Ch. 2971..2975: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 2971-2975

Chapter 2971

"Mhm." Nicole nodded, her face a mask of calm. She didn’t want the children to pick up on any unease.

As she watched the kids devour their food, a gentle smile graced her lips. Above all, she hoped their lives would remain simple and untouched by chaos.

Meanwhile, Lawrence sat in his car a short distance away, his expression clouded with dark thoughts.

His eyes, fixed on the image of a joyous family of four, felt a sting of irritation. Once, he had dreamed of such a life - a peaceful existence with Nicole and her two children.

"Mr. Royce, Scorpio wants us to kidnap Nicole and deliver her to him. But I'm concerned..." Ian began, aware of Scorpio's sinister intentions toward Nicole.

"We must take her," Lawrence stated firmly. 'But whether I hand her over to Scorpio or not, that decision is mine alone,' he thought resolutely.

Deep inside, he was determined not to let Nicole fall into Scorpio's clutches.

Ian, pushing for clarity, said, "But if we do this, Nicole might... It

The consequences were inevitable. Regardless of Lawrence's reluctance to surrender Nicole to Scorpio, the very act of attempting to kidnap her would irreparably

damage their relationship.

Lost in thought, Lawrence murmured, still watching Nicole." It was bound to come to this point sooner or later, unless..."

The notion of Nicole coming to him willingly was a fantasy, especially if she lost her memory again. But now, even memory loss wouldn't solve everything. Nolan and Lana were in the picture, and erasing the memories of all three was impractical.

Thus, to have Nicole, Lawrence saw no alternative but to take her by force, ensuring she couldn't return to her family.

"It's time," Lawrence said, his voice heavy with resolve.

"Understood," Ian replied, starting the car.

Lawrence leaned back. 'I always get what I want,' he mused, his thoughts as cold as his gaze.

After Lawrence's departure, Nicole's eyes narrowed slightly, betraying a flicker of confusion.

Something felt off to her, but she couldn't quite place her finger on it.

Jared, placing a juice in front of her, asked softly, "Want something to eat?"

Shifting her focus to Jared, Nicole replied with a smile, "No, thanks." She took a sip of her juice, then added, "Don't worry, I just find his behavior a bit strange."

She tried to decipher the odd feeling but found herself momentarily lost in thought.

"Daddy, Mommy, aren't you eating?" Lana's voice pulled Nicole from her reverie, her little head tilted up in inquiry.

Nicole turned, gently stroking Lana's hair. "You go ahead and eat, sweetie."

"What are you two going to eat?" Nolan, concerned, chimed in. 'Even if they don't want burgers, they still need to eat dinner,' he thought, his young mind filled with care.

Nicole's smile broadened. "We'll have some snacks when we get back home."

"Oh," came the synchronized response from Nolan and Lana, who then quickened their pace with their burgers.

"Take your time, there's no rush," Nicole encouraged, her heart swelling with love for her children. They were the light in her life, her pillars of strength.

Once dinner was over, Nicole and Jared escorted Nolan and Lana back home.

On arrival, the children eagerly greeted their grandparents," Hi, Grandpa, Grandma!"

Gloria enveloped them in a warm embrace, her smile radiant.

"Did you wait for us?" Nolan and Lana inquired, their eyes bright with curiosity.

"Yes, we were waiting for you to come back. We always love seeing you," Gloria replied, her hands gently caressing their heads.

Lana's eyes sparkled with joy. "Do you miss us when you can't see us?"

 

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"Yes, we miss you when we can't see you," Gloria affirmed with a smile, her love for Nolan and Lana shining in her eyes.

While the kids enjoyed their time with Daniel and Gloria, Nicole and Jared found themselves at a dining room for a late-night snack.

As they sat there, Nicole couldn't help but watch the four in the living room, her eyes brimming with warmth. She felt an overwhelming sense of contentment, thinking, 'This kind of family moment is so precious, it's hard not to cherish it.'

