Ch. 3116..3120: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3116-3120

Chapter 3116

The aroma of coffee lingered in the air as Martin's voice slowly filled the space.

"Actually, I'm planning to go find Cindy," he said frankly, though his demeanor showed a bit of unease.

Nicole's eyebrows rose slightly in surprise. "Cindy? You..."

"Yes.' Martin nodded, speaking softly, 'It's only in her absence that I've realized I can't live without her."

Without Cindy, Martin's life had turned unbearably dull and monotonous. His days were confined to the

laboratory, with no one to share his thoughts with, no one to break the silence of his solitude. This

solitude, once a sanctuary, had morphed into a suffocating cell.

He recognized that Cindy's presence had injected vibrancy into his life, turning the monochrome to

technicolor. Her departure had reverted everything back to a bleak grayscale. The void of her absence

made every idle moment a gateway to memories of their shared times, each memory a sharp, vivid

sting.

The haunting image of Cindy's desolate departure was a constant ache, a relentless reminder of what

he'd lost. This profound realization propelled him toward a decision: he had to find her.

Noticing Martin's newfound clarity and acceptance of his feelings for Cindy, Nicole smiled. "Then I wish

you all the best." If Martin could reconcile with Cindy and rekindle their affection, it would indeed be a

cause for celebration.

"I'll do my best." Martin raised his coffee cup in a silent toast to Nicole.

Nicole took a sip of her coffee, then asked, "Have you tried contacting Cindy?"

"No, I can't reach her." That was why he had resolved to seek her out personally.

Nicole furrowed her brows slightly, puzzled. "How come you can't get in touch?"

"I'm not sure.' A trace of worry flickered in Martin's eyes. It seemed unlikely for Cindy to cut off all

contact, which deepened his concern.

"If you run into any trouble while you're there, remember to contact me. I'll find someone to help you,"

Nicole expressed her concern.

"Don't worry, I'm just going to find someone. Nothing will happen," Martin tried to reassure Nicole.

Despite his own apprehensions, he was aware of Nicole's recent burdens and didn't want to add to

them with his issues.

"You and Cindy are both my friends," Nicole said, offering Martin a warm smile.

After a brief pause, Martin nodded. "If I really need to, I will."

"Alright then," Nicole replied, her smile unwavering.

Back at Riddle Corporation, Lulu, who was waiting for Nicole, asked as soon as she saw her, "How did

it go?"

"It's okay; he's going to find Cindy," Nicole shared.

"Oh." Lulu's face lit up with relief. "He finally came to his senses."

"It seems to be about realizing what's lost and learning to cherish it," Nicole mused aloud.

"I just hope Cindy is open to giving him another chance," Lulu sighed, hopeful for Martin's journey.

"It's really up to how he approaches it now," Nicole remarked, smiling at Lulu. "Now, back to work

unless there's something else?"

"Oh, there is," Lulu's tone turned serious.

She handed a document to Nicole, explaining, "This looks odd."

"Odd?" Nicole took the document, intrigued.

"It's a letter of intent for cooperation, but I've never heard of this company. I'm concerned it might be a

scam,’ Lulu frowned. "Especially with Everett lurking around; we have to be extra cautious."

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"Okay, I understand," Nicole said, taking the document with her.

"I'll get back to work then,” Lulu replied, turning to head to her office.

Back in her office, Nicole opened the document and frowned slightly after a brief look. The project

seemed promising, clearly a worthwhile investment opportunity. However, something about the content

felt eerily familiar. Tve never heard of the company, but why does the project's design seem so

familiar?'

After a moment's hesitation, Nicole took the document to Sean's office.

"What's up?" Sean looked surprised to see her; it was rare for her to visit him during work hours.

"Sean, take a look at this," Nicole handed him the document. ' Lulu found it, and I think there's

something off about it."

"Hmm." Sean's expression turned serious as he began to read through the document, his brow

furrowing more deeply as he continued.

Nicole's gaze sharpened slightly. "Did you find something?"

"This was a project initiated by Uncle Damien a long time ago, but it was shelved because the investor

was never disclosed," Sean's voice carried a trace of darkness.

"Uncle Damien?" Nicole's brows knitted together. "So, it's Everett again!"

With the project being so old and Damien locked up in prison, Everett was likely the only one who could

resurrect it.

"Possibly," Sean said, puzzled. "But what's his purpose in doing this?"

After all, it was just a letter of intent. Whether they would agree to a contract was still uncertain. Even if

they were interested in the project and agreed to sign, the terms of the contract would be crucial. They

couldn't just sign anything haphazardly.

"I'll have someone look into it," Nicole said, her voice cold. If it really was Everett, his motives were

probably not so straightforward.

"Alright," Sean agreed. Then he advised, "But for now, let's arrange for someone to contact them and

keep them engaged without alarming them."

"Got it."

Sean glanced at Nicole and asked, "I heard there was almost an incident with BayCorp, how is it now?"

"It's resolved, but we still need to be cautious in the future," Nicole sighed, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Everett's return seems to be aimed at giving none of US any peace."

