Ch. 2821..2825: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2821-2825

Chapter 2821

“I’ll be with her soon.” Stanley answered and walked off.

His statement left Gloria to mutter while pondering aloud,” Soon? Well, that’s not right. Does that mean…

“Stanley, does that mean you don’t have a girlfriend yet?!” Gloria yelled upon realizing what was going on.

‘The nerve of that brat! How dare he lie to me? If what he said is true, doesn’t that mean that he is still single? Why would he even claim that he has a girlfriend then?’ Gloria wondered.

“Mom, let’s wait for a tad longer. Perhaps what Stanley was trying to say is that he has someone he likes, but that person hasn’t given him a reply.” Nicole comforted her mother the instant she saw how sour Gloria’s face was.

“That’s right. Since Stanley has been honest enough to reveal this much to us, we should definitely give him some time.” Daniel replied, echoing Nicole’s words. “Say what you want, but the issue with the Jean family hasn’t been resolved yet. We can’t simply set him up on a blind date for him now.”

After issuing a sigh, Gloria asked, “What else can I do?”

Indeed, due to the situation they had found themselves in, her hands were tied.

At the end of the day, it would not be feasible or reasonable for her to arrange more blind dates for Stanley. In addition to that, Gloria was also curious if the girlfriend whom Stanley was referring to actually existed. And even that aforementioned woman did exist, there were still questions as to what sort of person she was.

‘Is it possible that he’ll do exactly what Cherry did? I have a hunch. I think he’s worried that we’ll not accept her if she isn’t from a family as affluent as ours.’ Gloria thought.

Gloria frowned as her anxiety began to strike. ‘Even if that is really the case, how could Stanley be stupid enough to think that way? When has our family ever cared about status and wealth? When have we ever discriminated?’ “Mom, dad, we’re leaving for work now.” Nicole and Jared got up together upon noticing that the air had more or less been cleared.

“I’m going to visit the Jean family in a bit,” Daniel added, and got up as well.

“I’ll come with you.” Gloria grabbed Daniel’s arm, wanting to accompany him.

However, it was then that Daniel advised, “The issue is a rather complicated one. I should go there on my own.”

Daniel was worried that the Jean family might cause a scene if they ended up not reacting well to his visitation, and subsequently, the ensuing discussion.

Therefore, he did not want Gloria to be there to bear the brunt of it if and when it happened.

Having understood Daniel’s concerns, Gloria smiled. “Nah, it might perhaps be easier for us to maintain a civil discussion with them if I’m there.”

Noticing how persistent Gloria was, Daniel was left with no choice but to bring her along with him.

In the meantime, Nicole and Jared had already gotten into the car.

Nicole, in particular, was leaning against her seat with a smirk on her face. “So, Stanley and Tia aren’t officially an item yet.”

As of late, Stanley had done away with all of the shyness and subtlety with his actions, leading Nicole to assume that the both of them were officially in a relationship now.

Yet, the chance of them ending up together seemed probable, considering Stanley’s words. Otherwise, Stanley wouldn’t have brought it up at all.

Looking at Nicole, Jared asked in a gentle voice, “What do you know?”

He could not help but wonder if there was a reasonable basis for Nicole to believe that Stanley and Tia would allow their relationship to blossom and progress into the next stage.

“Everything has led up to this. Stanley knew that if he did not have the balls to confess, the both of them might never see each other again,” Nicole replied.

Then, she shrugged. In her eyes, the stage had been set, and all they had to do was wait for the right time.

Jared smirked in response. He knew that Nicole was worried about her friends and family, which naturally meant that she wanted Tia and Stanley to be happy as well. This was one of the reasons as to why Nicole was invested in the wellbeing of everyone around her.

After arriving at the headquarters of Riddle Corporation, Nicole got out of the car.

“Wait for me when you come over to pick me up.” Jared said, his eyes soft and tender.

“Okay.” Nicole smiled.

Once he was sure that Nicole had entered the office building safely, Jared ordered Max to drive off.

