Ch. 2931..2935: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2931-2935
Chapter 2931
“Well, it’s not like you’re dead yet,” one of the men shrugged indifferently.
Damien seethed with anger. “Don’t you want to get information from me anymore?”
“Hmph, when our boss arrives, you won’t have a say in what you want to say or not,” the man replied fiercely.
Damien couldn’t help but feel frustrated. At this point, he didn’t have much leverage, so he had to ensure his own interests were secured. Otherwise, if they burned bridges, he’d be the one left in a tough spot.
“Boss!”
As he was contemplating, Damien heard several people calling out, prompting him to look up.
Frowning at the man approaching, Damien asked, “Are you Scorpio?”
“Speak,” Scorpio responded tersely, not saying much else.
Damien knew Scorpio wanted him to divulge information about Water Crest, but he wasn’t foolish enough to reveal anything at this point.
Struggling to stand up, Damien negotiated, “This place isn’t secure. You have to take me to a safe location before I can tell you anything.”
“Actually, death is the safest,” Scorpio remarked calmly, as if what he said wasn’t something cruel.
Damien shivered, but he spoke with clenched teeth, “Since it’s death anyway, why should I tell you?”
As the situation centered around facing death, Damien felt he might as well take the information to his grave. If a good life was out of reach, he wanted no part of it.
Upon hearing Damien’s words, Scorpio displayed a flicker of emotion for the first time and threw an amused look at Damien. He thought, ‘This guy would rather choose a lose- lose situation. That seems to align with my mindset.’ “Well then, I’ll have you taken out of the city for now,” Scorpio agreed.
Damien was somewhat taken aback. He hadn’t expected Scorpio to agree so easily. Instead, he felt a tinge of unease in his heart, thinking perhaps Scorpio had another plan.
Damien pondered for a moment and made up his mind. He believed that as long as he didn’t speak, they wouldn’t have any leverage over him. After all, this was his only lifeline, so he couldn’t afford to reveal it easily.
‘ Boss, what if he tries something funny?” one of the men whispered softly.
“He knows the consequences,” Scorpio replied before leaving.
As they exited the building, they noticed something was amiss. Cars suddenly appeared. “Boss, run!” one of the men yelled, realizing danger was imminent.
Scorpio bolted, followed by Damien, who knew that staying meant certain capture.
The remaining men stayed behind to provide cover for their escape but were swiftly overwhelmed and apprehended.
Within moments, Damien was recaptured, but Scorpio had vanished. The men in black, relieved that Scorpio had escaped, were taken to the police station.
Damien, in a separate vehicle, resumed his “journey” to the courthouse.
Max, observing the scene, said to Seth and his group, “Let’s head back.”
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After departing from the scene, Seth and his group updated Max about the outcome.
Max then relayed the information to Jared. “Mr. Johnston, everything went as planned. We let Scorpio go,” Max reported over the phone.
Jared, maintaining his usual calm demeanor, hummed in response.
Max continued, “We collaborated with the police to apprehend some of Scorpio’s men. Damien is back in custody and will face trial today.”
Pleased with the outcome, Jared commended, “Good job.”
“It all unfolded just as you predicted,” Max sighed.
From the beginning, Mr. Johnston had anticipated Scorpio’s actions. After strategizing with law enforcement responsible for the case, they set up the trap, and indeed, Scorpio took the bait.
Mr. Johnston, Scorpio might make other moves now,” Max speculated.
Given today’s events, once Scorpio reflected on it, he’d realize he fell into a trap and would not be able to gain any information from Damien. So, he might take matters into his own hands.
Jared narrowed his eyes slightly with a hint of ruthlessness.”
Let’s see what he intends to do.”
“I’ll arrange for surveillance,” Max responded cautiously.
Meanwhile, at Riddle Corporation, Lulu burst into Nicole’s office, excitedly reporting, “Damien’s been taken back to court.”
Nicole arched an eyebrow. “What happened?”
“It seems someone tried to snatch Damien while he was en route, but the authorities were onto their plan beforehand.
They not only apprehended the culprits but also unveiled their hideout…” Lulu briefed Nicole on the situation.
Nicole squinted. ‘Could it be…’ Suddenly, a spark of realization crossed Nicole’s face, a faint smirk forming. She likely understood.
This entire episode was likely orchestrated by Jared through Max. They were already aware of Scorpio’s intentions, so they collaborated with law enforcement to raid Scorpio’s base.
With this failed attempt and the discovery of their hideout, Scorpio must be seething.
“Nicole, do you think there might be any other surprises?” Lulu asked in a hushed tone.
Casting a glance at Lulu, Nicole shook her head, “No, there won’t be.”
Having made thorough arrangements, this matter would undoubtedly be resolved today. Damien had been escorted back for trial, awaiting the judgment of the law.
“Hey, who do you think is behind this? I heard they caught a few henchmen, but their leader got away,” Lulu speculated.
