Ch. 3141..3145: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3141-3145
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"Let's catch up another day," Emma said, although she felt reluctant to part ways, she knew she
couldn't keep Patricia from her commitments.
"I’ll walk you out," Ellar offered, standing up.
Patricia nodded in acknowledgment and then followed Ellar out.
"Nicole, your assistant Patricia is both beautiful and capable. That's a real stroke of luck for Ellar,"
Emma couldn't stop praising Patricia.
"Emma, Patricia is great, but..." Nicole tried to caution Emma not to get too carried away, but found
herself at a loss for words.
"But what?" Emma asked, puzzled.
"Oh, it's just that Patricia might not be planning to get married anytime soon, so her relationship with
Ellar could still face some uncertainties," Lulu chimed in, understanding Nicole's hesitation and making
an excuse for Patricia.
Hearing this, Emma laughed and said, ’That's alright. They're both young.
Waiting a couple of years is fine, as long as they love each other.’
Her concern for Ellar's marital prospects was eased by the fact that he now had a girlfriend, so she was
no longer in a hurry.
Lulu glanced at Nicole with a meaningful smile and said, "Exactly, no rush." "Right," Nicole agreed,
then stood up and said, "Uncle Dexter, Emma, Doretta, we'll be heading back now." "You're leaving
too?" Dexter and Emma immediately stood up.
Nicole and Lulu replied, "We just came to see how you guys were doing. It's time for US to head back."
"It's getting late; you should head back," Dexter agreed.
"Indeed, you better head home early," Emma added, without further attempts to keep them.
After getting into the car and driving away, Lulu furrowed her brows and said, "Nicole, do you think
Doretta is cunning?" "Indeed, she hides it well. That's why we must have concrete evidence. This way,
even if we can't keep things under wraps, we can at least explain things to Emma," Nicole replied, her
gaze deepening.
They intended to keep Emma in the dark as much as possible, but accidents could happen, so they
needed to be prepared.
"Tomorrow, she's starting work at BayCorp. I wonder if Patricia will be able to handle it," Lulu expressed
her concern.
"Don't worry, Ellar is there," Nicole reassured her with a smile. "After all, Ellar won't let Patricia be
bullied." And Doretta probably wouldn't be too overt in her actions. Even if she had a mission, she likely
wouldn't want to be discovered, so she wouldn't be too brazen.
Lulu nodded after a moment, "Right, and Patricia isn't someone who can be easily bullied." Patricia
wasn't an easy target, so she might not necessarily be at a disadvantage.
Then, Lulu, driven by curiosity, asked Nicole, "Patricia mentioned she had something to do. What is it?"
"I'm not sure, possibly something to do with her investigation,” Nicole's expression slightly darkened as
she recalled the serious expression on Patricia's face when she left.
"Oh, I hope there's progress," Lulu sighed.
Both returned home, and by that time, Patricia had already met up with Charlie.
"Any news?" Patricia asked Charlie.
Charlie looked at Patricia, his expression resigned. "I hoped we wouldn't need to involve you again, but
it seems we can't avoid pulling you back in."
Jared had agreed that Patricia shouldn't take on any more missions, but she couldn't avoid involvement
after all. With Everett returning and targeting the entire Riddle Corporation and family, Patricia, being in
the midst of it all, couldnt possibly remain uninvolved.
"It's okay, stepping back was never my intention," Patricia replied, meeting Charlie's gaze.
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Charlie's expression stiffened momentarily but soon returned to normal. Both understood each other's
thoughts and thus didn't delve further into conversation.
"How have things been on your end lately?" Charlie asked Patricia.
"Pretty smooth, overall," Patricia responded. "Did you call me over tonight because you found
something?" "Yes," Charlie said, pointing toward a restaurant not far ahead. "Our person is in there."
Patricia frowned slightly, "Are you sure he arranged to meet Doretta?" "Yes, Doretta is definitely
showing up tonight," Charlie said, his gaze fixed on the restaurant.
After a short wait, Doretta finally appeared.
