Ch. 3111..3115: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3111-3115

Chapter 3111

"Find a way to contact her and make her work for US," Everett coldly ordered.

"Yes, I'll arrange it right away,’ Jerry immediately responded.

"What has Lawrence been up to lately?" Everett's gaze darkened slightly.' He's been unusually quiet,

which is not his usual style.'

After Jerry reported Lawrence's recent activities to Everett, Everett frowned. "He's actually in the mood

to send birthday gifts!"

"Yes, but it seems he hasn't received any response,” Jerry added.

Hmph, he's still not giving up," Everett scoffed. "Given the current situation, even if Nicole were to

fall from grace, there's absolutely no way she would go back to him. Doesn't he understand that?"

Everett couldn't believe that Lawrence would still think about rekindling something with Nicole.

"There's another thing. Recently, it seems someone has been helping US from the shadows. I'm

not sure who it is, but I suspect it might be one of Lawrence's people," Jerry cautiously said.

"Be careful. Even if it is his doing, the intentions won't be that simple," Everett mused. 'How could

Lawrence possibly be so kind to help me? It is nothing but using me for his own ends.'

"Got it," Jerry replied.

"Good," Everett signaled for Jerry to leave.

After Jerry left, Everett snorted coldly, his eyes filled with dark intent. 'If I can't achieve my goal all

at once, I'll break it down into smaller steps and tackle them one by one.'

At noon, under the bright sun, Nicole, Lulu, and Patricia went out for lunch. As they left, they

bumped into Ellar outside the Riddle Corporation.

Nicole, are you guys going for lunch?" Ellar asked as he spotted them.

"Why are you here?" Nicole was surprised to see Ellar.

I wanted to ask how the investigation was going," Ellar said, subtly glancing at Patricia, who was

handling the investigation.

Nicole understood his intention and suggested, "We're about to have lunch. Join us?"

“Sure," Ellar accepted, eager to accompany them.

"Let's go," Nicole said, leading them across the street.

Since they had planned to eat lunch across the street anyway, encountering Ellar meant he could

join them.

Upon arriving at the restaurant and settling at a table, they ordered their meals.

Nicole, any results?’ Ellar asked eagerly.

’We were just about to discuss that. Listen in," Nicole replied. She then turned to Patricia. "Go

ahead."

Patricia began with a serious expression, "Based on surveillance, those individuals are indeed

connected to Jerry, and we've clarified their identities. They can be confirmed as part of the group

that returned with Everett. Those are people from the Eastern Falcon, likely now under Everett's

command."

"That means... Everett's forces are quite strong," Ellar said, his complexion turning slightly pale,

realizing that dealing with Everett would be even harder in the future.

Nicole's gaze deepened as she added, "This matches what Max found earlier. We've handed this

matter over to Zane to handle. Our focus remains on Everett."

 

Chapter 3112

"But with the Eastern Falcon on his side, taking him down won't be easy," Ellar said, a frown creasing

his brow as he voiced his concerns.

"That's only a fraction of their force. Most of their ranks haven't sided with Everett yet. We believe

Everett has the Eastern Falcon's leader under his thumb, so Zane is on a mission to locate and free

them," Nicole detailed.

Oh," Ellar thought aloud, "If that's the case, we might not be in such a tight spot after all."

He then turned to Patricia, adding, "Still, you need to tread carefully in your endeavors."

"Don't worry, I'm handling it," Patricia replied, her voice laced with an icy undertone.

Ellar was visibly taken aback, ending the conversation with a heavy silence.

Hey, Ellar, I caught wind you've got a cousin crashing at your place. What's up with that?" Lulu inquired,

her curiosity undiminished by Nicole's briefing. The sudden mention of a cousin previously unknown

piqued her interest.

"It's a bit of a saga," Ellar exhaled.

"Do tell," Lulu pressed, her interest hitting its peak.

Reluctantly, Ellar shared, My mom claims she's some distant kin, not even directly related. How does

that even make her a relative?"

