Ch. 2596..2600: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2596-2600

Chapter 2596

Chapter 2596 As Nicole woke up and opened her eyes, she looked at the person sleeping beside her and smiled.

Staring at Jared's face, Nicole hesitantly leaned in to give a peck on his cheek.

She then chuckled quietly and started to get out of bed.

Unexpectedly, an arm caught her by the waist as she got up.

With a gentle pull, Jared held Nicole back in his arms.

Before Nicole could react, Jared had flipped her over and pinned her down.

With a meaningful gaze, Jared said, "Aren't you going to do something about it after waking it up?" “What thing? I'm getting out of bed." Nicole's face was flushed as she tried to push Jared away.

"Well, I'll show you." Jared lowered his head and started kissing Nicole.

The couple only went downstairs during breakfast.

Deep down, Nicole blamed Jared for her sore back, but outwardly she had to pretend she was fine.

At the dining table, the food was already prepared, and everyone had been seated.

When everyone had arrived, Daniel gestured to the meal.

"Let's eat," After breakfast, Tia came over to take the kids to their kindergarten.

"Tia, we're going to pick the kids up later at Mr.

Johnston Sr.'s,"' Nicole informed.

"Oh, alright.

Noted," Tia replied.

“Aunty Tia, we should get going now," Nolan said, holding Lana's hand.

"Sure thing.

Come on." Tia smiled and took the kids with her.

Stanley gazed at that retreating figure with a dark expression before moving his gaze away.

Nicole coincidentally noticed this and did not know what motives Stanley had to behave like this.

"Let's go," Jared said, holding Nicole's hand and pulling her back to reality.

Nicole nodded slightly and followed him.

"Dad, Mom, I'm going to work," Stanley informed and started to leave as well.

"Hey, don't forget about the date tonight with—" Before Gloria could finish, Stanley interrupted, ''Mom, could you cancel it for me? I have a topic seminar today, and it might end late.” "you should just skip that seminar since it always takes a while to finish," Gloria said.

She figured it would not hurt to miss once ina while.

Besides that, her son still had to eat even though he was ina meeting.

"Mom, it's not convenient for me," Stanley said, quickly escaping to prevent his mother from trying to convince him otherwise.

Watching Stanley escape from the conversation, Gloria sighed.

" Why, this child..." Gloria did not expect that the one she was most assured of was now the one she worried about the most.

"Forget it.

Let the kid work.

There'll be a time when he's free," Daniel advised after sensing his wife's anxiety.

"Those are excuses.

He'll forever remain busy," Gloria said, frustrated.

"You should ask him first next time and schedule according to his timetable.

That way, he could have no excuses," Daniel suggested.

Gloria sighed.

“There's probably no other choice.

It's the only way.

At Riddle Corporation, Jared left after watching Nicole enter the building.

Nicole saw Steve on her way out of the elevator and she frowned.

" Why are you here?" "I'm here for work," Steve replied, dumbfounded at the question.

“Shouldn't you be taking care of your pregnant wife?" Nicole complained.

Steve smiled smally., "Oh, I've hired a nanny to take care of her." Knowing Nicole was worried about Sally, he continued, "Don't worry, everything was normal in yesterday's checkup.

The doctor only informed me of some pregnancy precautions.

Her body is fine."

Chapter 2597

Chapter 2597 Knowing someone was taking care of Sally, Nicole nodded her head in satisfaction.

"Thank God.” "Oh, there's news about that matter," Steve said with amusement.

Nicole raised an eyebrow.

"The matter about the Ellison family's factory?" "Yup, everything's on the right track," Steve said proudly.

‘Harvey must be furious right now,' Nicole thought.

"That's great." Nicole smirked.

She thought to herself, 'I'm shocked that this thing has results already.

Harvey must be really arrogant to think no one is able to deal with him.

Well, it's my job to show him that he's not untouchable.

It's just that no one wanted to deal with him.' When Nicole entered her office, Patricia soon came in as well.

"There's been a breakthrough in NandoCorp's matter.

I believe we'll soon achieve completion," Patricia reported.

"Okay, that's good." Nicole smirked again.

There had been good news all along the week.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Harvey's office was tense.

Cautiously, his assistant said, We didn't expect Nicole to do it the other way around." NandoCorp was clearly in trouble, but Nicole ignored it and went against Ellison Group.

Her actions were so quick that they could not react and defend themselves in time.

The electronic component factory could not take it anymore.

“You're all just airheads!" Harvey spat coldly.

His assistant flinched.

"Yes, we are." “Scram!" Harvey roared in anger.

"Yes," his assistant answered, leaving the room.

Harvey's expression was dark.

He gritted his teeth and grumbled, “What a bunch of useless people! They put me in such a passive situation when things were originally in my favor.

You've played your cards well, Nicole." The sun set, leaving behind the afterglow.

After Nicole got off work, she and Jared went to pick their children up.

"Mummy!" Nolan and Lana ran out and rushed toward Nicole.

"Hi! Come on, let's go to Great Grandpa's house," Nicole said, guiding the kids into the car.

"Daddy!" Lana excitedly jumped into Jared's embrace when she saw him.

