Ch. 2631..2635: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2631-2635
Chapter 2631
The more Harvey thought about it, the more annoyed he became.
With that in mind, he had no other choice but to stand up and say, “I suddenly
remembered there’s something I need to attend to. Please excuse me.”
“Take care, Mr. Ellison.” Nicole smiled at Harvey as if saying, “Please. Just
leave if you want already.”
Trying to maintain his composure, he took a deep breath and spun around
before hightailing it out of the establishment.
Nicole pursed her lips with a look of disdain. “Petty. Why did he even bug us?
What’s wrong with him?”
“You must be hungry. Come on, eat up.” Jared scooped some dishes for Nicole
again.
He was not in the mood for exaggerated displays of affection; he simply did not
care about Harvey.
Meanwhile, Harvey’s assistant was left in a state of puzzlement after Harvey
had gotten in. “Mr. Ellison? Are you leaving so soon?”
He was genuinely surprised that they were leaving already, and he figured that
Harvey had probably not eaten yet.
“Drive.” Harvey glared at his assistant.
Unable to help but shiver as he realized that something was wrong, his assistant
immediately revved the engine up.
Leaning back in his seat, Harvey’s eyes darkened. ‘Nicole, I’ll have you know
that I am not in any way lesser than Jared, and I’m especially not inferior to him.’
“How is the preparation for the new factory going?” Harvey suddenly asked.
And though his assistant was taken aback, he quickly answered, “It’s ready. We
can proceed with the opening ceremony once a date has been selected.”
“Forget about picking a day. Let’s do it in three days.” Harvey said, making the
final decision on a whim as he could not wait any longer.
His assistant agreed at once, afraid to say anything. “Yes. Rest assured; I will
have it arranged. Mr. Ellison.”
Although he felt that it would not be ideal to kick the ceremony off on the fly, he
did not dare to raise his voice in opposition.
“Good,” Harvey groaned in satisfaction.
Time flew by, and soon, the day in which Chloe’s surgery would happen had
arrived.
Mr. Riddle Sr. had made his way to the hospital, along with Dillion and Karen,
who claimed to be taking care of Mr.
Riddle Sr. As for the other members of the Riddle family, no one had bothered to
show up, except for Nicole and Patricia.
The look on Chloe’s face darkened when she saw Nicole. However, she could
not say anything in front of Mr. Riddle Sr., so she opted instead to look at him
innocently.” Grandpa, everything is ready. You don’t need to worry.”
“Good.” Mr. Riddle Sr. nodded. “Where is Ghost Hand?”
Chloe’s eyes flickered for a moment, before she composed herself and
answered, “He’s already preparing for the surgery. If Grandpa wants to see him,
it’s better to wait until after the surgery.”
“Okay,” Mr. Riddle Sr. agreed.
With that, Chloe issued a sigh of relief.
“Chloe, this is such an important surgery. I can’t help much, so I’ve invited
Martin to come over and assist Ghost Hand, just to ensure that the surgery goes
more smoothly,” Nicole said with a caring look on her face, seemingly
concerned about Chloe.
Upon hearing this, Chloe’s face instantly changed, and she promptly declined,
“There’s no need for that. Ghost Hand isn’t used to having unfamiliar people as
assistants.”
“Do you know Ghost Hand well?” Nicole raised her eyebrows slightly, her gaze
brimming with an air of intimidation, making everyone else around her feel
uneasy.
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“Not really, but at the end of the day, he is a renowned doctor. He might have his
own working habits, so we shouldn’t make any decisions on his behalf,” Chloe
explained, trying to appear considerate.
“You’ve thought this through, indeed.” Nicole nodded in agreement.
However, Chloe began panicking. ‘Why does everything about this seem off?
How could she easily agree to everything I say?’
Nicole then asked, “So, does Ghost Hand intend to perform this surgery
independently?”
“Well…” Chloe stuttered, instantly left speechless.
In truth, even the likes of Ghost Hand could not possibly perform a surgery of
such scale alone, no matter how skilled he was.
“I heard that Ghost Hand came alone without a team of doctors. He’s not used
to cooperating with others and can’t perform the surgery without any assistance.
Chloe, are you sure the Ghost Hand you’ve found isn’t a fraud?” Nicole looked
at Chloe with her brows furrowed.
“Of course not. I’ve been looking for him for several years. How could he be
fake?” Chloe anxiously defended herself.
“Well then, he’s truly a miracle worker. It seems that he can perform surgeries
without anything! Is he using magic?” Nicole blinked her eyes curiously.
