Ch. 3101..3105: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3101-3105
Chapter 3101
When Ellar realized Doretta was crashing his home to get settled in San Joto, he thought, 'Having an
extra person hanging around is gonna be a bit of a hassle. Finding her a job might help her move out
sooner.'
"Got any job preferences? I could lend a hand with the search," Ellar offered, his brow furrowing.
"Thanks. I've got a master's in management. Gonna scope out what the local job scene's after," Doretta
replied, indicating she wanted to suss out the job market first.
Doretta noticed Ellar's expression and laughed. ' You didn't think I was looking for a job in
housekeeping or caregiving, did you?"
From Ellar's reaction, she had guessed his initial assumption. She understood that El la r probably
thought of her as just someone from rural areas. But if she had no skills or qualifications, she wouldn't
have bothered coming all the way to San Joto; she could have easily found a job back home.
Ellar felt a bit embarrassed; he had indeed thought so initially, but Doretta's education and field of study
had quickly corrected his assumption.
"Have you sent out your resume yet?" Ellar asked, trying to shift the awkward situation.
"I've applied to a few places and am waiting to hear back," Doretta said, not really upset with Ellar's
initial assumption, and responded with a light smile.
Ellar, feeling apologetic, offered, "If those companies don't pan out, I'll help you search more. Well
make sure you land a job you're happy with."
"Thank you, Ellar," Doretta politely thanked him.
Emma watched them both, her eyes shining with satisfaction. She even shot Dexter a look that said,
"See how well they get along?"
But Dexter just shook his head slightly.
He didn't think their compatibility could be judged so easily. Doretta had just arrived in San Joto, likely
not interested in dating yet, and Ell ar didn't seem to be either.
Emma caught Dexter's meaning and rolled her eyes, thinking to herself that feelings might grow over
time.
"Let me show you to your room, Doretta," Emma said warmly, leading her away.
As they left, Ellar finally relaxed and asked, "Dad, what's going on?"
Dexter explained, "A few days ago, we received a message asking US to look after her for a while.
"Your mom thought it would be easier for Doretta to stay with US since she came to San Joto alone
and is still getting used to everything here.
"We'll give Doretta some time to get to know the area and settle into her job before we discuss her
plans for the future."
Ellar looked surprised. "So, if she doesn't leave, does that mean she'll stay with us forever?"
"Of course not. Eventually, she'll want to find a boyfriend, get married, you know," Dexter said, thinking
Ellar was jumping to conclusions.
Ellar was annoyed at the idea of waiting for Doretta to get married before she moved out, as if his
parents had taken in a daughter.
After Emma had helped Doretta settle in, dinner was ready.
The dinner table felt a bit awkward with all four of them there.
Ellar kept his head down, focused on his meal.
Emma kicked him under the table a few times, trying to get his attention, but he didn't react.
Finally, Emma gave Ell ar an exasperated look and took charge, engaging Doretta in conversation to
lighten the mood.
"I'm finished eating. I have some work to do, so I'll be in the study," El I ar announced, glancing at
Doretta. "You guys can take your time."
After Ellar left, Emma couldn't hide her frustration.
Doretta smiled at her and said, "Aunt Emma, I'm finished eating too."
"Are you sure? Did you have enough?” Emma asked, concerned.
"Yes, I'm full," Doretta replied politely, nodding.
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"Treat this place like your own home, and don't hesitate to make yourself comfortable," Emma
comforted Doretta.
"Got it. Thank you, Aunt Emma," Doretta responded with a smile.
"If you're feeling tired after your journey, feel free to rest," Emma said, her concern evident.
"In that case, I'll leave you guys to enjoy your meal. I'll head back to my room," Doretta said as she
stood up.
"Of course, take your time," Emma said, her satisfaction with Doretta evident as her smile widened.
After Doretta left, Dexter quietly cautioned Emma, "Don't set your expectations too high." His advice
was meant to temper any potential disappointment.
"You're not exactly helping by being so pessimistic," Emma replied, clearly unhappy with Dexter's
comment.
"I'm just reminding you, some things can't be forced. You don't want it to backfire," Dexter explained.