"It doesn't matter; if something really happens, no one will stand by idly. We're all in this together, after

all," Sean reassured her, highlighting the solidarity among them.

Nicole felt a surge of gratitude. "Thank you, Sean."

"You're my sister; there's no need for thanks," Sean replied, his smile comforting.

'TH get back to work then," Nicole said, standing up to leave with the document, heading back to her

office.

Soon after, Patricia entered. "Ms. Riddle, you called for me?"

"I need you to have Zane's team look into this," Nicole said, handing over the document. "It might be

connected to Everett. Tell them to be cautious."

"Got it," Patricia confirmed, taking the document before leaving.

After departing from Riddle Corporation, Patricia reached out to Zane's team to convey the situation.

Then, she made her way to BayCorp.

Near the premises, she spotted a familiar figure that made her frown. 'That has to be Doretta, Ellar's

cousin, right? Supposedly, she is without friends here. So, why is she accompanied by a man?'

Curiosity piqued, Patricia parked her car to the side and observed Doretta and the man more closely.

At first, Doretta appeared irritated, trying to dismiss the man. But after he whispered something to her,

she paused, torn. Satisfied with his persuasive effort, the man handed Doretta a business card before

departing.

Doretta stood there in a daze.

As Patricia watch the scene, her gaze sharpened slightly.

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After a moment's thought, Patricia started the car and followed the man.

At a corner, the man removed his hat, glanced around with a smug look, then climbed into a car parked

by the roadside and drove off. Patricia snapped photos of both the man and his car, sending them

straight to Charlie with instructions to dig deeper.

Later, Patricia made her way to El lap’s office.

"What brings you here?" El lap's surprise at seeing her was tinged with a note of happiness.

"Nicole asked me to keep an eye on things here," Patricia said, pausing before asking, "Everything

alright on your end?"

"Absolutely, everything's running smoothly," Ellar assured her.

Patricia's brows knit together slightly. "No unusual incidents, or unexpected visitors?"

Having just seen Doretta downstairs, she couldn't help but speculate,' Doretta's visit... was it to see

Ellar? And that man she was dealing with seemed off. Could there be more to Doretta than meets the

eye?'

El lar, taken aback, responded, "As far as I'm aware, all is normal. Did you notice something?"

He pondered, 'Patricia seems unusually on guard. What's she picked up on that I've missed?'

Seeing El lap's confusion, Patricia could only sigh, dismissing it with, "It's nothing."

Realizing he was oblivious, Patricia decided not to press further. Without concrete proof, sharing her

suspicions seemed pointless. She resolved to unravel the mystery herself, silently noting he might not

take her word for it anyway.

"Don't worry, I've got someone watching over the company. I won't let anyone get the upper hand," El

lap tried to reassure her, a smile playing on his lips.

His statement was an attempt to show he had grown, no longer in constant need of her protection.

But seeing him somewhat like a child seeking approval irked Patricia. 'He's already a target, yet he

boasts of security.'

With a slight frown barely visible, Patricia responded, "Alright, I should head back now."

As Patricia turned to leave, El lap reached out instinctively. "Wait."

"Something else?" Patricia turned back, her expression one of confusion.

Ellar, meeting Patricia's gaze, quickly released her hand, his suggestion coming out somewhat

awkwardly, "It's nearly lunchtime. Why not stay and eat together?”

"No, thanks." Patricia barely started her refusal when a knock interrupted them.

"Come in," El lap called out with a frown.

The door swung open, revealing Doretta to their surprise. "Why are you here?" Ellar was visibly taken

aback.

Doretta, clearly not expecting Patricia's presence, hesitated at the threshold, torn between entering and

leaving. With clenched teeth, she managed, "Have I interrupted something, Ellar?"

"Just speak your mind," Ellar's voice took on a cooler tone.

"I..." Doretta glanced at Patricia, her hesitation evident.

Patricia's expression darkened slightly. "I'll leave you to discuss."

With that, she walked away.

"Wait..." Ellar watched helplessly as Patricia exited.

"Did I cause trouble?" Doretta, noticing Ellar's displeasure, tread carefully.

Ellar reverted to his detached demeanor. "What is it? I'm busy."

Doretta ventured, "I cleared the interview, but they're asking for a local reference since I'm not from

here. Can you vouch for me?"

 

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"Vouch for you?"?" Eliar's brows furrowed as he asked, "Which company?"

He hadn't heard of companies requiring a local reference to vouch for a job candidate for employment.

"It's just a couple of blocks away, at a place called-"

Doretta couldn't finish the sentence before Ellar cut in with a hint of suspicion, "A couple of blocks

away... Are you sure it's not some front company?"

That area wasn't known for hosting significant, reputable businesses. With Doretta's skills, she

shouldn't need to look into lesser-known entities.

"I..." Doretta faltered, "I'm not sure, but I don't think it is."

Ellar exhaled deeply. "Go home for now. I'll look into this."

While Ellar preferred keeping his distance from Doretta, given her arrival in San Joto and his mother's

assurance of support, he felt obligated to ensure her safety. He wouldn't stand by if she was potentially

being scammed, especially since she was family.

