Ch. 3051..3055: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3051-3055
Chapter 3051
"Mission accomplished!' Lulu handed a document to Nicole.
After receiving the document, Nicole said, 'Keep an eye on the follow-up." "Will do," Lulu happily
agreed.
After discussing work, everyone returned to their offices.
Nicole, sitting down and going through the document Lulu gave her, nodded slightly in approval.
Everything was arranged properly; now, it all depended on Ellar.
Meanwhile, Ellar had gone to meet with the potential partners.
"I've reviewed the project proposal and find it very promising, so I'm here today to discuss the specifics.
If there are no issues, we can sign the contract," Ellar said directly.
"With that said, let's hope for a fruitful collaboration," the other party responded with a smile.
"Let's review the documents first," Ellar suggested, handing over the prepared documents.
After a thorough review, the other party expressed satisfaction: "There are no issues at all." "In that
case, let's proceed with signing the contract," Ellar presented the contract.
The other party was momentarily surprised, then laughed heartily, "I didn't expect you to be so well-
prepared." "I can't resist a good project," Ellar said. "Naturally, I wanted to finalize it as soon as
possible." "Then let's sign," the other party said, already signing their name on the contract.
After Ellar signed as well, he handed a copy to the other party and bid farewell, "Pleasant cooperation."
"Let me walk you out." "No need."
After leaving, Ellar glanced at the contract in his hand, a satisfied smirk playing on his lips.
Armed with the contract, he made his way to the Riddle Corporation, where he handed it over to Nicole.
Upon reviewing it, Nicole expressed her approval with a nod, “This will do." "Nicole, are you sure
Everett won't notice anything?" Ellar asked, somewhat worried. Although his task had been
successfully completed, he wasn't sure how easy Everett would be to deal with.
"It doesn't matter," Nicole shrugged, her primary goal being to prevent any loss to BayCorp.
As long as that was achieved, everything else was a bonus. If they could kill two birds with one stone,
great; if not, there was no harm done.
"What should I do next?" Ellar inquired further.
Nicole glanced at Ell ar and responded with a smile, "Just get ready for it." "For this project?" Ellar was
surprised. Aware of the project's challenges, he wondered, 'What's there to prepare?' "Don't worry, I
won't let this project fail," she assured him. After all, it was still a very promising project.
"Oh, got it," Ellar didn't press further, sincerely agreeing. He figured if Nicole said it would be fine, then
he just needed to focus on his part.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, you can go back," Nicole returned the documents to Ellar.
"I'll be off then. Remember to call me if anything comes up," Ellar said before leaving Nicole's office.
After leaving, he planned to head out but hesitated for a moment before making his way to Patricia's
office.
"Can I help you?" Oddly, Patricia felt nervous seeing Ellar. The memory of their last encounter lingered;
when Ellar took charge, she found herself somewhat unable to resist.
Ellar glanced at her and then asked, "How's your injury?"
Chapter 3052
"It's much better," Patricia responded softly.
Ellar frowned. "You haven't changed this bandage at all, have you? You haven't redressed the wound."
Patricia was momentarily taken aback, her voice even softer, "It's really okay."
Indeed, she hadn't changed it, but that was because the wound wasn't serious. It had been properly
treated yesterday, and it would be fully healed in a couple of days.
Ellar, however, wasn't satisfied with her brushing it off and fetched a first- aid kit to help Patricia redress
the wound.
"Really. I'm fine," Patricia instinctively tried to stop Ell ar but found herself being held even tighter.
Holding her arm tight, Ellar said seriously, "Stay still."
Feeling a bit uneasy, Patricia reluctantly replied, "I can manage on my own. " If the dressing really
needed changing, she preferred doing it herself.
"I already said, don't move." Ellar had unwrapped the bandage. Seeing the still slightly red wound,
even after treatment, he frowned. 'If not taken care of well, it could get infected.'
After removing the bandage, Ellar took out a cleaning swab and started to clean the wound.
Watching his careful actions, Patricia unconsciously bit her lip, her feelings all mixed up.
"You're injured and still pushing yourself so hard. Can't you take a break?" Ell ar muttered while treating
the wound, his tone betraying his concern for Patricia.
"It's really just a minor injury. In the past..." Patricia started to explain instinctively but stopped herself
mid-sentence.
El I ar paused in his actions, hesitated for a moment, and then continued to tend to her wound.
"Let's not dwell on the past. You won't have to live like that ever again," Ellar said with determination in
his eyes. 'Now that she's with Nicole, she'll only be involved in corporate affairs, far removed from the
constant dangers of her previous life.'
Patricia didn't respond, thinking, 'Who could be certain about the future?' "Tell him to find a more
peaceful job," Ellar said, avoiding Patricia's gaze as he spoke.
It took Patricia a moment to realize he was referring to Charlie.
With a slight twitch of her lips, Patricia gave Ellar a somewhat resigned look. 'Charlie's decisions aren't
up to me.'
Seeing her silence, Ellar frowned unhappily, "Do you really want to live a life always on edge?" "You
don't understand," Patricia bit her lip slightly, offering no further explanation to Ellar.
