Ch. 3091..3095: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3091-3095
Chapter 3091
"Are you sure Nolan's feelings for Nona are pure?" Jared's expression turned serious. He thought, if
Nolan could act like that, maybe Rami had some secret plan against Lana.
Nicole was surprised by Jared's words. After a moment, she managed a smile and said, "It's not
common to find a child as mature as Nolan."
From Nicole's perspective, it wasn't right to suspect other children because of her son. Even if her son
wasn't completely sincere, he wasn't as cunning as an adult.
"Okay, let's invite Rami to the birthday party," Jared decided. He wanted to see for himself if Rami was
innocent or not.
Watching Jared's frustrated expression, Nicole shook her head. She mused, 'Maybe all dads feel this
way, wanting to protect their daughters from boys.'
To her, the future was unpredictable, and the children would grow up. So, there was no need to be
hostile toward Rami.
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Nicole and Jared had been picking up Nolan and Lana themselves over the past three days as they
wanted to make sure Lawrence hadn't bothered them.
knocked and entered.
"Ms. Riddle, here are the documents," Patricia said, handing over a file to Nicole.
After reviewing the documents, a cold smirk appeared on Nicole's lips." Very good."
"The paperwork for the sanction has been issued, we should..."
Understanding what Patricia wanted to say, Nicole nodded. "Yes, we can start releasing a press
statement through our media contacts now."
"Understood," Patricia replied, then turned to leave and carry out the instructions.
A while later, news media published an apology from Riddle Corporation for a trademark issue. In the
apology, the company expressed regret to " Mr. Everett Riddle" and promised compensation in
accordance with the law.
With a triumphant look, Lulu said, Nicole, now that this news is out, everyone is wondering what will
happen next. I'm curious to see if Everett, a fugitive, will actually dare to claim the compensation."
"He definitely won't dare to show up. If he doesn't, he'll just be sulking, but if he does, he'll be arrested,"
Patricia remarked coldly.
Nicole's move was clever; Everett had tried to set a trap for her, but she turned the tables on him.
For Riddle Corporation, if a loss was inevitable, Nicole and her team might as well get some
satisfaction out of the situation.
Nicole chuckled lightly as she glanced at the two of them. "You two just want to eat popcorn."
"Heh, it's his fault for scheming against US," Lulu retorted proudly, lifting her chin. "This will teach him
not to mess with US. Hmph!"
Lulu thought Everett must have underestimated them. He probably believed they couldn't handle the
problems from Riddle Corporation and its subsidiaries all at once.
"Ms. Riddle, Everett will receive the news soon. I'll arrange for someone to keep an eye out and see
what moves he makes," Patricia said, her tone serious.
She had a feeling that Everett wasn’t the type to give up easily, so they needed to be prepared.
"Okay," Nicole agreed, understanding Patricia's concerns.
After Patricia left, Lulu regained some of her composure. "Honestly, Everett must be fuming over this
setback. I wonder if he'll lose his cool."
"We'll deal with whatever comes our way," Nicole said.
She narrowed her eyes slightly as she thought, 'Everett's return has a clear purpose. He wouldn't stay
quiet if there's no concrete evidence to prove his real identity to the authorities.'
Knowing that Everett would make a move, Nicole felt they should stay calm, remain vigilant, and be
prepared to counter any threats.
Of course, if necessary, they could also give Everett a bit of trouble to keep him from getting too
confident.
Seeing Nicole's confident demeanor, Lulu nodded in agreement. "Okay."
"You can go back to your tasks now," Nicole said with a smile, dismissing her.
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"Okay," Lulu agreed, then turned and left.
Nicole settled back into her office chair and picked up the documents beside her, ready to dive into her
work.
Meanwhile, Everett stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of his office, seemingly looking outside,
though his gaze appeared fixed on something in the distance.
"Mr. Wright, their press statement has been widely covered, and we're at a loss on how to proceed. I'm
afraid..." Jerry's face was pale, his voice growing softer as he spoke.