Doretta seemed to hesitate, wanting to say more, but ultimately nodded." Alright, then."

"Do you need a lift home?" Ellar offered.

"There's no need, I can make my way. I won't take up more of your time," Doretta declined before she

exited.

With the office to himself again, Ellar let out a frustrated sigh. His intention of having lunch with Patricia

was thwarted by Doretta's untimely appearance.

Patricia, unbeknownst to Ell ar, hadn't left the vicinity and overheard the exchange between Ellar and

Doretta. It was only after Doretta departed that she decided to leave.

Patricia's curiosity about Doretta's intentions and the mentioned company grew, prompting her to take

matters into her own hands and investigate further.

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Patricia made it back to Riddle Corporation just in time for lunch. Lulu had ordered food and invited her

to join them in Nicole's office.

"Ms. Riddle, I ran into Doretta over at BayCorp," Patricia began, detailing her encounter to Nicole.

Nicole's brow furrowed slightly. "Were you able to find out who she was meeting with?”

"Charlie got back to me. It's confirmed she was in touch with someone from the Eastern Falcon,

through Jerry," Patricia said, her voice cold.

This meant Doretta had ties to the Eastern Falcon, casting her visit to Ellar’s house in a suspicious

light.

Lulu went pale. "So, Doretta is involved with the Eastern Falcon!" This revelation would make

explaining things to Dexter and Emma tricky, especially with Doretta being a distant cousin of Ellar.

But Patricia shook her head. "We can't say for sure she's with the Eastern Falcon. The reason Jerry

had someone reach out to her is still a mystery. All we know for sure is her target was BayCorp."

"Which makes letting Doretta stay with Uncle Dexter and his family quite risky." Nicole's expression

grew serious.

"What should we do?" Lulu asked, concern in her voice.

Patricia replied, "Doretta mentioned she was applying to a company that needed a referral to vouch for

her. I looked into it, and that company doesn't exist anymore."

"She's definitely hiding something. What's our next step?" Lulu looked at Nicole, clearly anxious. "Do

we go straight to Dexter and Emma?" Keeping someone like Doretta around was a big risk.

Nicole shook her head, deep in thought. "We can't just rush this. Doing anything hastily might just alert

her."

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"What should we do then?" Lulu asked, filled with concern.

"Let's keep an eye on Doretta for now, to see exactly who she is and what she intends to do," Nicole

decided.

Given that Doretta had already moved into Ellar's house, it seemed likely her target was Ellar. Now that

they suspected Doretta's identity was problematic, surveillance could be more focused, potentially

revealing her true intentions.

Directly informing Dexter and Emma wasn't ideal without concrete evidence.

Furthermore, even if they believed the suspicions about Doretta, she might simply find another way to

achieve her mission if her initial plan was thwarted. That could lead to even greater danger outside

their control.

"Alright then." Understanding Nicole's reasoning, Lulu reluctantly agreed.

"Ms. Riddle, let me handle this matter," Patricia offered, her gaze turning serious.

"Okay," Nicole agreed. Since Patricia had encountered Doretta and had been investigating, she was

indeed the most suitable to handle the job.

"If you find something, don't take any risks. We should discuss any findings as a group," Lulu cautioned

Patricia.

Patricia nodded solemnly. "Understood."

Nicole slightly smiled. "Alright, let's not worry too much for now. Let's eat."

With nods of agreement, Lulu and Patricia began their meal. This was just the beginning of their

investigation, and they believed thorough covert research would eventually bring clarity to the situation.

After lunch, Patricia left Riddle Corporation again.

"Nicole, should we tell Ellar about this now, so he can be on guard?" Lulu suggested. Even if they didn't

inform Dexter and Emma, Ellar should be made aware.

"Let's leave it to Patricia. She'll know when and how to inform Ellar," Nicole replied softly.

"Then we'll just wait for news," Lulu sighed. "What exactly is Everett planning?"

A cold glint passed through Nicole's eyes. "We'll know soon enough."

With Everett having Doretta on his side, Nicole trusted that Patricia would soon uncover the truth, and

everything would come to light.

Lulu sighed deeply.

"Don't look so dejected. Things aren't as bad as they seem. At least we're aware of the situation before

anything has happened," Nicole said, offering a reassuring smile.

"I just think Everett has gone too far. He should be apprehended sooner rather than later," Lulu said

through gritted teeth.

"Alright, get back to work," Nicole comforted her with a pat on the shoulder.

Lulu nodded. "Okay, I'll get back to it. And you, don't overwork yourself."

"Got it,” Nicole replied, returning to her desk to sit down.

Picking up a document, Nicole glanced over it, but her mind wandered back to Everett. His primary

target had always been Ellar. She wondered if she had missed some clue.

'Does Ellar possess some evidence detrimental to Everett?' she thought.1 Perhaps this time, we might

obtain crucial leads or even concrete

evidence from Ellar that could fully expose Everett.'

Nicole's expression darkened with these thoughts, emanating an intimidating chill.

if that's the case, I will not let Everett find an escape,' she vowed internally. 'Everett Riddle, after all this

time, it's indeed time to settle accounts.

Everything you owe will have to be repaid.'