As their engine roared to life, Max stated, “Sir, Ms. Riddle has managed to keep herself up to date with Harvey’s plans. You won’t have to worry about it anymore.”

“Okay. We’ll act according to her plans. Still, you should get someone to keep an eye on that son of a gun.” Jared narrowed his eyes.

Since Nicole had planned everything out, including the necessary precautions and countermeasures, Jared’s only role was to ensure her safety by assigning people to watch over her.

“Yes.” Max replied. “In other news, the Eastern Falcon has been keeping a low profile as of late. I wonder if they know that they’ve been exposed, hence the cautiousness.”

“If they maintain their silence, we’ll just continue to keep an eye on them. As for the rest, you may leave it to them.” Jared nodded.

His eyes were calm with nary a crease on his forehead, as if he had already won the battle.

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Perhaps those at Eastern Falcon would let down their guard if Jared’s men loosened up a bit. That way, it would be easier for Zane to conduct his investigations and gather all the needed intel about them.

Understanding Jared’s motives right off the bat, Max nodded and replied, “Understood, sir. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.”

“Great.” Jared smiled and leaned back against his seat while looking out of the window.

Meanwhile, in the headquarters of Riddle Corporation, both Lulu and Patricia had followed Nicole into the office.

“Nicole, we can now finish up on our operations at Ellison Group.” Patricia stated calmly.

“Okay.” Nicole nodded. “It’s about time.”

“Yeah, I think we should make a move on my end now.” Lulu grinned.

“Of course.” Nicole smirked, knowing it was time for Lulu to do her worst.

“Alright, you may sit and wait for the good news from me.” Lulu raised her brows.

After Lulu had spoken, she turned around and marched out of the office. All the preparations she had been working on for the past few days had been all for this particular moment

“Should I follow her?” Patricia asked, wanting to help out since she had nothing else to do.

However, Nicole shook her head, “It’s fine. Lulu can handle it all by herself. If you’ve nothing else to work on, you may take a break.”

“Alright.” Patricia replied, though she continued to remain in the room and wait for updates.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

Meanwhile, things were a little different in the headquarters of Ellison Group.

“Sir, the funds have been collected and gathered.” Lewis entered and reported, his head hanging low.

“Alright. We can make our move now.” Harvey replied, his gaze dark and cold.

“Understood,” Lewis nodded, turned around, and left.

Harvey then got up and sauntered up to the window. As he gazed at the scenery outside, the air around him turned icy, giving his figure a frosty presence. This time around, he had to win. There was no room for failure.

‘Jared Johnston? Nicole Riddle? Just the both of you wait. I will not let you have your way.’ Harvey thought.

The clock on the wall ticked, and in the blink of an eye, an hour passed.

Out of the blue, a frantic series of raps emanated from the door, causing Harvey to frown. “Come in.”

Lewis then barged into the room, breathless and pale. “Sir, the situation is awful! Our funds have been emptied and the guy who had agreed to invest in us has changed his mind at the very last minute.”

At a moment as critical and crucial as this, the funds were an absolute necessity for those at Ellison Group to sustain themselves and keep the company afloat. Should their investors and stakeholders back out at the last minute, the company would be in dire straits.

“What did you say?!” Harvey asked, his eyes wide in complete disbelief. ‘How did things turn out this way?’

“Sir, please think of something. Otherwise, we’re dead meat. ” Lewis stammered, sounding as though he was teetering on the verge of a nervous breakdown.

Confused and furious, Harvey glared at Lewis and bellowed, “Look into it! Something must have gone wrong.”

Otherwise, such a thing would not have happened. His plan had been meticulously crafted to perfection, so it made no sense as to why the situation had taken a turn for the worse.

“Got it.” Lewis nodded and hurried off.

With the door slamming shut, Harvey strode back to his desk and began to think of ways to save the situation.

Noon came around soon after, and the sun was bright and hot when Nicole brought Lulu and Patricia out for lunch.

“Should we have some fondue? We should definitely get ourselves a treat to commemorate this day.” Lulu suggested, her eyes wide in excitement.

