Ch. 3256..3260: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 3256-3260

Chapter 3256

Doretta nodded, understanding that Patricia and Charlie had also been through tough times. Fortunately, through their own efforts, they had supported each other and made it to this point.

Emma glanced at the time and suggested, "It's about time; let's talk over dinner." "Sure,” everyone agreed, standing up and heading to the dining room.

After a lively dinner, Patricia and Doretta said their goodbyes and left.

Ellar was a bit sad as he watched Patricia and Doretta walk away together, refusing his offer to escort them. He had been happy when Patricia agreed to come with him, but now he wondered if she only came because of Doretta, which made him feel more alone.

After they left, Patricia and Doretta didn't go their separate ways. They found a quiet spot.

"Is there something else?" Doretta checked their surroundings before she spoke.

"It's about Ms. Riddle..." Patricia then briefly explained the situation that had unfolded earlier in the day and cautioned, "I know you're investigating Lawrence, but please hurry. I have a feeling he might harm Nicole."

Doretta's expression turned grave. "Okay, I understand."

It seemed Lawrence was indeed becoming impatient, and they should indeed be more vigilant.

"The safety of Nicole is in my hands; I will do everything I can. The rest is up to you and Charlie," Patricia said with a serious tone.

Doretta nodded. "Don't worry, we will do our best too."

After a nod, Patricia looked around before quickly leaving. They had to be cautious now, as there might be people watching them, especially Doretta. Her identity couldn’t be exposed yet, so it was better to be careful.

Doretta waited a moment to ensure no one was watching her before she left.

****

At the Riddle residence, the family had already finished their dinner. They were now in the living room, keeping Nolan and Lana company while watching TV.

"Nicole, why do you seem so preoccupied? Has something happened?" Gloria, noticing Nicole seemed troubled, couldn't help but express her concern.

"It's nothing, just some work-related matters/ Nicole responded with a reassuring smile, trying to comfort Gloria.

Gloria's brow furrowed slightly. "Is it that work has been too exhausting?

You look a bit pale. Maybe you should take a few days off." "Really, it's nothing. It might just be the workload recently, but I can handle it." Nicole didn't want to worry Gloria, so she kept the issues with Lawrence to herself.

Gloria remained somewhat concerned, her expression growing more serious.

"Mom, I'm managing a conglomerate now, so it's normal to have a lot on my plate. Plus, some past events have settled down, so I just need to straighten things out. It'll be fine soon," Nicole reassured her, linking arms with Gloria.

"Sean is there too, and in a few days, Sally will be discharged, and Steve can return to the company. I believe they can handle it," Daniel chimed in, offering comfort as well.

The mention of Sally and the baby being discharged brought a nod from Gloria, "Right, with Sally's discharge, Steve will also return to his duties at the company."

Gloria pondered aloud, "I'm planning to visit the hospital tomorrow to check if the caregiver and nanny have been arranged properly. Sally and Lucian will need someone to look after them." "Steve said he has everything arranged, but it would be good for you to double-check. We need to make sure everything is perfectly in place," Nicole agreed.

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"Alright, I'll go after breakfast tomorrow," Gloria decisively stated.

Seeing Gloria's attention diverted, Nicole offered a smile. She couldn't let Gloria worry, so she decided not to share anything with her.

After a while, as it got later, everyone headed upstairs to rest.

In the deep silence of the night, only one villa remained lit, and a car drove up to it. Someone got out of the car and quickly entered the villa.

"Mr. Royce, we've received a message from Mecrounia; they are ready," Ian spoke in a low voice.

Lawrence's eyes narrowed slightly. "Since they're ready, let's begin the operation." "Yes," Ian responded, then hesitated before cautiously adding, "You've decided to move ahead with the plan suddenly. Did you discover something?"

Their plan was still in the preliminary stages, and it was Lawrence who had suddenly decided to move forward, prompting Ian to get Mecrounia to prepare for action sooner than planned.

Lawrence was silent for a moment before replying softly, "I just don't want to wait any longer."

Although it seemed like Jared and Nicole were unaware of anything recently, he felt an indescribable unease.

"Striking unexpectedly will indeed be to our advantage," Ian nodded. "We'll make our move as soon as we find an opportunity." "Go ahead," Lawrence gestured with a wave of his hand, signaling that Ian could leave.

"Yes." Ian nodded, then turned and walked away.

After watching Ian leave, Lawrence's eyes narrowed slightly. He thought to himself, 'Although I currently have the upper hand, many things could change at any moment.’

The recent calmness of Nicole was somewhat unsettling for him. He couldn't pinpoint why, but perhaps it was because he thought the events of the past were secret, only to discover Everett was aware of them. This made him anxious. He pondered, 'I wonder if anyone else knows, or if Nicole might find out someday.'

His gaze, deep and contemplative, shifted toward the window and then seemed to look even further, sinking into deep thought.

****

The next day was sunny and bright. After breakfast, Nicole and Jared, along with Nolan and Lana, left the Riddle residence.

