Ch. 3231..3235: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3231-3235

Chapter 3231Doretta's pupils contracted slightly, and after a moment's hesitation, she decided to stay put. She figured there was no need to follow; Everett wasn't likely to escape today. By threatening Lawrence, Everett had sealed his fate-if Lawrence managed to take him, the odds would not be in Everett's favor.

Everett knew this as well; his earlier outburst was a desperate measure. He still planned to find a way to escape; being captured or returning with Lawrence wasn't an option, as it would likely lead to his death.

Seth, leading his team, glanced at Doretta. She subtly gestured toward the back door, and understanding her hint, Seth directed his team to pursue.

Ten minutes later, the operation inside the factory concluded.

The captured men from Lawrence's group were sent to the police station by Max's team.

As for Lawrence and Everett, Seth and his team pursued them, determined not to let Everett get away.

Once everything settled down and quieted, Doretta slowly approached

Jared's car and said, "Mr. Johnston, I wish to see Mrs. Johnston."

Jared frowned, aware that Doretta was one of Zane’s people. Yet, her immediate desire wasn't to meet Zane after escaping danger but to speak with Nicole, which was intriguing.

"I have something important to discuss with Mrs. Johnston," Doretta said, biting her lip. "It's about something that happened years ago."

A flash of cold light passed through Jared's eyes, and he said sternly, "Get in."

Doretta opened the passenger door, got into the car, and settled in.

Max started the car, driving toward Riddle residence.

Whatever Doretta was hinting at wasn't entirely clear, but it seemed they all had a guess about the nature of the matter.

Upon reaching Riddle residence, Max drove into the estate.

Jared had already sent a message to Nicole, who was waiting at the estate. They entered the living room, where Nicole looked up at Doretta, offering a gentle, welcoming smile, "You've had a hard time." "Mrs. Johnston," Doretta greeted Nicole with respect as she approached.

Nicole responded with a light laugh, "No need to be so formal, you can consider me a senior of sorts. Just call me Nicole."

Given that Nicole had once been part of Zane's organization and Doretta was currently with them, there was a sort of kinship.

"Nicole," Doretta responded with a pleased smile. "But I must say, my achievements can't compare to yours." "People from Zane's team aren't known to sell themselves short,” Nicole teased.

Doretta's laughter lightened the atmosphere, easing some of the tension from her recent ordeals of hiding and fleeing with Everett.

Interrupting timidly, Max said, ’"Doretta, you mentioned you had something important to discuss with Mrs. Johnston..."

He was genuinely anxious. After all, this was a case he had been investigating for a long time without any leads, which was quite baffling.

Nicole looked at Doretta and prompted, "Go ahead, what is it?"

Jared had informed her that Doretta needed to see her but hadn't specified why. However, Nicole sensed something was off with Max's mood.

"It's about what Everett said..." Doretta relayed everything she had overheard at the abandoned factory to Nicole.

"Are you certain?" Max's voice rose slightly, his mind racing. 'So, the attack Nicole faced right after secretly returning to San Joto, nearly losing her life at the San Joto airport, was all orchestrated by Lawrence!"

Doretta frowned slightly and said, "That's all I heard. But after Everett mentioned this, Lawrence indeed fled with him."

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Doretta seemed convinced that Everett's threat had been effective, forcing Lawrence into a corner.

Nicole's complexion turned a shade paler. Everett's brief words were a mere threat, but they clearly indicated the gravity of the past events.

Reflecting on it, Nicole realized how someone had detected her return to San Joto despite her concealed identity and even her lost memory, managing to ambush her precisely at the airport.

Everything started to make sense. Lawrence didn't want her back, hence the elaborate setup. To protect her children, she had stayed away from San Joto, concealing her whereabouts and living on Crescent Island with Nolan and Lana.

"Is there anything else?" Jared's voice was deep and somber.

"That’s all I heard. I thought it was crucial to inform Nicole," Doretta replied.

