Ch. 2461..2465: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2461-2465

Chapter 2461

Chapter 2461 "That dude seems legit, but he vanished for three hours after passing through customs.

No one knew his whereabouts during that time.

When he returned, his behavior had changed," Max explained.

"Even Hanwick's assistant felt something was off.

It's like, he'd become a different person," Max continued.

"So, Lawrence got someone to impersonate Hanwick just so he could administer fake meds on Nicole to prevent her from regaining her memories?" Jared asked.

"Possibly," Max replied in a low voice.

Jared's eyes narrowed, his voice hoarse and stern.

"Have someone check on Hanwick.

See if he's back to his old self.

After all, he's here for a medical seminar.

An imposter won't be able to keep the charade for long." “You mean after the imposter's done, they'll bring the real Hanwick back?" Max asked, a sudden realization dawning upon him.

"I'll get on with it.

If he's back to his old self, we're on the right track." As Max was about to leave, Jared instructed, "Also, further your research on Lawrence." "Lawrence?" Max's eyes widened, having never suspected him.

"He's suspicious," Jared said, his voice cold.

'The more I think about Lawrence, the more doubts I have about him.

Years ago, he saved Nicole.

Yet, she believed he might've been one of the few who knew where she was when she disappeared.

While many thought she was dead, those of us who remained hopeful were searching for her.

So, who else could've orchestrated an attack on her at the airport?’ "But the people around Lawrence don't look like those hitmen out there," Max argued, feeling genuinely puzzled.

'Is he playing the hero or the villain? Are there two sides to him or something?" "There are always forces and factors we're unaware of," Jared said.

‘Lawrence has more to him than meets the eye.

He has his secrets.

"True," Max said, knowing Jared had solid reasons for his suspicions.

"For now, let's not jump to conclusions," Jared said, a flicker of concern evident in his eyes.

"Don't worry, Mr.

Johnston.

I've got it handled," Max replied.

After Jared had given Max a small nod, Max left.

Jared then strolled up to the window, and gazed out into the night sky.

When Nicole walked in, she remembered seeing Jared in the very same pose right after her return.

"Something on your mind?" Nicole whispered, walking up to Jared's side.

After turning to face her, Jared said, "Hanwick might be an imposter." "Mm-hmm," Nicole muttered, her expression somber.

'Lawrence really did pull all the stops out.' Then, Jared wrapped his arm around Nicole.

''Let's take a moment to look at the night sky.

The stars are pretty tonight." Noticing Jared's attempt to cheer her up, Nicole smiled.

"Sure.

Let's stargaze." Jared kissed her forehead, his eyes filled with warmth, and proceeded to make her a promise in his heart.

'I'll keep her safe." The next day arrived, sunny and bright.

After breakfast at the Johnston family manor, the couple proceeded to bid Maximilian goodbye and drove off.

They then dropped Nolan and Lana off at preschool, after which Jared took Nicole to the headquarters of Riddle Corporation.

As Nicole approached the building, a familiar voice called out, " Nicole!" When she turned, she spotted an excited Lulu running up to her with a small bag.

"Got it!" "So soon?" Nicole responded, surprised.

It was then that she realized it was the new medicine Martin had gotten her.

Chapter 2462

Chapter 2462 "Yeah, I picked it up early today from his research room," Lulu said, handing the small bag to Nicole.

'Take this.

It's really important." Nicole grabbed the medicine and replied, "Right.

Let's get in." "Sure," Lulu said, linking arms with Nicole and flashing her a big smile.

"Samuel invited us over for dinner tonight.

You in?" "Absolutely," Nicole said.

After the cryptic call from Samuel insisting that she came, she decided that it was not an invitation that she could decline.

“What's he planning, being all secretive like that?" Lulu asked, her face brimming with curiosity.

Nicole shrugged.

"Don't know, but judging by his excitement, it's probably something great." "He did mention that he'd treat us to a meal after he has completed his recovery," Lulu said after a moment of consideration.

'Is this his way of making good on that promise?' “We'll see when we get there," Nicole replied.

"True that." Lulu laughed.

As soon as they arrived at the office wing, they got busy with their work right away, and just like that, the day went by in a flash.

When it was time for them to go home, Lulu burst into Nicole's office.

"Come on, let's get going!" Lulu exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Nicole raised her brow, smirking.

"What's the rush?" "I've got this feeling that something great's about to happen.

I wanna be there first!" Lulu said, sticking her tongue out playfully.

“Okay, okay." Nicole laughed, getting up to head out with Lulu.

By the time they made it to the entrance of the headquarters, Jared and Spencer were already there, waiting for them.

"Spencer!" Lulu called out joyfully, and ran over to him.

Nicole, on the other hand, looked up at Jared with a faint smile on her face.