"Let's go too," Gloria said to Daniel after watching them leave, indicating it was time for them to head to the hospital.

Once they were ready, the two left the Riddle residence and headed toward the hospital.

"Sally is about to be discharged. I wonder if everything is ready at home." "Are we missing anything?" "Do we need to prepare anything else?"

Listening to Gloria's continuous murmur, Daniel couldn't help but say with a mix of amusement and exasperation, "Don't worry, Steve has prepared everything. And when we get there, you can still ask. If anything is missing, we can always get it."

Gloria nodded. "Right, once we get there, I must make sure to ask thoroughly."

****

After dropping off Nolan and Lana, Nicole had arrived at Riddle Corporation.

"Ms. Riddle, I met with Doretta yesterday, and I briefed her on the situation. She and Charlie will be extra vigilant," Patricia reported.

"How did you end up meeting her?" Nicole asked, puzzled.

"Ellar's mom invited me for dinner, and it just so happened that Doretta was there too, so I went," Patricia explained.

 

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Nicole nodded, understanding the situation. "So that's what happened."

She had been curious about how Patricia came to meet Doretta, and it turned out Doretta had gone to see Emma.

"Also, I found out about the two guys from yesterday; they are Lawrence's men. They didn't have any specific task except to follow you. I think they were just probing," Patricia said with a dark look in her eyes.

"Lawrence must be planning to make a move," Nicole remarked, her expression somber. She knew that his decision to have her followed was partly to test the waters and partly as a precaution.

Even if she showed no reaction, he would not wait indefinitely; he was probably ready to act.

"What should we do then?" Patricia asked, her expression turning serious, sensing they might need to prepare for Lawrence's next moves.

"Leave it to Charlie and the others. We should continue as if nothing is amiss on our part," Nicole instructed, feeling that they should observe the situation quietly, still, they needed to stay in touch with Charlie and Doretta if anything came up.

"Understood, Ms. Riddle. I'll get back to my tasks if there's nothing else," Patricia acknowledged, ready to focus on her own work after reporting the situation.

"Alright," Nicole nodded, giving her permission to leave.

After Patricia left, Nicole leaned back in her chair, a shadow crossing her eyes.

She was certain that the people following her were Lawrence's, and they had no specific mission other than to track her. 'It seems even with my low profile, Lawrence is still wary of me.'

She thought it made sense. Lawrence, being so cautious, would be suspicious that others might know what Everett did, naturally making him more guarded.

Her hands clenched unconsciously into fists, and a chill seemed to emanate from her. 'Lawrence Royce, if you wish for your deeds to remain unknown, you shouldn't have done them in the first place. Sooner or later, the truth will come out.'

The door opened with a knock, and Lulu entered cautiously, holding an envelope. "Nicole, there’s an anonymous letter here for you. Do you want to check it out?"

Nicole's brows furrowed slightly. "What kind of letter?" "I'm not sure. It was just delivered downstairs, addressed to you, but there's no indication of who sent it." Lulu hesitated, lowering her voice as she said, "Could it be something problematic?"

Considering the mysterious nature of the delivery, she felt they should be cautious.

Nicole understood Lulu's concerns. With the timing and anonymity of the letter, it could indeed be problematic, but ignoring it might mean missing crucial information. After a moment's hesitation, she opened the envelope and examined the contents.

"What's going on?" Lulu asked cautiously, noticing Nicole's intense focus on the documents.

"It's indeed from Lawrence," Nicole stated gravely.

"He's made his move!" Lulu's voice rose slightly in alarm. "What is he planning?" "These are documents related to a project we once collaborated on. He's transferred this project, but the company he's transferred it to is just a shell corporation,” Nicole said, her voice tinged with a cold sharpness.

"Is that all?" Lulu blinked, somewhat puzzled, wondering, 'Isn't that a relatively minor issue?'

Seeing Lulu's lack of understanding on the situation, Nicole elaborated, ■' He's using this project to tie US down, to divert my attention."

She was certain that Lawrence had other plans in motion, planning to strike decisively while she was distracted.

"So, he's killing two birds with one stone," Lulu summarized. On one hand, he was dragging Riddle Corporation into a time-consuming issue, and on the other, he was free to execute his real agenda.

 

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"It's possible," said Nicole. Otherwise, Lawrence wouldn't need to resort to such roundabout tactics.

"What should we do? Play along with his plan?" Lulu asked.

Nicole looked at Lulu, pausing for a moment before replying, "I might need your help with this." "Don’t say it like that. I'll do everything I can to help," Lulu responded with resolve.

She was committed to supporting Nicole, both professionally and personally.

Tapping the file, Nicole spoke firmly, "I'm entrusting this project to you. It might be challenging, but you can requisition personnel or any resources from any department in the company."

The company Lawrence had transferred the project to had no real substance, even nearing collapse, which meant the entire burden would fall on Riddle Corporation, specifically on Lulu. She could anticipate the difficulties.

Lulu nodded vigorously, "I understand. I'll do my best."

She couldn't let Nicole down, especially since the task was entrusted to her. She was determined to succeed.