After a long day, the quiet of the night embraced the Riddle household. Nicole and Jared, having tucked Nolan and Lana into bed, retreated to their own room, the peacefulness of the home enveloping them.

Feeling the day's weariness in her muscles, Nicole stretched her neck, trying to ease the tension. Jared, ever attentive, noticed her fatigue and offered a gentle shoulder massage." If you're tired, you should go to bed early," he suggested with genuine concern in his voice.

"Mhm." Nicole nodded, her smile reflecting her appreciation, and then made her way to bed.

Once Nicole was resting, Jared stepped out onto the balcony for a private call with Max. "Any update?"

"Lawrence returned home. Nothing unusual," Max reported, then hesitated before adding, "But there's something about

Ian."

"Ian?" Jared's eyes narrowed. 'Lawrence's right-hand man?'

"After dropping Lawrence off, he left hastily. He seemed to be contacting someone, but he was very cautious, evading our tail," Max detailed.

"Did he know?" Jared's voice carried a hint of concern.

"It looks like he was just being careful, not that he knew he was being followed," Max concluded thoughtfully.

After a moment of silence, Jared instructed, "Keep an eye on him."

Jared felt that Lawrence certainly had a plan, and it seemed he had tasked Ian to carry it out.

Max respectfully replied, "Yes, Mr. Johnston."

Jared's thoughts were heavy as he hung up the phone. The situation with Lawrence, Ian's ambiguous actions, and the potential threat to the Crests and Nicole weighed on him. His eyes, reflecting a determined resolve, mirrored the darkness of the night.

The following morning, the sky mirrored the somber mood with its overcast hues. The weather seemed to cast a shadow over everyone's spirits.

After a quiet breakfast, Nicole and Jared dropped Nolan and Lana off at kindergarten.

As they left the kindergarten, Nicole turned to Jared. "Take me to BayCorp."

Jared, ever attentive, asked casually, "Is there something you need to do?"

"Yeah, Lulu mentioned something odd about Ellar. I want to check on it," Nicole responded, her tone hinting at concern.

Without further questions, Jared drove her to BayCorp. Upon arrival, Lulu was already there, greeting Nicole with a wave." Hey, Nicole."

Nicole waved goodbye to Jared and joined Lulu. Lulu, linking arms with her, teased, "Such a reluctant goodbye. Why not invite Jared to join you?"

Nicole rolled her eyes playfully. "I think you and Spencer are no different," she retorted with a smile.

Lulu chuckled, a light-hearted moment in the midst of uncertainty. Together, they entered BayCorp and headed straight for Ellar's office. To their surprise, Ellar hadn't arrived yet, despite the time.

"Eh, it's this late, and he's still not here?" Lulu expressed her confusion.

"Let's ask his secretary about his usual arrival time," Nicole suggested, her brow furrowed in slight concern, sensing that something might be amiss.

 

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"Okay," Lulu said, turning to leave the office. She nearly bumped into Ellar just outside.

Noticing Ellar's haggard look, Lulu frowned with concern." Why do you look so tired?"

"You're here," Ellar replied, a tired note in his voice as he walked into the office.

His eyes widened slightly when he saw Nicole inside." Nicole, what are you doing here?"

"I heard from Lulu you weren't feeling well. Came to check on you," Nicole said, her gaze lingering on Ellar.

Ellar felt an uncomfortable twinge of guilt. Trying to mask any strangeness, he said, a bit stiffly, "No, just busy, that's all. Just tired."

Nicole's eyes narrowed a fraction. "You look more than just tired," she said, skepticism lacing her words. She wasn't buying the mere fatigue story.

Ellar, now more nervous, gave a forced chuckle. "What else would it be? Honestly, just tired." He gestured to the mountain of paperwork on his desk. "See? So much work lately. Some I can't even finish in one day."

"It's not the work that's keeping you from finishing. You're spending time with Patricia," Lulu said, teasing him with a knowing smile.

