Ch. 3046..3050: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3046-3050

Chapter 3046

Everett looked really frustrated, his eyes showing he didn't like what was happening.

Staring meanly at his assistant, Everett said in a cold, loud voice, "Stop all of Nicole's supply lines." He

thought if they couldn't stop her from getting her stuff, at least they could stop her from getting more.

"But, urn, it might be too late," the assistant said hesitantly. They didn't expect Nicole's moves, and now

it seemed too late to do anything.

"Try anyway," Everett's face got darker as he looked at the assistant.

To him, things weren't decided yet; there was still a chance. He really couldn't let Nicole get ahead.

"Okay," the assistant didn't say more and left quickly.

Everett got up and walked slowly to the window, staring at the horizon.' Nicole Riddle, what I lost, I'll get

back step by step. Let's see.'

Nicole and Patricia returned to the office.

While Patricia took care of her wounds, Lulu stayed close to Nicole, asking with concern, "What

happened? How did she get hurt?" "There was a problem with the cargo ship; Patricia took care of it,"

Nicole explained shortly.

Lulu sighed, feeling sorry.

After a bit, Patricia came back with her wounds fixed, only to see Ellar had arrived.

"What happened to your arm?" he asked, quickly taking hold of Patricia's arm when he saw her injury.

Patricia calmly pulled her arm away, saying, "It's nothing." "Ms. Riddle, if there's nothing else, I'll get

back to work,” Patricia said and walked away.

"Hey," Ellar tried to follow Patricia but was halted by Nicole.

"Ellar, what brings you here?" Nicole could tell that Patricia was deliberately avoiding him.

Stopped by Nicole, Ellar gritted his teeth, composed himself, and turned to her, saying, "Nicole, it's

about some work stuff." "Let's talk inside," Nicole said, heading into her office.

Ellar followed her in, and Lulu, not wanting to miss anything, entered too.

"What's the matter?" Nicole asked after sitting down.

"I got a project proposal, but something seems off. I thought you could check it out," Ellar handed a

document to Nicole.

He really came for work and didn't expect to find Patricia hurt.

"Sure, I'll check it out. I'll let you know if there's anything,” Nicole said, signaling for Ellar to go.

Lulu rolled her eyes, saying, "Did he actually come just for work?" "At first, yes. But things changed,"

Nicole replied, finding it somewhat amusing.

Lulu glanced at the document Nicole was holding, asking, "So, what did Ellar mean exactly?" "Let me

check first," Nicole said, opening the document.

After looking through it, she handed the document to Lulu, saying, "There's something strange here.

Get someone to quietly investigate this." "Okay," Lulu said, her expression turning more serious as she

took the document.

"Don't make it a big deal until we have more information," Nicole advised Lulu.

"I won't," Lulu assured, holding the document as she left.

Nicole's expression darkened a bit, thinking about how much Ellar had grown through everything he'd

been through.

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The proposal seemed perfect at first glance, but its perfection was what made it suspicious.

Nicole thought, 'Let's wait for Lulu's investigation. In times like these, being cautious is always wise.'

After leaving Nicole's office, Ellar went straight to find Patricia.

"Do you need something?" Patricia asked, maintaining a professional calm.

"What happened to your arm?" Ellar pressed, concerned, wondering, 'How can she get hurt doing

office work?' "It's nothing," Patricia instinctively moved her arm under the table, trying to keep it hidden.

Ellar moved closer to Patricia, giving her a look. "Hey, Patricia, don't stress.

I tried to stay away so you could have a chill and happy life without me."

"I'm okay," Patricia tried to calm herself, making it seem like everything was cool.

Ellar softly took Patricia's arm, checking the injury. "Does this seem 'okay' to you?" "Just a small injury,"

Patricia said, trying to act like it was no big deal.

Inside, though, her heart was all over the place, torn between wanting space from Ellar and being

afraid that any move might spill her feelings.

"Patricia, if you're having trouble looking after yourself, I might just stick around, you know, be a part of

your life," Ellar said, his tone sort of sounding like a warning.