"Don't be nervous or feel too pressured. Even if it doesn't work out, it's not your fault. I just need you to take on this task so that Lawrence thinks we've fallen for his trap." Nicole knew this was a tough mission, so whatever Lulu managed to achieve would be enough.

"I know, but I still want to do it well," Lulu replied, ready to give it her all, so she would have no regrets, regardless of the outcome.

After handing over the files to Lulu, Nicole gave a reassuring smile. "Go ahead and get started. If you have any doubts, you can always come to me.

"Alright, I'll get going then." Lulu left with the files.

Nicole took a deep breath, picked up her phone, and hesitated before sending a message. [Thank you.] [No problem.]

Seeing the two-word reply, Nicole slightly bit her lip, eventually setting the phone aside and picking up her documents to continue with her work.

As dusk settled, Nicole left the office, finding Jared already waiting for her.

Settling into the car, she leaned back in her seat and let out a sigh.

"You look tired," Jared observed, his tone laced with concern.

Nicole shook her head slightly and replied, "It's okay, just feeling a bit down, that's all." "About the MierMare Group situation?" Jared seemed to have anticipated the reason.

Nicole looked at him in surprise. "You know about it too!"

She thought only a few were aware, but Jared had also been informed.

"While not many are in the loop, I'm certainly one of the few," Jared said, holding Nicole's hand gently and offering a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, my company is already drafting plans to acquire MierMare Group."

Nicole blinked, understanding Jared's intentions and feeling a warmth spread through her.

"I've handed the project over to Lulu. I'm not fixated on the outcome, as our real focus should be on the underlying motives behind all this," Nicole said meaningfully.

Holding her hand softly, Jared spoke gently, "I want all the best outcomes."

He meant not just for the project, but also to thwart whatever underlying scheme Lawrence might have. He wouldn't let Lawrence succeed.

Nicole smiled, feeling the day's accumulated stress dissipate with Jared's comforting presence, embracing a sense of sudden clarity and ease.' Indeed, it's just the beginning, and we should hope for the best.'

After a while, the couple picked up Nolan and Lana, then returned to the Riddle residence.

The house was filled with the inviting aroma of dinner, a comforting scent that warmed the heart.

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As Nicole was surrounded by her family's joyful faces, her eyes brimmed with happiness.

She thought to herself, 'This is how a peaceful and beautiful life should be.

I will strive to maintain it.'

****

Patricia had just gotten back to her apartment when she found Ellar waiting for her, which surprised her. "Why are you here?" she asked.

"Just waiting for you," Ellar said, like it was totally normal.

Patricia looked puzzled. "Is there a problem?" "Yes," Ellar nodded seriously. "We need to talk about something."

Patricia couldn't explain why, but she suddenly felt nervous. She bit her lip and asked, "What's up?"

Ellar's serious tone made her heart beat faster, filled with both excitement and worry.

"Let's go inside," Ellar suggested, taking Patricia's hand and leading her confidently into the apartment.

Patricia was shocked. "How did you get keys to my place?" "I borrowed them from my brother-in-law,” Ellar said confidently.

"Brother-in-law?" Patricia was confused for a second before she got it and said, "Stop joking around, who's your brother-in-law?"

She knew only she and Charlie had her apartment keys, so Ellar must've gotten them from Charlie. Patricia found it funny but also a bit annoying how Ellar casually called Charlie his brother-in-law.

"He's your brother, so he's my brother-in-law," Ellar explained, as if it made perfect sense.

Patricia looked at Ellar, not amused. "I'm not your wife, and Charlie isn't your brother-in-law, okay?"

When they walked in, Patricia stopped talking and was amazed. 'Is this my place? It looks so different!'

Right from the door, there was a trail of rose petals leading inside, all the way to the coffee table. The whole room was decorated with fresh flowers that Ellar had arranged.

Her apartment was transformed into a world of flowers, filled with bright colors and the sweet smell of blossoms.

Past the trail of petals, there were flowers making a heart shape, with a clear spot in the middle where a balloon hung, a small bag dangling from it, moving gently.

"What's all this about?" Patricia was amazed by how her home had changed.

While she was talking, soft music started playing in the apartment.

Holding her hand, Ellar said, "Come, have a closer look."

He pointed to the small bag attached to the balloon and told her, "This is for you." "For me?" Patricia looked confused but intrigued as she took the bag and opened it.

"What's this?" She found a small velvet box inside, her interest growing.

Ellar, smiling warmly, said, "Open it, take a look."

Opening the box, Patricia saw a sparkling diamond ring and was speechless. "Ellar..."

Ellar carefully picked up the ring and then got down on one knee, holding the ring out seriously. "Patricia, will you marry me?"

The proposal took Patricia completely by surprise. She was so shocked she couldn't think of what to say.

"My love for you is the one constant in my life, and I dream of spending eternity by your side. Will you marry me?" Ellar asked again, seeing that Patricia was lost for words.

Ellar waited with the ring, looking at Patricia, hoping she would agree.