“Scorpio, the remaining Eastern Falcon’s representative here, ” Nicole’s voice carried a hint ofcoldness.
“You mean the one we purposely let go last time…” Lulu instantly understood.
Nicole nodded, “He’s still useful, so we can’t catch him for now.”
“Oh, so this was deliberate too,” Lulu realized.
Nicole chuckled lightly and shook her head, seeing Lulu finally catching on.
“By the way, how do you know everything so clearly?” Lulu pondered for a moment, looking at Nicole with surprise and suspicion.
They were both in the office and had only learned about Damien’s situation from breaking news. Yet, now it seemed as if Nicole knew everything beforehand.
Chapter 2933
Lulu, puzzled, ‘Nicole’s been here with me. She did not go out. How did she get the news?’ Nicole, with a slight smirk, replied, “Just a guess.”
“A guess!” Lulu’s voice rose in disbelief. Nicole’s intuition seemed almost magical.
“You mentioned it was part of a police operation, and I immediately guessed it must be Jared’s doing,” Nicole shared honestly.
In reality, it wasn’t hard to guess; Lulu just hadn’t thought it through.
Hearing Nicole’s words, Lulu understood and teased her,” As expected, you and your husband are in sync, guessing what’s happening so quickly.”
Nicole couldn’t help but roll her eyes at Lulu and chided, “Go get busy.”
“Hehe, you’re blushing,” Lulu chuckled. “Alright, I’m off to work. Won’t disturb your sweet moment here.”
Watching Lulu dash off, Nicole shook her head with a mixture of laughter and tears.
She flipped through the files on her desk, quickly immersing herself in work.
After Lulu left, she got serious in a second.
Glancing at her secretary, Lulu instructed, “Keep an eye on the news from the court.”
“Okay,” the secretary responded.
Lulu quickly returned to her office and dove into her work. Waiting for the trial to end, Lulu visited Nicole’s office again. “It’s decided,” Lulu announced as she entered, sounding relieved.
‘This bastard should have been arrested long ago. If he hadn’t been left until now, he wouldn’t have had the chance to harm others.’ “Mhm,” Nicole nodded calmly, unsurprised by the outcome.
“Are you heading back to the old house after work?” Lulu asked in a hushed tone.
After a moment’s hesitation, Nicole replied, “1’11 go back.”
“Then I’ll call June, and we can all go back together,” Lulu suggested.
“Sounds good,” Nicole agreed.
“Okay, I’ll tell her,” said Lulu, and she notified June.
Dinner time at the Riddle family manor.
With everyone present, the mansion didn’t feel as empty.
“We brought you some tea,” Lulu and June said to Benjamin as they entered, placing two elegantly wrapped bags on the coffee table.
Benjamin glanced at the two and said, “It’s good you’re both back. I don’t need anything here.” “But this isn’t about what you need. It’s our way of showing our respect and love for you,” Lulu said with a smile.
Benjamin chuckled heartily at her words.
“Wow, Dad, you’re really blessed,” Karen chimed in, seizing the opportunity to compliment.
“Mhm, yes, blessed indeed,” Benjamin agreed, then turned to Nicole and Jared, “Everything sorted out?”
Nicole understood he was asking about the day’s events and nodded, “Yes, Grandpa, don’t worry.”
“That’s good to hear,” Benjamin responded with a nod.
The court trial itself was a minor issue, but the news of someone trying to abduct Damien was a serious matter. Its resolution brought relief to everyone.
“Benjamin, no one involved can escape,” Jared said, his gaze intense and reassuring.
A look of satisfaction flashed in Benjamin’s eyes, trusting in Jared and Nicole’s ability to handle the situation.
“Dad, everyone’s here, and dinner is ready. Shall we eat?” Dillon suggested.
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“Alright, let’s eat,” Benjamin announced, standing up first. Everyone followed suit, heading to the dining room.
Once seated, a joyful dinner unfolded, with the whole family enjoying the meal together.
Amidst the laughter and lively chatter, what should have been a somber moment felt lighter, thanks to everyone’s presence. Benjamin’s mood was surprisingly upbeat.
After dinner, when the house quieted down, Alfred helped Benjamin upstairs.
“Sir, take it easy,” he cautioned.
“It’s okay,” Benjamin sighed contentedly. “How wonderful it is to see the children all grown up.”
“Sir, from now on, just enjoy your time with your family,” Alfred said with a smile.
“Yes, I don’t need to worry about anything anymore.
Everything has reached its inevitable conclusion,” Benjamin reflected.
Meanwhile, on the way home, Jared and Nicole leaned back in their seats, gently holding hands.
“You arranged all of this, didn’t you?” Nicole’s voice was soft but certain.
“It was just a guess, so I had Max take care of it,” Jared replied calmly.
“I knew it,” Nicole looked at him reproachfully. “Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”
Jared smiled, gently squeezing her hand. “I wasn’t completely sure before.”
He had suspected Scorpio would have no other choice but to act rashly, so he hadn’t informed Nicole to avoid involving her in any unexpected situations.
