Ch. 3151..3155: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3151-3155
Chapter 3151
Sitting on Jared’s lap, Nicole smiled and lifted her arms to wrap around his neck. "Actually, Nolan is
right. Even though things have gotten a bit more complicated, life must go on."
"I was thinking, maybe we could go ahead with the wedding as planned, but then I thought... perhaps
not," Jared didn't spell it out, but Nicole had already guessed.
"You're worried that if we have the wedding, Everett might take the opportunity to strike," Nicole leaned
her head on Jared's shoulder. "There might indeed be such a possibility."
After all, during such joyous occasions, everyone's focus would be on the wedding, not their
surroundings. If someone were to cause trouble, it would indeed be easy to succeed.
"Yeah, let's wait a bit longer. It's a once-in-a-lifetime event, and I don't want you to have any regrets,"
Jared said, looking at her with affection in his eyes.
He wanted to give her the best he could, wanting their wedding to be perfect and complete, without any
risk of regret or displeasure.
Nicole frowned, pondering his words. "If that's the case, let's do as you say. " She understood his
perspective and didn't want him to have any regrets or feel guilty. She agreed that such a momentous
occasion should be perfect and complete.
"It's you who's being compromised," Jared said, his eyes full of tenderness.
Nicole smiled, her arms still around Jared's neck. "How so? You're the one being compromised." Not
only had he waited for her for so many years, but he had also been prioritizing her since his return.
Clearly, he was the one who had given more.
"After all this is over, well have the wedding," Jared said, caressing Nicole's delicate hand and gently
kissing her fingertips.
"Okay," Nicole agreed, looking up at Jared, her eyes brimming with smiles.
Seeing her smile so sweetly, Jared's gaze deepened, and he slowly lowered his head, his lips meeting
hers.
The cool touch of his lips stirred the head within her.
The next day dawned bright and sunny. After breakfast, Nicole and Jared left the Riddle residence.
Arriving at Riddle Corporation, Nicole got out of the car and waved at Jared. "Bye."
"Wait for me after work," Jared said with a soft gaze.
"Okay," Nicole replied, watching Jared's car drive away. Turning around, she saw Lulu approaching and
smiled. "Lulu."
Lulu joked, 'With such a reluctant goodbye, I thought you'd watch him drive away a bit longer.'
"Not at all," Nicole retorted with a playful glare.
Laughing, the two walked into the company.
As they stepped out of the elevator, they waved hello to Sean and Steve.
"Right on time. I need to talk to you about something," Sean said, looking at Nicole, and motioned for
them to follow him to his office.
They soon reached Sean's office.
"Is everything okay?" Nicole's expression turned serious as she sensed that Sean's summons were
about something important.
"Let's all take a seat," Sean gestured for everyone to sit before continuing," It's about some of our
partner companies."
"The ones we're having problems with?" Nicole clarified.
Sean nodded. "Yes."
"Didn't they agree to cooperate with US? Are they changing their minds?" Lulu's expression became
serious.
"No," Sean shook his head, then explained, "But the situation for each of them isn't very promising. I'm
worried they might not be able to fulfill their commitments."
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Nicole narrowed her eyes slightly. "Have they run into other issues?" "Yes, several companies are
facing challenges to different extents. I believe..." Sean's brow creased slightly.
"You think it's because of Everett?" Nicole asked, her voice low.
Steve sighed. "That's our best guess. Besides him, we can't think of anyone else."
Lulu frowned, murmuring, "Is Everett really that influential?"
What do you mean?" Steve asked Lulu, seeking clarification.
"He's already dealing with Ellar, and he still has time to bother US? He's even managing to cause
crises for several companies simultaneously. Can he really do all that?" She genuinely felt that if this
was the case, Everett seemed too formidable.
"Everett might not be influential himself, but the people working for him could be," Nicole said, her tone
carrying a hint of coldness.