He couldn't really express how hard it was for him to stay away, not catching sight of her, holding back

the urge to shadow her. Many times, he came close to giving in, just wanting to quietly check on her,

but he always managed to resist. He wished her safety, happiness, and well-being, wanting her to have

her own life undisturbed.

Patricia was so surprised by his words that her eyes got wide, and her mouth opened a bit, but no

words came out.

"Tell me, how exactly did you hurt your arm?" Ellar tried to keep his voice calm as he asked.

With a hard swallow, Patricia's voice was faint as she said, "Can you step back a bit?"

Swallowing hard, Patricia's voice was as faint as a mosquito's buzz, "Can you step back a bit?"

Only then did Ellar realize how close he was to Patricia. He naturally took a couple of steps back,

putting some space between them.

"It was just an accident during a mission, nothing serious now," Patricia explained, then looked at Ellar,

"You don't have to worry about me. What could possibly happen to me while I'm with Ms. Riddle?" "I..."

Ellar was briefly lost for words, realizing that Nicole wouldn't let Patricia take unnecessary risks.

"If you came here to talk about work, and since you're done, you should probably go back. And I have

work to do as well," Patricia dismissed him with a cool gaze.

Somewhat choked up, Ellar could only say, "Okay."

Without lifting her head, Patricia gathered some documents.

Seeing her quiet, El I ar took a deep look at Patricia and said, "Take care of yourself." After saying that,

he turned and walked away with heavy steps.

Only then did Patricia raise her head to watch him leave, her eyes full of a mix of emotions.

A pang of sadness hit Patricia's heart, and her hand unconsciously clenched, accidentally tugging on

her arm wound.

"Ouch," the sharp pain brought Patricia back to reality.

'Maybe it's for the best. He deserves someone who can have a calm and happy life with him till they're

old. Surely, he'll find that person and have a loving and joyful life forever.’

After leaving Patricia's office, Ellar couldn't help but clutch his chest. He had been so worked up just

now, almost losing his cool in front of Patricia.

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Ellar thought to himself, 'Patricia doesn't like it when I show too much concern, Maintaining some

distance is wiser.'

He cast a final glance back, carrying the weight of his concern for Patricia. Despite his worries, Ellar

recognized the importance of not overstaying his presence. He resolved to find excuses to visit her

more frequently in the days ahead.

Later that day, following lunch, Nicole, Lulu, and Patricia had just made their way back to the office.

The sudden ring of Lulu's phone broke the silence. She recognized the caller ID immediately and

picked up, asking, "What's the status?

"Really? Okay, got it."

After ending the call, Lulu turned to Nicole with a grave expression and confirmed, "Just as you

suspected."

Nicole, with a somber look, suggested, "Let's discuss this in my office," and led the way.

Lulu and Patricia followed her in. Lulu reported immediately, "There's indeed something fishy about that

project. The person behind it is Everett." "Everett again?" Patricia's face turned pale as she wondered,

'Why is he targeting Ellar again?' "What's he trying to do?" Nicole pressed Lulu for answers.

Lulu, visibly frustrated, revealed, "Our investigation shows that the company behind the proposal is just

a shell company, with Everett orchestrating the whole scheme. He's likely aiming to take down

BayCorp." "But what does he gain from BayCorp's downfall?" Patricia was confused.' Could Everett be

planning to take over BayCorp himself? That seems farfetched.'

Nicole, with a hint of disdain, speculated, ’He's probably targeting the Riddle Corporation. BayCorp is

just the first step."

She knew Everett had been out of the loop in San Joto for too long, underestimating Ellar's progress.

'Had it been Ellarfrom before, Everett might have stood a chance. Unfortunately for him, times have

changed.' "So, you're suggesting that if Everett manages to succeed now, he might go after DillCorp,

NandoCorp, and eventually target US?" Patricia's concern deepened.

"His ambitions are clearly grand, but it's questionable if he actually has the means to achieve them,"

Lulu remarked, her voice laced with scorn.

