Ch. 2326..2330: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2326-2330

Chapter 2326

Meanwhile, most of the people had gradually returned home after having spent a considerable amount of time by the river. Only a few groups were left, and they were still enjoying the serene view of the flowing waters.

Spencer and Lulu walked hand in hand along the embankment, where the wind would blow from time to time, making Lulu’s hair flow ever so gracefully in the wind.

“Are you cold?” Spencer lowered his gaze, looking at her with concern.

“Not at all. The evening breeze feels quite nice.” Lulu smiled and shook her head gently.

Fixing her hair, Spencer muttered, “I’m sorry for making you upset earlier. I’ll be more careful in the future. I’ll try to reduce the amount of time I spend with Icyln outside of work.”

“It’s okay, I understand that you’re in a difficult position. I’ve never blamed you for anything before.” Lulu said, understanding that Spencer was stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Besides, he had not done anything inappropriate, having only acted out of duty for a promise.

“Thank you for being so understanding,” Spencer replied, touched by Lulu’s understanding.

“Although I understand, deep down, seeing you with her still makes me uncomfortable, especially when she’s clinging on to you…” Lulu bit her lip, as she would feel uneasy whenever she saw Icyln hanging around Spencer.

“I get it. Rest assured; I won’t spend time alone with her anymore. Even at work, we’ll only discuss work-related matters. Nothing else,” Spencer earnestly assured her.

“Before you get too worked up, I’m not blaming you for anything. It’s just that I’ve been thinking a lot these past few days, and I’ve finally arrived at a few realizations.” Lulu stopped in her tracks and looked up at Spencer with a serious look on her face.

“What’s wrong?” he asked, his solemness matching hers.

He felt that Lulu seemed a bit off. ‘Why has she become so serious all of a sudden?’

Seeing how anxious he had become, Lulu chuckled. “Calm down and listen to me first.”

“Okay, go ahead.” Spencer quieted down, though

Taking a deep breath, Lulu pensively looked at Spencer before she produced a small box from her pocket.

“This is…” Spencer’s eyes widened and his face blanched, recognizing the box for what it was.

He obviously knew what this box was and what was in there. It was the one he had bought when he proposed to Lulu. However, she had not accepted his proposal at that time.

Still, as he had already decided not to marry anyone other than Lulu, he had left the ring with her.

‘Why is she taking the ring out now? What does it mean? She took a few days to calm down and said that she doesn’t blame me. Is it because she has truly given up on me?’ he panicked.

“Spencer, when you proposed to me earlier, I said I would only agree to your proposal after I have become a better person, someone worthy of you. Someone…deserving of being your partner in crime. You also said you would respect my decision. Now I have something to ask you, and I want you to answer honestly.” Lulu placed the small box down on her hand and looked at Spencer with a gentle gaze.

“What are you trying to say?” Spencer asked, his voice marred with caution, and his face brimming with a mix of concern and curiosity.

And as she stared at him with utmost seriousness, Lulu opened the small box and softly asked, “Spencer, will you marry me?”

“What?” Spencer’s mind blanked out, finding Lulu’s words utterly surreal.

Lulu could not help but chuckle when she saw the rare look of perplexity on Spencer’s face, and playfully, she said, “If you don’t want to, let’s just forget it.”

Then, she pretended to stash the box, as well as the ring away.

“I want to, of course I want to.” Spencer snapped out of it, grabbing the ring from the box and sliding it onto Lulu’s ring finger.

He was genuinely shocked when he saw the ring moments ago, for he had never expected Lulu to propose to him. It was a strange twist of events. But now, all he could feel was immense joy and satisfaction.

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Looking at the ring wrapped around the finger of her left hand, Spencer gently embraced Lulu in his arms and whispered, “Thank you, Lulu”

“I should be the one thanking you. You’re so outstanding, and yet, you chose me in the end.” Lulu blushed as she bit her lip.

Spencer lowered his voice as he brushed her hair and said,” You’re exceptional too, and you’re the only person I want to spend the rest of my life with.”

Her heart skipped a beat, and her mind went blank as she looked Spencer in the eye.

Then, Spencer lowered his head and lightly kissed Lulu in the lips.

As the clock ticked, the sky became darker, with Nicole and Jared returning to their own room after tucking their children in.