"Max, escort her back,” Jared instructed, then looked at Nicole, who remained silent.

After Max took Doretta away, only Nicole and Jared were left in the spacious living room.

"With the truth revealed, Lawrence can't escape," Jared said softly, wrapping his arms around Nicole, his voice tinged with a cool edge.

Jared had been investigating for so long, and now it appeared that Lawrence had orchestrated the entire scheme himself. No wonder Max had been unable to find any leads; probably Lawrence had been sabotaging their efforts covertly.

"It's just unexpected," Nicole murmured, slightly biting her lip.

She had never suspected Lawrence, the man she once trusted most, who had offered her complete protection and support.

"Perhaps we should have suspected him all along," Jared stated, his voice cold.

Lawrence held the Fire Crest, and if Nicole hadn't regained her memory, perhaps no one would have ever found out. Moreover, had Nicole helped Lawrence unlock the Fire Crest, it might have ended up in his hands.

Jared thought, 'Lawrence staging his own betrayal to gain Nicole's trust and keep her close was probably his best strategy. But such tactics... Nicole's skills were unmatched by almost anyone in the world, and now...'

Nicole exhaled deeply, looking up at Jared, "It's a relief, really. It has unraveled a long-standing mystery and allowed me to see Lawrence for who he truly is."

Standing up, she gazed out the window, "In a way, we have Everett to thank. Let's see what has become of Everett and Lawrence now."

She was aware that the outcome should be clear by now; Everett had no escape, but it was uncertain how Lawrence would extricate himself. Surely, he wouldn't betray Everett at this juncture.

Leaving the estate, Nicole and Jared returned to Riddle residence.

"How did it go at the estate?" Lulu asked anxiously as soon as she saw Nicole return.

"It's settled," Nicole replied with a smile.

She hadn't disclosed the purpose of her earlier departure to anyone, merely mentioning that there were matters to attend to at the estate. Even now, she preferred not to share too much, not wanting to cause

unnecessary worry.

"There's news about Everett," Lulu said, pulling Nicole to sit down. "Preston mentioned that we owe a lot to your foresight." "What happened?" Nicole asked, turning to Preston.

"You and Mr. Johnston had me keep an eye on Hexton and Jerry, and it paid off," Preston explained. "After Everett fled, he reached out to Hexton and Jerry, who went to rendezvous with him. Our men took the opportunity to apprehend them all." "And Lawrence?" Nicole inquired further.

Preston looked puzzled, "There was no sign of Lawrence. Was he involved too?"

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After briefly biting her lip, Nicole calmly responded, "It's alright, he probably realized there was no hope and thus abandoned Everett." "So, you mean Lawrence initially helped Everett but then gave up on him?" Preston surmised.

"Right," Nicole confirmed, giving a brief rundown of the events.

Preston remarked, impressed, "I thought Everett was incredibly skilled to escape from such an encirclement. It's unbelievable." He had been shocked when he heard Everett was captured, hardly believing it was real. It turned out Everett's escape was facilitated by Lawrence's secret assistance.

"Does this mean all of Everett's associates have been rounded up? There shouldn't be anyone else, right?" Lulu speculated with a slight frown.

She pondered, 'It must be so, especially if even Lawrence has abandoned Everett. It's unlikely anyone else would assist him now.' "Great, finally, everything is settled," Preston looked around the group." Should we head back to Grandpa's place tomorrow?" "I think we should check in," Spencer suggested.

The others agreed, "Indeed, we should go back."

Even though Benjamin had come to terms with Everett's actions, now that there was a resolution, everyone felt it was essential to inform Benjamin, or perhaps their return could also alleviate the weight on his heart.

Having agreed on their plan, everyone departed as it was getting late, and gradually the house quieted down. It wasn't until everyone else had settled for the night that Nicole and Jared retreated to their own room.

