cheeks were burning red. She was too angry just now that she forgot she was completely naked.

Jared chuckled. “Why are you shy? I’ve seen it all before.”

“Shut up! I don’t want to hear a word from you.” Nicole threw a pillow at Jared.

The pillow hit him without pain, so Jared did not even bother to dodge her attack. As long as she vented her frustrations, it was fine by Jared.

Putting on a bathrobe, Jared wrapped Nicole in the blanket and carried her into the bathroom. Nicole struggled and kicked him in embarrassment.

“Put me down! I can walk on my own.”

 

Chapter 2219

Jared set Nicole down at the sink and smirked. “If you’re not tired, I don’t mind continuing-“

“In your dreams!” Nicole interrupted, stuffing a toothbrush in Jared’s mouth. “Go brush your teeth and stop talking.”

Jared let out a low chuckle affectionately.

Nicole shot him a warning glare, signaling that her patience was wearing thin if he kept laughing at her.

Jared gently ran his fingers through Nicole’s hair. “Alright, I’ll brush.”

After a peaceful morning routine, Jared pulled Nicole and stole a kiss from her when she wanted to change her clothes in the wardrobe. He then walked into the wardrobe before her, leaving her standing alone with flushed cheeks.

‘What’s going on? How did we suddenly just do the deed? I was indeed gradually getting used to him and our identity as husband and wife. But are we just going to resume our true husband-and-wife identities?’ Nicole thought.

‘The situation feels so surreal. Clearly, I had not regained my memories. So did I fall in love with Jared again?’ This thought flashed through Nicole’s mind, causing her heartbeat to quicken. Nicole felt her heart pounding uncontrollably.

“Are you up, Mommy?” Nolan and Lana suddenly sounded from outside the door.

Nicole snapped back to her senses and quickly walked into the wardrobe. Jared had already gotten dressed and left the room when he heard the children. Before the kids could enter the room, Jared blocked them at the entrance.

“Daddy, why won’t you let us in?” Lana tilted her head in confusion.

Jared picked Lana up, explaining, “Mommy will be out in a sec. Let’s wait for her downstairs.”

“Oh, okay.” Lana obediently agreed without asking further questions.

Nolan, however, frowned. “You guys go ahead. I’ll wait for Mommy.”

Jared looked at Nolan but did not call him to follow.

Nicole walked out of the wardrobe and saw Nolan standing in the room after changing her clothes. She then asked,” Why are you standing here?”

“I’m waiting for you,” Nolan said straightforwardly.

Nicole ruffled Nolan’s hair and said softly, “Let’s go then.”

Nolan held Nicole’s hand and followed her downstairs.

At the dining table, everyone was already seated. However, they had not started eating as they were waiting for Nicole and Nolan.

After both of them were seated, Daniel announced, “Let’s eat.”

Everyone started to eat after Daniel’s signal. During the meal, Daniel and Gloria kept looking toward Nolan. Making sure he was fine and back to his original self, only then did the two grandparents feel truly at ease.

After breakfast, the family prepared to leave for their respective duties.

Tia came over slightly later than usual today. She apologized guiltily. “Nicole, Mrs. Wallace Sr. wasn’t feeling alright today. I had to watch her take her medicine before coming over, hence why I’m a little late.”

“Mrs. Wallace Sr. isn’t feeling well?” The whole family heard Tia, and all had serious expressions.

“What’s wrong with her?”

“How is she now?”

In response to everyone’s concern, Tia explained, “She might have caught a cold. She has already taken medicine and slept. I’ll continue to keep an eye on her condition when I return from sending Nolan and Lana to kindergarten.”

“Alright, go ahead. I’ll watch over Mrs. Wallace Sr. in the meantime,” Gloria said.

 

Chapter 2220

“Oh. Thank you so much, Mrs. Riddle.” Honestly, Tia was quite worried about Mrs. Wallace Sr.’s condition, but she had to send the kids to kindergarten.

“No worries. Send the kids to kindergarten first,” Gloria said, preparing to visit Mrs. Wallace Sr.

Daniel responded, “I’ll get the doctors over. After all, she’s old. It’s better to be safe than sorry.”

“That’s a good idea.” Nicole nodded, feeling it was more prudent to seek professional help.

“I’ll leave Mrs. Wallace Sr. in your hands. I’ll take the kids to kindergarten first,” Tia informed and left with the kids as time was running out.

“I’ll send you guys off,” Stanley said and followed them.

Tia was stunned, but she remained silent and followed him.

Watching their figures fade into the distance, Nicole raised her eyebrow, wondering about their situation.

“You should stay back and check how Mrs. Wallace Sr. is doing. As for the company matters, I’ll talk to Sean,” Jared informed. He knew Nicole would be anxious about Mrs.

Wallace Sr.’s condition, so he urged her to stay.

Nicole nodded gently. “Alright then. I’ll wait for the doctor’s arrival.”

They would wait for the doctor’s assessment of Mrs.

Wallace Sr.’s condition. It would be best if her condition was fine. However, if she was not, they would have to make other arrangements.

Jared turned and left, while Nicole accompanied Gloria to visit Mrs. Wallace Sr. Daniel informed their house butler to contact the family doctor, and the family became busy with their own tasks.

Seeing the suddenly empty living room, Spencer hesitated before he muttered to himself, “Well, I think I’m left to check on Samuel.”

Soon, Spencer also left the house, and the living room fell into complete silence.

Nicole and Gloria came to Mrs. Wallace Sr.’s room. They saw her sleeping, but it was clearly not a comfortable and peaceful sleep. They felt a little distressed about her situation.

“How did she catch a cold?” Nicole pondered with a slight frown.

“Let’s wait for the doctor to check her condition first,” Gloria said worriedly.

Shortly, the doctor arrived and examined Mrs. Wallace Sr. The doctor confirmed it was just a cold caused by catching a chill, and there were no other complications. With that, the others felt relieved.

At this time, Tia and Stanley arrived. Tia welled up with tears upon hearing Mrs. Wallace Sr. was only catching a cold and would be fine after medication and rest. She said, “That’s good. Luckily, she’s okay.”

“Don’t worry. She’ll recover soon.” Nicole comforted her.

In response, Tia nodded. “That’s right, she’ll be fine.”

“Let her rest. We better not disturb her.” Gloria signaled everyone to leave when she saw Mrs. Wallace Sr. still in her deep sleep.

Gloria and Nicole exchanged gazes and went out first.

Stanley noticed Tia’s forlorn expression, sitting on the edge of the bed, and softly comforted her. “Hey, don’t worry. After taking the medicine, she’ll be right back on her feet.”

Tia lowered her head, whispering, “Thanks for sending me, Mr. Stanley.”

Tia knew Stanley’s act of sending her to the kindergarten and back to the hospital had saved her a lot of time.

However, at the same time, she was bothering Stanley.

“There’s no need to thank me. I was passing by,” Stanley said calmly. “I have nothing scheduled today and I’ll be staying at home all day. If you need anything, feel free to come find me.”

Tia bit her lip in hesitation but agreed. “Alright. Thank you, Mr. Stanley.”

Stanley discreetly sighed and departed. He had repeatedly told Tia to drop the formality, but she never listened.

Hearing her call him “Mr.” always made him feel awkward, yet she remained resistant to change.