The kind of life she and Charlie had was all about the present situation. With all the challenges and
secrets they dealt with, hoping for a peaceful life seemed almost impossible.
Maybe, once everything was sorted out, they could have that peaceful life. But by choosing to stick with
Jared and Nicole, they were set on following through with their decisions and doing what they believed
was right.
Patricia took a big breath and told Ellar, 'Thanks, Ellar. I'm really glad we crossed paths." This side of
him, she knew, would stick with her, a memory that wouldn't fade.
"Hmph, don't give me some fake award," Ellar grumbled, a bit sulky. If she couldn’t accept his feelings,
these gestures only made him feel worse.
Watching his childish demeanor, Patricia couldn't help but smile.
"It's good to see you smile," Ellar said, his mood lifting at the sight of her smiling face.
After packing up the first-aid kit, Ellar instructed, "Take good care of yourself."
"I will," Patricia promised.
"I'm leaving." Ellar’s heartbeat quickened inexplicably as he quickly made his exit.
Watching him go, Patricia sighed, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Chapter 3053
Patricia's gaze lingered on her arm, looking at the bandage he had applied. She bit her lip slightly, her
fingers gently brushing the bandage, as if she could still feel his warmth.
After Ellar left, he let out a long sigh, soothingly patting his chest. It seemed to help a bit. For some
reason, he had felt an intense panic, as if he was on the verge of losing control over himself.
"All those grand statements are just lies we tell ourselves," Ellar muttered, shaking his head.
There was a moment when he truly wanted to take Patricia away, to leave everything behind, but he
knew he couldn't.
"What are you mumbling about by yourself?" Lulu's voice interrupted his thoughts.
Ellar snapped back to reality, turning to see Lulu, "Nothing, I was just about to head back to BayCorp."
"Nothing?" Lulu raised an eyebrow slightly. "I heard something, though." "Really, it was nothing. I was
just thinking over this project. That's all," Ellar stubbornly insisted, refusing to admit anything.
Lulu rolled her eyes at Ellar, sighing, "It seems you've really decided to give up. As long as you have no
regrets."
Although she hadn't caught exactly what Ell ar was mumbling about, she was sure it wasn't work-
related but something to do with Patricia.
Eliar felt a sour twist in his heart but dared not show it, managing only a feigned smile. "I've got work to
do on my end, so I'll be off."
Lulu shook her head at his evasion.
Watching Ellar leave, Lulu then made her way to Nicole's office.
"He's gone?" Nicole asked Lulu, having overheard their conversation.
"Yes, he stopped by Patricia’s office and has now left," Lulu confirmed, approaching Nicole’s desk.
Nicole's gaze darkened slightly, aware that Ellar still couldn't let go of Patricia. However, understanding
Patricia's determination, she chose not to comment further.
"Sigh, what do you think will happen to Everett if his attempt on BayCorp fails?" Lulu shifted the
conversation. She had come to Nicole specifically for this matter but ran into Ellar in the hallway and
noticed his odd behavior, which prompted a few additional questions.
A chill flashed through Nicole's eyes as she said meaningfully, 'He'll only escalate his efforts." "So, he'll
become even more reckless!" Lulu's face turned a shade paler.
"It doesn't matter. I want to see what he really intends to do, and what he can do," Nicole scoffed coldly.
At this point, Everett was in the open while they operated in the shadows, so she wasn't overly worried.
"Should we make preparations in advance?" Lulu asked quietly.
Being prepared never hurt, after all.
Nicole bit her lip, considering for a moment before responding, "Indeed, we should strategize." "What
do you need me to do?" Lulu's eyes widened with eagerness.
Nicole couldn't help but smile wryly, shaking her head, "Give me a moment to think." "Alright, I'll get
back to my work then. Just call me if you need anything," Lulu said cheerfully, scratching her head.
"Sure, go ahead," Nicole responded with a light smile.
As Lulu left, Nicole leaned back, deep in thought. 'Everett's clearly trying to weaken Riddle Corporation,
believing his plan against BayCorp will work eventually. This means it won't take long for him to initiate
other actions...'
Chapter 3054
Everett, looking at the documents in his hand, was filled with satisfaction.
"Nicole is so smart, yet Ellar, who has been following her around, hasn't learned anything," he snorted
coldly, placing the document on his desk.
"Mr. Wright, now that the bait has been taken, what's our next move?” Jerry asked quietly.
"EIlar signing the contract will start his preparations. Keep an eye on him. Once he's nearly ready, let
our mole escape," Everett instructed.
"Yes," Jerry agreed, then added, "Should we proceed with the other plans?"
Frowning slightly, Everett pondered before saying, "We can start targeting
DillCorp."
That branch was managed by someone Nicole appointed, and any significant issues had to be reported
back to the Riddle Corporation, creating a delay in communication which could work in their favor.
"Alright, I'll make the arrangements," Jerry said before leaving.
Everett leaned back in his chair, legs crossed on the desk, clearly in a good mood. This was the most
pleasant moment he had felt since returning to San Joto. He thought to himself, 'Step by step, I will
reclaim everything and hold it with my own hands...'