Observing Nicole's somber expression, Jared gently embraced her, suggesting, "Maybe this is for the best."

Understanding the weight of Nicole's feelings upon learning about Lawrence's past actions, Jared empathized with her complex emotions. Yet, he considered it a positive revelation, as unmasking Lawrence's true nature meant they could finally move on without any reservations.

"I thought I could overlook his past deeds, considering he once saved my life. But I never imagined he would harm me to such an extent," Nicole said, her voice tinged with pain, her lips quivering slightly.

For five years, she was compelled to stay hidden on Crescent Island, avoiding any public exposure and concealing any trace of her true identity. She feared recognition would endanger her and her children, Nolan and Lana. She believed all her sacrifices were for her children's safety, not realizing these decisions prevented her family from being together.

The irony that the person she believed to be her most helpful benefactor, her savior, turned out to be the instigator of her sorrows, struck her as absurd.

Jared stroked her back soothingly, filled with compassion. If only he had found her sooner, perhaps all this pain could have been avoided.

Meanwhile, Lawrence sat tensely on a couch, seething internally. 'That fool Everett was already marked, nearly dragging me down with him.' "Sir, it looks bleak for Everett now," Ian remarked with a sigh, indicating that his investigation suggested Everett's network had been entirely dismantled.

"Did you find out what happened?" Lawrence asked coldly.

"Yes, sir. The woman named Doretta is with Zane, and she's safely back with them. Moreover, Sambawe was rescued by Zane's people and has agreed to cooperate with them. Everett has lost

everything this time," Ian reported quietly.

"How did they manage to find Sambawe and rescue him?" Lawrence's eyes narrowed. He had considered this move but failed to uncover any leads or determine Sambawe's whereabouts.

"It seems Mr. Johnston was on the case initially, and later Zane took over when they found a lead. Zane handled everything from there," Ian's voice faded, a hint of unease in his tone.

Lawrence glared at Ian, "Did your investigation of Jared tip him off?" He suspected that Jared, not wanting to alert his quarry, might have passed the baton to Zane, causing Lawrence to miss his opportunity.

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"Perhaps," Ian muttered, his head drooping. He genuinely didn't know how he'd been detected, but it seemed a plausible explanation now.

Lawrence sighed and said, "It seems we need to be more cautious in our future endeavors."

He was well aware that Jared was not an easy adversary, especially with Zane's support. Even though Nicole wasn't as physically formidable as before, her other capabilities remained intact, not to mention her possession of the Fire Crest and Water Crest.

"Sir, about the matter Everett mentioned..." Ian began hesitantly, his unease palpable, "if he were to reveal it..."

The threat Everett held over Lawrence could severely compromise him if made public.

"Eliminate the threat. The dead don't talk," Lawrence stated coldly, his eyes harboring a ruthless glint.

Even though Everett had blackmailed him, Lawrence never intended to spare him. Those who knew more than they should weren't worth keeping alive.

"Understood," Ian responded quietly.

With a final nod to Lawrence, Ian turned and exited the room.

Leaning back against the couch, Lawrence's eyes were shadowed with dark thoughts.

He couldn't fathom how Everett had learned about the past incident, but dwelling on that wasn't the priority. The secrecy of that matter was paramount; its exposure would make his future precarious.

Though his past actions had already hurt Nicole, she still regarded him as her savior, not holding him in complete contempt. However, if the truth were to come out, the only relationship left between them would be that of irreconcilable enemies.

The next day dawned bright and sunny.

After breakfast, Nicole and Jared dropped Nolan and Lana off at the kindergarten and then headed to Riddle Corporation.

As Nicole stepped out of the car, Lulu approached her eagerly, "Nicole, what brings you here? Didn't Sean suggest you take a few days off?" "I don't find work tiring, and being here feels like rest during the quiet moments," Nicole replied with a smile.

"Oh, then let's go up," Lulu responded.

After bidding Jared goodbye, Nicole entered the company building with Lulu.

