Ch. 386..390: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 386-390

Chapter 386

Steve and Sean also nodded. They had just arrived from the office and happened to meet their three brothers coming back from school.

Mrs. Wallace Sr. looked at the young lads, seeing them stand at Sean’s side, and guessed that they should be Nicole’s brother. Looking at faces, which had reddened from running, she did not want to say anything but waved her hand to show that she did not mind and motioned them to take their seats.

Nicole saw her brothers sitting down next to her and knew that they had set store by her and thus accepted Mrs. Wallace Sr. and that they wanted to let Mrs. Wallace Sr. know that she had not been mistreated in the Riddle family.

That was why they took time out of their busy schedule to come back

Thinking of this, Nicole felt her emotion surging. Samuel sat next to Nicole and winked at Nicole, who looked at him with a smile in her eyes. At 6:10 p.m., the door was opened again, with Preston coming back from outside. Karen quickly motioned him to sit down beside her to have dinner.

But Preston ignored her. Instead, he pulled out an empty chair on one side and sat by Mr. Riddle Sr.’s side.

Mr. Riddle Sr. said nothing when he saw this. Instead, he instructed the dinner to be served, as he would not wait for his other two sons.

It was not until the start of the dinner that Damien and Dexter arrived, followed by Ellar and Emery, but none of Damien’s kids were following him.

Just as Damien wanted to take a seat, his face sank all of a sudden when he saw Preston sitting in his seat.

“Preston, why are you sitting here?” asked Damien, as he was the only person qualified to take that seat all along.

Preston did not look at him but took out his mobile phone and played games with the headphones on, blocking himself from hearing Damien’s voice. Damien was infuriated, but he was not a fool like Dillon. He quickly got his emotions under control and turned to look at Mr. Riddle Sr.

“Dad, are you letting him be just like this?” he asked with a questioning tone. He remembered Mr. Riddle Sr. had always indulged his children.

But Mr. Riddle Sr. seemed to be not too unhappy with him today because he was late. He ignored Damien’s question and casually knocked on the table.

“You’re late. What is the problem with the child sitting here with me? Don’t be so calculating,” he said with little emotion and then picked up the cutlery, obviously unwilling to hear Damien say more.

Damien’s hands clenched into fists, his expression a little grave. He then looked at the old lady and Nicole sitting across from Mr. Riddle Sr.

He somehow noticed that his position in the family had begun to wane. He went from being the one to whom everyone looked up to being lesser than the kids-probably even more insignificant than an old lady in rags.

Damien was furious, but he gritted his teeth and sat down next to Dillon. Dillon did not mind that, as Preston, who was sitting beside Mr. Riddle Sr., was his son.

‘What is there to complain about?’ he thought. Karen also had no intention of calling his son back.

After all, Preston seemed to have become close to Mr. Riddle Sr., which was not a bad thing for her and her husband.

Thinking of this, Karen smiled with her lips pursed. She looked at Damien with a hint of mockery on her face.

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“Why don’t you take it as a break from having to serve dad?” Karen asked.

Damien did not want to argue with a woman. He was deep in thought, with his face darkening. Miley, on the side, did not hear the undertone of what Karen said. Clueless about what happened, she looked at Karen and then at her husband, trying to persuade him.

“Exactly, Damien. Dad is still sick, and it could be contagious. Having a change of seat isn’t a bad idea after all.”

Damien’s face sank even further upon hearing what Miley said. He took a deep breath and then turned to look at Miley, who knew nothing about what happened in the family and only wanted her daughter to become a star all day long. She simply sounded incomprehensible to him when she said such stupid things.

‘What do you mean by changing sitting position is not a bad thing? Don’t you know what that seat means? I’m afraid that after this meal, my position in the family will be reduced to inconsequentiality. I used to be the person whom Dad trusted the most. I always sat on his right-hand side, where it was more convenient to talk to Dad and report things to and get opinions from him. But now, my position in his heart seems to have been shaken. Even a junior is entitled to take my seat. I can’t stand this anymore!’

Thinking of this, Damien shot a frosty glance at Miley, his sanity stopping him from hitting back at Miley now, but the icy look in his eyes was all too apparent. When he first married this woman from the Rogers family, he thought it would help him in his career.

But now, it seemed that she was not of much help. Miley was frightened by his glance, but she did not understand why.

‘What exactly is Damien mad at me for? I said this out of concern, just wanting him to take a good rest.’

Thinking of this, Miley looked a little aggrieved. Karen almost wanted to laugh out loud at Miley’s stupidity. She turned to whisper something to Dillon, and Dillon snickered.

Feeling not too happy with Karen’s triumphant attitude, Miley shot a glare at her.

‘No matter how proud Karen is, there is one thing that she can never beat me-my daughter is miles better than Karen’s!’