The Riddle Corporation's apology caught Everett and Jerry off guard, feeling more like a knife than an
apology. Their move left them with no way to respond.
The news exploded almost instantaneously, despite their attempts to address it as soon as they heard.
It was too late.
"Hmm," Everett responded indifferently.
"Mr. Wright?" Jerry was confused. 'So, that's all?'
Everett turned around slowly, his voice somber as he replied, "Nicole planned everything."
'If it was Nicole's plan, how could I possibly counterattack?' he thought.
"So, we just sit and wait?" Jerry said, sounding somewhat unwilling.
Everett had a multi-faceted plan; even if one part had succeeded, it would have impacted Riddle
Corporation. But unexpectedly, none of the facets succeeded.
Nicole had put significant effort into resolving BayCorp's problem.
Regarding DillCorp's issue, with Dillon unexpectedly stepping in to clarify the rumors, Nicole resolved it
easily. As for the issue faced by NandoCorp, which Everett's side was most concerned about, they had
believed Nicole had no way to counter and would have to accept defeat and compensate.
Biting back his frustration, Jerry looked up at Everett, realizing they had lost this round too.
"Alright, Jerry, you can head out for now," Everett said, realizing there wasn't much else he could do
about the situation.
"Yes, sir," Jerry replied before leaving the office.
Everett's eyes narrowed a bit, showing a touch of concern.
He had underestimated Nicole. He figured her trip to the regulatory agency and her offer to
compensate meant she had no other cards to play. He hadn't seen this coming.
Now, he had to dwell on it alone, with no easy way out. He couldn't just claim the compensation using
his real name; that would be digging his own grave.
"Nicole, you're quite the strategist," Everett muttered quietly, a chill creeping into his voice. 'You won
this round, but who do you think will come out on top next time?
Time passed quickly, and soon Nolan and Lana's birthday was approaching.
"Nicole, is everything set for the birthday party?" Lulu asked.
"Yes, everything's ready for tomorrow," Nicole replied.
"This is Nolan and Lana's first birthday back in San Joto, and we want to make it the best for them,"
Lulu said with a smile.
Thinking about the hardships these two kids had endured alongside Nicole made everyone
sympathetic.
"With everyone's thoughtful preparations, they will surely have a wonderful time," Nicole said with a
joyful smile.
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"Oh, who's coming tomorrow, and have you told everyone?" Lulu asked.
Nicole paused before answering, ’Nolan and Lana have asked some of their friends in school, and the
rest are family.’
"That's good. Too many people might make the children uncomfortable. As long as they're with their
friends, they'll be happy," Lulu reasoned.
"First, we're going to the amusement park tomorrow, then we'll come back home in the afternoon. By
evening, their friends should arrive, and the rest of the guests will be there too. That's when we'll start
the birthday party," Nicole explained.
"Great, then I'll see you tomorrow evening. You all go and have a good time. I'll head home first to see
if there's anything else I can help with," Lulu said with a smile. "I won't be joining you at the amusement
park.’
"That works," Nicole agreed.
Knock, knock, knock.
Nicole glanced toward the door. "Come in," she called out.
"Ms. Riddle, Mr. Royce is here," Patricia said, opening the door and stepping to the side.
"Lawrence?" Nicole's brow furrowed as she wondered, 'Why is he here?'
Lulu's expression hardened. "It's not about Nolan and Lana's birthday party, is it?"
"Let him in, please," Nicole said, her tone firm.
"Right away," Patricia replied, stepping back.
Lawrence entered the room confidently.
"What do you need?" Nicole asked directly.
Lawrence placed two bags on Nicole's desk. "These are birthday gifts for Nolan and Lana. Since I
won't be seeing them, could you please give these to them?"
He had brought the gifts to Nicole's office as he wasn't invited to the birthday party and knew Nicole
didn't like him visiting the kids. This was his only way of showing he cared about the kids.