Chloe’s face turned pale. After all, nobody could turn to something as
nonsensical as magic to heal anyone.
“Nicole just wants to help. Moreover, Martin is already a medical professor. It’s
not easy for him to come over and serve as an assistant. Having him help will
make the surgery more secure and more likely to succeed,” Mr. Riddle Sr.
agreed with Nicole.
“Besides, haven’t you sought him out before? You should be familiar with him.
Don’t you trust Martin?” Nicole asked, and flashed Chloe a look of
disappointment.
Unable to argue any further, Chloe gritted her teeth and agreed, “Well, thank
you for your help then, Nicole.”
She nearly ground her teeth when she said “Nicole”. She knew there would be
trouble when Nicole was involved.
“You’re all here. Sorry for the delay.” Martin arrived and smiled at Chloe. “Don’t
be nervous. I believe that your surgery will be successful.”
“Dr. Wyance, you’re the one helping us, and we’re the ones who should be
grateful. It’s just that you’re already a medical professor, so forcing you into a
position as an assistant feels like an insult to your talents. We can’t possibly
afford your help,” Miley said, knowing Chloe could no longer refuse.
She knew that she had to say something without being too direct about it.
At this juncture, there was no way out for them. If she did not say something,
they would automatically be forced to accept his help, and it would be a disaster
for her and her daughter if things spiral out of their control.
They thought they had handled everything perfectly, without giving Nicole any
leverage. What they did not expect was that Nicole would persevere and
arrange for Martin to be their doctor’s assistant, which was a clear indication of
an ulterior motive.
Not minding the fact that he would be relegated to his position as an assistant,
Martin said, “Ma’am, you’re exaggerating. It’s my honor to learn from the Ghost
Hand.”
“It’s almost time. Chloe, you should get ready. Martin needs to prepare as well,”
Nicole urged, not giving them a chance to refuse the offer.
“Go on. If the surgery goes well, you’ll be able to stand up in the future,” Mr.
Riddle Sr. instructed.
With no way out, Chloe could only agree. “Okay.”
As Martin was leaving, he shot a bullet of a glance at Nicole, who gave him a
light nod. Martin then strode off. Then, Chloe gave Nicole a resentful look and
wheeled herself forward, leaving as well.
“I’ll accompany you.” Miley followed Chloe, feeling uneasy.
“Dad, let’s find a place to wait. This surgery will take several hours,” Damien
said to Mr. Riddle Sr.
“Let’s just wait here, Damien. Everyone is nervous about
Chloe,” Dillion advised with a look of genuine concern.
In turn, Damien glared at Dillion. He refused to believe that Dillion could be so
kind-hearted.
“Dad, there are some chairs over there. Let’s go take a seat.” Karen suggested,
playing along.
“Okay.” Mr. Riddle Sr. said, and went off to the row ofchairs to take a seat.
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With everyone on board, Damien could only follow along.
Karen then shot Dillion a glance, both wearing smug looks on their faces.
“Miss Riddle, it should go smoothly, right?” Patricia whispered.
“Don’t worry, fakes will always be fakes.” Nicole’s eyes turned cold.
Chloe’s plans were nearly perfect, but unfortunately for her, she had run into
Nicole. That meant all of Chloe’s plans were now shattered. After all, she did not
want to be the one left holding the bag.
At that moment, Miley and Chloe had already arrived in the preparation room.
“Why am I feeling so uneasy? What is Nicole up to?” Miley nervously stated.
“We don’t have any other options now. We can only take it as it comes,” Chloe
said dejectedly.
There, they came to realize why Nicole had been so quiet earlier. She had
thought their plan was seamless, leaving Nicole with no options.
Turns out, Nicole had been staying quiet all this time, waiting and lurking, just to
pounce and catch her off guard at this moment.
“Can you manage by yourself?” Miley asked, her face turning pale.
Once Chloe had gone in, she would not be able to help her any longer, as she
could not enter.
“It’s okay. Even though Martin is a medical professor, it’s fine. I found Ghost
Hand, after all,” Chloe said firmly.
As long as she insisted that the person was Ghost Hand, nobody would be able
to call her out on her bluff. After all, no one had ever seen Ghost Hand in
person, so no one would know for sure if the doctor she had hired was fake.
When she received the money, everything would be settled. If she claimed the
surgery failed, what could they do?
She was determined to get what she wanted, and she would definitely do her
damnedest to acquire it.
“Okay, in that case, your father and I will wait for you,” Miley assured, gaining
some confidence after seeing the determined look on Chloe’s face.