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“Sure.” Nicole agreed, as she did not mind the idea of having anything good for lunch today.

The instant the women arrived at the restaurant, they ordered a hot fondue fountain and dug in happily.

“Harvey must be doomed this time.” Lulu gloated with a smile plastered on her face.

“I guess so. But well still have to keep our guard up before everything has been sorted out,” Nicole reminded them calmly.

“Don’t sweat it. We’re at a crucial stage now, so we can’t afford to be lax, even if we want to anyway,” Lulu replied in a serious tone of voice.

“Yes.” Nicole nodded.

It was not that she doubted what Lulu was capable of; it was just that they had to be extra careful during such a crucial stage, which might make or break their plan.

After giving it some thought, Lulu added, “Thomas seems to be unusually quiet for the past few days. Is he doing fine?”

“He’s fine,” Nicole answered in a low voice.

Indeed, there were no problems on Thomas’ end. All that was plaguing him was this constant cloud of gloom due to Harvey’s sorry state of affairs.

Understanding what Nicole was trying to convey, Lulu opted not to further her queries. Instead, she urged Nicole and Patricia to go ahead and eat up while their fondue was still fresh and tasty.

However, it did not take long before their peaceful lunch was interrupted by a call to Patricia’s phone.

After getting a glance of the contact number on the screen, Patricia frowned and answered the call. “What’s wrong?”

“Patricia? Eliar has been refusing to attend his check-ups. He’s suffering a fever now, and I’m not sure what to do. Do you mind coming over?” Ellar’s assistant said, sounding helpless and nervous while she was detailing the situation to Patricia.

“He’s got a fever?” Patricia asked with a shudder in her voice.

“Yes. I’m worried that there might be an infection in his wound since he has not been going for any of his checkups,” Ellar’s assistant replied in concern.

Annoyed, Patricia sighed. “Why the hell is he not taking care of himself?”

“What happened?” Nicole asked Patricia.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

Lulu then glanced over at Patricia, sharing Nicole’s curiosity.

In response, Patricia simply pocketed her phone and turned to Nicole. “Hey, I’m heading to BayCorp for a moment.”

“Why are you going there?” Lulu asked, her eyebrows raised in curiosity.

“Ellar is having a fever, and we’re not sure if he is having an infection in his wound or not. I’m going to have a look.” Patricia stated.

Though she seemed calm on the surface, her voice betrayed the anxiety she was actually feeling.

“Alright, you should go and check on him.” Nicole nodded.

“I’ll get going then.” Patricia got up and hurried off.

Having seen how hurried Patricia was, Lulu turned to Nicole with a smirk plastered on her face. “Look at how panicky she is. She must be worried.”

“A wound infection can be major, though,” Nicole reminded, although she was also amused by the situation.

If anyone should know about this, it was Patricia.

“Oh well.” Lulu inched closer to Nicole and lowered her voice into a whisper. “Do you think it’s possible that Ellar is just acting?”

Upon hearing the question, Nicole frowned. “Why do you say so?”

“Ellar is already an adult. He also has his own assistant, so the idea that he has fallen sick makes no sense.” Lulu explained, unable to shake the hunch that Ellar was putting himself through misery to get Patricia’s attention.

However, Nicole shook her head. “If he tricks Patricia, he will never get to see her anymore.”

“Really?” Lulu frowned.

Still, Lulu could tell that Patricia was genuinely worried about Ellar, even though the situation should not be as severe as Patricia had played it out to be.

After Patricia had left the restaurant, she sped off and arrived at BayCorp soon after.

The instant she entered Ellar’s office, she marched up to the assistant and asked, “How is he?”

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Ellar, however, was pleasantly surprised as he did not expect her to show up. “What are you doing here?”

An angry Patricia glanced over at Ellar and chided, “Did you even bother to take care of yourself?”

“I-” Ellar lowered his head like a kid who had done something wrong. “I forgot about it.”

“Forgot about what?” Patricia raised her voice. “Didn’t your assistant remind you?”

