Ch. 2601..2605: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2601-2605

Chapter 2601

Chapter 2601 Lawrence took a seat in a corner as he waited for the banquet to end.

On the other side of the hall, Jared sat with Maximillian as they watched the bride and groom happily chatting with their guests.

Jared and Nicole led the twins to sit at their seats.

Lawrence stared at them, not touching his drink or food.

He sat there solemnly.

Nicole could feel his gaze on them.

She leaned over and whispered to Jared, "I'm gonna head over to the balcony for a breather." “Need me to accompany you?" asked Jared in a low voice.

Nicole shook her head.

"No need.

If you come, he might not approach me." Jared nodded in agreement, understanding what Nicole is trying to do.

He glanced at Patricia.

The lady, who was sitting at another table, immediately locked eyes with Jared and understood.

She stepped outside and stood where the balcony was in sight.

Expectedly, Lawrence walked to the balcony and handed Nicole a glass of red wine.

Were you waiting for me to join you?" Nicole accepted the wine glass and held it without sipping.

Instead, she looked Lawrence in the eye.

"You've been waiting for this opportunity, haven't you?" “Smart girl,” said Lawrence, sipping from his glass and smirking.

‘She hasn't changed one bit.

Nothing gets past her.' "If I told you, it was an accident, would you buy it?’ he said.

Then, he shrugged.

"But of course, the Fire Crest would naturally recognize its owner." Nicole looked into Lawrence's calm eyes.

'Does he have nothing to explain?! Lawrence avoided Nicole's eyes.

He broke the awkward silence.

"If you don't recover your memory and with this in your possession, it's going to be a threat to you." Nicole shrugged nonchalantly.

"You seem to be quite confident that I won't recover my memory." “Of course not, but sometimes these things can't be forced.

You seem to have a hard time trying to remember your past," said Lawrence steadily.

Never could he have thought that Nicole could recover her memory and reobtain the Fire Crest.

"So, now you're saying that the Fire Crest is hazardous to me?" asked Nicole, raising an eyebrow at him and shooting hima skeptical look.

"I don't want to admit this but you're back home with your family.

So naturally, Ihave to support you in getting back the Fire Crest." "Support me?" Nicole echoed, her eyes widening.

'He wanted to use me for the Fire Crest when I first lost my memory.

He didn't even tell me about the Fire Crest at all! I would've agreed to everything he'd ask but yet, he chose to keep this a secret from me.

1 "Yes.

Now that you've gotten back the Fire Crest, I'm more than happy for you," said Lawrence.

His fake smile did not quite reach his eyes, but it was enough to portray he was really happy for Nicole.

"Thank you for your kind wishes.

I can't help but think in the past, I've promised to help you crack the code as a token of gratitude for saving my life.

However, I'm afraid I can't do that now." Lawrence shook his head.

"It had never once crossed my mind that I'd want you to repay me.

Let's just call it even." Nicole was confused.

"Even?" “I saved you and you wanted to repay me, that's one thing.

I lied to you about it and you didn't get angry but instead forgave me.

I think we can call it even," Lawrence explained.

Nicole narrowed her eyes.

She could not distinguish between the Lawrence that she had known and the man who was standing before her at that moment.

Chapter 2602

Chapter 2602 Lawrence noticed that Nicole went silent for a while.

"Why? What's wrong?" Lawrence asked with a faint smile.

Nicole mustered up a smile too.

"Okay." A wave of relief flashed in Lawrence's expression.

"That's good." He then looked at his watch.

"It's getting late.

I should head back now." “Where to?" Nicole asked.

She got a feeling that he was leaving to somewhere else instead of his residence.

"Mecrounia." Nicole raised an eyebrow, stunned for a moment.

"Oh, alright then." “There are some things that need to be sorted and it might take some time for me to come back here," Lawrence explained and added, "If there's anything you need while I'm not around, you can always go to Ian." “He isn't going with you?" she asked.