"You mean... the Eastern Falcon?" Lulu's face paled slightly. She wondered,1 Wasn't it said that the
Eastern Falcon forces Everett brought weren't significant? Or was there misinformation, or did we miss
some new update?'
"If that's the case, it really could be possible," Steve said, turning to look at Sean.
Sean's expression darkened. "That's exactly what I'm worried about." If new forces from the Eastern
Falcon had truly infiltrated, those companies would likely struggle.
Sighing, Nicole said, "I understand, I'll figure something out."
"You?" Sean and Steve looked at Nicole in surprise. 'Does she have a plan? Can she handle this?'
Nicole stood up. "Don't worry, leave it to me. But our company's operations might need to rely on you
moving forward."
Sean nodded. "Okay, I understand."
Seeing Nicole's determination, Sean believed in her ability to handle the situation. He knew he needed
to manage Riddle Corporation well so Nicole wouldn't be distracted by these issues.
"Sean, you can assign more tasks to me," Lulu said, her eyes serious.
Nicole had delegated her work to Lulu so Lulu would definitely support Sean with all her might.
"Alright," Sean agreed.
"Sally's due date is getting closer, and I'm afraid I might not be able to cope, " Steve sighed helplessly.
"Sally's delivery is important too. You can't neglect it, and besides, we're here to help, don't worry," Lulu
consoled him.
"We can still manage the company," Sean added.
"Looks like I'll be relying on you all more in the coming days," was all Steve could say.
"Guys, I'll head back to my office now," Nicole said, nodding, and left with Lulu.
Steve spoke to Sean, "Even if I can't give the company my full attention, feel free to reach out if you
need anything. I can still help out."
"Got it. I know what to do." Sean would naturally assess the situation and wouldn't bother Steve unless
absolutely necessary.
Nicole and Lulu reached Nicole's office.
"Got a plan?" Lulu asked.
Narrowing her eyes, Nicole replied seriously, "If it's really the Eastern Falcon folks, we'll ask Zane for
help."
"Great idea!" Lulu agreed immediately.
After a moment's thought, Nicole dialed Zane's number. "Zane."
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"Need something?" Zane's voice crackled over the line.
"Here's the situation in San Joto," Nicole explained, then suggested, "We should focus on neutralizing
Everett's influence here."
"Okay, not a bad plan," Zane agreed. "I'll dispatch another team."
"Perfect, with the current team there, that should work," Nicole replied.
Zane cautioned, "I'll get it set up, but remember, you can't be involved in this one."
"Don't worry, I know," Nicole replied, shaking her head helplessly with a smile.
"Stay sharp," Zane's voice was firm.
Given Nicole's current situation and physical condition, direct involvement in the operation was risky.
She needed to proceed with caution.
"Let's leave it there for now," Nicole agreed before ending the call.
"How soon can they get here?" Lulu inquired.
"Probably about three days," Nicole estimated.
"So, should we be getting things ready?" Lulu asked, wondering if they needed to prepare in advance.
"Not yet, just wait for them to arrive. But..." Nicole's expression turned serious, and she added with
significance, "We can start some preliminary investigation work."
Nicole messaged Patricia to organize the investigation. The team Zane had sent earlier was now
temporarily under Patricia's command, and it was time for them to start their tasks.
"But can Patricia handle everything by herself?" Lulu expressed her concern.
"Just keeping an eye on Doretta should be doable," Nicole affirmed, trusting in Patricia's abilities,
especially for a task involving just Doretta.
"Okay, if you're sure." Seeing Nicole's confidence, Lulu felt more at ease.
Meanwhile, after Patricia received Nicole's message, her expression darkened slightly as she issued
instructions.
Patricia tucked her phone away, her demeanor radiating a chilly aura.
"What's up?" Ellar's voice startled Patricia, pulling her back to the present with a touch of annoyance.
"Why didn't you knock?"
Looking somewhat innocent, Ellar replied, "I noticed the door wasn't shut, so I figured it was okay to
come in."
