Ch. 2941..2945: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2941-2945

Chapter 2941

Patricia let out a sigh, her thoughts drifting back to Ellar’s intense gaze. It was so powerful that it left her speechless, her mind a blank canvas. Ellar’s eyes showed only concern and empathy, no hint of disgust or dislike.

Meanwhile, Nicole had just returned to the Riddle residence after dropping off Lulu. She was greeted in the living room by her daughter Lana, who was watching TV. “Mommy,” Lana called out excitedly and ran over to her.

Nicole playfully messed up Lana’s hair and asked, “Where’s Daddy and Nolan?”

“In their room,” answered Lana.

Gloria, sitting nearby, smiled and added softly, “Lana wanted to wait up for you, so we watched some TV together.”

Nicole, hugging Lana, suggested, “It’s late, sweetie. Time for bed.” She then helped Gloria to her feet, who agreed, “Let’s go.”

Upstairs, Gloria headed to her own room while Nicole carried Lana to Nolan’s room. Inside, they found Jared and Nolan deeply focused on the computer. ’ Mommy,” Nolan looked up as Nicole walked in. “You’re finally back.”

Nicole approached Jared and Nolan, patting Nolan’s head. “ Stuck on a tough problem?”

“It’s okay, but we need you now,” Nolan implied they were at a standstill without her.

Nicole set Lana down, exchanged a glance with Jared, and took charge. “I’ve got this.”

Jared, picking up Lana, said, “Okay, you guys handle it,” and took her to another room.

Back at the computer, Nicole and Nolan got to work. Nicole pulled out a memory card, connected it to the computer, and began embedding a program into the game software.

“All set,” announced Nicole, ready to dive into the game with full focus.

This was more than just a gaming session. It was a strategic move. Nicole knew that once Lawrence got his hands on this program, he would start working on the Water Crest for real.

The program prepared by Preston and the others? It was time to test its effectiveness.

Please let this work,’ Nicole thought, crossing her fingers for success.

Nicole pressed the ‘enter’ key and exhaled in relief. Now it was just a waiting game until the results came in. She could then see if her hunches were right.

Meanwhile, Lawrence, who had been practically glued to his screen, finally got the message. A hint of suspicion flickered in his eyes as he sneakily swapped out the game program, sending a new one. He was convinced he’d covered his tracks perfectly, totally unaware that anyone was onto his little scheme. Little did he know, the moment he got that message, a sneaky little program had already wormed its way into his system.

“Mr. Royce, do you think this’ll do the trick?” Ian asked.

“It better,” Lawrence responded, still banking on Nicole’s smarts.

“Alright, let’s give it a whirl. Unlocking the Water Crest is step one to making your dream come true,” Ian put in.

Honestly, they could’ve nailed this ages ago if Nicole hadn’t gotten her memory back and reclaimed the Fire Crest. If only that hadn’t happened, Lawrence would’ve had both the Fire and Water Crests by

now.

“Yep,” Lawrence murmured, giving a quick look at his team of hackers. “It’s all on you guys now.”

After setting them to work, Lawrence leaned back, crossing his legs and chilling out as he waited to see what would happen.

Ian came over, offering a cup of coffee. “Mr. Royce, here’s your coffee

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Lawrence was leisurely sipping his coffee, his attention occasionally drifting back to the computer screen. The room echoed with the rhythmic tapping of keyboards as the hackers intensely focused on their task.

Ian, with a hint of anxiety in his voice, broke the silence. "Mr. Royce, why is this taking so long?" He couldn't help but wonder, 'Is this another dead end? Why does it feel like we’re moving at a snail's pace?'

"Just hang in there a bit longer," Lawrence replied, a trace of impatience creeping into his tone.

Internally, Lawrence was growing anxious too. 'Why no progress yet? We've got everything we need,' he thought, puzzled.

Suddenly, a hacker let out a confused grunt.

"What's the issue?" Lawrence asked sharply, his gaze sweeping across the room.

One hacker, looking totally bewildered, said, "It's like the program has been hacked, yet it hasn't. I've never seen anything like this."

Ian, perplexed, asked, "What does that even mean? It's either hacked or it's not. What's with this uncertainty?"

"We did everything by the book, following Mr. Royce's data and pattern. But there's no response, and it's not freezing either. It's just... bizarre," the hacker tried to explain.

"So, no reaction at all?" Ian responded, frustration mounting. "Looks like we've hit a dead end again!"

"If it had failed, it should've frozen, but that hasn't happened, " the hackers were equally baffled.

Ian urged them, "Then keep digging. Where did we go wrong? rv

The hackers resumed their work, only to report back, disappointed, "Still no luck."

Ian murmured to himself, "What's going wrong here?"

A hacker, shaking his head, said, "In all my years, I've never encountered something like this."

Ian, looking increasingly worried, turned to Lawrence. "Mr. Royce, do you think there's a problem somewhere else?"