His expression conveyed his turmoil. "She's in town job hunting and might stick around San Joto to

advance her career."

"I get it," Lulu nodded, understanding the situation. "So, she's bunking with you for the time being."

"Exactly," Ellar grimaced, "And by the looks of it, my mom's not keen on her leaving any time soon. It's

gotten so bad, I've started avoiding home.

Ended up camping out in my office last night.'

"Your mom's cool with you not coming home?" Lulu frowned, implying that Emma might be

orchestrating a scenario for Ellar and Doretta to get closer.

'I just play it off that work's been a bear, keeping me late; too late to head home," Ellar let out a weary

sigh. "Feels like I've been demoted from being their son, and Doretta is taking the spot."

"Hahaha, watch out, or that might just become the reality," Lulu couldn't resist teasing.

"Stop, you're pushing me to the edge here," Ellar protested, running his hands through his hair in

vexation. "Now, it's like my mom picks apart everything I do but sees Doretta through rose-colored

glasses."

"You know, you could sway Emma to see you in a better light," Lulu suggested, her eyes gleaming

mischievously.

Ell ar gave Lulu a look of annoyance. "Don't even start with me agreeing to anything."

"Just imagine, bringing a girlfriend home could be the endgame," Lulu retorted, a bit exasperated.

The real snag was Ellar's lack of a girlfriend. With one, Emma's attention wouldn't be so fixated on

Doretta.

"Thanks, but no thanks," Eliar dismissed the idea with a vigorous shake of his head. "I'd rather stay

single than play that game."

For Ellar, no one else came close to Patricia. To settle for anyone else wouldn't just be tough on him;

it'd be unfair to the other person involved.

"There you go-"

Before Lulu could finish the sentence, Patricia cut in, "Food's here, let's eat. ■

As Lulu began to dig in, she paused, sneaking a peek at Patricia and couldn't suppress a sly snicker.

Was Patricia changing the subject for Ellar's sake, or was she feeling a bit awkward herself?

Nicole, catching the silent communication, had to stifle her laughter at the palpable tension.

"Ellar, it's high time you sorted this out. Letting it drag on will only make things worse, and Emma's

bound to get the wrong idea. Avoiding the issue won't cut it," Nicole counseled.

"How am I even supposed to address this mess?" Ellar thought, exasperated, "And what's going

through my mom's head? Doretta doesn't seem into me that way either. We hardly even make eye

contact. How did my mom jump to the conclusion we could be a thing?"

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Ellar pondered, ’Don't people usually meet and chat first, even for a blind date? But my mom's acting

like she's arranging a marriage straight off?'

"Just tell her straight; you've got someone in mind. That's the truth, right?" Lulu nudged Ellar, urging

him to confess.

Right as Lulu's words hung in the air, Patricia was seized by a sudden coughing fit.

"Easy there, drink some water," Ell ar quickly handed her a glass, concern etched on his face.

Patricia's coughing subsided after a moment, and she took a few sips of water, murmuring, "Thanks."

"Long as you're alright," El I ar commented, pained to see Patricia flush from the coughing spell.

"Let's focus on the meal, Lulu," Patricia interjected before Lulu could delve deeper, steering her away

from further probing.

"Alright, let's eat," Lulu agreed, holding back her questions.

She recognized that some issues needed to be navigated delicately. The evolving dynamic between

Ellar and Patricia was something they had to untangle on their own.

Post-lunch, Ellar excused himself, and Nicole, alongside Patricia and Lulu, made their way back to

Riddle Corporation.

"Nicole, any idea what Everett's next move might be?" Lulu inquired, concern creasing her forehead.

Nicole responded with a heavy tone, "My concern's actually more with Ellar right now."

"You think Everett's targeting him because of his involvement?" Lulu probed cautiously.

"It's not just that. Everett's too familiar with our circle. For him, going after Ellar could disrupt US

significantly," Nicole speculated, contemplating Everett's potential motives. Targeting Ell ar could

simultaneously weaken their side and force Nicole to split her focus.