"We've already prepared gifts; there's no need for this," Lulu said, her frown showing some resistance.
"It's the thought that counts," Lawrence replied, his gaze firm.
Surprised by the exchange, Lulu looked at Nicole, awaiting her decision.
"Lulu, could you get a cup of coffee?" Nicole asked.
"Okay," Lulu agreed, giving Lawrence a wary look before leaving the room.
"Do you not want to help?" Lawrence asked bluntly after Lulu left.
Nicole furrowed her brows, wondering what he was up to this time. ’You really don't need to do this."
"It's just a gesture, something I've done every year for them," Lawrence said as if it were obvious.
"But-" Nicole began to object.
"Or I could deliver them myself," Lawrence interjected.
Nicole frowned even more. She understood Lawrence's unspoken warning: if she didn't agree to pass
on the gifts, he would deliver them himself.
She bit her lip, then sighed, giving in. "Alright," she agreed, deciding it was safer for her to return the
gifts to the Riddle residence than to let Lawrence go there himself.
"Thank you," Lawrence said, visibly relieved. He felt grateful that Nicole didn't outright reject his
gesture. If she had, he would have had to come up with another plan. He had even prepared to mail
the gifts directly to the Riddle residence as a last resort.
Nicole glanced at Lawrence and said with a slight smile, "I should be the one thanking you on behalf of
Nolan and Lana."
"No need to mention it," Lawrence replied with a smile. "As I've said, it's just my way of showing I care."
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"I'll accept the gifts on their behalf, but I still can't invite you to the birthday party. It's just not
appropriate," Nicole stated calmly, without hesitation.
Lawrence, feeling a bit awkward, managed a helpless smile and said, "Even though I just threatened
you, you didn't have to retaliate so quickly."
He knew she wouldn't invite him to the birthday party, but her blunt declaration still made it hard for him
to accept.
"I'm just stating the facts," Nicole replied with a serene smile, appearing innocent.
Lawrence was momentarily lost in thought, just as Lulu came in.
"Mr. Royce, your coffee." Lulu said, placing the coffee on the table.
A flicker of discomfort crossed Lawrence's face. "No need, I was just leaving now that we've discussed
everything."
Watching Lawrence leave abruptly, Lulu looked surprised. "He's gone just like that?"
"Nicole, was it something you said? He seemed a bit off," Lulu inquired.
"It's nothing, just that I didn't invite him to the birthday party," Nicole replied.
"So, he's angry?" Lulu murmured, frowning. "But he didn't seem like it."
Nicole couldn't help but give Lulu an amused look. "What are you muttering about?"
"Oh, nothing." Lulu glanced at the bags on Nicole's desk. "So, you accepted the gifts."
"Yes, it's simpler that way. Besides, they're for Nolan and Lana, so it's ultimately up to them," Nicole
said.
"Right, that probably explains why he left without making more of a fuss," Lulu said as she nodded.
Nicole set the bags aside, her gaze lingering for a moment before she resettled in her chair. "Alright, no
more worries. You don't need to fret."
"Okay then, I'll get back to work," Lulu said, turning to leave.
Meanwhile, as Lawrence got into the car, Ian noticed that the bags of gifts were not with him and said,
"Nicole accepted them?"
"Yes," Lawrence replied. "Drive."
"Yes, sir." After Ian responded, he sensed that Lawrence's mood was off and couldn't help expressing
concern. 'Mr. Royce, you seem upset even though the gifts were delivered. Did something happen?"
"It's nothing." Lawrence's tone carried a hint of irritation as he turned his gaze toward the window.
Images of Nicole just moments ago flashed through his mind, reminding him of their time on Crescent
Island. Back then, she had no memories and lived carefree, with him being the only one she would get
close to.
But everything changed upon their return to San Joto, especially after she regained her memories.
The events that unfolded had only driven them further apart, to the point where they were almost
enemies.
Feeling a tightness in his chest, Lawrence paled. His expression was solemn.