“Did everything go smoothly at the family manor?” Jared asked in a hushed voice.

“We’re fine, but some of them didn’t have it easy,” Nicole said with a smirk playing on her lips.

Jared raised an eyebrow. Though he did not know what had happened, it was evident that Nicole was in a good mood. On the contrary, it seemed that someone else was having a stroke of bad luck.

After ruffling her hair, he softly said, “Go freshen up and get ready for bed.”

“Okay.” Nicole entered the bathroom, and soon the sound of running water emanated from within.

After changing into his casual attire, Jared sat by the bedside and turned his computer on.

When Nicole emerged from the shower, her curiosity got the were going to sleep just now, but what are you doing now?”

Her gaze landed on Jared’s screen, the sight of which surprised her. “Why are you logging into the Hunter?”

“Accepting a mission,” Jared calmly said, his hands rhythmically tapping on the keyboard.

Nicole furrowed her brows when she saw him accepting the mission she had assigned to others in search of the five crests. “You can just let me know if you have any information. Accepting a mission… Wait a minute.”

It was then that something dawned on her, prompting her to turn her gaze to Jared and ask, “Do you have a lead?”

“Yeah, kind of, but the person is quite cunning. I haven’t been able to trace them.” Jared’s gaze darkened.

“So you’re trying to create some false leads to confuse them. ” Nicole said, having understood Jared’s intention.

“Whether this person is genuine or fake, we’ll know soon enough,” Jared said, typing the last letter in before closing the laptop.

Then, Nicole sat down and suggested, “You should also put some information out there. I believe they won’t be as relaxed once they see it.”

Agitating their adversaries would indeed increase the likelihood of them slipping up. The reasoning behind it was that the slightest inconsistency might make them suspicious, thus revealing their identity.

In addition, Nicole wanted to see who this person really was and whether they truly knew the whereabouts of the five crests.

“No rush. The fish will eventually take the bait,” Jared said before grabbing a towel and drying Nicole’s hair with it.

“I know. I’m just curious about the person’s identity. What if they’re from one of the historical families? If they’re not, what’s their intention for accepting the task?” Nicole pondered.

Having wiped her hair dry, Jared ruffled it gently and said,” Let’s get some sleep.”

“Sure.” Nicole turned and laid down, pulling the blanket over herself.

Jared shot her a glance. Then, he got up and headed to the bathroom. After a quick, hot shower, he came out soon after.

He pulled the covers and laid down, and after extending his arm, he pulled Nicole into his embrace. The scent of her hair

overwhelmed his senses as he buried his nose in it, and his eyes darkened as he fixed his gaze on her.

Nicole shifted slightly, trying to find a more comfortable position as she felt uneasy in the one prior. However, her movement seemed to have an unexpected effect on Jared, causing his eyes to darken even further.

 

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Lowering his head, Jared kissed Nicole’s lips without giving her a window of escape.

The next day, Nicole arrived at the headquarters of the Riddle Corporation as usual.

“Here are today’s documents,” Lulu entered and placed the files on the desk.

As Nicole’s gaze swept over the documents, her eyes were immediately drawn to the ring on Lulu’s hand.

“The ring! What’s going on?” Nicole immediately questioned, sensing that something significant must have happened last night.

Glancing at the ring, Lulu’s cheeks flushed, and she coyly said, “Oh, uh, we’ve decided to get married.”

“More like you’ve finally decided to marry Spencer,” Nicole teased.

In response, Lulu bit her lip and nodded. “I’ve figured it out, so I proposed to him.”

Nicole’s eyes widened in surprise. She was amazed that Spencer had acted so quickly the fact that it was Lulu who had proposed.

Caressing the ring, Lulu explained, “He prepared this ring when he proposed to me months ago. I just wasn’t sure at the time, so I’ve been keeping it. Now that I’ve made up my mind, I proposed to him.”

“Nicely done,” Nicole beamed.

Then, she lifted her gaze and suggested, “Shouldn’t we celebrate? Let’s all have a good time together.”

This prompted Lulu to bite her lip again and reply, about we head to her apartment later? Dinner is on me.”

“Alright then. Tonight it is,” Nicole gladly agreed.

