Ch. 2536..2540: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2536-2540

Chapter 2536

Chapter 2536 "Mis. Johnston, the doctor confessed to everything.

He's already been taken to the police station," Max reported in a solemn tone.

"Yes, I know," Nicole replied softly.

"Once he's confessed, we'll leave it to the authorities to handle." "Understood," Max responded.

After picking up Nolan and Lana from the nursery, Nicole and Jared took them to the family manor.

“Oh, it's Nolan and Lana!" When he saw the children, Mr. Riddle Sr. smiled so widely, his eyes became slits.

"Great grandpa!" Nolan and Lana greeted sweetly as they approached him.

Mr. Riddle Sr. held the two adorable children, and they chatted and played together.

Jared glanced at Nicole.

"No wonder Mr. Riddle Sr. is so fond of you.

You truly have a way with people." Knowing that Mr. Riddle Sr. would be saddened by Everett's actions, Nicole had brought Nolan and Lana to visit the elderly man, hoping to brighten his mood.

"Well, he's getting older after all.

Besides, being harmed by your own grandson is something no one can bear," Nicole said.

Since it was said that a child's smile was the greatest cure, Nicole hoped her children could have some positive effect.

After playing for a while, Mr. Riddle Sr. invited everyone to have dinner.

Nolan and Lana had already eaten at the nursery, so the butler took them to play in the courtyard.

After dinner, Nicole turned serious.

"Grandpa, there's something I need to tell you." "Go ahead." Mr. Riddle Sr. seemed to have known all along, and his eyes were calm.

Nicole did not hesitate and told Mr. Riddle Sr. directly, "Actually, the poisoning incident with the medicine back then was orchestrated by Everett." Mr. Riddle Sr. fell silent for a moment before sighing softly.

So be it." To him, it no longer mattered who did it.

After all, these people were still his family, and anyone's actions would hurt him deeply.

“Everett is missing for now, but I believe he'll come back sooner or later," Nicole added.

Mr. Riddle Sr.'s expression froze for a moment.

He could only sigh softly in the end.

"I'll just leave all these matters to you in the future.

I'm old.

I no longer want to worry about such things." He understood what Nicole was implying.

While Everett had temporarily escaped from San Joto, he would most likely return eventually, and it could lead to more turmoil.

"Sure.

Then I won't trouble you with these things in the future, Grandpa." Nicole felt sorry for her grandfather as she knew that this hurt him.

Since her grandfather had decided not to be involved in these issues, Nicole will not bother with it anymore.

She wanted her grandfather to live the remainder of his life in peace.

“Great grandpa!" Nolan and Lana cried, rushing in.

Lana proudly showed the peony flowers she had picked, smiling brightly.

"Great grandpa, look at these beautiful flowers!" Nicole saw the flowers in Lana's hand.

Her lips twitched slightly.

Those were rare peonies, and it was extremely hard to cultivate them in San Joto, yet Lana had just plucked them like this! "Lana..."' Nicole wanted to explain the significance of these flowers to Lana and educate her not to do this again.

However, Mr. Riddle Sr. spoke before her.

'These flowers are truly beautiful, Lana.

Do you like them?" he asked.

"Yes!" Lana nodded vigorously and looked at the flowers with a big smile.

"In that case, Great grandpa will have more of them planted,” Mr. Riddle Sr. said.

He turned to the butler.

"Find a way to transplant more and bring in the best horticulturists to take care of them." "Yes, sir,'' the butler responded respectfully.

He was worried about how to explain Lana's actions to Mr. Riddle Sr., but it seemed like he did not mind at all.

The old man really doted on Lana.

Chapter 2537 "Grandpa, please don't spoil her too much." Nicole sighed, somewhat helplessly.

Mr. Riddle Sr. took Lana into his arms and said, "Well, Lana likes them, and it's not something impossible." “Thanks, Great grandpa!" Lana handed the flowers to Mr. Riddle Sr. "Here, these are for you.

