Ch. 2916..2920: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2916-2920

Chapter 2916

Patricia bit her lip, looking at Ellar’s sad expression. She couldn’t help but feel a tug at her heart.

“You should forget about me. It’s impossible for us,” she said, her voice filled with a mix of struggle and restraint.

Deep down, Patricia knew their relationship couldn’t be, constantly reminding herself to keep her distance. Yet, somehow, Ellar had managed to creep into her heart.

She cared about him, wanted to know his feelings, worried, and thought about him often.

But all these feelings could only lead to the painful truth that it was impossible. She couldn’t afford to give him or herself any hope.

“Patricia, does he treat you well? Better than me, I bet,” Ellar murmured, his voice filled with a mix of hope and sadness.

“I…” Patricia started to say but was cut off.

Thud!

Ellar fell off the couch.

“Hey, be careful,” Patricia quickly helped him up, her voice laced with concern.

Ellar, feeling a bit hurt from the fall, opened his eyes groggily. He saw a blurry figure that felt familiar.

“Patricia, is that you?” he asked tentatively, hoping it was her.

“Get up,” Patricia said, helping him back onto the couch without another word.

Ellar, overcome with emotion, grabbed Patricia’s hand. “It’s you, isn’t it? I knew you wouldn’t leave me.”

Patricia remained silent, just helping Ellar lie back down. “Go to sleep,” she instructed gently.

“Okay,” Ellar obediently closed his eyes.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

Soon, Ellar fell back into a drowsy sleep, easing Patricia’s worried mind.

It seemed like he wasn’t really awake just now, just jolted awake by the fall, but still not sober enough to differentiate between dreams and reality.

Seeing Ellar asleep again, Patricia decided not to leave and stayed to take care of him.

As dawn broke, Patricia watched Ellar sleeping more peacefully and finally felt reassured enough to leave.

‘Probably, with the alcohol wearing off, he will wake up feeling rough, but otherwise fine.’

She took one last deep look at Ellar, gently closed the office door behind her, and left with determined steps.

The office was quiet again, as if nothing had happened.

When Nicole and Lulu arrived at the office, they were surprised to see Ellar still asleep.

“He’s not going to be okay, is he?” Lulu expressed her

concern. “When will he wake up?”

Nicole walked over to the sofa and looked at Ellar. Seeing his color was okay, she nudged him, “Ellar, wake up.”

“Mm,” Ellar groaned, slowly opening his eyes.

“That’s a relief,” Lulu sighed. “We thought you were going to die in drunk state.”

As soon as Ellar heard Nicole and Lulu’s voices, his mind started to clear.

Rubbing his temples, he sat up and looked around instinctively.

“What are you looking for?” Lulu asked, puzzled.

“Is it just you two?” Ellar mumbled, still somewhat hopeful as he scanned the room.

“This is Nicole’s office, who else did you expect?” Lulu said, half-amused, half-concerned. “You must have drunk a lot, huh? Are you still drunk?”

“Patricia? Where is she?” Ellar asked, confused. He had realized he was in Nicole’s office, but he remembered Patricia was there.

Chapter 2917

“She’s at the hospital,” Lulu said, waving her hand in front of Ellar’s eyes. “You’re not still hungover, are you?”

As Ellar looked at Lulu, the hope in his eyes faded.

‘Right, why would Patricia be here? She’s probably at the hospital, taking care of her boyfriend,’ Ellar thought, feeling a sense of loss.

Struggling to stand up, he suddenly felt dizzy and staggered.

“Take it easy,” Lulu said, catching him instinctively. “Maybe you should rest a bit more.”

“I should head back,” Ellar insisted, steadying himself and shrugging off Lulu’s hand. His steps were heavy as he forced himself to leave.

“Can he make it on his own?” Lulu asked, worried.

Nicole’s eyes narrowed slightly. ‘Why was he so sure Patricia would be here? Did Patricia really come last night?’

Her gaze drifted to the coffee table, where a cup caught her attention.

‘That’s a cup from the break room. It’s unlikely Ellar went there himself, and it’s Patricia’s cup,’ Nicole thought, realizing that Patricia must have indeed been here last night, taking care of Ellar.

Nicole shook her head, feeling a bit sorry for Patricia. ‘Why must she put herself through this? It’s clear she care about him, but pushing him away like this will only hurt herself more.’

“What’s up, Nicole?” Lulu asked, noticing Nicole’s distraction.

“It’s nothing,’ Nicole replied. ‘Whatever happens between Patricia and Ellar, it’s up to them. Whether they end up together or not, it has to be mutual.’

Meanwhile, Ellar had already gotten into a taxi.

He couldn’t drive in his current state, and he wasn’t in the mood anyway.

Leaning back in the taxi seat, Ellar gave the driver BayCorp’s address and then turned his gaze to the window.Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

Why did it all feel so real in my mind, yet it was all fake?’ he wondered, his heart aching as he realized that Patricia would never really be by his side. She already had someone she liked.

The more he thought about it, the more it hurt. He felt utterly heartbroken, his future looking bleak and colorless.