Emma rolled her eyes at Dexter. "I know. Even if I think Doretta is a good match, we still have to
respect what Ellar wants."
Dexter felt somewhat relieved. When it came to setting someone up, it was important to consider their
feelings.
He didn't want to put Ellar in a difficult position. If Ellar and Doretta happened to develop feelings for
each other, he wouldn't oppose it. However, if they weren't interested, there was no need to force
anything, and it would be best if everyone accepted it.
The following day, a gentle breeze filled the air as Ellar arrived at the Riddle Corporation early in the
morning.
"Wow, you're here early. Is everything okay?" Nicole asked, a hint of surprise in her voice.
"It's nothing urgent. I just didn't feel like staying home, so I thought I'd stop by before heading to
BayCorp," Ellar replied.
Noticing Ellar's frustrated expression, Nicole couldn't help but tease, "Why? Feeling pressured to get
married again?"
"Ugh, it's even worse than that," Ellar sighed, clearly troubled, as he shared Doretta's situation with
Nicole.
"A distant cousin?" Nicole asked, puzzled.
"I suppose so," Ellar shrugged. "But it doesn't really matter now. She's already here and has moved
into my house."
Nicole frowned slightly. "Hmm... You mentioned she's looking for a job, right?"
"Yeah, but the way my mom's acting, I don't think she'll let Doretta move out even if she finds a job,"
Ellar grimaced.
Though his parents hadn't said it outright, the look in his mother's eyes and her attitude made it seem
like they were already treating Doretta as a future daughter-in-law.
Ellar's only comfort was that his parents still had some sense left, or else he wouldn't even be able to
go back home.
"In that case, you'll just have to look after yourself," Nicole shrugged, indicating there was little she
could do to help.
Ellar chuckled bitterly. "I'll just bury myself in work."
With no better ideas, he could only silently protest, perhaps claim he was too busy with work and make
excuses to stay away from home as much as possible.
Trying to lighten the mood, Nicole changed the subject. "So, what did you want to talk to me about?"
Ellar slapped his forehead. "I almost forgot the actual reason I came."
"Let me show you something." Ellar handed a small packet to Nicole.
Ellar chuckled bitterly. "I'll just bury myself in work."
With no better ideas, he could only silently protest, perhaps claim he was too busy with work and make
excuses to stay away from home as much as possible.
Trying to lighten the mood, Nicole changed the subject. "So, what did you want to talk to me about?"
Ellar slapped his forehead. "I almost forgot the actual reason I came."
"Let me show you something." Ellar handed a small packet to Nicole.
After Nicole opened it and examined a small sample on her fingertip, her complexion turned pale.
"Phosphate rock powder!"
"Yes, someone left it in my company," Ellar said, his expression turning serious.
Fortunately, someone was vigilant enough to discover the culprit's intention: They wanted to burn down
his company.
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Nicole thought, 'Everett is utterly despicable. Even if he wants to target a building, there are so many
people inside!'
Her expression was grave as she said, "They placed it in your company?"
Ellar replied, "Yes, I've felt something off these past few days. There's always been a strange car
parked at the entrance of the company.
"So, I had my assistant arrange for someone to keep an eye on them.
"We even intentionally let the security guards lower their vigilance, and sure enough, they acted." His
expression darkened with seriousness.
He believed that Everett was planning a devastating blow to BayCorp when nobody expected it. If
something happened to BayCorp now, all their previous work would be in jeopardy, causing
unimaginable problems.
"How much did you discover?" Nicole inquired, her brow furrowed.
"We found it in several key departments of the company and near some warehouses storing flammable
items," Ell ar replied, clearly irritated. The preparations were so thorough that if a fire were to break out,
it would be very difficult to contain.
"Have you managed to deal with it all?" Nicole asked cautiously.
"Yes, everything has been taken care of," Ellar assured her.
Nicole nodded. "That's good." "I just came to inform you, so you can be prepared on your end. Who
knows what Everett is planning," Ellar said, his tone wary. He believed that whatever Everett was doing
to target him, it wouldn't be the end goal.