The notion that he had forgotten about his checkup was ridiculous at best. Even if he had indeed allowed the checkup to slip off his mind, his assistant would not have.

“Come on. Trust me, I’m fine. I’ll recover after two days.” Ellar replied, acting as though the issue was a trivial one.

However, his head was still bowed as he did not dare to look Patricia in the eye.

“You have wounds on you, and you know that you have a fever. Have you ever considered the possibility that the condition might not be as simple as you think it is, you imbecile?” Patricia yelled, unable to contain herself.

What if the fever is caused by an infection on the wound?’ she thought.

“I’m really fine. See.” Ellar pulled his sleeves up to show Patricia his wounds. “My wounds are fine. I most probably

caught a cold and got feverish as a result. I’ll be fine in two days.”

However, Patricia had a different observation. She had noticed that the skin around Ellar’s wounds were red and swollen. The very sight of it made her frown even deeper.

Then, Patricia gritted her teeth, and without giving him the option to back out, she stated, “I’m bringing you to the hospital. We’re going at this very second.”

Ellar gulped. He already had half the mind to decline Patricia, but he swallowed his words before he could even utter them.

Ultimately, he conceded to her demand. “Okay.”

Patricia then brought Ellar to the hospital.

As expected, while the doctor was examining Ellar, he frowned. “You had an appointment for a checkup days ago. Why didn’t you show up?”

“I’ve forgotten about it.” Ellar glanced over at Patricia as he replied in a low voice.

“But you already had a booking. How could you forget?” the doctor asked in confusion.

After a momentary pause, Ellar explained. “I drive myself around. I was about to come over forthat appointment on that day, but I had to take care of something on the way here. By the time I had sorted it out, I had forgotten about it.”

In response, the doctor reprimanded, “In that case, I must advise you to not be so careless next time. Look at your

wound. It’s already infected. This means that you have not been recovering well. You better get some rest. Also…”

The doctor went on to give Ellar a bunch of advice.

Meanwhile, Patricia looked at Ellar and began to frown.’ What was so important that he got distracted while he was on the way here? And he even forgot about it in the end too!’

Seeing that the doctors were checking on Ellar while the nurses were cleaning his wound, she quietly exited the room.

“What happened? Tell me,” Patricia asked the security detail who was assigned to protect Ellar in secret.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

“He really did leave for the hospital that day. But on the way there, he bumped into you and decided to tail you. Perhaps you were busy with something important, so you did not notice him. After about ten minutes, you went to Riddle Corporation, while he returned to BayCorp,” the man explained, stunning Patricia.

“So, he just followed me around with no clear aim or reason? ” she asked.

Indeed, he had done so, and had totally forgotten about his own appointment when he saw Patricia returning to the Riddle Corporation.

“Yeah. After he forgot about that appointment, his assistant decided to book him another session. But then, he said there was no need for it anymore as he was feeling a lot better. He even said he would recover once the scab in his wounds fall off after two days. But because he ended up contracting a fever yesterday, his assistant had no choice but to call you,” the security detail concluded.

Having a clear idea of the situation now, Patricia sighed. ‘Is he that stupid?’

If he missed one appointment, he could always make another one after all. As such, it was ludicrous that he had opted not to do so entirely. In addition, there was no rhyme or reason in him following her around. It was clear at this point that he did not have his priorities in order.

After a while, the door to the ward opened and Ellar walked out with freshly treated wounds.

Patricia could not help but roll her eyes at him when she saw how pale he was. “Now, I assume you should know how painful it is?”

She knew that an infection of such sort was even more painful to treat than the wound itself when it was freshly inflicted. He had really dug himself the hole he was in this time.

“I’m fine.” Ellar replied through gritted teeth, still attempting to act tough.

He could not allow Patricia to look down on him. For a man like him, a wound like this was nothing, or so he thought.

“God help me.” Patricia rolled her eyes again.

Needless to say, she was annoyed, for he had the gall to put on a front even after he had gotten himself into this mess.