Once the car was moving again, Jared spoke in a low voice, "After wrapping up Everett's case, coordinate with Zane to investigate Lawrence." "Understood," Max replied respectfully.

While they were talking, Max's phone rang. He answered it, and his reaction was one of sheer astonishment. "How could such a thing happen?" "Alright, I understand," he said, hanging up, his complexion turning pale, still seemingly struggling to grasp the news.

"What is it?" Jared asked in a subdued tone.

Max collected himself before replying, "Everett is dead."

Jared's eyes narrowed, his expression darkening. "What happened?" "Charlie isn't sure; he's sent people to investigate," Max informed.

"And what about Zane's side?" Jared inquired further.

"They're looking into it too, but there's no outcome yet," Max replied.

Leaning back in his seat, Jared exuded a chilling aura. Although he remained silent, his demeanor was unnervingly formidable.

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At that moment, Nicole was processing the news as well.

"How could this happen?!" Lulu exclaimed in disbelief.

Nicole shook her head. "No one knows yet; everyone is investigating."

However, she couldn't shake the feeling that this incident might be connected to Lawrence.

Everett had leverage over Lawrence with his knowledge of Lawrence's secrets and had even used this as blackmail. Now that Everett was caught, it seemed unlikely that Lawrence would let him off the hook, especially if it meant keeping his secrets safe.

But Lawrence probably hadn't anticipated that Everett's threats would be overheard by Doretta, and they could now conjecture the whole situation clearly.

"It's really something with Everett," Lulu shook her head. "After all the effort to capture him, he just ends up dead."

Suddenly, a thought struck her, and she blinked rapidly, "He didn't commit suicide, did he?" "No," Nicole shook her head, confident despite the lack of details, "I'm sure

Everett wouldn't commit suicide." "If it's not suicide, then it must be homicide," Lulu muttered, her face paling. "Who could be so bold to kill Everett even after we had him under control?"

That would indeed signify a highly dangerous individual.

"Let's wait and see if Charlie and his team can find anything," Nicole said, her eyes reflecting a deep seriousness.

"Was it Patricia who called you? Is she involved in the investigation too?" Lulu asked, puzzled.

Nicole shook her head, explaining, "No, she's not involved. Ellar is being discharged from the hospital today, and she was there. She just called to inform me after hearing about the incident." "Oh, Ellar is being discharged; that's great," Lulu responded with joy.

With Eliar’s discharge, everyone who was hospitalized is now out, which indeed was a piece of good news.

"Yes, Ellar mentioned she would be at Grandpa's place tonight," Nicole said with a smile. "It should be quite lively there today; it's been a long time since we've had such an occasion." "Yeah, it's going to be really lively today," Lulu echoed with a smile. "I'll get back to my tasks then. Let's head out together after work." "Alright," Nicole agreed.

After Lulu left, Nicole also picked up her documents and busied herself with work.

Before she knew it, it was time to leave.

Exiting the company, Nicole and Lulu found Jared and spencer already waiting.

With everyone onboard, the two cars set off toward the Riddle family manor.

In the car, Nicole looked up at Jared and asked, Any updates?" "What do you think?" Jared asked back, sensing Nicole might have some insights.

After a brief pause, Nicole replied, "I think it might be related to Lawrence." "I agree with Zane on that, but we haven't found any evidence yet," Jared said, a cold glint passing through his eyes.

"Yeah," Nicole nodded. "I believe Lawrence might have wanted to silence

Everett permanently."

Jared concurred with Nicole's perspective, gently holding her hand, "Zane and I discussed this; we'll act as if we're unaware for now." "That's what I was thinking too. If Lawrence believes he's successfully covered his tracks, we can use this to our advantage," Nicole reasoned, highlighting their strategic position of Lawrence being unaware of their suspicions.

"Lawrence might make a move soon, so let's stay vigilant," Jared cautioned Nicole.