Great grandpa should always be happy from now on." With that, Lana used her chubby little hand to gently tap the space between Mr. Riddle Sr.'s brows.

"This part has to be relaxed.

Now it means you're happy." Lana's actions amused Mr. Riddle Sr., and he burst into laughter.

Nicole could not help but smile.

Perhaps children really were the best healers.

After staying with Mr. Riddle Sr. until bedtime, Nicole and Jared bid farewell to him and took Nolan and Lana with them.

In the car, Lana nestled in Jared's arms.

"Daddy, I'm tired." Jared held Lana gently in his arms and said softly, "Then go to sleep, sweetheart." "Okay." Lana closed her eyes and smiled contentedly.

She fell asleep almost immediately.

"She's really tired," Jared said with a gentle look in his eyes.

Nicole glanced at Nolan.

"What about you? Do you want to take a nap too?" "No, I'm fine." Nolan shook his head.

Then he looked at his mother and asked, "Mommy, was there something you wanted to talk about with Great grandpa?" Nicole was a bit surprised.

"Why do you ask?" "I just feel like Great grandpa's not in a good mood, probably because of something sad." Nolan shrugged and pretended to sigh like a little adult.

"It must be something that makes him very upset." Nicole looked at Nolan, amused.

'This little guy seems to have seen through his great- grandfather's feelings.’ "It's some problems with work, but there won't be any problems in the future.

Great grandpa will be happy from now on," Nicole explained to Nolan.

"Oh, did the company go through trouble?" Nolan furrowed his small eyebrows.

"Not too much." Nicole ruffled her son's hair affectionately.

"We can handle it.” Nolan hesitated as he looked at her and then seemed to make up his mind.

"Is it related to Godpa?" Upon hearing this, Nicole's eyes narrowed briefly.

"Do you know about something?" They had not mentioned Lawrence at all, so why did Nolan suddenly bring him up? Nolan continued, "I don't really know much.

I found out Godpa was going to Mecrounia, and someone on his side was planning something against Riddle Corporation, so..." That was why Nolan figured that Nicole and Mr. Riddle Sr.'s conversation might have something to do with his godfather.

"How did you find out?" Jared's tone grew cold.

They would handle this.

He did not want Nolan to get involved and potentially be in danger.

“During a video call with Godpa.

I happened to hear someone mention Riddle Corporation, then Godpa suddenly ended the call, " Nolan explained.

"When he called back, he said it was due toa signal interruption, so I didn't ask further." “Are you sure he didn't know that you overheard?" Unconsciously, Jared sounded even colder.

If Nolan had truly heard, could it pose a risk to him? "I don't know for sure, but I didn't bring it up again.

Godpa didn't mention it either." Nolan shook his head, answering honestly.

"In that case, does Lawrence know you're aware of his visit to Mecrounia?" Nicole's eyes narrowed slightly.

After all, Lawrence had not told them anything about his trip and was creating an impression that he had gone to Mecrounia.

 

Chapter 2538

Chapter 2538 "He probably doesn't know.

When we were on the video call, I heard an alarm sound from his end, and that sound is only from Mecrounia." Nolan had speculated, but he did not say this to Lawrence.

Nicole took a deep breath and looked at her son seriously.

" Remember what I just told you.

Don't mention this to anyone else.

And next time you see Godpa, make sure to thank him for the gift he brought from Crescent Island.” Nolan gritted his teeth and nodded carefully.

"Okay." Although he did not fully understand what was happening, he rarely saw his mother being so serious.

Maybe things were more complicated than he thought.

Nicole patted Nolan's shoulder lightly and spoke softly, "Nolan, a lot has changed since our time on Crescent Island.

The situation may not turn out to be what you expected, but it happened, so we need to accept and adapt to it." "Did Godpa change?” Nolan raised his little head, his eyes holding a hint of disappointment.

Nicole sighed.

"I can't answer that question for now." Although everything that had happened so far had made her reluctant to accept the changes, she still could not draw any conclusions without definitive proof.

