Ch. 2956..2960: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2956-2960
Chapter 2956
At this moment, it seemed right to let Nolan and Lana relax and get a good night’s sleep.
After ensuring they were asleep, Nicole took Lana back to her room and then went downstairs. Lulu and Tia were still engaged in conversation with Gloria.
Seeing Nicole arrive alone, they understood that Nolan and Lana had already retired for the night.
Nicole casually joined the group on the couch, but her mind was elsewhere. She was anticipating news from Jared’s bodyguards, who had been protecting Nolan and Lana near the kindergarten and were now pursuing the kidnappers. Nicole was expecting an update on the situation soon.
Her phone rang shortly after. It was Max.
“Make it quick,” Nicole answered.
“The operation went smoothly, but the outcome is still uncertain,” Max reported concisely.
“Okay,” Nicole acknowledged and hung up, pleased that Max was succinct in his communication. His brief update was clear to her but vague enough to not arouse Gloria’s concern.
As expected, Gloria, thinking it was work-related, asked Nicole, “Do you need to go out?”
“No, they’ll handle it,” Nicole replied, dismissing the need for her direct involvement.
“Oh, if you’re not going out, you should rest. It’s rare for you to be home this early,” Gloria suggested kindly.
Suddenly, Lulu, seizing an opportunity, interjected, “Nicole, I just remembered, there’s an urgent document you need to deal with. Let’s go to the study.”
“Sure,” Nicole agreed, appreciating Lulu’s quick thinking.
The two of them headed upstairs.
Tia initially wanted to follow, but realizing it was work- related and not wanting to raise suspicions, she stayed back. Tia understood that Nicole and Lulu preferred not to discuss the incident in front of Gloria, so she continued the conversation with her to maintain the facade.
Lulu and Nicole arrived at the study.
“How did it go? Any news?” Lulu asked, her voice tinged with concern.
She suspected it might be about the call from Max.
“Yes, they caught someone, but we still don’t know who’s orchestrating this,”
Nicole responded.
Max’s call had indicated just that, so they had to wait for more information.
Lulu clenched her teeth, “That’s good to hear. We’ll find out more about the mastermind later.”
They were determined not to let the perpetrator get away with this.
Nicole’s expression darkened slightly. She was concerned that the captured kidnappers might not reveal the truth.
Meanwhile, in Jared’s office, Max was briefing Jared, “The men we’ve apprehended haven’t confessed anything yet. The police are investigating.”
“What about Pisces?” Jared inquired sharply, his gaze intense.
“Scorpio trusts him, but Pisces wasn’t involved, so there’s no direct evidence.
Pisces could identify someone, but that risks blowing his cover,” Max explained.
“This setback won’t deter him,” Jared stated coldly, a hint of resolve in his eyes.
‘Scorpio dares to target Nolan and Lana.
I won’t let him off easily.’ He was convinced that after this failure, Scorpio would attempt again, but next time, he would not let Scorpio escape.
“Mr. Johnston, it’s been quiet on Lawrence’s side. Is he planning to push Scorpio out first?” Max speculated, pondering the dynamic between Lawrence and Scorpio.
Despite their alliance, each had their own agenda, and Max believed they would exploit each other for personal gain.
Chapter 2957
Jared’s expression turned serious as he considered the intricate relationship between Lawrence and Scorpio. Both were subtly using each other to probe and test, neither wanting to be at a disadvantage.
“He won’t remain silent for long,” Jared commented, a hint of coldness in his voice.
Jared believed that Scorpio, after failing his mission, would inevitably direct his anger toward Lawrence, and Lawrence wouldn’t stay hidden indefinitely.
“Do you think Lawrence will take direct action?” Max inquired, his face slightly pale.
Raising an eyebrow, Jared replied coolly, “From the moment he took Everett away, he had already made his move.”
Max, somewhat taken aback, respectfully responded, “Yes.”
Indeed, Lawrence’s recent actions, especially his decision to help Everett, indicated a significant shift. He was now openly positioning himself against Nicole’s interests.