Lawrence, understanding Ian's implication about Nolan and Nicole, replied with a shake of his head, "I don't think so." He hadn't noticed anything unusual, and Nolan had already finished the game. If there were any issues, they wouldn’t have cleared it.

Ian was visibly troubled as he mused, "But where exactly did it go wrong?"

Considering that Nolan wasn't the issue, the hackers aiding them shouldn't have faced any problems either.

Suddenly, Ian lowered his voice, "Could there be someone else involved...?"

Lawrence had a hunch they might be targeted by an unknown adversary. The name Scorpio flashed in his mind.

But does Scorpio really have that kind of ability?' Lawrence silently questioned himself.

After a bit of thinking, he dismissed the idea, "It shouldn't be Scorpio." He knew if Scorpio had the capability, they wouldn’t have sought his help with the Water Crest. Scorpio still needed him.

"What's really going on here?" Ian was thoroughly perplexed.

Lawrence, deep in thought and staring at the computer screen, abruptly ordered, "Exit the program, now!"

The hackers, confused but obedient, quickly followed the command.

Ian, in a concerned whisper, asked, "Mr. Royce, what's wrong?" He tried to figure out the problem. 'Which part went wrong?'

Lawrence, still focused on the screen, suddenly burst into a bitter laugh, "Hahaha... well played, Nicole!"

He had thought his plan was flawless, but it seemed Nicole had outsmarted him.

Ian was completely clueless, "What does this have to do with Nicole?"

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Ian was deep in thought. 'We used Nicole's trick, but she won't figure that out, will she?' he wondered.

Suddenly, one of the hackers blurted out, "We've been duped. " His fingers flew across the keyboard, searching for clues.

"Duped?" Ian was still piecing things together, his eyes darting to Lawrence's computer screen.

It slowly started to click for him. Although he didn't get all the details, he realized they had fallen into Nicole's trap after connecting Lawrence's mention of Nicole and the hacker's comment.

Ian's heart skipped a beat. 'So, we thought we were using Nolan to outsmart Nicole and unlock the Water Crest, but she was one step ahead the whole time.'

Ian's voice came out rough, "Then the Water Crest..."Is it gone?" he asked out loud.

"Everyone, leave now," Lawrence ordered, his voice icy.

"Yes, sir," the hackers responded, quickly packing their laptops and exiting the room.

Ian lingered, unsure. He knew staying wouldn't help, and he didn't dare face Lawrence yet.

He decided to leave and wait for Lawrence to cool off before planning their next step.

Once the room was empty, Lawrence stared at the screen, his eyes cold and intense.

He picked up the phone and called Scorpio. "We've lost the Water Crest," he said calmly, a hint of threat in his voice.

Scorpio paused, then replied with a slight laugh, "Nicole is quite something, isn't she?"

"Shut up," Lawrence snapped, infuriated by Scorpio's taunting tone.

"What do you want, calling me now?" Scorpio asked, sounding annoyed.

Lawrence was silent, a mix of frustration and disbelief swirling within him.

On the other end, Scorpio, sensing the quiet, nudged, "Made up your mind, huh?"

The silence stretched, but it was clear they both knew what was at stake.

"You're a piece of work," Scorpio muttered before hanging up.

Lawrence set down the phone slowly, lost in thought. He thought about the five long years of waiting, the careful plans, and the victories that had slipped away time and again. Both the Fire Crest and the Water Crest had somehow ended up back with Nicole.

Meanwhile, Scorpio smirked, "He's really something. Can't believe he's going through with it."

"Who are you talking about?" Pisces asked, puzzled.

"Just a heartless fool," Scorpio answered, keeping it vague.

Pisces knew better than to push. "It's late. Maybe you should rest."

"I've got more to do," Scorpio replied, reaching for the phone again.

"Alright, I'll head off then," Pisces said, getting up to leave.

Once alone, Scorpio made another call. "Change of plans... The Water Crest is with

Nicole... Looks like Lawrence might go after her... Got it." After sharing the info and receiving new orders, he hung up.

"Hmph, time for a comeback," Scorpio muttered. "Nicole, you've been a real pain. Let's see what's next."

At the Riddle house, the children were asleep, and the house was dark except for Nicole's room. There, Nicole and Jared sat in front of the computer, their expressions a mix of concern and determination.

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"Go ahead and open it," Jared encouraged gently.

Nicole bit her lip slightly. "Maybe you should handle this one.

She already had the Fire Crest, and while another wouldn't be too much, she somehow felt the Water Crest might be safer with Jared.

Jared looked at her tenderly. "It doesn't really matter who does it," he reassured her.

Then, with a click on the 'enter' key and a pat on Nicole's shoulder, he said, "After all, I'm all yours."

"Hey..." Nicole watched him walk away, a mix of humor and slight annoyance in her heart.

'He always leaves just like that, ' she mused.

"I'm off to shower," Jared shouted over his shoulder, disappearing into the bathroom.

Nicole let out a small sigh, her face growing serious as she focused on the task in front of her.

By the time Jared was done showering, she had managed to get it done.