"She actually showed up," Patricia remarked, her tone slightly icy.
"Doretta is starting at BayCorp tomorrow. Everett must have assigned her a task, probably related to
the company's project. Are you guys prepared to counter it?" Charlie asked.
"Yes," Patricia replied, a faint smile playing on her lips as she thought about Ellar's plan.
Seeing Patricia's smile, Charlie's eyes narrowed slightly. 'It's unusual for Patricia to smile during a
mission. What's different today?’
Realizing Charlie had noticed her reaction, Patricia coughed awkwardly and then returned to her usual
self, saying, 'Til get closer for a better look." "Go ahead," Charlie whispered. "I'll keep watch outside."
"Okay," Patricia murmured, swiftly moving to a hidden spot where she quickly disguised herself.
After the disguise, Patricia looked entirely different, making it impossible for anyone to recognize her.
Once she was sure everything was set, Patricia entered the restaurant.
She chose a seat near Doretta, positioning herself with her back to her so she could hear Doretta and
her companion without being seen. This positioning made it hard for Doretta to see Patricia's face.
She overheard the man on the other side lower his voice, asking, "Will they notice?" "Everyone at the
Riddle residence is asleep. I got out through the window; no one will notice," Doretta replied.
The man appeared surprised by Doretta's response, giving her a look that conveyed doubt about her
ability to escape without injury, given her lack of physical strength.
"Don't you know about sheets?" Doretta shot back, implying that she had used sheets to help her
descend and was aware of the skepticism surrounding her escape.
After listening to Doretta's explanation, the man appeared convinced and nodded. "As long as you
weren't discovered, that's good." "Has your boss agreed to my request?" Doretta quickly asked, cutting
to the chase and showing no interest in further idle talk.
"I've asked, and he agreed. BayCorp will be under your management in the future," the man replied.
Doretta seemed pleased, her voice carrying a hint of triumph as she said," Rest assured, I will deliver
what you want in perfect condition." "That's best. Otherwise, you'll know the consequences of deceiving
him or letting him down," the man said before standing up and leaving.
Patricia sensed the person was leaving. Her gaze darkened slightly as she realized Doretta's goal.
The "boss" mentioned must be Everett, and the object of desire naturally related to the project Patricia
was involved in. What surprised Patricia was the scale of Doretta's ambition.
After Nicole's warning that morning, Patricia was already surprised, but hearing it firsthand deepened
her understanding of why Doretta agreed to cooperate with them.
So, It was likely that Doretta was not forced to team up with Everett's side because of threats, but
simply because they could fulfill her ambitions.
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Unfortunately for Doretta, Patricia had no intention of allowing her the chance to fulfill her ambitions.
After concluding there was no new information to be gathered, Patricia stood up and left the restaurant.
Unnoticed by Patricia, Doretta also stood up, her eyes darkening as she watched the departing figure
vanish through the door.
Once outside, Patricia gestured for a taxi and left. Charlie quickly followed, catching upto Patricia.
Arriving back at the apartment building, they went up to Charlie's apartment.
"How did it go?" Charlie inquired.
Handing over the recording pen to Charlie, Patricia replied, "Everything's in here." "Good," Charlie said,
satisfied. "These will serve as evidence." "It aligns with the information we had before. We can proceed
with the plan as intended." It seemed Doretta would likely make her move soon.
After sitting down, Charlie poured a glass of water for Patricia, urging," Drink some water." "Charlie,
once this is over, you should also resign," Patricia suggested, looking at him.
Raising an eyebrow, Charlie responded with a meaningful tone, "Have you really fallen for Ellar?"
"Charlie!" Patricia chided, slightly embarrassed.
"Why else would you advise me like this?" Charlie said with a smile. ‘Don't worry, I can take care of
myself. As long as you can have a peaceful and stable life, I'll have no regrets." "But I cant truly return
to a peaceful life if I'm worried about you," Patricia admitted, biting her lip slightly.
Their missions were dangerous, and her concern was genuine.