The next day, in the evening, everything was ready for the birthday party at the Riddle residence. The
house was filled with lights and laughter, bustling with a large gathering. It wasn't just a few relatives;
Benjamin, Dillon's family, Dexter's family, and even Maximillian were there to celebrate the kids'
birthday.
"Lana, your family is huge, even bigger than mine!" Nona exclaimed, her eyes wide with amazement.
"Yeah, that's my great-grandfather, and those are my grandparents..." Lana began introducing her
family to Nona. 1
Nolan motioned to his friends. "Let's sit here. Grandma said this area is just for us kids."
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"Okay," the children agreed, making their way to their designated area and settling down.
The table was full of snacks, fruit, and pastries, with lots of toys around. Nolan and Lana kept their
friends entertained, eating and playing together.
Meanwhile, the grown-ups sat on the couches in the living room.
"I didn't think you both would make it," Nicole said, glancing at Benjamin and Maximillian.
"On a day this fun, we wouldn't miss it for the world,’ Benjamin and Maximillian replied, smiling.
Even though the younger ones tried to keep the birthday party a secret from them, once they found out,
there was no way they wouldn't come. Not only did they show up, but they also brought gifts for Nolan
and Lana.
"Yeah, your dad and I were thinking of just telling them, but so many people ended up coming. Good
thing we were ready," Gloria said, smiling at the crowded room.
The plan was for a simple celebration with close family, but the enthusiastic turnout made the party
even more fun.
"Gloria, I’m their uncle," Ellar said proudly.
"Haha, yes, you're also their uncle," Gloria laughed in response.
Emma looked at the children and said, "Nolan and Lana are just so lovable. When will I get to hold my
grandchild?"
"That's something you should ask Emery," Gloria replied, turning to look at Emery and his wife, who
seemed somewhat shy, unsure of how to respond. "Mom, even though you admire Gloria, there's no
rush. Let's just see how things go," Ellar interjected, trying to shift the focus away from Emery.
"Yes, let's just take things as they come," Emery agreed, before turning to Eliar and asking, "And when
are you getting married? Sooner rather than later, perhaps?"
"After I've just helped you out, you turn against me?" Ellar exclaimed, feigning dismay.
The whole family burst into laughter, enjoying the playful banter.
Emery responded, "I just think it's time you considered your own matters."
"Alright, then let Mom focus on your wife's belly instead," Ellar quickly surrendered. It wasn't that he
didn't want to marry; it was that the person he wanted to marry already had someone else in their
heart.
Feeling a bit melancholy, Ellar sighed and stood up. "I'd better go play with the kids."
"That child," Emma shook her head, amused yet sympathetic.
Seeing this, Karen tried to comfort Emma. "You should relax. I have it even worse. At least Emery has
a wife. Preston doesn't even have a girl around him."
"Hey, why bring me into this?" Preston protested. "Please, leave me out of this. I'm out of here."
Watching Preston beat a hasty retreat, everyone couldn't help but laugh again.
"These kids, when we talk about marrying them off, they act like we're threatening them," Karen
muttered, casting a secretive glance at Preston.
"Don't worry, when the time comes, they won't be able to avoid it. Just like Stanley used to give me
headaches, but look at him now," Gloria comforted them.
"Speaking of which, it might be time to consider setting a date for Stanley and Tia's wedding."
Emma, Karen, and Gloria then engaged in a lively discussion.
Stanley quietly took Tia, steering Mrs. Wallace Sr. toward the kids' area, finding that spot more
appealing.
"You two," Mrs. Wallace Sr. understood their intent and smiled. "Don't worry, we'll listen to what you two
decide."
"Thank you," Stanley and Tia expressed their gratitude.
Arriving at the kids' area, they saw Preston and Ellar leading the children in their joyful play.
Maximillian and Benjamin exchanged pleasantries; Dillon, Dexter, and Daniel joined in, adding to the
conversation from time to time.