Ch. 3221..3225: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3221-3225
Chapter 3221
"She's been in her room since she got back, seemingly behaving herself for now," Aquila reported.
Everett's gaze darkened slightly as he instructed, "Keep an eye on her." "Sir, if we manage to escape this time, are we taking her with US?" Aquila asked, somewhat perplexed. In his view, it would have been simpler to deal with Doretta immediately, eliminating any further concerns.
"Keep her for now. She might still serve as a bargaining chip if we can't escape smoothly," Everett responded with a snort.
Aquila was taken aback. "They would be willing to negotiate for Doretta? Really?" He doubted the others would compromise for Doretta's sake, considering they'd likely prefer to see her brought to justice.
"They might not, but Emma would," Everett stated confidently.
He vividly remembered how Emma had earnestly tried to persuade Doretta to reconsider her path, even casting a concerned look back at Doretta when leaving, a look filled with distress. That expression alone indicated Emma cared about Doretta.
Aquila, unaware of the full situation, expressed his doubt. "Sir, even after Doretta orchestrated Emma's capture, would she still be willing to help her?
"Follow my orders," Everett said firmly, ending the discussion with a stern look at Aquila.
Aquila bowed respectfully. "Understood." He understood that Everett was no longer interested in discussing the matter.
"You may leave now," Everett said, leaning back on the couch, his eyes revealing a depth of unspoken thoughts.
Aquila exited quietly, carefully closing the door behind him.
Everett's gaze narrowed as he sat back, his eyes staring into the distance, deep in thought.
He knew Lawrence wouldn't have rescued him out of pure kindness; there had to be a hidden agenda. However, with his current lack of power, Everett couldn't understand what he could possibly offer that Lawrence might want.
'If it's about controlling the Eastern Falcon, Lawrence already has more power than I do; he wouldn't care about such a small force.'
Despite this, he couldn't think of anything else, as he had nothing left to offer.
Meanwhile, downstairs in the hotel, Ian voiced his concerns. "Sir, do you think he'll stay?" "If he was the type to stay put, he wouldn't be Everett," Lawrence scoffed." Have some people pretend to be plainclothes officers to make it seem like there's a secret manhunt in the area." "Understood," Ian replied, understanding that this tactic would likely keep Everett in check.
"Any updates from Nicole's side?" Lawrence asked, his gaze sharp.
"We have people discreetly gathering information, but there haven't been any major findings yet, sir. You can be confident in our efforts," Ian reported.
"Good, make sure our information is secure; they shouldn't have any idea about our operations," Lawrence instructed.
'Til take care of it," Ian assured carefully.
"Hmm," Lawrence hummed, leaning back in his seat with his eyes closed.
Ian started the car, and they left the hotel.
The next day was bright and sunny.
After Nicole and Jared woke up, they went downstairs.
"You look much better today. Resting seems to have helped," Gloria said with relief. She had been worried about Nicole, who had looked pale from her busy schedule. It was a rare chance for Nicole to rest and recover.
"Mom, I'm fine, don't worry about me," Nicole reassured her mother with a smile.
As the family sat down in the dining room, Nicole turned to her father." Dad, are you planning to visit Grandpa today?" "Yes, I'm planning to. Your grandpa found out about Dexter's situation and wants them to come over today; I thought I'd go along to check in," Daniel explained, thinking he could help soothe any potential upset from his father.
The conversation flowed naturally, with everyone catching up on each other’s plans for the day, enjoying a moment of peace amidst the recent chaos.
Chapter 3222
"Alright, but I think Grandpa just wants to ask around; you and Uncle Dexter shouldn't worry too much," Nicole reassured.
"Still, over the phone, Dexter sounded a bit evasive. I'd better go over and see for myself," Daniel sighed.
"Then tell Grandpa that we can't move against Everett just yet; we need him. Ask Grandpa to be a bit more patient," Nicole advised.
Daniel nodded. ’Alright, I'll relay that to him." He thought, 'That might help calm Dad down, especially if he hears Nicole's reasoning.'
After breakfast, everyone departed from the Riddle residence.
Nicole and Jared dropped Nolan and Lana off, while Daniel and Gloria headed to the Riddle family manor.
After dropping off the kids, Nicole arrived at the Riddle Corporation.