"Stop worrying about me. Taking good care of yourself is what's most important," Charlie deflected,
changing the subject. "As for your relationship with Ellar, I think you should seriously consider it.
Missing out might leave you with regrets."
Charlie knew Ellar might not be very capable, but he still thought he was decent. What mattered most
to Charlie was Ellar's genuine affection for Patricia and his intention to cherish her. As Patricia's brother
figure, all Charlie wished for was her happiness.
"It's all just pretend," Patricia explained. "After the mission, he'll tell his parents everything...’ her voice
fading as she spoke.
Charlie looked at her and inquired, "It may be an act outwardly, but what about inside?"
Patricia blushed, but she replied confidently, "It's all an act, definitely." "Whether it's pretend or not, only
you know," Charlie didn't push, realizing that some things required Patricia to think about and be open
about.
Patricia remained silent, unsure of how to respond.
With a sigh, Charlie patted Patricia on the shoulder, his silence conveying a clear message.
"I'm going to rest," Patricia said with a clenched jaw, standing up.
Charlie nodded. "It's late, you should go."
Watching Patricia leave, Charlie shook his head gently, hoping she would come to understand her
feelings sooner rather than later.
The next day was bright and sunny.
After breakfast, Tia came to pick up Nolan and Lana.
"Tia," Nolan and Lana said, hoisting their backpacks, ready to leave with Tia.
"Wait for me," Stanley quickly joined them, and they all left together.
Watching their departure, Nicole smiled and said, "Imagine Stanley and Tia getting married, having
their own kids. It would be such a harmonious family scene." "Tia really knows how to take care of
children. I think their kids will be well off without me worrying," Gloria said with a relieved and happy
smile.
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Standing up with a smile, Nicole said, "Mom, we should be going now." "Oh, alright, be careful on the
road," Gloria cautioned Jared and Nicole.
"Don't worry," they assured, leaving together.
The house quieted down again. Gloria turned to Daniel. "Why aren't you leaving today?" "Dad's been
alright these past few days, so I'm not going anywhere," Daniel replied.
"I see," Gloria shrugged and stood up.
"Where are you going?" Daniel asked, holding her back.
"Back to my room," she said, planning to return to her room to read since there wasn't much else to do.
Daniel also stood up, taking Gloria's hand. "Why not join me for a bit outside?" "Where to?" Gloria
asked, intrigued. 'If he's not going back to Benjamin's place, does he have someone else he needs me
to go with him to meet?' "I've reserved that limited edition necklace you liked but couldn't get last time.
They said it would arrive today; let's go check it out," Daniel said softly, surprising Gloria.
"I just made a passing remark at the time. It's okay if we didn't get it; I'm not lacking necklaces," Gloria
responded.
"It's rare to find something you like, and it's already arrived. Let's go have a look," Daniel persuaded,
leading Gloria away from the Riddle residence.
Deep down, Gloria felt touched. Perhaps the necklace wasn't all that important, but the thoughtfulness
behind the gesture warmed her heart.
Meanwhile, Nicole had arrived at the office.
"How did it go, was Patricia's mission last night successful?" Lulu asked eagerly as soon as Nicole
walked in.
"Successful, don’t worry," Nicole replied with a smile.
"That's good to hear," Lulu blinked rapidly and asked, "So when can we wrap this up?" "Maybe soon,"
Nicole pondered. "Everything is going as planned. Unless something unexpected happens, we should
be able to wrap up this operation soon." "Ah, let's pray it ends soon so we can enjoy some peace for a
while," Lulu murmured, clasping her hands together in hope.
Seeing her gesture, Nicole couldn't help but smile wryly. "It should be over quickly." "Oh, by the way,
the partner companies that had issues before have all agreed to cooperate with US and won't
terminate the partnership," Lulu reported.
"That's good news," Nicole replied with a slight smile, having never really worried about this matter.
" It's all thanks to you. With two Crests and the support of so many prominent families, they'd be foolish
to end their partnership with US," Lulu said proudly.