"It's open," she informed him as he walked back into the room.

Jared, with a gentle smile, asked softly, "Did you claim it yet?

"Not yet," Nicole admitted, uncertainty in her voice.

Jared came closer and gently stroked her hair. "Worried it might not choose you?"

"I guess I'll just give it a shot," Nicole replied, her feelings a bit tangled. It wasn't fear, more a mix of emotions.

Having been through this with the Fire Crest, Nicole found the process familiar and was soon successful.

The special watch chimed again.

Everything settled down, and the night grew deep.

Nicole scrolled through the congratulatory messages, her face calm.

"What's wrong?" Jared asked softly, taking her hand.

Nicole shook her head. "Nothing, just some old memories."

Jared, understanding her, said, "You're thinking about what happened when you claimed the Fire Crest."

"Yeah, that was quite the ordeal," Nicole replied, a small, thoughtful smile on her lips.

"Let's sleep," Jared suggested, gently pulling Nicole down beside him. He wrapped his arms around her softly.

Nicole snuggled closer, feeling cozy and quickly drifted off to sleep.

Jared watched her sleeping, his gaze deep and thoughtful. Even though everything seemed calm, he knew it was just the surface. Nicole becoming the master of the Water

Crest had already stirred up the influential families. She'd have more support now, but

Jared knew those who coveted the Water Crest wouldn't back down easily.

He softly kissed her forehead, his eyes dark with resolve. TH protect her, no matter what.

She won't be hurt,' he silently vowed.

The next day was bright and sunny.

After waking up, everyone headed to the dining room for breakfast.

"Sir, your father's on the phone," the butler announced.

"So early?" Daniel looked puzzled but answered, "Dad?"

"Nicole is the master of the Water Crest now?" Benjamin's voice came through, direct and to the point.

Daniel, caught off guard, stammered, "The Water Crest?"

He glanced at Nicole, his mind racing. 'What's going on?

What's this about another crest?' He heard the words but couldn't make sense of them.

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Nicole quietly shook her head, impressed by Benjamin's speed in catching up with the latest news.

'Til handle this," she said, getting up to grab the phone. "Yes, Grandpa, it's really happening."

Benjamin, obviously taken aback, asked, "How did you pull that off?"

He had been quite surprised when he first heard about it.1 How on earth did she also get her hands on the Water Crest? ' he thought. 'Was there any buzz about the Water Crest showing up?'

"It was pure luck," Nicole replied, keeping it vague. Initially, it was all an accident. But now, with it in her grasp, there was no going back.

"You've got to be more cautious now," Benjamin warned.

"I get it, Grandpa," Nicole assured him, understanding his concern. She was well aware that the Water Crest was a coveted item and now that it was hers, she had to think about the fallout.

After ending the call, Nicole turned to her father, Daniel, who looked bewildered. "Dad, let's have our breakfast," she suggested.

"Okay," Daniel agreed, still a bit distracted.

Back at the dining table, Nicole found everyone's eyes on her. "It was a fluke, but it's sorted now. No need to worry," she reassured them.

Daniel, still in disbelief, cleared his throat and questioned," Just like that, it's settled?"

"Yes, really," Nicole insisted, nodding earnestly to convince him.

"But Nicole..." Gloria started, before Stanley cut in.

"Mom, Dad, it's okay. Nicole’s got the Fire Crest. Getting the Water Crest too is no biggie."

Gloria looked concerned. 'Getting the Fire Crest was a whole saga. Could this really go off without a hitch?'

Sensing Gloria’s worry, Stanley added, "Don't stress. Things are different from before."

After all, owning the Fire Crest had already boosted Nicole's reputation among the influential families. Adding the Water Crest would just strengthen her position even more.

"Don't worry, Mom and Dad," Nicole assured Daniel and Gloria.

Daniel nodded, "Alright, just be careful.”

Gloria gave Daniel a look, then chose not to ask anything more.

Deep down, they both knew they couldn't be of much help, so it was best to trust Nicole's judgment.

After breakfast, the house buzzed with the morning routine as everyone prepared to head out for the day.

"Time for school, kids," Tia called out. She was ready to take Nolan and Lana to kindergarten.

Nolan and Lana, their backpacks ready, greeted her with beaming smiles. "Hi, Tia!"

Stanley stood up. "I'll walk you out," he offered Tia.

After waving their goodbyes, the kids trotted out the door with Tia and Stanley.

Gloria watched them go, her face beaming with affection." Have a great day!"

Once everyone was gone, Nicole and Jared also headed out.

Gloria sighed, trying to hide her worry from Nicole.

"What's done is done. Let's not worry too much. We need to trust the kids," Daniel tried to comfort her.

Nobody would turn down the chance to have influence over other influential families.

"I get it. But as a mom, I just want my kids to be safe and happy. That's all that really matters," Gloria said, her worries clear in her voice.

Daniel gently patted her hand. "You're right. But as a Riddle, they have to take on their responsibilities."