Back at the office, Lulu, seeing that things were under control, went back to her work.

Nicole asked her secretary to tidy up the coffee table and then focused on her work, her brow furrowing slightly.

She wondered how things were going at the hospital.’ Scorpio actually made a move against Charlie. Thankfully, we’ve got people protecting him, or the consequences would have been unthinkable,’ she thought.

Nicole clenched her teeth, a shadow crossing her eyes. Everything was now following Patricia’s plan; she just hoped for a quick result.

At the hospital, Patricia was hiding in Charlie’s room with her teammate, Glenn Edmond.

“Do you think they won’t come these next few days?” Glenn guessed. After their recent visit was discovered, it seemed likely they’d observe for a couple of days before making another move.

“Maybe, but we can’t let our guard down,” Patricia replied, her eyes serious.

“Right,” Glenn nodded, refocusing on his task of posing as Charlie. He couldn’t afford any slip-ups.

Meanwhile, Patricia’s thoughts drifted to Ellar. ‘How is he now? Has he woken up? Is he still at the company, or has he gone home?’

 

Chapter 2918

Thinking about Ellar’s drunken state, Patricia couldn’t shake off a feeling of sadness. Yet, she knew there was nothing she could do but endure.

“Captain, there’s some movement,” Glenn alerted her. Patricia, lost in thought, didn’t respond at first.

“Captain?” Glenn raised his voice.

“What is it?” Patricia snapped back to reality.

“There’s some activity outside,” he pointed out.

Patricia stood up, her demeanor turning cooler. “I’ll check it out.”

She opened the hospital room door and saw only a nurse passing by with a cart.

Relieved, she closed the door and returned, muttering, “False alarm.”

Sitting back down, Patricia bit her lip, annoyed at herself for getting distracted.

She tried to force herself to stop thinking about Ellar, but the more she tried, the clearer his image became in her mind.

“I need a break,” Patricia said, feeling increasingly restless. She got up and left the room.

Walking down the corridor, seeing other team members hidden around, helped Patricia regain her composure.

‘We have a mission,’ she reminded herself. ‘We can’t afford any mistakes. We have to catch whoever comes after us.’ Meanwhile, Max arrived at Jared’s office and knocked.

After hearing a response from inside, Max entered and reported, “Mr. Johnston, it’s quiet at the hospital. Do you think they’ll make a move tonight?”

“Let Patricia handle it. She knows what to do,” Jared replied confidently.

“Yes,” Max agreed, then added, “As for the lawyers, it’s almost certain that Damien is negotiating with them.

Otherwise, why would he disclose information to them?”

“Negotiating?” Jared’s eyes narrowed slightly, pondering what Damien could possibly offer. It was just like Damien to try and strike a deal, but what could he offer now that he was caught?

Max looked puzzled too. “That’s what it seems, but we haven’t figured out his angle yet.”

‘After all, he’s been caught. Escape is impossible. What could he possibly do to get out of this? The evidence against him is solid,’ Max thought.

“Keep a close eye on them; they might make a move,” Jared said firmly.

Since they were so invested, they wouldn’t give up easily.

“Understood,” Max responded respectfully.

It seemed clear that those people would act, though their exact intentions were still unknown. As soon as they made a move, Jared’s side would be aware.

The night had deepened.

People had returned home and were resting.

The hospital had quieted down, with lights off in most wards.

“Captain, there’s been no activity all day. Do you think they’ll come tonight?”

Glenn whispered.

“Whether they come or not, we need to stay alert,” Patricia replied calmly.

She knew Scorpio wouldn’t back down. If not today, then tomorrow, or the day after. They were bound to show up.

Glenn didn’t speak again, focusing on the sounds outside.

Quiet footsteps echoed in the still corridor, growing closer.

“Captain, could it be them?” Glenn alerted.

Patricia listened intently, her pupils constricting slightly. Her hands clenched into fists, ready for action. ‘If it’s them, they won’t leave here easily,’ she thought.

The door slowly opened, revealing figures in the light from the window. Patricia and Glenn held their breath, trying not to make any noise. They knew one wrong move could scare off the intruders.

A person in black approached the bedside, scanning the room silently. After a brief signal exchange with a partner, one of them pulled out a dagger, glinting in the dim light.

Chapter 2919

The dagger came down hard, but instead of hitting its target, it stabbed into the bedding.

“Something’s off!” shouted one of the intruders, realizing they must have fallen on to a trap.

Lights in the room snapped on in an instant, and both groups were instantly locked in a wild scuffle. Patricia understood they’d taken the bait, and her main aim now was to nab these two intruders.

Patricia hadn’t forgotten the last ambush. This time, she made sure the area outside was empty, with only her and Glenn in the room, to avoid alerting the intruders.

“Glenn, let’s make this quick!” Patricia shouted, knowing they had to act fast.

She was aware that there were likely more people outside waiting to back up the intruders.

“Got it,” Glenn replied, intensifying his movements.