"Nicole, is there any new news?" Lulu immediately approached Nicole in her office, asking in a low voice.
■'Not yet, we still have to wait a bit longer," Nicole replied.
”Oh," Lulu sighed, "This Everett really keeps US on our toes. I just hope he gets caught soon."
Nicole offered a reassuring smile, "Don’t worry, he won’t get far." "By the way, are Patricia and Ellar ready to be discharged?" Lulu shifted the topic.
"Patricia should be, but Ellar might need a couple more days," Nicole responded, looking at Lulu, "Why do you ask all of a sudden?"
Lulu frowned slightly, pondering aloud, "Well, when I delivered breakfast today, Patricia said they wouldn't need it starting tomorrow. I thought they were getting discharged." "They wont need it anymore?" Nicole also appeared puzzled.
"Yeah, if they're not being discharged, then what's the reason?’ Lulu was curious, wondering, 'Could it be that someone else will be bringing them meals?'
Nicole thought for a moment and said, "Let's visit them after work." She felt uneasy not knowing the exact situation and thought it best to see for herself.
"That sounds good. Let's go together after work," Lulu agreed.
"Alright," Nicole nodded.
Lulu gave a small smile. "Okay, I'll get back to work then."
After a busy day, it was finally time to leave the office.
Nicole and Lulu left the company together and headed to the hospital.
"Nicole, Lulu, you’re here,” El I ar greeted them, sitting up as they entered.
"Don't move around too much; stay in bed," Lulu cautioned, worried Ellar might aggravate his wounds.
"I'm fine; I've gotten much better," Ellar reassured, settling back. He gestured for Nicole and Lulu to take a seat, ’Sit, Patricia went to prepare dinner; she should be back soon." "Patricia is preparing it?" Lulu asked, puzzled.
Just then, Patricia entered with a thermal container in hand, pausing in surprise upon seeing Nicole and Lulu.
Recognizing the container as the one they previously used, Lulu eyed Patricia. "Are you making it yourself?"
Patricia appeared slightly flustered. "Oh, I just thought it would be easier than troubling everyone to bring meals, so I decided to prepare something myself." "That's impressive, knowing you for so long, I didn't realize you could cook, " Lulu remarked, her tone teasing but with a hint of meaningful curiosity.
Feeling somewhat defensive, Patricia could only insist, "It's just some simple dishes, and we're about to be discharged anyway, so it's just to make do." "But that won't do; you're both patients right now, you can't just make do. I think we should continue bringing nutritious meals for you," Lulu playfully suggested, clearly catching on to Patricia's intent.
Chapter 3223■ Really, there's no need," Patricia quickly said, shaking her head.
Her health had almost fully recovered, but Eliar was still not in the clear. Since Ellar's injuries were due to her, she felt this was the only thing she could do for him now.
Relying on others to deliver meals would make her feel even more redundant, causing unease in her heart.
"Hahaha, I'm just teasing you; look how worked up you are," Lulu chuckled, thinking, 'She clearly wants to cook for Ellar herself but comes up with all these excuses.' "No, I'm not nervous," Patricia's cheeks flushed, her eyes darting away in a slight panic, avoiding Lulu's gaze.
Lulu patted Patricia's shoulder, Al right, we all know you're not nervous.”
With a meaningful look from Lulu, Patricia felt her cheeks grow warmer.
She quickly turned to Nicole to switch topics, saying, "Ms. Riddle, everything is going smoothly, right?" "It's fine," Nicole replied with a smile.
Taking the chance to set down the thermal container, Patricia looked at Nicole earnestly. ‘Is there anything I can do to help?" "You? Just take good care of Ellar; that's enough," Lulu laughed, seeing through Patricia's attempt to change the subject.
"Lulu," Patricia said with a hint of reproach in her voice.
Patricia burst into laughter, her mood lightening.
"Lulu, stop teasing her. If she runs away, who will I turn to?" Ellar intervened, seeing Patricia getting ribbed, coming to her defense.
"So, you're already protecting your wife," Lulu teased Ellar, "Okay, I'll stop."
Nicole watched the playful banter with a soft smile. "We just came to check on you. Seeing you both fine puts US at ease." "Nicole, we're doing well; you don't have to worry," Ellar reassured.