"Didn't expect to see you here," she said, recalling that he had mentioned that he had an important virtual meeting earlier in the day.

"I just got done with it," Jared answered, gently taking Nicole's hand as they strolled off to his parked car.

Nicole's smile wavered for a second.

'He was supposed to be having a meeting with a multinational company abroad.

With the time difference, he must've gotten them to start much earlier than scheduled.

Bet they weren't thrilled.' Then, in a low voice, she said, "You know, it's just dinner with Samuel.

Not sure it is something worth shuffling your whole day around for." Indeed, she was genuinely surprised to learn that he had rearranged his plans for this dinner.

"It's okay.

I just wanted to spend time with you," Jared said, his eyes softening.

Nicole could tell that the dinner was not what mattered to him.

Feeling touched, she smiled as a surge of warmth radiated from within.

Soon after, the car pulled up outside the restaurant Samuel had picked.

As Nicole and Jared walked in, they noticed that everyone else was already there: Samuel with June, Spencer hanging out with Lulu, and Stanley all by himself.

"Let's enjoy ourselves tonight.

I've rented out the entire place," Samuel announced.

"Going all out today, Samuel? What's the occasion?" Lulu teased.

Hearing that, Samuel feigned offense.

"You make it sound like I'm always tight-fisted."

Chapter 2463

"It's not that." Lulu shrugged.

"It's just you seem rather different today.

That's all.

Anything up?" Samuel avoided her gaze.

"I'm just in a good mood and thought that it'd be fun to hang out with everyone." "Sounds like fun!" Lulu playfully remarked, oblivious to Samuel's change in mood.

"Everyone, please take a seat," Samuel said, and once everyone had settled, he gave a nod to the server to start bringing the dishes out.

Needless to say, they all enjoyed their meal so much that they lost track of time.

And when Samuel noticed that most of them were finishing up, he subtly nodded at a server.

Then, the ambient lights dimmed as soothing melodies filled the room.

A lone spotlight highlighted an empty area, giving it the look of an impromptu stage.

"Did you plan something special, Samuel?" Lulu asked with her brows raised.

Standing tall, Samuel then leaned forward and proffered his hand.

"June," he said, his voice smooth and deep.

"Would you honor me with a dance?" June's cheeks flushed red at that instant.

"What are you up to?" "Go on, June!" Lulu nudged her, and that was when June found herself standing up.

Samuel quickly grabbed June's hand, pulling her into a graceful twirl and straight into the spotlight.

As they danced, June whispered, "I thought this was just a casual dinner.

Why all the theatrics?" In response, Samuel flashed her a soft smile.

"I'm just really happy tonight," Then, he continued leading her across the floor.

Watching the two dance, Lulu leaned in to whisper to Nicole, "Is it just me, or is Samuel acting a bit odd?" To that, Nicole nodded in agreement, and they exchanged a knowing glance.

Just as they did, the lights in the restaurant suddenly went out.

"whoa!" June gasped in surprise.

Seizing the opportunity, Samuel quickly reeled her in and reassured her by saying, "It's okay.

Just stay calm." “Why did the lights go out?" June wondered aloud, scanning the room.

"Over there," Samuel said, pointing to the right.

Turning her gaze to the direction he was pointing at, June spotted the soft glow of candles illuminating a cake atop a rolling cart which was headed their way.

“What's this about? It's not anyone's birthday today," she asked, puzzled.

Before she could ponder further, however, Samuel presented her with a bouquet of roses.

Dropping to one knee, he then looked up at her with sincerity in his eyes and asked, "June, will you marry me?" At that moment, it all clicked for June; everything Samuel had done throughout the entire evening had been leading up to this proposal.

“Who would've guessed Samuel had this side to him?" Lulu said, nudging Nicole forward.

"You've got to say yes, June!" June always imagined that a proposal would be a special moment, but never in her wildest dreams had she ever expected Samuel to plan something so heartwarming for her.

“June, will you marry me?" Samuel asked earnestly.

In front of everyone we love, I promise to cherish you, always." With tears in her eyes, June whispered, "I do.” Joyfully, Samuel handed June the bouquet and, without missing a beat, lifted her into the air with a whirl.

"June, you've made me the happiest man today!"

Chapter 2464

Chapter 2464 “Hey, put me down!" June said, her cheeks turning bright red from all the eyes on her.

Once she was on her feet, Samuel produced a small velvet box from his pocket, within which was a dazzling diamond ring.

Without hesitation, he put it on June's left ring finger.

"Do you like it?" "I love it," June said, her eyes fixed on the ring.

It was the exact style she adored.

As she was taking it all in, Samuel went on to produce another small box.

“What's this?" she asked with a hint of surprise in her voice.

"Help me put this on," Samuel said, passing the box to June.

She opened it to find a men's ring; a perfect match to hers.