'Is Lawrence purposely leaving Ian behind so he could keep getting updates and news of what's happening here?" "We need someone to keep an eye on the company here, so I'd be glad if you don't disrupt him from work since you have Jared with you.

I don't wish to cause anymore friction between us," said Lawrence with a smile.

Nicole shrugged.

"Yeah, I think that won't be happening." “Let's hope it stays that way." He stared at her for a while before turning around to leave.

Once he left, Patricia walked onto the balcony and greeted, "Ms.

Riddle." Nicole turned to look at her.

"It's okay.

Let's go back to the rest." "Yes, Ms.

Riddle." Patricia followed Nicole back into the reception hall.

Nicole took a seat at her table while Patricia went and found an empty seat nearby.

“Mommy, has Godpa left?" asked Nolan, glancing at the door.

"Yes, he left.

There were some things he needed to take care of," Nicole answered truthfully.

Nolan lowered his head in disappointment, sighing.

"Oh." Nicole patted his shoulders lightly to comfort him.

"What's wrong, Nolan?" "I think things have been changing too quickly," said Nolan, looking up at his mother and giving her a weak smile.

"But everything's going quite well now.

Don't you think so, Nolan? " Lana interrupted.

Nolan glanced at his sister.

"Yes." Lana giggled in satisfaction.

'Now we're a complete family! Mommy, Daddy, Nolan, and me!’ “Come here, guys!" Ryder and Gary Finley approached and handed out a gift to the twins.

"Nolan, Lana, here's a gift for you two." "Here's mine to you," said Martin as he gave out his gift.

It was not long before the twins were surrounded by piles of gifts.

It made the twins grin from ear to ear.

They felt a little overwhelmed by the sudden influx of gifts from so many people who were not family members.

‘Ever since we found Daddy, there are even more uncles now that will give us gifts!’ the twins thought to themselves.

“Make sure you thank everyone for the gifts," Jared said with a straight face.

He seemed to be unhappy with the sudden gifting.

The twins obediently followed Jared's instructions and thanked whoever had given them gifts.

‘Why does Daddy look so unhappy?’ they wondered as they glanced at Jared.

Chapter 2603

Chapter 2603 Everyone was already used to Jared's grim appearance, so no one dared to say much.

Instead they turned to Nicole.

"I didn't expect that you'd return and bring a pair of gems with you!" Nicole smiled happily.

"Yeah, they're gems alright." She thought to herself, 'If it weren't for them, I don't know what I would've done for the past five years.' Nolan noticed that everyone's attention was fixed on their mother.

He raised his eyebrow and looked at Jared, hoping to get an answer to things.

Jared curtly ordered, "Focus on eating." He placed vegetables onto his son's plate.

“Dad, were these your competitors from before?" asked Nolan.

Jared quickly scanned the table.

"They're not worthy of your mother." "So they are," said Nolan.

The sudden claim caused Jared to choke on his food.

‘One of these days, these smart brats will be the death of me,' Jared thought as he looked at the people standing around Nicole.

His gaze was cold.

A few people shuddered and immediately excused themselves.

“Mommy, they were all your admirers, weren't they?" asked Nolan, trying to be cheeky.

Jared flicked on Nolan's head lightly.

"Eat your food." Smiling, Nicole refrained herself from laughing out loud.

Jared glanced at Nicole helplessly, before placing some food onto her plate.

In a softer voice, he said, "Eat up." "Okay." Nicole smiled sweetly before taking a bite.

Nolan frowned, wondering why he was flicked by Jared.

The banquet gradually came to an end as guests slowly took their leave one after another.

At the hotel lobby, Maximillian said, "I'll best be going now.” "T'll be leaving as well," said Mr.

Riddle Sr.

"By the way, Mr.

Riddle Sr.

don't forget our appointment." “Don't worry, I didn't forget about it," Mr.

Riddle Sr.

reassured.