"Okay, I understand," Nolan said dejectedly, lowering his head.

Although Nicole did not say it explicitly, Nolan could sense that something must have happened between his mother and his godfather.

As Nolan fell silent, Nicole did not say anything else.

She simply placed her hand on his shoulder, comforting him with gentle pats.

She knew that though Nolan was a lot more mature for his age, he was still a five-year-old, after all.

It was not easy for him to accept something like this, so he needed more time.

After a while, they arrived home.

Lana was still sleeping, so Jared did not wake her up and carried her out of the car gently.

Nicole held Nolan's hand and followed Jared into the living room.

Although the lights were on in the living room, no one was there.

Nicole knew that the lights were left on for them.

They went upstairs, and after settling Nolan and Lana to sleep, the couple finally returned to their own room.

"That person must be Everett," Nicole said with a serious look in her eyes.

The person Nolan heard was probably Everett.

Everett had left San Joto because the doctor's involvement had been exposed, but he had left with the intention of returning.

"It's best if he does return," Jared replied calmly.

He gently stroked Nicole's hair.

"Go take a shower and rest early." "Okay," Nicole agreed.

She then went to the bathroom.

For now, they did not need to waste energy worrying about Everett.

After all, he would not be coming back anytime soon, and now that they knew his intentions, they could make preparations in advance.

While Nicole took a shower in the bathroom, Jared called Max.

" How's the situation with the acquisition of NandoCorp going?" "It's still a bit of a deadlock right now.

Mrs. Johnston has some chance of winning, but Harvey doesn't seem to be willing to let go, " Max reported honestly.

"Make sure to wrap it up as soon as possible," Jared said before hanging up the phone.

With Everett stirring up trouble, it was best to stabilize the situation at NandoCorp first so Nicole could have one less thing to worry about.

Once everything in Riddle Corporation was settled, things would be much easier.

Time passed quickly, and two days later, it was time for the final announcement of the auction results of NandoCorp.

Chapter 2539 Companies that received the message had gathered for the final announcement of the results.

They all wanted to see who would ultimately acquire Riddle Corporation's NandoCorp.

Of course, news in the industry spread easily, and everyone was here to see whether Nicole or Harvey was the winner.

After all, regardless of who won, it would add a new story for San Joto's elite circles to talk about.

People at the auction venue chatted and speculated in small groups.

Most believed that Harvey would likely secure the NandoCorp.

They also speculated what Nicole would do after losing the branch.

“Ah, here she comes," someone whispered as they spotted Nicole.

Those who had been gossiping just moments ago immediately fell silent and greeted her with polite smiles.

Nicole, naturally aware of what they were thinking, cast a cool gaze at the crowd before making her way to her seat.

Once seated, beside her, Lulu whispered, "Are all these people just here for the spectacle?" "Most likely." Nicole seemed indifferent.

It was clear that most of them were here for that reason.

"They need to get a life." Lulu rolled her eyes.

"What does it matter to them who gets it?" "Curiosity is human nature," Nicole replied calmly.

Lulu pursed her lips but had to admit that Nicole was right.

“He's here!" someone in the crowd suddenly exclaimed, sounding quite surprised.

Nicole initially thought it was Harvey and did not bother looking up.

She continued to flip through the documents, pondering what she would do if the auction did not go her way.

After all, she could not allow NandoCorp to fall into Harvey's hands.

However, when she sensed a shadow looming over her, she frowned and looked up.

She was astonished to see Jared.

Why are you here?" Jared sat beside her and said nonchalantly, "To keep you company.

"It's not necessary," Nicole said with a subtle smile.

She now realized why people had been surprised earlier.

With Jared by her side, Nicole suddenly felt at ease.

It was as if even if she lost, it would not be a big deal.

They could figure out a solution together.

"Mr.

Ellison is here too!" Everyone lowered their voices when Harvey arrived.

They went back to their respective seats.