"I can see that," Nicole responded, her smile turning toward Patricia," You've visited Charlie?"
Patricia nodded. "Yes, I went to see him. I thought about asking him to transfer here, but he said his squad members are also hospitalized and recovering, so he didn't want to move. Besides, they will be discharged in a couple of days and didn't want the hassle." "That's good, they have each other for support; you don't need to worry about them," Nicole commented.
"Yes," Patricia agreed, nodding.
"Lulu, let's go," Nicole said, turning to Lulu.
"Oh, sure,” Lulu replied, ready to leave.
After bidding farewell to Ellar and Patricia, Nicole and Lulu left the hospital room.
Patricia watched them until Ellar called her back to the present, "What?" "I said, they're gone. Let's have dinner," Ellar suggested with a smile.
"Okay," Patricia responded, beginning to unpack the thermal container and meal boxes.
The delicious aroma quickly filled the room, with dishes like risotto, side dishes, and cream soup, all prepared by Patricia herself.
"I'm genuinely surprised by your culinary skills. I never knew you could cook this well," Ellar remarked, feeling a sense of happiness deep inside.
He couldn't pinpoint it, but he sensed a change in Patricia after her visit to Charlie. She seemed softer, less distant toward him, perhaps fully at ease now that Charlie was safe.
"Stop smiling at me and eat," Patricia chided with a blush, handing the cutlery to Ellar.
"Okay." Ellar took the cutlery and invited Patricia, "You eat too."
They sat down together, enjoying their dinner in the quiet comfort of the hospital room, sharing a meal that felt much more than just food; it was a moment of connection and mutual care.
Chapter 3224
Ellar occasionally glanced up at Patricia, feeling a warm, happy flutter in his chest. He had already decided that once he left the hospital, he would ask Patricia to marry him. He wanted her to be with him forever, no matter what challenges they might face.
Meanwhile, Nicole and Lulu had left the hospital and were now in the car.
"Do you think Patricia seems different?" Lulu asked Nicole, turning to her.
"A little," Nicole replied, smiling slightly. "It seems like Patricia might have worked through some of her issues."
Lulu looked at Nicole, "Do you think things are getting better for them?" "That's something only they can decide," Nicole chuckled. "But it does seem like Patricia has softened a bit." "Hey, what do you think made Patricia change so suddenly?" Lulu asked, curious.
After thinking for a moment, Nicole guessed, "Maybe something Charlie said during the incident made a difference."
Nicole noticed that Patricia's change seemed to have happened after her visit to Charlie.
"Oh," Lulu nodded, seeming to understand.
As they talked, they arrived back at the Riddle residence.
"Mommy, Lulu!" Nolan and Lana greeted them with big smiles. "You're back!
"Yep, we're back." They settled onto the couch.
They had planned to visit Ellar and Patricia, so Jared had picked up Nolan and Lana alone. They had all agreed to meet back at the house, and Spencer was also on his way.
The mansion felt lively and cozy as the family gathered together, sharing stories from their day and enjoying the comfort of being together again. The children's excitement added a joyful energy to the atmosphere, making the home feel even more inviting.
"Stanley went to get Tia; they'll be here soon, and Spencer should be arriving too," June said, glancing at Lulu.
Lulu checked the clock and replied, "He should be."
As they spoke, Spencer walked into the foyer, greeted everyone with a smile, and joked, "Everyone's here, huh? Were you all waiting for me?" "We're not all here yet; Stanley went to get Tia," Samuel replied.
Spencer walked over to the couch, noticing only the siblings were present, and asked, "Where are Dad and Mom?" "They stayed to eat at Grandpa's," Stanley explained as he entered with Tia.
"What about Mrs. Wallace Sr.?" Samuel asked, noticing just the two of them.
"Grandma was a bit tired; she rested in the backyard after eating and didn't come over," Tia explained.
"In that case, it'll just be US for dinner," Nicole suggested.
"Sounds good," everyone agreed, moving to the dining room.
Dinner was served quickly, and the atmosphere was lively as they began to eat.
"How about we have some wine? It's rare for US to relax like this," Lulu proposed.
"Just a little," Samuel agreed, while still setting a limit.