"Enough of that. While their support is important, we must also stand strong on our own. The power we
wield is what truly matters; external support is secondary.," Nicole emphasized the importance of self-
reliance.
"Don't worry, the strength of Riddle Corporation is evident to all," Lulu assured, confident in their
collective efforts and contributions to ensure the corporation’s continued growth and success.
Once they deal with Everett, they expected fewer troubles and even greater expansion.
Meanwhile, at BayCorp.
Doretta started her job today. Despite it being her first day, she proved to be quite professional, quickly
mastering her tasks with apparent ease.
"She's certainly capable, but it's a pity..." Ellar sighed.
It was a shame Doretta harbored ill intentions; otherwise, keeping her at BayCorp could have been
beneficial. If she truly achieved great results for the company, she would get what she deserved.
"She has some skills, but her ambition is even greater," Patricia commented, her expression slightly
darkened by the thought.
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"You're right," Ellar said, shaking his head. He felt his heart grow cold as he thought about Doretta's
actions.
Emma had trusted Doretta so much and had treated her so kindly, only for Doretta to betray them like
this.
Ell ar might not be too upset, but Emma would surely be heartbroken when everything became known.
"Hey," Patricia said, noticing Ellar staring off into space, fixated on Doretta. She gently nudged him,
frowning.
"Remember, create more opportunities for her to act," Patricia suggested, implying that he shouldn't
guard the office too closely and arouse Doretta's suspicions.
"Got it. I've planned to give her a chance at lunch," Ellar replied with a smile.
"Lunch?" Patricia frowned, concerned that it might be too soon since Doretta had just arrived.
Ellar purposely raised his voice when he said, "I've made a reservation for lunch. I'll come find you
when it's break time."
Patricia rolled her eyes at Ellar, frustrated but unable to show it, and silently left with her documents.
She was beginning to suspect that Ellar was doing this on purpose. But the words were already out,
and they had to go out for lunch to avoid raising Doretta's suspicions.
As noon approached, Ellar and Patricia were gearing up to head out when Doretta's voice halted them.
"Ellar, Patricia."
Doretta then inquired, "Are you two heading out?" "For lunch," Ellar said matter-of-factly.
Doretta appeared somewhat anxious, then timidly asked, "Ellar, I'm still getting my bearings around
here. Could I join you for lunch?"
Ellar was on the verge of a flat-out no.
Doretta quickly added, "I'll get the hang of the place soon, then I won't intrude on your dates." "Fine."
Just as Ellar was plotting a polite refusal, Patricia had already welcomed Doretta.
El I ar shot Patricia a look of mild betrayal, but Patricia had already turned to Doretta with a cheerful,
"Let's head out."
The trio exited the office and boarded the car.
The chauffeur ignited the engine, steering toward the eatery Ellar had booked.
"I really am sorry, Ellar. I'll make sure to get a good lay of the land ASAP," Doretta offered her
apologies.
"It's okay," Ellar managed, though his face barely hid his annoyance.
This lunch was supposed to be a special moment for Patricia, a chance for Ellar to spend time with her
before she had to leave. Their moments together were precious, given that Patricia's departure was
inevitable.
The unexpected addition of Doretta was more than just a minor inconvenience; it was a disruption to
his plans, and the more Ellar dwelled on it, the more his irritation grew.
Meanwhile, Patricia was giving Doretta a rundown of the neighborhood, pointing out landmarks and
features with patience, helping her to familiarize herself with the new environment.
"Thank you," Doretta gratefully responded, before playfully adding, "You're really kind. It's easy to see
why Ellar is so fond of you."
Patricia offered a warm smile in return. "It's the least I can do. I'd extend the same courtesy to any new
team member, especially you, being Ellar's cousin and all." "Ellar, you and Patricia are unbeatable pair..
When's the big celebration? I can hardly wait to hear wedding bells," Doretta cheerfully teased.
Ellar's response was a barely audible grumble, "Don’t hold your breath," his mood clearly not
improving.