At noon, under the scorching sun, Nicole, Lulu, and Patricia left the company for lunch.
"How's your arm?" Lulu asked Patricia.
"Much better now," Patricia replied, her gaze drifting to the bandage on her arm, seemingly lost in
thought.
Lulu was puzzled, noticing something odd about Patricia's demeanor.
"Are you really okay?" Lulu asked again.
"Yes, I'm fine," Patricia took a deep breath, regaining her usual composure.
Lulu couldn't help but sigh, "You were a workaholic when you arrived, and now, it seems even worse
than before. You don't even take a break when you're injured." "There's a lot going on recently. It'll get
better after this busy period,” Patricia said with a faint smile.
She knew everyone was concerned about her, but being occupied with work was actually better for her.
She couldn't just stay at home alone; her mood would never settle that way.
She admitted she was using work to numb herself, but she had no other choice but to leave everything
to time.
As lunch was served and they were about to start eating, Preston hurried over. "I knew you'd be here
for lunch," Preston said as he sat down and ordered his lunch.
"What's the rush? Is something wrong?" Lulu asked with some worry as she knew Preston wouldn't
come in person unless it was something serious.
"There is something," Preston glanced at Lulu and Patricia before looking at Nicole, "Everett might be
planning to make a move on DillCorp next." "How do you know?" Lulu asked, surprised.
Preston explained, "I managed to track his assistant's computer. There was a plan, but I didn't dare to
stay too long in case he noticed me, so I'm not clear on the details."
He had seen plans regarding DillCorp but had to abort copying the information when Jerry logged in,
fearing detection.
"Could it be like with Ellar?" Lulu frowned, looking at Nicole.
Nicole's expression darkened slightly, "It shouldn't be." "Then what will he do?" Lulu's face fell a bit.
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Everett, known for his scheming ways, seemed poised to stir up trouble again.
"I came to suggest that you try hacking in," Preston said seriously. His hacking skills weren't on par with
Nicole's, and if Nicole tried, there might be a higher chance of success.
However, Nicole shook her head, "Everett will be expecting me." She had enlisted Preston precisely
because Everett wouldn't be on guard against him. But if she took action, the likelihood of being
detected would increase.
Preston sighed, "I hadn't considered that." "Nicole, how about I go to DillCorp and keep an eye on
things for the next few days?" Lulu offered.
"That won't work. If you show up, Everett will become suspicious." Nicole's presence could alert Everett
that they were already onto him, which could jeopardize future maneuvers.
"What should we do, then?" Lulu asked, deflated.
"He dares to act this way because he's playing a game of timing with US, especially since matters at
DillCorp have to be reported back to the Riddle Corporation," Nicole speculated.
"So, you mean he might tamper with the information?" Lulu frowned.
"It's possible," Preston agreed, nodding. "Nicole's analysis makes sense."
DillCorp didn't operate independently like BayCorp, which Ellar could call for the shots.
"What about NandoCorp, which is also managed by someone appointed?" Lulu asked, puzzled.
Nicole scoffed, "To Everett, NandoCorp probably already seems like it's in his pocket." That's why
Everett didn't care, thinking that as long as the other Riddle Corporation's other subsidiaries
encountered problems, NandoCorp would fall into his hands easily.
"Hmph, that's infuriating," Lulu huffed.
"Nicole, we need to plan ahead for this," Preston reminded her.
"Yes, I know." A chill passing through Nicole's eyes.
Preston's lunch was served, and the group stopped discussing Everett to focus on their meal.
Yet, each person seemed preoccupied, deep in thought over the situation.
After lunch, the group left the restaurant.
"Nicole, I'll head back now. Call me if there's anything," Preston said as he took his leave.
"Alright," Nicole nodded in response.
Watching Preston leave, Nicole, along with Patricia and Lulu, headed towards Riddle Corporation.
"Ms. Riddle, our initial plan has been successful. Everett must believe that Ellar has taken the bait. He
might not be as cautious in dealing with other subsidiaries, which could expose some vulnerabilities,’
Patricia analyzed calmly.
Nicole agreed, "Everett's actions have been quite aggressive lately, indeed making him more prone to
mistakes." "Then let's find a way to make him commit even bigger errors," Lulu suggested with a gleam
of mischief in her eyes.
Nicole's eyes narrowed slightly. They could indeed intentionally expose some flaws to Everett, likely
enticing him to take the bait.
Back at the company, Nicole instructed Patricia, "Contact DillCorp and arrange for someone to handle
it. Make sure Everett doesn't notice anything unusual." "Understood," Patricia agreed, proceeding to
make arrangements.
"Nicole, about Ellar’s situation, I'll go check on it again to ensure there are no slip-ups," Lulu said with
caution in her eyes. They absolutely couldn't afford any mistakes at this juncture, or all their efforts
would be in vain.
"Okay,” Nicole agreed and then returned to her office.
Sitting down, Nicole leaned back in her chair, her eyes filled with contemplation. Everett's return was
undoubtedly aimed at overturning the Riddle family, but she wasn't going to give him that chance.
Time flew by, and two days had passed.