Soon the two of them left in their own cars as the others got into theirs.

It was not long before the brightly lit hotel lobby became silent.

Meanwhile, Lawrence had just arrived back at his residence.

"You stay back and keep an eye on what's happening here," Lawrence ordered Ian.

"Yes, sir," Ian responded.

"Also, since Nicole has found the Fire Crest, others might be observing its every move," added Lawrence.

Ian nodded.

"Very well, sir." He hesitated before speaking again.

" Mr.

Royce, is it true that Ms.

Riddle hasn't recovered any of her memories?" "I think so.

She hasn't changed much since we met and there are some things that can never go back to the way they used to be," said Lawrence.

‘whether Nicole gets her memory back or not, the moment she recovered the Fire Crest, it was already game over for what's left of our friendship.

We could no longer go back to how we used to be.

Ever since she returned home, there was a possibility that someone would tell her about the Fire Crest, regardless of her regaining her memory or not.

None of these things were within my control ever since she came here.

‘when she was still at Crescent Island, I would've still stood a chance to get the Fire Crest but now the question of whether she had recovered her memory or not is the problem.

Staying here at San Joto, any news would easily be spread.

Whether she has her memory back or not.

Nicole will surely find out sooner or later, or that someone would tell her about it,' Lawrence thought to himself.

Chapter 2604

"Then all of our hard work was all in vain," said Ian, sounding dejected.

Lawrence's eyes darkened.

Then he said in a low voice, "So we have to think of other ways now." Things had reached a new point now with the Fire Crest being almost impossible to steal.

Lawrence had no thoughts of giving up his plan, even if Nicole regained her identity and reinstated her ownership of the Fire Crest.

Whether everyone around her had told her everything or she did not know anything, Lawrence was determined to fight for the chance to get the Fire Crest in his hands.

Lawrence looked at Ian with determination.

"Go and get ready, I'll leave first thing tomorrow morning." "Yes, sir." Ian quickly went to pack Lawrence's bags for his trip.

Meanwhile, Lawrence laid on the sofa, staring out the window, consumed in his thoughts.

The next day, the sun was shining, and Nicole had walked into the Riddle Corporation as usual.

The things for DillCorp were running smoothly once more.

As Nicole got out of the elevator, she was met with Sean and Steve who were making their way to the conference room.

Noticing Nicole, Sean and Steve stopped in their tracks.

"Nicole, you're here!" "Yes, lam.

What's going on?" replied Nicole.

“Next quarter's business meeting.

Want to join?" asked Steve.

Nicole shook her head.

She was not prepared for the meeting as she had just returned to the head office of Riddle Corporation.

"I'll pass.

Just have the secretary pass the meeting minutes to me, along with the decision." Sean and Steve agreed before excusing themselves and entering the meeting.

Nicole brought Patricia to her office.

"Ms.

Riddle, the Ellison family has seemed to have abandoned the electrical component manufacturing factory," Patricia reported, handing a document over to Nicole.

"So soon?!" Nicole exclaimed.

She did not expect to hear this so soon.

"He had probably anticipated and foreseen this coming.

So he gave up competing with us entirely," Patricia summarized.

"I didn't expect he'd give up so fast.

The factory might not be able to sustain on their own for very long,' Nicole thought to herself.

"Get someone to acquire that factory as soon as possible," she ordered.

‘Since he gave up, I should take over it as the factory itself is still in good condition.

I have to thank him for leaving me with such a good opportunity.

I also have to get Steve to go acquire it as soon as possible.

We have to act fast to get it off the market.’ "Yes, Ms. Riddle.

I'll make the agreement immediately," said Patricia before excusing herself to leave.

Nicole picked up the document and started humming to herself as she began to work, feeling in a good mood.

Suddenly, her phone buzzed.

Nicole picked up the device and saw that she had received a message from Lulu.

She quickly tapped open the message and was immediately brought into a group chat with Lulu, June, and Nicole in it.