“I’ll make a call,” Lulu took a few steps to the exit, before she paused and turned around again. “How did things go at the Riddle family manor yesterday?”

“All is well. Don’t worry about it,” Nicole replied, sparing Lulu the details.

She thought that the issue was in the past, so there was no need for Lulu to concern herself with it.

“Good to hear.” Lulu smiled and strode away.

A slight smile tugged at the corner of Nicole’s lips, feeling genuine joy for Spencer and Lulu.

Before long, three knocks were heard on the door, and Steve came sauntering into the room.

Noticing the folder in Steve’s hands, Nicole raised an eyebrow, “You got the property deed back.”

“Yes,” Steve said, and placed it down on her desk. “Last night, Everett made family manor have already left San

Joto. No one knows where they’ve gone.”

“Finding them doesn’t matter anymore. Let it be,” Nicole said calmly.

Steve nodded in agreement before advising, “Make your way to Grandpa’s place early today. They’d surely have discovered that those people are missing by the morning already. They had probably also suspected that it’s related to the property deed.”

Agreeing with Steve’s suggestion, Nicole shot him a glance and replied, “Alright, I’ll process these two documents and head over.”

“I’ll leave it to you, then. If there’s any new information about Everett, I’ll let you know,” Steve reassured.

He knew that as long as Nicole could clear the air by offering a succinct explanation, things should be fine on Mr. Riddle Sr.’s end.

After handling the documents, Nicole jetted off, arriving at the Riddle family manor soon after.

Indeed, the atmosphere in the family manor was tense; everyone must have gotten wind of what had happened.

“Grandpa,” Nicole softly greeted as she approached the couch where Mr. Riddle Sr. was sitting, lost in thought.

He looked up in surprise when he saw Nicole. “Why are you here?”

Nicole shot the housekeepers in the living room a glance, and that was when the old man realized why she had shown up. “You can all head downstairs for now.”

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“Yes, sir.”

After the servants had left, Nicole handed the file to Mr. Riddle Sr. and said, “I’m here to deliver this, of course.”

“What is this?” He opened the file, and upon reading its contents, his eyes widened in astonishment. “Nicole, this…”

“Well, thanks to your wise planning, we’ve managed to retrieve the stolen items successfully,” Nicole stated, believing that he would understand the intended meaning behind her words.

Indeed, upon hearing Nicole’s words, Mr. Riddle Sr.’s face blanched.

He had tipped her off earlier, so Nicole’s implication was that he had warned her about Damien’s frequent visits to the house, prompting her to be vigilant, and ultimately leading to the recovery of the property deed.

As it turned out, Damien had a specific purpose for returning – to bribe the two gardeners, seize the opportunity when everyone had gathered around, and steal the deed to the property. If the deed had ended up in Damien’s hands, the consequences would have been dire.

“Thank you for your hard work.’ Mr. Riddle Sr.’s tone grew heavy.

“It’s okay, Grandpa. You can leave it to us to investigate

Everett. It’s likely that he won’t discover anything in the end, and I doubt anyone would guess that the deed is back in your hands. You can focus on keeping it safe after that.

Don’t worry,” Nicole said with a smile.

Mr. Riddle Sr.’s sullen mood improved, and that was when he flashed his granddaughter a wry smile and said, “Alright, I’ll follow your advice.”

Damien frequently feigned concern for him, an act which he found suspicious. Now, his true intentions had been revealed, and they were truly nothing short of despicable. Fortunately, Mr. Riddle Sr. had a smart, sensible, and capable granddaughter. He knew that as long as he entrusted things to Nicole, every issue would be perfectly resolved.

After giving her a nod of approval, Mr. Riddle Sr. advised,” Let’s put an end to this discussion for now. Try and refrain from mentioning it in the future. If the information leaks out, Damien and the others might give you grief again.”

“Don’t worry, Grandpa,” Nicole replied with a smile, showing him that he need not worry without expressing her agreement or disagreement to the matter.

She would naturally think things through and gain a clear understanding of the issue at hand either way. Besides, she would never back down on what she needed to fight for. Still, she did not want Mr. Riddle Sr. to concern himself with these problems anymore, so she was determined to give him the best resolution she could find.

Seeing how confident Nicole was, Mr. Riddle Sr. flashed her a contented smile, having understood what she was thinking. And after chatting with him for a while, Nicole left the family manor.