It was unclear whether this incident was a warning for Nicole or an attempt to distract her with
BayCorp's troubles while planning something else. But regardless, it was a situation that called for
caution, indicating that their adversary meant serious harm.
Nicole's gaze darkened in response. "Alright, I understand."
"Yeah, just wanted to let you know. But don't worry about me. I've got it covered," Ellar said confidently.
Since the last incident, he knew he shouldn't be a burden or hold Nicole back, even if he couldn't help
her.
Impressed by Ellar's maturity, Nicole smiled and replied, "I believe in you."
Ellar paused, then awkwardly scratched his head, giving a goofy smile.
"Focus on the company's affairs. Stay safe," Nicole advised.
"Sure, I'll head back now. I'll let you know if anything comes up," Ellar promised before leaving.
Nicole watched him go, smiling contentedly. She could see he had grown capable of standing on his
own.
As soon as Ellar left, Lulu entered with a look of surprise. "When did he get here?" she wondered. 'So
early, is there something important?'
Nicole briefly explained the situation to Lulu.
Lulu was so shocked that her voice rose. "Has Everett gone mad?" "Probably desperate," Nicole
remarked. Her eyes showed a hint of disdain.
After all, Everett had been back for quite some time without achieving his goals, not even getting the
chance to make a real move. Hence, he must be desperate.
Nicole glanced at the custom-made watch on her wrist, holding both the Fire Crest and Water Crest.
'Everett came back for the crests, and we also have to be wary of Lawrence.'
Although Lawrence had seemed quiet recently, as if he had broken ties with Everett, Nicole knew his
goals wouldn't change easily. Moreover, all these years, perhaps Lawrence's care for her was because
of the Fire Crest.
Noticing Nicole's serious expression, Lulu asked softly, "Nicole, are you okay? Are you worried about
something?" "No," Nicole looked at Lulu and continued, "I'm just wondering if Eliar can really solve any
issues faced by BayCorp. After all, Everett is ruthless."
She felt that Ellar was no match for Everett in this regard. She couldn't help but think, 'Did we miss
anything?'
"Don't worry. As long as Ellar can keep himself safe, there's nothing to be afraid of," Lulu reassured
Nicole. She thought that as long as people are safe, nothing else matters.
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Moreover, now that Ellarwas aware of the need for caution and had taken precautions, Everett wouldn't
find it so easy to target BayCorp.
Nicole nodded. "You're right. But we still need to get everything ready ahead of time." "Absolutely," Lulu
agreed. Her tone turned serious. "We can’t let Everett win.
Their discussion was interrupted by a knock at the door. Patricia announced, "(Ms. Riddle], it's me."
"Come in," Nicole directed.
Patricia entered and approached Nicole's desk.
"How's the investigation on Everett going that you were tasked with?" Nicole inquired.
"That's actually why I'm here," Patricia replied. ‘Everett hasn't even been to his company these past few
days, but his assistant has been going out frequently." "The guy named Jerry?" Nicole murmured,
recalling the name Preston had mentioned.
"Yes, that's the guy. And it seems he's been in contact with several individuals. I've got people looking
into those individuals, but we haven't got any results on their identities yet," Patricia explained.
Nicole frowned slightly, then suggested, "You could have someone check BayCorp's surveillance
footage. There might be clues there." "BayCorp?" Patricia appeared puzzled.
"Yes." Nicole shared the information Ellar had brought regarding the situation at BayCorp.
She suspected that the individuals Patricia was looking for might be the same ones trying to set fire to
the BayCorp building.
Patricia's expression turned grave, and she replied in a heavy tone, ‘Alright, I understand." "Go ahead,"
Nicole indicated for Patricia to proceed with her tasks.
"Yes, Ms. Riddle," Patricia acknowledged before departing.
"Nicole, with Patricia looking into Everett, what do we do?" Lulu asked with a hint of concern.
Nicole's expression darkened slightly as she instructed Lulu, "Keep a close eye on our company
affairs." "Ah?" Lulu sounded worried. "And what about you? You're not planning to investigate
personally, are you?" She wondered, 'Am I only tasked with overseeing the company's matters,
excluded from the rest? And what about Nicole herself?'