"Yea... I just went to see her," Ellar admitted, a hint of embarrassment in his tone.

His reaction only solidified Lulu's suspicion. Smiling, she added, "We shouldn't pry into your personal life, but don't let it affect your work, and also..."

"And what?" Ellar asked, a hint of confusion in his voice.

Inwardly, he was strategizing, trying to mislead Nicole. 'If she thinks I'm just preoccupied with Patricia, she won't suspect the truth,' he thought.

He wondered what Lulu was about to say.

"You know Patricia's situation and her feelings for you. You should really think it through," Lulu advised, her voice tinged with concern.

They all knew how Ellar felt about Patricia, and Patricia had been clear about her feelings. Ellar needed to be ready for that.

"I'm aware. I'm not expecting anything from her. I just think she needs someone to stand by her now. After she recovers, I’ll step back, just wishing her happiness," Ellar said, a rare seriousness in his voice.

He was doing all this for Patricia without expecting anything in return. He just wanted to be there for her, hoping for her happiness in the end.

Lulu sighed, shaking her head, at a loss for further advice for Ellar.

Nicole cast a concerned look at Ellar. "Even if you're just keeping her company, you shouldn’t be this drained. Let me check you out."

She motioned for Ellar to come closer for a quick check.

Ellar's heart raced. He'd thought Nicole was falling for the cover story about Patricia, but she seemed undeterred by it.

A wave of panic washed over him, and he broke into a cold sweat. 'I can't let Nicole examine me. If she does, she'll uncover everything, and my plans will be ruined,' he thought frantically.

In a sudden move, Ellar clutched his stomach. "My stomach... it hurts. You guys sit, I'll be right back," he blurted out and dashed out of the room.

"Did he eat something bad?" Lulu asked, puzzled.

Maybe," Nicole replied, her brow furrowed slightly.

"I thought he was just overworked, but maybe it's just stomach trouble," Lulu shrugged, turning to Nicole. "Doesn't seem like anything too serious."

"Yeah," Nicole nodded. "A little medicine and rest should do. " She seemed convinced it was a minor issue.

When Ellar returned, Nicole didn't mention checking on him again, much to his silent relief.

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Nicole excused herself from lunch with Lulu, saying, "Now that everything seems okay, I'll head back to the office."

She had come out of concern for Ellar, but seeing him seemingly alright, she felt it was time to leave.

’Do you think you can manage the work alone?" Lulu asked Ellar.

"I'll be fine," Ellar assured with a nod.

"Just remember, if you need help, have your secretary send the crucial documents to the team," Lulu reminded him as she prepared to leave.

"Got it," Ellar responded, escorting Nicole and Lulu to the door.

Once they were gone, Ellar collapsed onto the couch, a wave of exhaustion washing over him.

"Sir, these are the documents," his secretary announced, entering with a stack of papers and a bottle of medicine." Ms. Riddle asked me to give this to you."

Holding the medicine, Ellar felt a mix of warmth and guilt.

He hated keeping things from Nicole, yet he knew revealing his plans would stop her from letting him proceed. He was trapped between a rock and a hard place.

Til explain everything and ask for Nicole’s forgiveness once this is all over,' he resolved.

Meanwhile, in the car, Nicole and Lulu discussed Ellar's condition.

"Do you think there's something else behind his behavior?" Lulu inquired, her usual smile gone.

"I'm not certain. Well have to wait and see," Nicole responded, her face serious. She couldn't shake off the feeling that Ellar was hiding something.

"Once he takes the medicine, well see if he improves in the next few days," Nicole said, pondering the situation.

"If he gets better, then it's probably nothing. But if he doesn't, or gets worse, then he's definitely hiding something," Nicole concluded.

"Alright," Lulu agreed, trusting Nicole's judgment.

Leaning back in her seat and gazing out the window, Lulu let out a sigh. "Ellar's so dedicated, but with Patricia's stance...

it's complicated."

The future of Ellar and Patricia's relationship seemed uncertain.