Everett likely anticipated this, making Ellar a continued subject of his machinations.

"What's our play, then? Is Ellar at risk?" Lulu's worry was palpable.

"We need to ensure someone's keeping a close eye on Ellar, for his safety," Nicole concluded with a

firm resolve.

Patricia hesitated before speaking in a low voice, "Ms. Riddle, please don't worry. The agents I

deployed to BayCorp remain on guard, closely monitoring Ellar's safety."

Her implication was clear: no harm would come to Ellar under their watch.

Nicole raised an eyebrow in mild surprise, while Lulu couldn't hide her admiration, "Wow, you're really

keeping tabs on him."

It seemed Patricia's concern ran deeper than mere professional duty.

Blushing, Patricia tried to deflect. "It's strictly a professional precaution."

Despite her absence from BayCorp, the situation there remained volatile, justifying her decision not to

recall her team.

Lulu, however, wasn't buying it, leaning in to whisper, "Come on, admit it. Does the whole Doretta thing

make you jealous?"

Patricia's silence was telling, prompting Lulu to press further. "It bothers you, doesn't it?"

With a hurried excuse, Patricia made her escape, her pace quickening as she left.

Lulu looked on, her expression a mix of frustration and concern. "Leaving us hanging with nothing but

her pride."

Nicole offered a light-hearted reprimand, "Let's not push them too hard."

Lulu's reply was tinged with resignation, "They're the ones complicating things, driving US up the wall."

"Patricia has her reasons," Nicole said, recognizing the deeper layers of Patricia's actions.

Patricia's commitment to her mission, despite the freedom to step back, hinted at unresolved personal

conflicts. Nicole sensed that given time, Patricia might reconcile her duty with her feelings.

Lulu, reflective yet disappointed, conceded. "I get it. It's just sad to see chances slip away. But in the

end, we all have our paths to choose."

Chapter 3114

"Alright, get to work," Nicole gently patted Lulu's shoulder.

"Okay." Nodding, Lulu headed to her own office.

After returning to her office, Nicole sat down at her desk. She flipped through the documents on her

desk, her brow slightly furrowing.

Concerned about Ellar's situation, she felt somewhat relieved that Patricia had arranged for someone

to follow Ellar, ensuring his personal safety.

Meanwhile, Ellar was making his way toward BayCorp.

He had deliberately chosen the lunch hour for his visit, hoping to discuss some investigative matters

and also hoping to catch a glimpse of Patricia.

Since the last incident with Patricia, when she came for the surveillance footage and encountered

Emma and Doretta, he was aware that Patricia might misunderstand the situation. Patricia, being highly

intelligent, would easily see through the intentions behind Emma bringing Doretta along.

After all, if he could understand the situation, Patricia surely would too.

But some things, once they had happened, were beyond one's control.

What he could do now was try to prevent the situation from worsening.

Recalling Lulu's words, Ellar frowned as he thought, 'If I were to say I had someone I liked, Mom might

respect my wishes.

'However, she would also want to meet the person.

'Whom would I bring home then? Bringing a fake girlfriend could complicate things in the future, yet I

don't have a real one either*

"Sigh," Ellar exhaled in resignation.

"Mr. Riddle, are you still worried about the phosphate rock powder incident?

" his assistant asked quietly. Although the incident had passed, the perpetrators had not been found,

leaving open the possibility of their return and potential harm to BayCorp.

Ell ar looked up at his assistant and asked, "Do you think if I asked Patricia to come home with me, she

would agree?"

"What?" The assistant was momentarily confused, not quite catching the meaning.

"Never mind," Ellar said, seeing the puzzled look on his assistant's face, and then snapped back to

reality.

Cautiously, the assistant asked, Mr. Riddle, is something wrong?"

"Just drive," Ellar responded without elaborating further, turning his gaze to the window outside.

Sensing Ellar's mood wasn't the best, the assistant focused on driving.

Ellar watched the streetscape flash by. Patricia's image unwittingly crossed his mind, leaving him

feeling somewhat bitter and frustrated.