Lulu: (Why didn't you inform me that you announced Nolan and Lana to the world?) June: (I'm away on my honeymoon.

I don't want to be bothered.] Lulu sent a crying emoji: [It seems that we're not true friends after all.] Nicole: [I'll buy you guys dinner once you get back from your honeymoon! ] Lulu: (You're not invited.

Only the twins are invited.

] June sent a playful emoji as a response to her reconsideration.

Nicole: (Okay, then I guess I'll split my half of the bill for what I eat.) The three of them chatted happily.

Nicole was glad that their honeymoon was smooth sailing and were not affected by what happened during their wedding.

Nicole felt at ease as she told them to have fun.

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Lulu: [It's very relaxing.

You should try it.] June: (I think you're considering living on that island.] Lulu: (Yeah, don't you want to?] June sent a crying emoji.

[It's too expensive to live here.

I have to go back and earn money.) Nicole and Lulu: [Loser! ] June: (Yeah, call me the loser.

Don't come crying to me when you get back from your honeymoon.) Lulu: [I won't.

Spencer paid for everything.

] ‘Serves her right for going to a concrete jungle for her honeymoon, * Lulu thought to herself.

June: [Samuel's money is my money.

We're husband and wife now.

J Lulu spammed several laughing emoji-s into the group chat.

Lulu: (Why don't you come over to my place? The expenses for things are very low.

On top of that, no one would come and bother you.

It's paradise.

] June: [I'll consider it.] Nicole: (This is a once in a lifetime thing.

As long as you're happy, nothing else matters.

] June: [Thanks Nicole! :)] The three of them chatted happily, and the smile on Nicole's face never dissipated.

She was glad that her friends and brothers were together.

Soon, a knock on her door interrupted her from her thoughts.

Nicole typed out a reply before closing the group chat.

“Come in," said Nicole, stashing her phone away and looking at the door.

Patricia came in, pushing the door open.

Her eyebrows were raised.

"Ms.

Riddle, the acquisition was successful." "So quickly?!" Nicole gasped.

She was surprised with the pace of how Patricia was handling things.

"It seems that they've already sent the documents over to us," said Patricia, placing the contract in front of Nicole.

Nicole's eyes narrowed as she opened the contract.

She quickly scanned through the contents and her face became dark.

"Who signed this contract?” “The sales team must've gotten someone to go over and have it signed," said Patricia.

Noticing that there might be a problem, she he quickly followed up and asked, "Is there something wrong with ite" Nicole sighed loudly.

"Read it yourself and tell me what went wrong." Patricia quickly took the contract in her hand, and she quickly skimmed through the contents.

Her face paled.

"How can this happen?" "Someone must've tampered with it," said Nicole, her face stern.

' It was obviously an acquisition contract at first but now it's become a joint venture contract.

Now not only did I get the electronic component manufacturing factory, but I also have a joint venture with Harvey Ellison!’ Nicole immediately knew right off the bat that it was one of Harvey's dirty little tricks.

‘But how could someone from my side have this kind of slip up? We had previously done internal screening of our employees, and everything went without a hitch...’ "I'll go and investigate this matter," said Patricia, sensing how serious the matter was.

She quickly went to check.

Biting her lip, Nicole stared at the contract in her hands.

'It's no wonder that he was so happy with how it turned out.

Maybe he knew that in the end I'd fall for his petty little tricks.' “Joint venture?" Nicole murmured before smirking.

'Harvey Ellison, if this is what you're playing at then it's what you'll be getting.

I'll cooperate with you entirely.

I just hope you won't regret it.' It was not long before Patricia came rushing into Nicole's office again.

"Ms.

Riddle, the person we've sent out for the contract has been knocked unconscious and several of our seals are found missing.

They must've taken it away." “Are they okay?" asked Nicole.

"Yes, they're okay.

They just regained consciousness," replied Patricia.