Nolan followed behind her and sat in his seat.

He glanced at Jared and moved closer to Nicole.

Looking at Nolan's awkward behavior, Nicole smiled discreetly.

Jared looked at Nolan and shifted his gaze.

He could feel that Nolan's feelings had changed after that day, so he decided to give Nolan more time to adjust.

The car started, and they soon arrived at the Johnston family manor.

Maximillian knew they were coming, so he had been waiting for their arrival.

As the family walked in, he smiled affectionately and said, "Welcome back! Come here and let the old man take a good look at you." “Great Grandpa!" Nolan and Lana called out sweetly.

"Come on, come over here!" Maximillian laughed.

Sitting on the couch beside them, Jared looked at Maximillian.

" Grandfather, we'll be preparing Nolan and Lana's return banquet three days later.

We really hope you could represent the Johnston family and host the banquet."

Chapter 2598

Chapter 2598 “Hmph, so you were going to tell me after all," Maximillian complained, pretending to be haughty.

However, deep down he was pleased with Jared's request.

Jared raised his eyebrows slightly and teased, "If you're not keen on it, I could always ask Mr. Riddle Sr. to—" “What nonsense is that? These are the children of the Johnston family! Why should you let that old man host the banquet?" Maximillian protested in anger, instantly showing his dissatisfaction.

"I'll consider this as your agreement to host the banquet then,” Jared stated calmly, laughing secretly in his heart.

Maximillian knew he was set up by Jared and grunted, "Of course." Nicole could not help but laugh at Maximillian's childish behavior, "Grandpa, they'll be called Nolan and Lana Johnston from then on." "Yes, I'll announce to everyone that they're Nolan Johnston and Lana Johnston.

Both are my precious babies.

Let's see who dares mess with them in the future," Maximillian said proudly.

After discussing the return banquet, the family had dinner with Maximillian The once desolate Johnston family manor was now livelier and cozier with the family's presence.

Time soon arrived for the return banquet.

Although they had limited time to prepare, with the Riddle family's hard work, everything was thoroughly prepared.

An endless stream of people entered the hotel to attend the event.

With brilliant lights and shadows flickering, people greeted each other warmly and clinked their glasses.

The members of the Riddle family welcomed the guests who in turn, congratulated them.

The atmosphere was lively and festive.

"There's the pair of angels!" someone shouted, directing everyone's gaze toward the entrance.

Jared was carrying Lana while Nicole walked beside him, holding Nolan's hand in her right hand.

The family of four slowly approached, putting people in awe of their beauty.

“When I saw those two children the other day, I simply thought they resembled Mr. Johnston." “Why, you don't say! They really look more and more alike." Hearing everyone's comments, Jared and Nicole remained calm and brought the kids to the front of the room, where Maximillian was waiting for them.

"Alright now.

The protagonists of tonight's banquet have all arrived.

Let the return banquet officially begin!" the host announced.

He then raised his voice to say, "Firstly, let's welcome Mr. Johnston Sr. to introduce the young master and young miss." Maximillian took the microphone and said with full vitality, "Let me introduce to everyone Nolan Johnston, my great-grandson, and Lana Johnston, my great- granddaughter!" Congratulations echoed through the crowd, filling the room with thunderous applause.

"Thank you, all!" Maximillian said, chuckling.

"Besides that, Nolan Johnson is the future heir of the Johnston family." "Looks like Mr. Johnston Sr. really loves this great-grandson." Everyone was surprised but also found it reasonable and started smiling.

Maximillian proudly explained, "Of course, [ love him very much.

Our Nolan will be excellent in the future.

He'll be the most talented person in San Joto." "Mr. Johnston was a prodigy.

Naturally, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree." “You're right.

You can tell the young master is extraordinary at first glance." Everyone praised and could not help but marvel at how remarkable the Johnston family was.

Nolan, despite his young age, exuded such a calm and composed aura, even with the spotlight on him on such an occasion.

The adorable Lana, who was being carried by Jared, looked more approachable, but she was still not like an ordinary child.

"Hold on a second," an abrupt voice rang out.

Maximillian frowned, looking in the direction of the voice.

"What are you up to, Benjamin Riddle? Are you trying to steal my thunder?" “I have something to say." Mr. Riddle Sr. came over and took the microphone roughly.

"Although Nolan and Lana are children of the Johnston family, they are also the Riddle family's children.

Therefore..."

 

Chapter 2599

Chapter 2599 After a pause, Mr. Riddle Sr. continued, "Anyone who crosses my great-grandson or great-granddaughter in the future will have to deal with the Riddle family." "You're too serious, Mr. Riddle Sr. Why would we bother a small child?" everyone chimed in jokingly.

"Well, you won't.

Go back and tell your kids to act accordingly and not to bully our Nolan or hit on Lana," Mr. Riddle Sr. informed them seriously.

Maximillian was immediately united with Mr. Riddle Sr. at the idea and echoed, "Yes, no hitting on our Lana." Nicole could not help but feel bewildered at their instant unity, as they had just been secretly competing with each other.

"Grandpa, that's a little too far ahead," Nicole whispered.

After all, Lana was just five years old.