Patricia didn’t waste anytime either, launching a rapid attack. Soon, she gained the upper hand.

With a powerful kick, Patricia knocked one of the assailants to the ground. The person clutched their chest, struggling to get up but failing.

As Patricia turned to help Glenn, more people burst into the room.

One of them, dagger in hand, lunged at Glenn. Patricia didn’t hesitate; she dashed forward, aiming to kick the dagger away. But the attacker anticipated her move, swiping the dagger across her face.

Patricia winced in pain but quickly overpowered her opponent and moved on to the next one.

Fortunately, their enemies seemed wary of attracting too much attention, so there weren’t many of them. Patricia and Glenn quickly subdued the attackers.

Soon, police sirens wailed as they arrived, arresting the culprits. Glenn was taken away for questioning, while Patricia, injured, stayed behind at the hospital to get treated.

“They came…” Patricia recounted the events to the remaining officer, speaking carefully while the doctor tended to her wound. She winced in pain occasionally, but it didn’t stop her from explaining what had happened.

The officer looked at Patricia, his expression complex as he noted down everything she said.

“Just be careful going forward,” the doctor advised, but before he could finish, Patricia was already standing up.

“I’ve told you everything I know. Do I need to go to the station?” she asked the officer.

“No need, but please be available if we have more questions, ” the officer replied.

“Sure,” Patricia said, then left the hospital.

Once outside, Patricia got into her car. The moment she was alone, her composed demeanor faded.

She touched the bandage on her cheek, her eyes reddening slightly. ‘It’s my own face, how could I not care? But this is the life I chose, always on the edge,’ she thought. ‘Today it’s just a cut, but next time, it could be my life.’ Biting her lip and taking a deep breath, Patricia forced herself to calm down and drove away from the hospital.

After a while, Patricia returned to her apartment building. Hesitating for a moment outside Charlie’s door, she finally knocked.

The door opened, and the person who saw her was shocked. “Captain, your face?”

“It’s just a scratch,” Patricia said, stepping inside.

She saw Charlie on the couch, his eyes filled with concern.” We caught them,”

Patricia said quietly.

“Good,” Charlie replied. “It’s a relief they’re caught.”

He had thought Scorpio might lie low for a few days, but they acted sooner than expected.

“Get some rest. Call me if you need anything,” Patricia said, reaching out to help him up.

“I’m fine, and Seth is here too. You should go back,” Charlie insisted, appreciating her concern but not wanting to burden her further.

Chapter 2920

Patricia agreed, stepping back. ’You should get some rest too.”

Charlie hesitated before asking with concern, “Your injury seem serious.”

“It’s nothing,” Patricia downplayed, avoiding Charlie’s gaze as she turned to leave.

“Will the captain be alright?” Seth asked Charlie, worried.

“Let’s give her some room,” Charlie said, getting up slowly, his eyes showing his worry. He could tell the cut on Patricia’s face was worse than she was letting on. Even with years of training under her belt, he understood that a scar on her face could still be a big deal to her.

‘Will she get through this?’ he wondered, deeply concerned for Patricia. ‘I should have asked her to leave this dangerous life a long time ago.’ Charlie sighed, thinking it might be time to discuss this with Max, and hoped Jared and Nicole would agree.

Meanwhile, Patricia returned to her apartment.

The moment she closed her door, all her pretenses collapsed. She didn’t bother turning on the lights, just sat on the couch in the dark, feeling completely drained.

She sat there silently until daylight broke.

Knock, knock, knock.

Someone was at her door. After a moment, Patricia slowly turned her head toward it.

Frowning, she finally got up to open the door when the knocking persisted.

Expecting Seth, Patricia was shocked to see Nicole. “Ms. Riddle, why are you here?!”

“Surprised? Who did you think was coming?” Nicole asked, her gaze lingering on Patricia’s cheek.

Nicole could tell from just one look that Patricia’s injury was serious.

Entering the apartment, Nicole spoke with a heavy tone, “I heard about what happened, so I came to check on you.”

Then Lulu followed, saying, “Don’t stress. We’ll find a solution together.”

Patricia just shook her head. “I doubt there’s a fix for this. It’s okay, though. Just another scar.”

“But what did the doctor say?” Lulu asked, her brow furrowing. “Isn’t there anything that can be done?”

“I’ll make some tea for you guys,” Patricia said, quickly changing the subject.

Watching Patricia go to the kitchen. Lulu whispered to Nicole, “Is there really no hope? What about Martin?”

“Let’s take her to see Martin later,” Nicole suggested after a moment’s hesitation.

“Right, we can’t just give up,” Lulu nodded firmly.

Patricia returned, and Lulu noticed her dark circles. “You didn’t sleep last night, did you?”

Caught off guard, Patricia glanced down at her clothes and nodded. “No, I didn’t.”

She couldn’t remember how the night had passed so quickly.

“You didn’t eat either, did you?” Lulu said, urging her to take care of herself.

“You can’t go on like this. You need rest.” “Have something to eat, and then come with us,” Nicole said, her eyes showing concern.