With a warm smile, she slid the ring onto his finger, filling her with all the warmth and fuzziness that the moment had to offer.

The lights flickered then back on, drawing everyone closer.

"Make a wish and blow out the candles," Samuel gently said.

June took a moment, looked at the faces of everyone present, and asked, "How about we all join in?" “Alright, let's make a group wish and blow out the candles," Lulu suggested.

"Here's to happiness everlasting." Nicole, sharing a glance with Jared, added, "And to lovebirds never parting from one another." With that, they both smiled at one another.

After each person had shared their wish, they all came together to blow out the candles, whereupon cheers erupted from the group.

But when they returned to their seats, they found that the main dishes had been swapped out for fruits and dessert.

Lulu, with a grin, remarked, "Who knew you had this sneaky side to yourself, Samuel? So you've been cooking up this surprise the whole time?” "Of course I couldn't spill the beans early.

It wouldn't be a surprise anymore if I did that, would it?" Samuel replied with a cheeky grin.

Then, after turning over to look at June, Lulu teased, "You got June so choked up.

Her eyes are all red.

Everything is as it should be now, huh?" In response, June shot Lulu a playful look and retorted, "You're just poking fun at me now.

Weren't you all misty-eyed when Spencer proposed to you?" Lulu chuckled, and a touch of red appeared on her cheeks at once.

After chatting for a while longer, they all stood up and left the establishment, as it was getting late.

"T'll drive June home." "Right, I'll drop Lulu off." As Spencer and Samuel left the place with Lulu and June, Nicole turned to Stanley.

"So, what's your plan?" "I'll just head home," Stanley replied with a shrug.

He was genuinely happy for his brother, but he could not help but feel a little left out in the process.

‘Did Samuel invite me here on purpose, knowing I'm always the single one?' he wondered.

"We're heading home too.

Want to join us?" Nicole offered.

Stanley quickly shook his head after shooting the pair of Jared and Nicole a glance.

''Nah, I'm good.

Thanks." Deep down, he remarked, ‘Singles and couples don't mix well, do they?’ Watching Stanley walk away, Nicole sighed and shook her head.

Seeing this, Jared raised an eyebrow.

"Something on your mind?" "Just thinking...

With all of us paired up, Stanley's gonna get all the 'when are you settling down?" questions now," Nicole smirked.

"Kinda funny when you think about it."

Chapter 2465

Nicole remembered how things were easier for Stanley when Spencer and Samuel were still single.

Jared looked at Nicole, his eyes full of questions.

"You feel a lot more stressed out now, don't you?" “Shouldn't I be off the hook now? I have you, Nolan, and Lana," Nicole replied, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Jared smirked in reply.

''Maybe, but it seems like your parents are even more anxious now, don't you thinke" Nicole shot Jared an annoyed glance, unable to deny that he did have a point.

"Let's head home." Then, she sighed and thought, 'How did I even end up becoming the center of discussion?' With a warm smile, Jared took Nicole's hand and led her to the car, and after a short drive, they pulled up at the Riddle residence.

Nolan and Lana, still awake, were watching TV with Gloria in the living room.

"Mommy!" The kids exclaimed and rushed over as soon as they spotted Nicole and Jared.

Nicole gently tousled their hair.

"Still up, huh?" “We were waiting for you," Nolan said, tilting his head to look up at her.

There was something I didn't understand, and I wanted to ask you about it." Nicole's eyes narrowed as she realized Nolan was probably referring to a task on The Hunters.

“Daddy, can you tuck me in?" Lana asked, reaching up for a hug.

“of course," Jared replied and lifted Lana into his arms.

“They insisted on waiting up for you guys, so I allowed them to watch a bit more TV before going up," Gloria said with a warm smile.

"We've got it from here, Mom.

You should head to bed too," Nicole said.

After sharing nods of understanding, everyone headed upstairs.

Once Gloria had retired into her bedroom, Nicole entered Nolan's room with him in tow.

“You want to go check on them, Daddy?" Lana asked Jared, clearly knowing what Nolan and Nicole were up to.

"Let's get you tucked in first," Jared replied, giving Lana's nose a playful pinch.

"Okay," Lana replied.

She was worried for her brother and mother, but she also understood she could not do anything to assist them in this matter.

In Nolan's room, both Nicole and Nolan had sat down, looking at his computer.

"Mom, I think a hacker's trying to break in," Nolan said ina serious tone of voice.

"I shut it down right after I caught what they were doing and haven't turned it on since." “A hacker?" Nicole's face hardened as she powered up the rig.

"The firewall you installed detected and stopped it," Nolan explained.

"I might've been hacked otherwise.

They seemed skilled.

Without that layer of protection, my computer would've been compromised." "Let me see," Nicole said, her fingers quickly darting across the keyboard as she traced the hacker by the trail they had left.

After a moment, she let out a sigh and stopped.