She was still at an age where she liked having fun.

Nicole thought these two old men were thinking too far ahead.

“Why not? I had to protect Lana," Mr. Riddle Sr. rebuked.

Maximillian lowered his voice and said, "Although Lana is young now, she's pretty.

Just in case she gets targeted by any of the boys, we have to be on guard." They were just giving these people a heads-up not to think about hitting on their precious child.

"So you want Lana to just stay home?" Nicole asked.

Mr. Riddle Sr. and Maximillian choked, their expressions a little torn.

"Well, it has to be someone we're satisfied with," they huffed.

The two old gentlemen reluctantly agreed and added, "But not now, we have to wait until Lana grows up." Laughing, Nicole reminded them, "Grandpa, we're here today to announce their identities, not set up blind dates for them." The men said awkwardly, "We were just giving them a reminder.” "Alright then, you did what you wanted.

So should we move on to the next session?" Nicole prompted helplessly.

Rather than Nolan and Lana, she felt that the grandfathers were the kids here.

Mr. Riddle Sr. looked at Maximillian and returned the microphone to him.

"I'm done.

You may continue." Maximillian took the microphone and said with dissatisfaction, " You were the one who delayed in the first place." Nicole shook her head, thinking about how their unity fell apart so quickly.

“Nolan, Lana, you're part of the Johnston family from now on.

So, can you call him father now?" said Maximillian He shifted his gaze to Jared.

"T've always called him Daddy!" said Lana, wrapping her arms around Jared.

From the very beginning, when Lana came back and found out that Jared was her biological father, she had loved Jared ever since.

In her heart, Jared was her only father.

Everyone redirected their gaze to Nolan, and he felt the pressure instantly.

Before, Jared saved him and was injured because of him.

It was the first time Nolan felt protected by his father.

Naturally, he was willing to accept Jared.

However, he still seemed to be unable to openly call Jared his dad.

"Come on, Nolan," Lana urged her brother, noticing his silence.

The others did not push Nolan, but their expressions were filled with anticipation.

Everyone hoped Nolan could call Jared his father and truly accept him.

"Grandpa, let's talk about something else," said Jared, shifting the conversation.

He knew Nolan still needed some time and did not want to pressure him.

Maximillian could only agree.

"Alright then."

Chapter 2600

Chapter 2600 Since Nolan was stil] not used to it, Jared did not want to force him and figured that all the child needed was some time.

When everyone was about to give up waiting, Nolan softly called out, "Dad." The room instantly became quiet.

Everyone was shocked.

Jared's gaze showed a touch of satisfaction.

He ruffled Nolan's head.

"Good job." Nicole was also very pleased with Nolan and patted his shoulder.

She knew her son was slowly accepting Jared.

CLAP, CLAP, CLAP.

Aslow clap started, standing out in the quiet crowd.

As the clapping sound became apparent, everyone looked up to find Lawrence approaching.

Nolan and Lana exchanged glances and called out, "Hi, Godpa." Nolan did not pounce on Lawrence as usual, which had Lawrence taken aback.

But he quickly regained his composure and smiled.

" Of course, I'd definitely come to visit you on such an important occasion." "Thank you, Godpa." Lawrence arrived in front of the children and held out two boxes to them.

"This is a little something that I prepared for you." "Thank you," Nolan and Lana said, taking the gifts in a disciplined manner.

“You're welcome.

I'm your godfather, after all.

You guys have loved clinging to me since you were little.” Lawrence smiled and looked at Nolan.

"Especially Nolan.

I remember you saying you wanted to be like a hero like me when you grow up." Nolan remembered his words and added, "Yes, I want to get strong to protect my mother." Nolan's confident look while nodding his head had everyone touched by his behavior.

Only Lawrence, Nicole and Jared had different emotions about this.

They knew Lawrence said this purposefully, but thankfully, Nolan's explanation had perfectly made things not so awkward.

"At that time, no one was protecting Mommy.

But now that we have Daddy, he'll protect Mummy from now on.

Nolan, you don't have to rush now.

Just be a kid like me! How great is that?" Lana said innocently.

Nolan looked at Lana and agreed.

"You're right." "You're both grown up and no longer immature.

I'm so glad for you and I hope you'll always be healthy, happy, and safe in the future," Lawrence said, chuckling.

He then looked at Jared and added, "Congratulations." “Thank you, Godpa.

We'll live happily with Mommy and Daddy!" Lana smiled sweetly and tightened her arms around Jared's neck affectionately.

"Since you're here for dinner, please have a seat," Maximillian said calmly, with a hint of coldness.

Everyone present today was no ordinary person.

They were all either in the political or business industry.

After being in this environment for so long, no one was simple-minded.

Maximillian could tell Lawrence's motives, and so could others.

Lawrence seemingly came to congratulate, but he was actually after Nicole and wanted to be the father of the kids.

Maximillian would never let that dream happen.

Letting Lawrence be the kid's godfather was as much as he could tolerate.

Anything further would be crossing the line.

"Thank you, Mr. Johnston Sr." Lawrence knew where he needed to be careful with what he did.

Any more outrageous words from him would only backfire on him.