As dusk approached, Nicole, looking at Lulu and Patricia, asked, "Where are you headed?"

"Spencer is coming to pick me up. He's made dinner reservations," Lulu said with a sweet smile.

"I’m going to Dr. Wyance's place," Patricia replied.

Nicole raised her eyebrows slightly. "Is something the matter?"

"Dr. Wyance called me over, but he didn't specify what for," Patricia said, also clearly puzzled.

"Go ahead," Nicole nodded, signaling her to proceed, then walked toward Jared's car.

Once in the car, Jared softly asked, "What's going on?"

"Martin wants Patricia to see him, not sure why," Nicole expressed her concern, finding it odd that

Martin would request Patricia's presence.

Jared, holding Nicole's hand gently, reassured, "Patricia can handle it."

Mm," Nicole agreed, deciding to ask Patricia about it tomorrow.

Chapter 3115

After dinner at home, Nicole received a call from Patricia.

"Ms. Riddle, Dr. Wyance gave me some application medicine, saying that although my face has

recovered, it would be better to continue using it for a while longer."

Hearing Patricia's words, Nicole responded cheerfully, "I see, then you should use it for a while longer."

It seemed the visit was for this reason; Martin had been thoughtful.

"Ms. Riddle..." Patricia hesitated, then said, "But something doesn't feel right."

Nicole's brow furrowed slightly. "What do you mean?"

"The medicine Dr. Wyance gave me looks like it could last a very long time. " It seemed excessive for

just a follow-up treatment; she could always go back for more if needed.

Nicole, sensing Patricia's implication, couldn't help but ask, "Did you notice anything else?"

Given Patricia's suspicions, there had to be more than just this one concern.

"When I was there, Dr. Wyance was instructing his assistant about some matters, and from his tone, it

seemed like he was planning to leave for a long time," Patricia explained.

"Leave?" Confusion flickered through Nicole's eyes. "Martin is planning to leave San Joto?'

"I'm not sure of the details, just found it strange," Patricia added.

"Alright, I understand," Nicole said before hanging up.

Jared entered the room and, seeing Nicole in deep thought, asked, "What's up?"

After sharing Patricia's findings with Jared, Nicole said, "I wonder if Martin has encountered some

trouble?"

"Perhaps he has work to attend to," Jared suggested, gently stroking Nicole's hair.

"But Patricia felt like he was planning to leave for a long time. What kind of work requires such a long

absence?"

Jared's gaze deepened, and he gently held Nicole's hand, reassuring, "Even if there is something, he

can handle it himself."

"I'm just puzzled,’ Nicole sighed. "If he really encountered any trouble, he could've told US. As friends,

we wouldn't just stand by and do nothing."

"Maybe he feels it's not necessary for US to intervene," Jared said, smoothing Nicole's hair. ’"Go take a

shower and get ready to rest."

"Okay." Nicole agreed and headed to the bathroom.

She couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off. Martin, who lived for his medical research,

embroiled in trouble? It didn't add up.

As dawn broke, Nicole's unease hadn't faded; it spurred her into action. She decided to check on

Martin at his lab.

Upon her arrival, she spotted Martin, engrossed in his work. "Hey, Martin," she called out.

Martin looked up, surprised. "Nicole? What are you doing here?"

"Just checking in on you," she said, offering a reassuring smile as she moved closer. "What's all this?"

she gestured toward his work.

"Just tying up some loose ends," Martin replied, then paused, realizing the reason behind her visit.

"Patricia told you, didn't she?"

His initial surprise at her presence faded, replaced by an understanding of her concern.

"I heard a little and thought I'd better see for myself," Nicole admitted, confirming the rumors that had

reached her and Patricia. 'So, Martin is really planning a departure.' But the lingering questions in her

mind were: where to, what for, and what had prompted such a sudden decision?'

"Why don't we sit down at the café downstairs?" Martin suggested, his look betraying a hint of unease.

"Let's go," Nicole agreed with a casual shrug, following him to the café, where they settled in with their

coffees.