Jared, with a dismissive gesture, instructed, “Rearrange the security at the kindergarten. Ensure protection both inside and outside.”
“I’ll handle it immediately,” Max said earnestly, committed to safeguarding Nolan and Lana’s safety.
“You may leave now,” Jared commanded, feeling a sense of unease thinking about what Nolan and Lana had endured.
After the conversation, Jared left the office to return home and check on Nolan and Lana.
Meanwhile, as the sun set, Nolan and Lana, having rested throughout the afternoon, were now in a much better mood.
The family gathered in the living room, engaging in lighthearted conversation and laughter as they awaited dinner.
“Dad, how’s Grandpa doing?” Nicole asked Daniel, who had just come back.
“He’s doing well. Dillon and Karen are looking after him,” Daniel replied.
Nicole nodded. “That’s good to hear.”
It was comforting for everyone to know that Benjamin was well taken care of and had company.
“Nolan, Lana, your great-grandpa wants you to visit him when you have the chance,” Daniel said, smiling.
“Just take us with you next time you visit him,” Nolan and Lana eagerly agreed.
Daniel’s laughter grew heartier. “Of course, I’ll do that.”
“The dinner is ready, sir,” the butler announced quietly.
“Alright, let’s have dinner,” Daniel invited everyone.
As the family moved toward the dining room, Stanley joined them. He glanced at Nicole and Jared with inquiring eyes, signaling his awareness of the day’s events.
Nicole, recognizing Stanley’s silent questions, calmly suggested, “Let’s eat,”
preferring to avoid any discussion about the kidnapping incident at the dinner table.
Stanley, understanding it wasn’t the appropriate time to delve into details, held back his questions. Although he had heard snippets from Tia, he wasn’t fully informed and felt concerned.
Later, after dinner, Stanley found a moment to quietly ask Nicole about the situation. “Scorpio made a move, but we’re still gathering evidence,” Nicole explained briefly.
“Does this mean Nolan and Lana are in danger?” Stanley asked, his concern evident.
Nicole shook her head, reassuring him, “No, we’ve taken measures to ensure their safety.”
They all understood that even at home, absolute safety couldn’t be guaranteed.
They couldn’t prevent Nolan and Lana from attending kindergarten, but they could do everything in their power to protect them.
“Alright,” Stanley said, his worry still apparent, but trusting in Nicole and Jared’s vigilance and planning.
Chapter 2958
After a moment of hesitation, Stanley said, “Shouldn’t we tell Mom and Dad? If this keeps up, they’re going to find out eventually.”
“Let’s try to keep it from them as long as we can,” Nicole sighed.
Nicole was determined to control the situation as much as possible, hoping to avoid causing unnecessary alarm to the family.
Stanley glanced at Nicole and whispered, “If there’s anything we need to do, just let us know.”
“Okay,” Nicole replied with a smile, nodding in agreement.
She knew that ‘us’ included not only Stanley and Tia but also other family members. If needed, Daniel, Gloria, Benjamin, and her uncles were all ready to help.
“I’m going to the backyard,” Stanley said, nodding before he turned and left.
“There he goes to see Tia again,” Gloria chuckled, watching Stanley leave.
“They’re not in a hurry to marry, but maybe it’s better if they do it sooner.”
Nicole returned to the couch and smiled, “Maybe they’re enjoying things as they are now.”
“Let them be. Besides, even if they want to get married, they probably won’t be ready until next year,” Daniel reassured Gloria.
“That’s fine. We can’t rush the wedding and mustn’t shortchange Tia,” Gloria mused.
“Let’s go, it’s getting late. Time to rest,” Daniel stood up.
“Yes, it’s been a tiring day. We chatted for a long time with the kids around this afternoon,” Nicole noted.
After her parents went upstairs, Nicole turned to Jared and suggested, “Let’s go up too.”
Taking her hand, Jared replied, “Let’s check on Nolan and Lana.”
The two kids had run upstairs after dinner, and Jared and Nicole wondered what they were up to.