Nicole's gaze sharpened as she began to formulate a plan.

"You have a plan?" Patricia, picking up on Nicole's thoughtful expression, felt compelled to inquire.

"Lulu, go and..." Nicole started, her mind racing with strategies to counter Everett's moves.

"Ms. Riddle, is this really okay?" Patricia voiced her worries, concerned that if Everett caught wind of

their actions, their chances of succeeding could dwindle.

Nicole shrugged, her gaze lifting to meet Patricia's, "The next move is up to you.’ "Me?" Patricia was

taken aback.

"Yes, you. I need you to go to El I ar, fill him in on our strategy, and seek his collaboration," Nicole

directed with clear intent.

"But..." Patricia hesitated, troubled by the thought of going to Ellar.

Nicole, noting Patricia's hesitation, offered an alternative, "Or you can switch tasks with Lulu if that

makes you more comfortable."

Ultimately, it boiled down to just two tasks that required coordination between them.

With a resigned sigh, Patricia conceded, "I'll go now."

She knew deep down that if she proposed swapping tasks with Lulu, Lulu would likely decline. It was

merely a professional visit; she reassured herself that she could handle it.

Once Patricia and Lulu had departed, Nicole's expression turned serious. She picked up her phone,

dialed Preston's number, and warned, "Everett has begun to act; you need to be cautious as well."

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"Gott it," Preston replied.

"If things don't go smoothly on our end, he might come after you, so be prepared,’ Nicole added.

Preston paused briefly before responding, "Okay, I'll be careful."

Continuing, Preston mentioned, "Regarding the task you assigned me, there's some progress." "Go

on," Nicole said softly, hoping it might aid their current situation.

"There's someone named Jerry close to him, his personal assistant.

"Jerry is the one helping him with these schemes.

"If we can find a way to hack into Jerry’s computer, we should have a comprehensive understanding of

his next moves," Preston explained, laying out his plan with a hint of optimism in his voice.

Nicole thought to herself, 'If that's the case, they wouldn't have to worry about whatever Everett plans

next.' She asked, "Does he seem like a tough nut to crack? Are you sure you can handle it?" "I'll be as

careful as possible," Preston assured her.

He understood Nicole's implication; if the success rate was low, it was better not to act rashly to avoid

alarming their opponent.

"Alright, if you encounter any issues, you can also come to me," Nicole said before hanging up.

Nicole's expression darkened, and the atmosphere around her grew colder. The very thought of

Everett's return, with intentions not just against the Crests but to dismantle the entire Riddle

Corporation, was a challenge she accepted silently. 'Let him try,' she thought, her resolve as firm as the

setting sun on the horizon.

As dusk embraced the city, Nicole stepped out of her workplace, her day's burdens momentarily lifting.

Jared was there to pick her up, faithful and punctual as ever.

"Did you wait long?" Nicole asked upon entering the car, noticing a document by Jared's side.

"Not at all," Jared said, putting away the document before looking at Nicole, "Grandpa wants to see

you." "Grandpa!" Nicole was momentarily confused.

Jared gently stroked her hair, "I mean my grandpa." "Oh," Nicole said, feeling slightly uneasy as she

hadn't realized immediately.

"Also, I've asked Charlie to pick Nolan and Lana up. We'll head straight there," Jared said, then

instructed Max, "Drive." "Yes, sir," Max replied, starting the car.

After a while, they arrived at the Johnston family manor.

Nolan and Lana had just arrived as well and ran over when they saw Nicole and Jared getting out of

the car.

"Daddy, Mommy."

Nicole affectionately touched their heads and smiled, "Let's go in." "Okay." Holding Nicole's hand,

Nolan and Lana followed into the mansion.

They greeted Maximillian politely upon seeing him.

Maximillian's face lit up with a loving smile. "Come, let me have a look at you."

Nolan and Lana quickly made their way to the couch.

Nicole and Jared followed and greeted Maximillian.

"Please, take a seat," Maximillian said with a smile.