Okay, I'll get the wine," Lulu said, heading to the liquor cabinet.
After returning with the wine and pouring a glass for everyone, they raised a toast, "Let's celebrate in advance then, hoping it won't be long before we can truly relax."
Everyone understood Lulu was referring to the Everett situation and nodded in agreement. "Well said." "Once this is over, Stanley and Tia's wedding will be coming up. We can't let this spoil their big day," June said, looking at Stanley and Tia.
Tia, feeling a bit embarrassed, replied, "I feel bad I can't help much, and that you all have to worry about me." "Don't worry about it, Tia. We're family; no need for formalities. Plus, there wasn't much anyone could do in this situation. I haven't really done anything,” Lulu reassured Tia, making sure she felt included and valued despite the circumstances.
The mood was warm and familial, with everyone enjoying a momentary break from their usual routines, toasting to future happiness and the resolution of their current concerns.
Chapter 3225
"Yeah, it's not that we don't want to help; it's just that we can't do much," June agreed, knowing that adding to the complications wouldn't help. Getting too involved might make things worse, especially with Everett being so ruthless, as seen with Emma.
"Let's not talk about these sad things right now. Everything's okay for the moment, so let's be happy," Samuel suggested, raising his glass, "Come on, let's drink." "Cheers," everyone said, taking a sip from their glasses.
"Mr. Johnston, Zane mentioned he's leaving soon, and the matter you arranged with him is about to conclude," Lulu said. "Is it related to Everett? " She was curious.
"No," Jared replied calmly.
"Oh," Lulu dropped the subject, thinking it was about Everett. Since it wasn't, she decided not to ask more, considering it might be something she shouldn't inquire about.
"Let's focus on the meal," Spencer suggested, noticing Lulu's slightly uneasy look.
Nicole, noticing this exchange, glanced at Jared. "What's going on with you and Zane?" She had also thought it was about Everett but now realized it wasn't the case.
"Sambawe," Jared mentioned a name.
Nicole's brow furrowed, and after a moment, she remembered the name."
Isn't that the leader of the Eastern Falcon?" "That's him," Jared confirmed.
The revelation shifted the atmosphere slightly as the group processed this information. The Eastern Falcon's leader, Sambawe, was a significant figure, and his involvement implied the matter was of considerable importance.
Nicole blinked in surprise. "What did you do to him?"
She thought, 'Wasn't he under Everett's control?' She knew Everett's current power was partly due to holding Sambawe.
"We just rescued him," Jared softly explained, looking at Nicole. "Zane has confirmed the situation, and the rescue operation is set to commence today." "Oh," Nicole nodded in understanding, realizing this was why Zane mentioned he would be leaving-it was all for this operation.
After rescuing Sambawe, Zane would likely need his cooperation to thoroughly undermine Everett.
The others, though they heard the conversation, understood the sensitivity of the topic. Jared's decision to share such confidential information, treating them like family, was appreciated, but they knew better than to make unnecessary comments.
Seeing everyone's cautious expressions, Jared reassured, "I believe things will go smoothly. There's no need to worry; let's focus on our meal." "Okay, let's eat," everyone chorused, returning to their dinner.
After dinner, when Daniel and Gloria returned, Spencer, Samuel, and the others lingered a bit longer, inquiring about Benjamin's condition.
"Grandpa is fine. Our visit today was just to discuss some future matters," Daniel explained.
"Future matters?" Spencer queried, puzzled, "Does Grandpa have other plans?"
Daniel chuckled, "No, it's about the succession of the Riddle family. Grandpa intends for Sean to handle all matters concerning the Riddle family from now on." "That means Sean's responsibilities just got heavier," Samuel remarked thoughtfully.
"I believe Sean has been prepared for this for a long time. All we need to do is support him," Stanley added.
Spencer nodded in agreement, "Right, Sean can definitely handle it."
Daniel then turned to Nicole with a smile, "Grandpa also has a wish for your wedding with Jared." "We're already arranging it," Nicole replied with a mix of amusement and exasperation. "Our affair seems to have caused quite a fuss for everyone."
The family's support and interest in Nicole and Jared's upcoming wedding were evident, reflecting their close-knit bonds and the shared joy in their collective anticipation of the celebration.