After heading upstairs, Nicole and Jared went to Nolan’s room.
They saw Nolan engrossed in his computer, with Lana watching curiously beside him. Nicole was slightly puzzled.
Upon closer inspection, they realized Nolan was on a mission again, and Lana, unusually curious, was following along.
“Do you understand what you’re seeing?” Jared asked Lana, ruffling her hair.
Lana shook her head. “I don’t, but Nolan will explain it to me.”
Indeed, she didn’t understand, but with Nolan explaining, she could grasp some of it.
“Do you want to learn?” Jared probed.
Lana shook her head again. “No, I don’t think I have that kind of talent. But I feel it’s okay to learn a little, so I watch with Nolan.”
Jared picked up Lana and said, “You don’t have to force yourself.”
If Lana wasn’t interested, she didn’t need to delve into it. She could always get help when needed, and she might not even need to know about these things in the future.
“But I want to help,” Lana said, wrapping her arms around Jared. “If it weren’t for Nolan today, we wouldn’t have had anywhere to hide, and something bad might have happened.”
She felt she was only being protected by Nolan and wished she could help too.
Jared smiled and reassured her, “You already did help.”
Lana had managed to stay calm and follow Nolan’s lead without panicking or getting scared during the danger. That was already beyond their expectation.
“Really?” Lana asked, looking up in surprise.
She wondered if she had really been helpful without doing much.
“Yes,” Jared assured her, pinching her nose. “Knowing to follow Nolan and staying calm in the face of danger are ways of helping. You and Nolan both did well and were very brave.”
Hearing this, Lana nodded vigorously. “I understand. I’ll be even braver in the future.”
“Good,” Jared said, carrying Lana to play elsewhere.
Chapter 2959
Nicole looked at Nolan and said, “You and Lana can rest at home for a couple of days, then go back to school as usual. There wont be any more trouble.”
Nolan raised his head, frowning. “Or, we don’t take a break. This might make them even angrier, and they would act desperately.”
“What?” Nicole was momentarily taken aback.
“They failed this time, and Lana and I are unharmed. They might be more aggressive next time. We could set a trap to catch them,” Nolan explained.
Nicole rubbed Nolan’s head. “Don’t worry about these things. Your dad and I will handle it.”
Nolan raised an eyebrow slightly. “So, you already have a plan to deal with them?”
“We’re waiting for news,” Nicole replied, not revealing too much but still sharing some information with Nolan.
“Okay,” Nolan nodded, reassured by the plan.
“Alright, don’t stay up too late. You should get some rest,” Nicole said, noticing Nolan had finished one task and was about to start another.
Nolan hesitated before agreeing, “Okay.”
Nicole patted his head. “Go take a shower.”
Watching Nolan head to the bathroom, Jared left the room with Lana, returning to her room.
After the children were asleep, Nicole and Jared went back to their room.
“How is it?” Nicole asked Jared softly.
Jared shook his head. “We got nothing.”
Nicole, surprised, raised her eyebrows. “They refused to give away the name?”
“They only admitted to knowing Nolan and Lana’s identities and wanting to kidnap them for ransom.” Jared’s expression darkened.
He had not expected those kidnappers would go this far to take the blame for Scorpio. He wondered what Scorpio had promised them.
‘Scorpio hasn’t fully trusted Pisces yet, so Pisces couldn’t obtain any specific information before the kidnapping incident occurred.’ Pisces had alerted Jared about Scorpio’s potential moves but couldn’t provide exact details on the plan. Fortunately, Jared had made preparations in advance, averting any serious incidents this time.
Looking at Jared, Nicole’s eyes narrowed slightly.” Something on your mind?”
Jared shook his head. “Not really. I think Scorpio might not completely trust Pisces.”
“You’ve got a point. Even though Pisces is providing shelter for Scorpio, it’s still hard for him to gain Scorpio’s trust.
Scorpio is alone now, and even though he’s teamed up with Lawrence, they both have their own motives,” Nicole replied, her face reflecting her serious tone.