Nicole looked thoughtful. "Fate's a tricky thing, isn't it?"

Lulu turned toward Nicole, a faint smile on her lips. "You think they might still have a shot?"

"I don't know," Nicole admitted, shaking her head. "Some matters are only clear to those involved."

"It'd be a shame if they don't end up together," Lulu mused, sharing Nicole's view that ultimately, it was for Ellar and Patricia to figure out.

Back at Riddle Corporation, Nicole and Lulu stepped out of the car.

Nicole paused, her eyes briefly catching a carthat had just arrived.

"What's up?" Lulu asked, curious.

"It's nothing. Let's head in," Nicole said, redirecting her attention toward the building.

Lulu glanced around, seeing nothing out of the ordinary, and followed Nicole inside.

Nicole kept to herself that they had been followed. Unsure of the other party's motives, she had a hunch she was the one being targeted.

Once in her office, Nicole quickly called Max.

"There's someone tailing me. Look into it," she spoke quietly.

"Understood. Stay alert," Max replied, ready to investigate.

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Nicole gazed out the window, lost in thought. She was aware of the security measures Jared had put in place for her, yet the car that had been trailing her from BayCorp was an anomaly. It was a vehicle she didn’t recognize, with occupants she couldn't identify.

She was fairly sure it wasn't connected to Scorpio. Her mind then drifted to Lawrence. In San Joto, he was one of the few who might have a reason to follow her.

Time seemed to fly, and before she knew it, the workday was over.

As Nicole left the building, she instinctively glanced at the spot where the mysterious car had been parked earlier. A different car occupied the space now.

Without lingering, Nicole made her way to Jared's car and got in.

"Let's go," she said to Max, settling into the seat.

As they drove off, Max reported, "Mrs. Johnston, there was no trace of that car you mentioned."

Nothing at all?" Nicole's frown deepened. Were they dealing with someone highly skilled?

"Correct. Our team arrived, but the car had already left, leaving no clues. They're quite professional," Max added.

Jared, sitting beside Nicole, squeezed her hand reassuringly. "Arrange a driver for Riddle Corporation," he directed Max.

He then turned to Nicole, "You should have the driver with you whenever you're alone."

"Okay," Nicole responded quietly, touched by Jared's concern and understanding the need for extra precautions.

Jared instructed Max further, "Keep a watch, but don't go too near."

Max nodded, grasping Jared's strategy. They needed to appear less alert to coax the follower into the open.

Nicole realized the subtlety of Jared's plan. She knew she had to act normally to avoid tipping off their tail. The game of cat and mouse had just begun, and they needed to be patient to draw out their mysterious follower.

Upon their arrival at the kindergarten, Nicole and Jared picked up Nolan and Lana, heading back to the Riddle residence.

In the living room, Daniel and Gloria were present, along with Stanley and Tia.

' Nicole, Jared," Tia greeted them warmly as they entered.

Nolan and Lana, beaming with joy, rushed over to Tia. "Tia!" they exclaimed, embracing her.

Tia affectionately ruffled their hair. "Have you two been behaving yourselves?"

The children nodded eagerly. "Yes, we've been very good."

"That's my superstars," Tia said, her smile bright and genuine.

Gloria, her eyes full of warmth, invited everyone to sit." Come, let's all have a seat and catch up."

They all settled down comfortably.

Nicole turned to Tia with a concerned but friendly gaze." How have you been? Everything alright?"

Tia responded with a gentle shake of her head. "I'm fine. I just really missed Nolan and Lana," she confessed.

Realizing her words might have sounded too intense, Tia quickly amended, "I mean, I missed spending time with them."

Gloria, who initially looked a bit puzzled, chuckled at Tia's clarification. "You're always welcome here. Feel free to visit whenever you like."

"I'll make sure to do that," Tia replied, her relief evident.

Nicole offered a warm smile. "That's great to hear. And if you're feeling up to it, you can start picking Nolan and Lana up from kindergarten again starting tomorrow."

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