Frowning, Patricia asked, "What do you need?" She had left the door ajar to monitor Doretta, not to
invite his intrusion.
"I noticed you seemed lost in thought, so I thought I'd check in," Ellar explained, genuinely concerned
by her troubled expression.
"It's nothing, just work stuff," Patricia waved off casually.
"Is there a work problem bothering you?" Ellar moved closer to Patricia's desk. "Do you need any
help?"
Patricia glanced at Ellar, shaking her head. "No, I've got it under control."
"Okay then." Sensing Patricia's frostiness, Ellar could only scratch his head in resignation.
"If there's nothing else, you should go," Patricia said, picking up some documents.
Reluctantly, Ellar glanced back at Patricia before turning to leave.
Watching him go, Patricia bit her lip involuntarily, Charlie's words echoing in her mind.
'Could a relationship between Ellar and me really work?'
if I truly stepped back from the team, will Charlie really stay in it forever?'
Feeling troubled, Patricia didn't know what choice to make.
In the afternoon, under the strong sunlight, Nicole and Lulu returned to the company after lunch.
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As they reached the lobby of the company building, Nicole heard someone calling her and turned to
look.
"Lawrence, what are you doing here?" Nicole was somewhat surprised to see Lawrence approaching
her.
"Just passing by, thought I'd check on you. Heard you were out for lunch, so I waited," Lawrence
explained with a light smile.
Nicole's eyes narrowed slightly, her mind considering various possibilities, all of which she dismissed.
With a composed expression, Nicole said, "Let's head up."
"No need for that. I just wanted to see you. Now that I have, I'll be on my way," Lawrence said with a
smile.
"Alright then." Nicole did not try to keep Lawrence.
She found herself increasingly unable to read Lawrence, and subconsciously, she didn't want to
interact with him more than necessary.
With a smile at Nicole, Lawrence indeed left.
"Nicole, he didn't leave a time bomb or something, did he?" Although Lulu sounded like she was joking,
she actually went over to check where Lawrence had been sitting.
Nicole couldn't help but laugh and pull her back. ' Let's head up." She felt that Lulu's imagination was
running wild; Lawrence would have to be crazy to do something like that.
"But wasn't it strange? He said he came to see you but then left without really saying anything. It feels
weird," Lulu expressed her unease.
"It was probably just a coincidence,' Nicole said, guiding Lulu into the elevator.
"I still think we should be cautious," Lulu persisted, her worry lingering.
Nicole sighed. "Being cautious is important, but he wouldn't harm me so blatantly." After all, such
actions wouldn't benefit Lawrence in any way.
As they spoke, the two arrived at the top floor and stepped out of the elevator.
Lulu lowered her voice. "So, you're saying he could still cause trouble for US in secret?"
"He hasn't directly caused US trouble, but indirectly helping Everett could be seen as causing trouble,"
Nicole said calmly.
Lulu's eyes widened in shock. "He's actually helping Everett!"
"That's to be expected," Nicole said with a slight darkening of her gaze." But even if they're
collaborating, they each have their own ulterior motives."
After a moment of thought, Lulu nodded. "That makes sense. Their end goals are probably the same,
so they're both friends and enemies."
"Alright, get to work," Nicole said before heading to her own office.
She was aware of Lawrence's secret activities, as Charlie had already uncovered them.
She knew that Lawrence had been covertly aiding Everett, which explained Everett's continued
arrogance.
None of this surprised her, but Lawrence's visit did. 'What is Lawrence thinking? Did he truly come to
see me and then leave? Was he genuinely passing by, or was it some kind of test?'
Meanwhile, outside Riddle Corporation, after getting into his car, Lawrence
instructed Ian, "Drive."
"Yes, sir." Starting the car, Ian glanced at Lawrence through the rearview mirror and remarked,
"Meeting old friends can sometimes be painful, reminding US of things we'd rather forget."
At this point, he felt Lawrence and Nicole must both be fully aware of the situation.