Jared spoke meaningfully, “Or maybe he won’t be alone for long.”
“Hmm?” Nicole raised an eyebrow. “Do you mean to say that Eastern Falcon will send more people over?”
“Clearly,” Jared nodded. “He needs some reliable comrades here.”
Nicole squinted slightly and asked in a serious tone, “Does that mean Pisces might be in danger?”
“Not for now. He still needs Pisces,” Jared reassured her.
“As long as he doesn’t suspect Pisces, then Pisces is safe and can continue his mission,” Nicole said.
“Don’t worry, Zane will make arrangements,” Jared comforted Nicole, gently squeezing her hand. “It’s late, let’s get some rest.”
“Okay,” Nicole agreed, lying down beside Jared, and they both fell asleep.
The next day dawned bright and sunny.
After breakfast, everyone went about their busy schedules.
Nolan and Lana didn’t go to kindergarten, so Daniel and Gloria took them to visit Benjamin.
Jared drove Nicole to Riddle Corporation. On the way, Nicole received a phone call. Her eyes narrowed slightly,” Are you sure?”
“Yes, I’ll be there shortly,” Nicole said before hanging up.
Jared looked at her. “What’s the matter?”
Chapter 2960
"Martin fell ill," Nicole said after hearing the news.
Then she instructed Max, "Take me to Martin's laboratory."
"Okay," Max agreed, steering the car in a different direction.
They soon arrived at the laboratory.
As Jared prepared to accompany Nicole out of the car, she stopped him, "You go ahead with your work, I can handle things here."
Jared frowned, showing reluctance and concern about the current situation.
"Lulu and Patricia will also be coming over," Nicole reassured Jared.
Hearing this, Jared hesitated briefly before agreeing, "Call me if you need anything."
"Sure, don't worry,"
Nicole replied with a smile, and then stepped out of the car.
After waving to Jared, Nicole entered the laboratory.
"Arrange for someone to protect her," Jared said, his gaze serious, instructing Max.
"Yes," Max replied and immediately made a call to arrange it.
Given the uncertain situation, ensuring Nicole's safety was indeed paramount.
Jared felt somewhat relieved and leaned back in his seat,"Let's go."
Max started the car and drove to Johnston Group's office.
As Nicole entered the laboratory, Cindy approached her, visibly worried, "You're finally here!"
"What exactly happened?" Nicole asked, frowning.
She was shocked when she received Cindy's call.
'How could Martin suddenly fall ill?' "It's because of Patricia's medicine.
It hasn't been effective for the past few days, so he wanted to adjust the formula, but..."
Cindy paused, looking at Nicole hesitantly.
Nicole's frown deepened, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.
"Did he attempt to create a formula with ingredients that are toxicologically incompatible?" Nicole asked, her voice quivering slightly with concern.
Cindy bit her lip, nodding reluctantly.
"Yes, he did."
"Even if that's the case, why would he fall ill?"
Nicole was puzzled.
The medicine formula with toxicological incompatibility was potentially the fastest acting but also risky.
After discussing with Martin, Nicole had decided it would only be used as a last resort.
But Patricia was fine now, which meant he hadn't used it on her yet, even if he considered it.
'But why has he ended up sick?' "He's poisoned,"
Cindy finally admitted.
"What?!"
Nicole was shocked, beginning to piece things together.
'He tested it on himself before using it on Patricia?!' Seeing Nicole's expression, Cindy nodded, confirming her suspicion.
"He really is...reckless.How could he do this?"
Nicole was frustrated and quickly headed toward Martin's office.
Entering the office, she saw Martin lying on the couch, his face pale.
"Martin?"
Nicole called out, but there was no response.
"He's been unconscious since this morning, so I had no choice but to contact you,"
Cindy informed her.
Nicole took a deep breath, her expression serious.
"Let me take a look."
No wonder Cindy had called asking for help.
She really had no other options.
Standing by the couch, Nicole began examining Martin.
"Hey, Nicole,"
Lulu's voice came in, followed by her and Patricia entering the office, with Ellar trailing behind.