Harvey saw both Nicole and Jared as soon as he entered, and his gaze immediately turned cold.

'Jared's here too, huh?’ Harvey walked over, taking a seat on the opposite side of Nicole.

There was some distance between them, but they both occupied the front row.

With just a turn of the head, they could see each other clearly.

"Mr.

Ellison, everything's ready," his assistant said quietly, placing a document in front of Harvey.

"Good." Harvey cast a meaningful glance at Nicole.

He wanted to see what Nicole would do if NandoCorp fell into his hands.

Even with Jared by her side, he believed there was nothing they could do to stop him.

Soon, the final phase of the auction was about to begin.

Harvey's assistant and Lulu delivered the prepared documents.

The other attendees had already given up because they knew they had no chance.

Since these two parties were competing so fiercely, there was no room for others, so they might as well wait and see the final outcome

Chapter 2540 The auction organizers frowned with confusion after examining the two documents in front of them.

They checked to ensure that no additional documents were being submitted, and then shook their heads, proceeding to open the documents submitted by Harvey and Nicole.

"Wait a moment." At that moment, Max walked up to the stage and placed a document in Nicole's pile.

He informed the auction organizers, ''This is supplementary material." Some people could not help but murmur.

"Is that allowed?" "Mr. Johnston obviously came in person to support Ms. Riddle.

What's so strange about that?" someone retorted, a bit disdainful.

"That's right.

There's nothing against the rules, so why not?" another person chimed in.

"But..." The individual who had raised the question thought for a moment and decided to keep quiet.

Although it did not violate the rules, it was an unprecedented situation.

However, he knew he could not do anything to interfere, so he chose to remain silent.

The auction organizers clearly had not anticipated such a situation.

They hesitated for a moment before finally opening the supplementary materials submitted by Max.

The atmosphere in the room was tense, and everyone was waiting anxiously to hear the final outcome.

It seemed like an eternity before the auction organizers took any action.

One of them stood up, glanced at the audience below, and then spoke loudly.

"Regarding the auction of NandoCorp, conducted at the request of relevant authorities, we now announce the final result..." There was a pause, and then the auction organizer continued, " After careful consideration and evaluation, we have decided to accept the proposal from Riddle Corporation and auction NandoCorp to Riddle Corporation." "Riddle Corporation won, just as expected," someone whispered, sounding relieved.

“Of course.

After all, it's all part of the Riddle family's assets.

Although they've split their operations, they're all still part of the Riddle family." "That's true." Listening to the chatter around her, Nicole remained calm and indifferent.

She did not seem surprised by the result, as if she had been prepared to accept any outcome.

"Congratulations.

You've won." Nicole stood up when she heard Harvey's voice.

She glanced at him with a faint smile and replied politely, "Thank you." "You're welcome.

If you ever feel guilty about it, why not treat me toa meal?" Harvey added, as if he did not care much about the result either.

"I won't," Nicole replied coldly.

Then she left with Jared.

She was not fooled by Harvey's apparent graciousness.

It was all an act, and she could not be bothered to play along.

Harvey's expression darkened as he watched Nicole link her arm with Jared's.

The aura around him seemed to darken as well.

Sensing that, people who had initially thought about approaching him for conversation discreetly left, hesitant to disturb Harvey at this moment.

"Mr.

Ellison, everyone has left.

Shall we go too?" his assistant asked cautiously.

“What happened to all the preparations?" Harvey's gaze was chillingly cold as he looked at his assistant.

The assistant could not help but shrink as he explained, "Well, I really didn't expect Mr.

Johnston would make a move." Jared's intervention with the supplementary materials had caught them off guard.

For that reason, it was only normal for them to lose.

However, the assistant would never say this out loud.

"Hmph." Harvey snorted disapprovingly and stormed away.

He had to pretend not to care in front of Nicole, as if he were playing a game with her.

But in reality, he was quite concerned about the outcome of this auction, as it was the first step in his plan.