After everyone had taken their seats, Maximillian initiated the conversation with a light tone, "It's

nothing serious. I just wanted to have you all come back for a meal together." "We've been too busy

lately, not having come to visit you," Nicole admitted, her voice carrying a hint of guilt.

"I know you're busy," Maximillian responded, waving his hand dismissively, indicating he wasn't upset

but merely wished for their company.

He had inquired Jared about their schedules today and, upon discovering they had some free time,

extended the invitation.

"Sir, dinner is ready," the butler approached and informed them softly.

"Let's eat," Maximillian invited.

As they settled into their seats and took in the spread before them, the array of delicious meals sparked

a wave of emotion. Maximillian had gone out of his way to ensure the kitchen prepared their favorite

dishes, a thoughtful gesture that deeply touched everyone present.

 

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"Thank you," Nicole expressed her gratitude.

"Let's dig in," Maximillian said with affection.

During dinner, Maximillian turned his attention to Jared, concern etching his features. "I heard you've

been quite busy recently. I was thinking of sending someone to help you out." "We don't need it for

now," Jared responded calmly, his voice steady and reassuring. "We can still manage."

Maximillian's expression shifted to a slight frown. Despite not venturing out much, he remained well-

informed about the happenings beyond his immediate surroundings. The situation, as he understood it,

was somewhat complicated, and his concern for them was palpable.

"We already have someone helping US. Don't worry," Nicole reassured Maximillian with a gentle smile.

Seeing both of them insisting, Maximillian could only agree, "Alright then."

Then, looking at Jared, Maximillian hesitated before mentioning Everett, seemingly cautious because of

Nicole.

"He has already shown his ambitions. We'll be on our guard against him," Nicole said, her expression

turning slightly serious.

She understood the reason behind Maximillian's hesitation, but these concerns were not something

new to her.

"Good, as long as you're prepared," Maximillian nodded, his worry evident. He trusted their capabilities

and believed they would be fine as long as they were prepared.

After dinner and spending some time playing, Nicole and Jared, along with Nolan and Lana, left the

Johnston family manor.

It was quite late, and Nolan and Lana fell asleep on the way.

Looking at her two children, Nicole's eyes softened with affection.

Jared gently held Nicole's hand and whispered, "Everett has started to act, and it's likely going to get

even crazier from here." "Got it," Nicole's gaze deepened slightly. "He's already making moves against

Ellar. It seems none of the other subsidiaries will be spared."

It appeared that Everett had returned with the intention of ensnaring Riddle Corporation and its

subsidiaries in one fell swoop.

"Warn everyone to be cautious." A glint of cold determination flashed in Jared's eyes as he spoke.

"Yes, all have been notified," Nicole responded.

Jared tightened his grip on her hand, a silent message of support and shared resolve passing between

them.

Nicole couldn't help but smile at Jared's concern, her mood lightening." Don't be like that. I think our life

right now is pretty good."

Indeed, with him by her side, surrounded by family and friends, the present complexities seemed trivial

compared to the isolation and challenges she faced on Crescent Island.

"You deserve an even better life," Jared insisted, pulling Nicole close in a comforting embrace.

"It will happen, and soon," Nicole said, raising her eyebrows at Jared with confidence in her eyes.

After all, it was just Everett; even with the support of the Eastern Falcon, he couldn't do whatever he

wanted in San Joto.

Some time later, they made their way back to the Riddle residence.

Most of the lights in the mansion were off, leaving only the living room and hallway lights on for them.

Nicole and Jared, carrying the sleeping Nolan and Lana, took them to their rooms before going to rest

themselves.

The next day was sunny and bright.

After Jared dropped Nicole off at the company, he left.

Watching his car drive away, Nicole turned and entered the building.

"Ms. Riddle," Patricia approached, reporting in a low voice, "I've informed

Ellar." "Good," Nicole nodded, pleased.

"I wonder how Lulu is doing?" Patricia asked, slightly hesitant.

Lulu's voice then followed, "Don't worry, everything went smoothly on my end." "There she is," Nicole

turned to see Lulu approaching with a triumphant look on her face.