Without a word, Lawrence shifted his gaze to the car window. He had really just passed by and
suddenly felt a strong desire to see Nicole. Yet, upon seeing her, he realized there really was nothing
left to say between them.
'When I was facing her, I didn't know what to say and even wanted to run away. Despite knowing how it
would feel, I couldn't resist stealing a glance at her.'
At this thought, his gaze gradually darkened. His expression shifted from hesitation to resolution.
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As the sun set, Nicole and Jared returned home to the Riddle residence.
Laughter from the living room greeted them before they even stepped inside. Nicole noticed Mrs.
Wallace Sr., Tia, Dexter, and Emma in the room.
She greeted everyone and sat down. ”l heard you all chatting and laughing just now," Nicole said.
"What were you discussing?"
"Of course, we were talking about Stanley and Tia's wedding,” Emma said with a smile. "Your mother
stopped by today. I couldn't miss the chance to help out at such a happy occasion."
"Yes, and we bring Mrs. Wallace Sr. over, so everyone could discuss together," Gloria added.
Nicole turned to Mrs. Wallace Sr. and asked, "Grandma, are you satisfied with the arrangements?"
"Of course, I'm satisfied. This is the best," Mrs. Wallace Sr. smiled and nodded.
"Since everyone is okay with the arrangements, we can start discussing the wedding details," Emma
said, then turned to Stanley and Tia. "Have you decided on a date yet?"
"Not yet," Stanley replied, glancing at Tia, whose cheeks were reddened.
"Oh, then do you have any thoughts? How about we all help you brainstorm right now?" Emma
suggested, then looked toward Gloria. "Don't you think so?"
"Sounds good," Gloria smiled, then turned to ask Stanley and Tia, "What do you think?"
Feeling shy, Tia replied softly, "I'm okay with anything."
Stanley glanced at Tia, then addressed everyone, "Then we'll leave it to you. If
Hearing this, Gloria and Emma immediately began discussing with great enthusiasm.
"Actually, I've looked into it before, and the fifth of next month is a good date," Mrs. Wallace Sr. also
joined in the conversation unconsciously.
"The fifth of next month?" Gloria pondered briefly before she continued," That's in just over twenty
days. Isn't that a bit rushed?"
"It should be manageable," Emma felt they could make it in time.
Understanding Emma's point, Gloria said, "Everything else is fine, but the main concern is the wedding
dress. Since it needs to be custom-made, I'm worried there wont be enough time."
"I hadn't considered that," realizing custom dresses require time for tailoring and potential adjustments,
which could indeed be tight on time.
"As for the wedding dress, there's no need to worry. In fact, I've already prepared one for Tia," Mrs.
Wallace Sr. said, "I made it myself, but it's in a traditional Hustuaburgian style. I'm not sure if Tia would
be willing to wear it?"
She knew many young people nowadays opt for modern wedding, so a traditional Hustuaburgian
wedding dress might not suit the theme.
"I'm willing to wear it," Tia said joyfully. She then asked, "When did you make it? I had no idea."
"I prepared them for both you and Nicole a while ago,’ Mrs. Wallace Sr. shook her head. 'I just never
mentioned it since there was no occasion to use them."
"Mine too?" Nicole was surprised.
Mrs. Wallace Sr. nodded. "That was five years ago. It's just..."
She had begun making a dress when she learned Nicole was getting married, thinking it would be a
wedding gift even if Nicole didn't choose a traditional Hustuaburgian wedding dress.
But after what had happened to Nicole, she had kept it.
"Thank you, Grandma. I will definitely wear the dress you made for me during my wedding party,
"Nicole said, already looking forward to it and feeling touched by her grandmother's handmade gift.
"Your wedding party will be modern style, right? This dress might not..." Mrs. Wallace Sr. hesitated,
concerned it might not fit the theme.
"It's fine," Jared interjected, indicating that it wouldn't be an issue to wear the traditional wedding dress
during the reception to thank the guests, even if the party was modern style.