Nicole shook her head. "Even if I don't go personally, I still need to pay more attention." Given the
uncertainty of what might happen next, she thought it was better not to involve Lulu in such dangerous
matters. Letting Lulu stay behind at the company was a better option to keep Lulu safe.
"What are you planning to do?" Lulu asked tentatively.
"I'll have Charlie handle this matter. Don't worry," Nicole responded vaguely but offered reassurance.
"Alright then." Lulu agreed, even though Nicole didn't want to share more. She felt less worried
knowing Charlie would be involved.
Giving Nicole a nod, Lulu said, "Then I'll get to work."
Nicole had entrusted Lulu with the company's responsibilities, so Lulu was determined to give it her all,
ensuring Nicole wouldn't have to worry about anything.
After Lulu left, Nicole called Charlie.
"Hello, Mrs. Johnston," Charlie’s voice came through.
"Charlie, we have a situation here..." Nicole began, briefing him on Ellar's discovery at BayCorp and
Patricia's assignment.
After that, she added, "There's something I need you to arrange."
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"Sure thing," Charlie replied respectfully.
"Patricia's gonna keep an eye on Everett. Need someone to watch Lawrence too," Nicole said, her tone
serious.
"Don't worry, I'll get someone to keep tabs on him," Charlie promised.
"Be really careful. I think if Lawrence does anything, it won’t be obvious. He'll probably help Everett
quietly," Nicole cautioned.
"Yeah, I get it. I won't let him get away with it," Charlie replied firmly.
"Good," Nicole said, then hung up.
After she put her phone away, Nicole looked thoughtful, as if thinking about something.
Meanwhile, Patricia had arrived at BayCorp.
"Why are you here?" Ellar asked, surprised to see her.
"Ms. Riddle asked me to look into something. I need the surveillance footage from the past few days,"
Patricia explained briefly, not elaborating with Ellar.
"Oh, sure," Ellar said, pressing the intercom button. "Can you have the head of security send over the
surveillance footage from the past few days?" "Of course," his secretary replied.
Turning back to Patricia, Ellar asked, "Is there anything else you need?" "That's all," Patricia replied,
then settled in to wait quietly.
"I can have someone give you a detailed description of those people's appearances and what they
did," Ellar offered when Patricia stayed quiet.
Patricia frowned a bit, then said, "No, that won't be necessary." She thought to herself, 'He actually
knew why I'm here to investigate. He has really grown.’
Knock, Knock, Knock.
Ellar heard the familiar sound of knocking on the door and called out,"
Come in.”
To his surprise, instead of his secretary with the surveillance footage, it was his mother who entered.
"Mom, what are you doing here?" "Doretta is still waiting to hear back from her job interviews, and
since we didn't have much else to do, I thought we’d take a stroll and decided to drop by your office,"
Emma explained as she entered with Doretta.
Noticing Patricia, Emma paused before asking, "Are you discussing work?" "Yes," Ellar replied briefly,
then added, "Where else did you plan to go? I can have someone take you."
Emma looked dissatisfied with EIIar. "We just got here. Are you trying to rush us out?" "Of course not.
You were the one who said you wanted to look around," Ellar replied, feeling a bit wronged.
Emma huffed and glared at Ellar, thinking he found them bothersome.
Ellar could only say resignedly, "Then please, take a seat. I'll have my secretary bring in some fruit and
tea."
Patricia stood to the side, trying to make herself inconspicuous, her anxiety growing. 'Why hasn't the
surveillance footage come in yet? Being here is really starting to creep me out.'
She sensed that Emma's visit wasn't just a casual stroll with Doretta. It was obvious that Emma had
brought Doretta specifically to see Ellar, showing Emma's high approval of Doretta.
Feeling a strange bitterness in her heart, Patricia clenched her teeth in silence, avoiding any further
glances at Doretta
When there was another knock at the door, the secretary entered, carrying not only fruit and tea but
also the surveillance footage.
"Here's the surveillance footage," the secretary said, setting the fruit and tea on the table before
handing the footage to Patricia.
"Thank you," Patricia said as she accepted it. She then turned to Ellar. "I'll take the footage with me
now."