Once she was outside, she issued a sigh of relief. Thankfully, the issue had been plan. Anything that would come her way next would be left to the discretion of Damien and Everett.

She understood her grandfather’s concerns, but even if she were to quietly withdraw from the situation, Everett would eventually figure out that it was her, though he would not have the evidence needed against her.

Furthermore, the conflict between Damien’s family and hers would only intensify over time. She was fully aware that this conflict would just continue to escalate and that there would be no end to it until a final resolution had been reached.

With a darkened gaze, Nicole pondered on, knowing that she needed to keep an eye on the candidates eligible to be the next heir to the fortunes of the Riddle family. To her, no one else was qualified, apart from Sean.

This is especially true in the case of Everett. If the Riddle family ended up in his hands, the other families would not have it easy. This would only lead to critical concerns about the future developments of the Riddle family.

As the sun set and the afterglow lingered, everyone gathered in June’s small apartment unit.

“Lulu, you’re impressive! You’ve quietly slipped in ahead of me. When are you planning to get married? Have you set a date?” June teased with a laugh.

It was evident that she was genuinely happy for her friend.

Lulu playfully glared at June and said, “You’re bombarding me with questions all at once. Which one should I answer first?”

 

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“Then let’s take it one step at a time,” June persisted, showing her persistence in delving into every detail.

“We haven’t really considered marriage yet,” Lulu said with her brows raised. “Right now, we’ve just decided to get engaged. Why do you seem more anxious than I am? You should focus on your own plans first.”

June was worried about Lulu’s wedding plans, even though none of her own had been finalized.

Hearing Lulu’s words, June sighed and said, “I’m really in a bind now. Ever since Samuel made our relationship official to the public, fans on the internet have been arguing nonstop. It’s gotten so bad that I’m afraid to even go online. And now, I’m even more uncertain about what to do.”

She had been worried if it might affect Samuel, and now… it had turned out just as she had expected. With that said, it had left her conflicted and unsure of what to do next.

“Just as you told me, don’t overthink it. Pursue your own happiness with courage.” Lulu patted June’s shoulder and smiled.

“You guys… How about a joint wedding? After all, the family is already preparing for Samuel’s wedding. Once he recovers from his injuries, we can pick a good day for it. Lulu, why not have your wedding together? It’ll be a double celebration,” Nicole suggested as she listened on to their fruitless

discussion.

“Together?!” June and Lulu exchanged glances, their minds frozen for a brief moment.

“I think it’s a good idea,” Samuel responded before June and Lulu could even consider it.

“Me too,” Spencer agreed as well.

While he and Lulu had only decided on marriage, they had not gotten anything planned out just yet. Thus, this idea seemed rather appealing to him.

June and Lulu simultaneously turned their gazes toward Spencer and Samuel. ‘Did they just agree to this?

“I was only suggesting,” Samuel quickly backpedaled.

“Me too,” Spencer nodded in agreement.

June and Lulu could not help but suppress their laughter, for the twin brothers were acting as if they were being bullied.

Biting her lip slightly, June was the first to agree. “If Lulu doesn’t mind, I’m definitely all for it.”

She decided to stop worrying. Since she was already prepared to get married, she might as well just proceed without hesitation.

Everyone’s gaze then shifted to Lulu, their eyes brimming with hope. Lulu, however, could not help but feel a little pressured as she pursed her lip, struggling to find the right words to say.

“It’s okay. If you want to wait a little longer, we can have the

wedding later. After all, you’ve already agreed to my proposal. To me, you’re already my wife,” Spencer comforted Lulu with a reassuring smile.

He did not want to place too much weight on her back as he thought that allowing things to develop naturally between them was a much better approach.

Lulu looked up at Spencer, her heart filled with gratitude, for he had always been nothing short of gentle and accommodating toward her.

Feeling a sudden sense of relief, Lulu smiled and agreed,” Alright, let’s have the wedding together.”

“Are you sure about this?” Spencer’s eyes lit up, asking Lulu again.

“Yes.” Lulu nodded with determination.

And then, in a slightly softer tone, she added, “Just…”

“Just what?” Spencer asked.

Whatever her concerns were, he was going to address them.