“Go back outside. If you stay too long, they will suspect us. You need to keep an
eye on Nicole too.”
Among everyone out there, Nicole was the only one who was cause for
concern.
“Okay,” Miley agreed and left.
Chloe looked around and, after letting the nurse come in to help with the
preparations, she wheeled herself into the operating room.
Inside the operating theater, “Ghost Hand” was already prepared, and Martin
had taken his position.
Seeing Chloe coming in, “Ghost Hand” came over and whispered, “What’s
going on?”
“We’re being suspected. That man is a medical professional, ” Chloe told “Ghost
Hand”.
Hearing that, “Ghost Hand” blanched at once. “What the hell? It
“I didn’t want this either. Just don’t panic. Remember, you are “Ghost Hand”,
and you have to stick to that moniker and behave accordingly at all times.”
Chloe reminded him.
The only thing they could bank on now was that no one would recognize Ghost
Hand, so even if they were suspicious of him, it would not matter.
“But I can’t do it,” the sham doctor panicked.
He was never able to do it in the first place, and now, they had even set a
medical professional up to be his assistant.’ They are trying to set me up, right?’
Noticing the hesitation, Chloe gave “Ghost Hand” a look of dismay. “I only
invited you to play along in my act. I’ve never really expected you to cure me.”
“Ghost Hand” choked, left with no option but to agree with her. “I understand,
but I hope you can pull a convincing show forthem too.”
He had his temper too, but Chloe was the one paying him, so he could only put
up with all that crap for now. After all, if this act of theirs suffered an epic fail, he
would not get anything in return.
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“Let’s begin,” Chloe said, wheeling herself over to the bedside.
After stopping, Chloe shot Martin a glance and said, “Thank you for your help,
Dr. Wyance.”
“You’re welcome. Now, let’s get started.” Martin nodded at Chloe, appearing
sincerely concerned about her.
Then, Chloe bit her lip and laid down on the operating table with the help of the
nurse.
In fact, her original plan was all an act. If Nicole had not suddenly arranged for
Martin to come in, she would not even have had to participate in the surgery at
all. She could have just left when the time was right. But now, Chloe had to
endure the entire surgical process no matter what. She was on the verge of
erupting from anger, as she was forced to suffer even more for no reason.
The surgery started smoothly. After the anesthesia had been administered,
Chloe gradually lost consciousness…
When Chloe woke up again, she was already in the ward. Upon opening her
eyes, she saw a room full of people, and she felt like she was in a daze.
“You’re awake. How are you feeling?” Miley immediately grabbed Chloe’s hand.
She looked concerned and was checking on her as if examining her physical
condition.
However, she was actually whispering to Chloe, “Nicole and Dr. Wyance had
planned everything. Shortly after the surgery, you were pushed out. Martin
asserted that Ghost Hand was a fake. He didn’t admit it, and since then,
everyone has been waiting for you to wake up.”
After hearing Miley’s words, Chloe jolted awake. ‘So that is why everyone’s gaze
seemed off.’
As of that moment, Mr. Riddle Sr. had a cold frown on his face. Damien looked
disappointed, Miley was anxious, and both Dillion and Karen looked like they
were gloating over the notion that they had contributed to exposing her.
She looked at Nicole, who was standing on the side with a look of indifference
written all over her face. Martin, on the other hand, appeared calm, but there
was a hint of disdain in his demeanor.
Her heart sank bit by bit, but Chloe suppressed her nerves anyhow. She
absolutely could not afford to lose control at this moment.
“Mom, was there a problem with my surgery?” Chloe’s mind flashed with a
series of thoughts but in the end, she decided to assess everyone’s attitudes
toward her first.
“There was no problem because it wasn’t even done,” Karen said as if enjoying
the show.
“What do you mean, Aunt Karen?” Chloe asked, pretending to be confused.
“No wonder you’re a movie star. You acted really well!” Karen sighed. “What’s
wrong? Didn’t Miley just tell you a moment ago?”
‘She’s still pretending to be clueless! Miley just leaned toward her and
murmured so much to her. Miley definitely told her what was going on already!’
Chloe’s face turned pale, and the hatred in her heart grew even stronger than
before.
However, she could only play dumb and say, “Aunt Karen, I don’t understand
what you’re saying.”
“If you don’t understand, that’s fine. I just hope you can explain the situation with
the fake ‘Ghost Hand’ clearly,” Karen said magnanimously.
Chloe was seeing red, but she continued feigning cluelessness anyway. “What
do you mean ‘fake Ghost Hand’? If
“Cut the crap. Dr. Wyance told us everything.” Karen exposed Chloe, having lost
her patience.