“So, what’s your plan now?” Nicole asked, not really pressing for an answer but curious about his thoughts.
“Scorpio might become desperate, which gives us an opportunity,” Jared said, his eyes darkening slightly.
Nicole’s eyes narrowed. “You mean, he might go directly to Water Crest?”
“If Damien had information related to Water Crest, Scorpio would assume we could get it too. So, he might take a gamble,” Jared analyzed calmly.
Nicole agreed, “He probably wants to strike first.”
If Scorpio suspected they could get clues to Water Crest, he wouldn’t sit still.
Likely, Scorpio was thinking of reaching out to Lawrence for a collaboration.
Meanwhile, in Lawrence’s mansion, a sudden visitor appeared.
Lawrence said flatly, “You’ve got some nerve showing up here.”
“What choice do I have?” Scorpio replied casually, settling himself on the couch as if he were in his own home.
Lawrence glanced at Scorpio and got straight to the point,” What do you want?”
“You already know what’s going on,” Scorpio said, cutting to the chase. “I couldn’t get the information Damien had, so I had to come to you.”
“And why would you think I’d help you?” Lawrence raised an eyebrow.
Scorpio smirked, “Because you can’t access it, but I can.”
“If she can’t open it, then no one in this world can,” Lawrence said confidently, his eyes fixed on Scorpio. He was certain only Nicole could unlock it, not just anyone.
“She’s smart, sure, but how can you be so sure she hasn’t figured something out? Maybe she’s keeping Water Crest for herself,” Scorpio said, clearly annoyed.
Trust in Nicole was one thing, but Scorpio knew Nicole was not easily deceived.
“Everyone wants it, but who has the capability? Even if I gave it to you, it would be just a useless piece of metal,” Lawrence stood firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
He had thought through every possible solution, but in the end, the only way was to use Nicole’s skills to unlock Water Crest.
Chapter 2935
Lawrence was convinced that no matter who else he tried to find or what other plans he came up with, things wouldn’t work out.
Scorpio’s face had turned sour, his words sharpening. “So what you’re saying is, you’d rather let that woman have it than us?” he asked, visibly upset.
“Let the best person win. After all, that’s the rule with the Five Badges,”
Lawrence shrugged, a nonchalant air about him. ‘As long as I have it, I’ll do what I want with it.’ He knew he needed the Water Crest, and that Nicole was his only chance. ‘Who else could pull it off?’ Besides, he thought, ‘It’s safer with me. How could I be at ease if it’s in someone else’s hands?’ “Fine, then guard your Water Crest well,” Lawrence said, standing up with a hint of threat in his voice.
Not backing down, Lawrence gave Scorpio a cold, challenging look. “You can try,” he said defiantly.
Their meeting ended without agreement. Scorpio glared at Lawrence before storming off.
Watching Scorpio leave, Lawrence’s eyes narrowed, his gaze darkening. ‘He came to test the waters, but he’s clearly desperate. He might make a reckless move.’ Suddenly getting up, Lawrence headed upstairs. ’I can’t wait any longer for the Water Crest. I need to get it now.’ After entering his study and turning on his computer, Lawrence, under a pseudonym, messaged Nolan, urging him to crack the game soon for an early release.
Still concerned, he sent another message to Nolan under his real identity, filled with friendly words but also subtly reminding him that he could help with any issues.
This way, Lawrence could stay updated on the game’s progress through Nolan.
The next day dawned bright and sunny.
At breakfast, his family gathered in the dining room.
“Mummy, why did you and Daddy come home so late last night? Is Great Grandpa okay?” Lana asked, looking up with curious eyes.
“Great Grandpa’s fine. We just stayed late chatting with your uncles and aunts,”
Nicole explained.
They had indeed come home late, finding Nolan and Lana already asleep.
“Mummy, I got a message on my computer. They’re rushing me,” Nolan looked toward Nicole.
“When?” Nicole asked, understanding he was talking about the game.
“This morning, but I think it was sent last night. And Godfather messaged me too,” Nolan added hesitantly.
“What did he say?” Nicole’s expression grew serious.
“Just that he’s been busy with work and hasn’t contacted me in a while. He asked about how I’ve been and said I could come to him for help with anything,”
Nolan replied.
Nicole nodded, understanding Lawrence was probing Nolan for information.
She gently tousled Nolan’s hair. “Let’s try tonight,” she said softly.
“Okay,” Nolan agreed.
After breakfast, Tia took Nolan and Lana to school, and Stanley went with them.
Nicole was about to leave when Daniel stopped her. “What were you and Nolan talking about?”
He sensed something serious in their conversation.
“It’s nothing, Dad. Nolan was just playing a beta version of a game, and the developers are waiting for his feedback,” Nicole replied with a smile.
She could tell Daniel was suspicious and tried to hide her emotions, not wanting to worry him.
“Is that all?” Daniel still seemed unconvinced.