“You must rest when you are back home. And please, don’t forget about your next check-up,” the nurse reminded Ellar.

 

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Ellar glanced over at Patricia for a moment, after which he looked at the nurse and replied, “I got it.”

“Let’s go. I’ll send you back.” Patricia issued a sigh of relief.

Then, she turned around and began walking away. As for Ellar, he quickly ran after her and joined her with a smile on his face.

He had not expected her to show up, but he was overjoyed to see her, nonetheless. It was as if his pain had become a little more bearable.

Curious, Patricia tilted her head and looked at Ellar. “You’re in so much pain, and yet you can still smile.”

“Oh. Can I say that I’ve been pretty happy since you got here? ” Ellar replied. “You must have come because you’re worried about me, right?”

The fact that she had personally driven over to BayCorp to check on him touched him, and just like that, he was distracted from all that pain he was feeling.

Patricia was left dumbfounded for a moment, whereupon she gritted her teeth and feigned coldness toward him. “No one is worried about you. But since you’ve sustained the injury for me, I was obligated to check on you.”

“Oh.” Ellar bowed his head, his eyes downcast. ‘So, Patricia isn’t here because she’s worried about me.’

That was also why she wanted to set clear boundaries with Ellar.

Looking at how sour his face looked as he pouted, Patricia became annoyed. ‘This dude is a piece of work. The way he’s pouting is funny yet annoying at the same time.’

“Let’s head back to the office first.” Patricia refocused herself and floored the gas.

With a sigh, Ellar followed her back to his headquarters.

They arrived at BayCorp in short order, and Patricia was about to leave when she noticed how pitiful Ellar looked, much like a puppy which had been abandoned at the side of the street. This amused her, and she forwent the urge to tell him that she wanted to go.

After scanning through the documents on Ellar’s desk, Patricia picked them up and said, “The doctor has spoken. You are to get some rest for the time being. Leave this aside for now.”Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

After she had spoken, Patricia brought the documents with her and strode in and out of his office.

Ellar was left blinking as he stared at her silhouette from a few feet away and only came to his senses after about thirty seconds.

‘Is she staying?’ Ellar asked himself, becoming so excited that he almost screamed.

In a strange twist of events, he had gained something good from this incident after all. As long as Patricia stayed, Ellar

felt that whatever pain he was in was worth putting up with.

The more Ellar thought about it, the happier he became. By the end of it, he could not help but laugh in silence. But then again, Ellar had not expected Patricia to come over to check on him, so he caught himself by surprise again and choked on his own saliva. Then, he began to cough.

Upon noticing how serious his coughing fit was, Patricia glared at him and said, “Don’t think about anything else. Just lie down and get some rest, will you?”

Ellar nodded in response. After Patricia had walked out of his office, he recovered from his coughing fit and breathed a deep sigh. Then, he looked out of the window to see what she was doing, and upon getting a good look of it, he grinned and laid himself down on the couch.

Patricia was outside, sifting through Ellar’s documents after she had found herself an empty office space. Fortunately, she had studied all the cases, so they were all a walk in the park for her.

With Patricia here, Ellar’s assistant breathed a sigh of relief, and quietly went back to her desk thereafter.

Meanwhile, Nicole and Lulu had eaten their lunch and were on their way back to their offices.

The moment Nicole received the updates from BayCorp, she smiled.

“Ellar shouldn’t be in bad shape, right?” Lulu asked out of concern.

“Don’t worry. Patricia will be watching him.” Nicole strode into the office, not worried about Ellar at all.

Then, Lulu shrugged. ‘That’s true. Patricia is already there, so even if anything happens to Ellar, he should be fine.

A busy afternoon ensued, and once the clock had struck six, Lulu came in again. “Time’s up. Let’s go.”

“Alright.” Nicole replied, stood up, and followed Lulu out of the building.

After they had left the building, they saw that Jared and Spencer had already arrived.

“I’ll go first.” Lulu waved toward Spencer.

Then, she turned around to look at Nicole to bid her goodbye for the day.