Chloe’s eyes widened in astonishment as she looked at Martin.
With a puzzled look on her face, she asked, “Dr. Wyance, didn’t you say you
didn’t know ‘Ghost Hand’? How are you so sure he’s fake?”
Martin was about to formulate a response when Chloe continued, “Although you
have a good relationship with Nicole, you are still a medical professional. How
could you
treat me like this?”
Even though Chloe did not really say much in that remark, there was another
intended meaning in those words she was trying to convey.
Nicole raised an eyebrow and looked at Chloe, a hint of coldness flashing in her
eyes.
Clearly, Chloe’s implication was that Martin had lied to slander her in order to
help Nicole.
“I did it for your own good. If I hadn’t stopped the surgery in time, Miss Riddle,
you wouldn’t have been able to get off the operating table, let alone stand up
ever again,” Martin rebuked, his tone clearly laced with displeasure.
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Hearing that, Chloe immediately understood what he meant. He could not allow
anyone to lob a grenade at Nicole and get away with it.
“Stop uttering nonsense, how could I harm Nicole in any way?” Ghost Hand
argued after he got accused.
“Just because you didn’t want to hurt her doesn’t mean that you can’t or won’t,”
Martin retorted.
“Dr. Wyance, we had paid quite an amount of money for Chloe’s treatment.
Even if this guy, Ghost Hand, can’t cure Chloe completely, I’m sure he won’t
cause her any sort of harm,” Miley butted in.
“What I meant here is that this person, ‘Ghost Hand,’ or whatever has been
found to demonstrate little to no skill in regard to operating a human being. And
yet, here you are, taking a gander with it using Chloe’s life,” Martin reprimanded.
Miley’s face blanched as she listened on. She unconsciously stared at Chloe,
crestfallen, as her face scrunched up in anxiety.
Meanwhile, Chloe gritted her teeth. ‘I planted this guy here. Of course I knew he
was good for nothing. I mean I invited this ‘Ghost Hand’ guy here for a reason.
Naturally, I would be an idiot to find a qualified doctor for myself. That might just
raise the suspicion of others.’
Chloe had taken a long time trying to find the perfect individual suited to perform
her operation. Little did she know that Nicole had silently slipped someone in to
follow her into the operation theater. That person was none other than Martin
Wyance.
Martin noticed that Chloe was taking a considerable amount of time to explain
herself clearly.
Then, she desperately turned to ‘Ghost Hand’ for help as she motioned for him
to speak, which he did.
“You have to know, it’s not just that I can’t. I was very uncomfortable seeing so
many unfamiliar faces in my operation theater. We haven’t even started our
operation, yet here we are, locked in more misunderstandings with one another
already,” he said.
Neither of them admitted to their faults, and neither of them could identify who
the real ‘Ghost Hand’ was either.
However, just as Chloe was about to pin all the blame on Martin, Nicole
smirked. “Drop the act.”
Patricia, who noticed that Chloe and Ghost Hand were still adamantly clinging
onto their charade, then took a glance at Ghost Hand’s arm. “Since you’ve
claimed to be so, then why not come clean and explain yourself here?”
Patricia then flashed out a small cryptocrystalline quartz that had an engraving
of the word, Divinity, on it.
Confused, ‘Ghost Hand’ cocked his head to the side, and asked, “What’s that?”
Ghost Hand had the idea that everyone in the operation theater would be
suspicious of him, and hence, he had already prepared a laundry list of lies to
tell the operation team. However, everything had gone down the gutter once
Martin made his entrance.
None of them had the idea that Nicole would follow up on such a thorough
routine inspection, nor that she would reveal to them something so bizarre.
Nicole smirked as she raised her eyebrows. “Why? Don’t you recognize it?”
Ghost Hand nonchalantly shook his head as Chloe’s face blanched, though
Chloe was unsure of what Patricia had in her possession. However, one thing
was certain: she was screwed.
“This is a special James Dade access pass. How could someone like you not
even know what this is?” Patricia disdainfully asked.
Feeling the pressure mounting, ‘Ghost Hand’ asked, “Are you sure you know
what you’re talking about?”
He was unable to fathom how Nicole could make up such hogwash he had
never heard of. ‘I have never even heard of this thing before. How could I know
what it is?’
“So don’t you think that just because you are keeping your silence that no one
would see through your lies,” Nicole snickered as she looked at Ghost Hand
with a sneer before giving Chloe a side eye.