Karen said that Harvey of the Ellison family and Snow were a couple, but that is no sign of anything happening yet. In contrast, Chloe has already gotten a role in Nachelle’s movie. But unbeknownst to Miley, Chloe had not dared to tell her that Nachelle had dropped her from the role.

So when Miley thought of her precious daughter, she felt much better. She snorted at Karen and then turned to whisper to Damien.

“Don’t get angry. Chloe said she’d be invited to dinner with Nachelle in a few days. Do you think we should also go along?” Damien turned his head around and squinted at his cautious-looking wife upon hearing her mention Nachelle.

“How did Chloe get Nachelle’s invitation?” he asked.

Miley thought for a moment and said, “It seems to have something to do with my mother. She spent a lot of money to get an invitation to the banquet at Nachelle’s house and planned to send Chloe over to build rapport with Nachelle.”

Only then did Damien look straight at Miley with a light flashing in his eyes behind the gold framed eyeglasses.

“How many invitations have you got there?” he asked.

 

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Nicole introduced all her brothers to Mrs. Wallace Sr. over dinner. Mrs. Wallace Sr. looked at the twin siblings of Spencer and Samuel and smiled.

“You two seem to have the best relationship with Nicole, right?”

Both Spencer and Samuel had been fetching Nicole food during dinner as if afraid that she could not eat enough.

She knew very well that the adults sitting here were mere of formality. Those kids who were willing to come back and meet an old lady like her were the ones really having a good relationship with Nicole. Samuel nodded in response. He was extra gentle in front of Mrs. Wallace Sr.

“That’s for sure. Nicole and I are buddies.” Spencer smirked.

Just as he was about to say something, Nicole suddenly said solemnly, “Yes, Samuel is the most cheerful and the one closest to me. He is impulsive, but he is a good guy.”

Again, Spencer tiţtered upon hearing that, not giving Samuel a face. Samuel’s face darkened instantly. While he tried to make a good impression on Mrs. Wallace Sr., Spencer, even Nicole, were rocking the boat. He looked up with some displeasure.

“Hey, Nicole, you’re too much. Nicole did not let him finish. She looked at Mrs. Wallace Sr. with a serious face.

“He’s a good brother, though.” Mìs. Wallace Sr. could not help but smile and nod. She could see that Nicole was really close to her brothers, and they seemed to be getting along well. Mr. Riddle Sr. could not help but smile upon hearing what Nicole said.

As if he suddenly thought of something, he quickly put up a serious face again.

“I don’t care what you all do on normal days, but you all must not let your grades slip. Do you all understand?” Mrs. Wallace Sr. looked at Nicole with some surprise as if trying to say something. But Nicole just nodded nonchalantly.

“Don’t worry, I will,” she said solemnly.

Only then did Mr. Riddle Sr.’s face brighten up. After he had finished eating, he instructed the servants to prepare a room for Mrs. Wallace Sr., but Mrs. Wallace Sr. declined.

“I really appreciate your hospitality, but I’m going back to Great Oak. Thank you, anyway.” Nicole looked at Mrs. Wallace Sr., but there was nothing she could do. She knew her grandmother did not like to bother others and was adamant about leaving. Mr. Riddle Sr. was nonplussed for a second and then sighed.

“Since this is the case, I will ask the chauffeur to send you back when you leave.”

Mrs. Wallace Sr. nodded in thanks, and Nicole had no objection. Sean suddenly said, “I’ll send Mrs. Wallace Sr. home.”

Mr. Riddle Sr. nodded.

“Okay, but make sure you take care of the guest.” Sean nodded, promising to complete the task.

Mr. Riddle Sr. then went upstairs, leaving the others to dine with Mrs. Wallace Sr. In their father’s absence, Dillon and his wife could not bother to entertain those whom they saw as inferior.

They also went upstairs to retire for the day. Damien and Miley did not look too patient, either. They quickly finished their meal and went to see Mr. Riddle Sr.

Now, only Daniel and his wife remained to entertain Mrs. Wallace Sr. An hour later, Mrs. Wallace Sr. saw that the time was almost up and got to her feet.

“It’s getting late now. I have got to go. Please take good care of Nicole, Mr. and Mrs. Riddle,” she said to Damien and Gloria.

It was her only wish.

“Don’t worry. We will.” Gloria nodded to assure her. Nicole was touched. Apparently, her grandmother was afraid that she could not get used to living here and came to see if she was okay.

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She knew it; it was still Mrs.Wallace Sr.who cared for her the most.

Daniel, his wife, and their children saw Nicole and Mrs.Wallace Sr. out.

As they came out of the door, Sean drove over a low-key but luxurious Mercedes- Benz.

This Mercedes-Benz's sport-sedan was well known for its comfort.

Sean chose the car with Mrs.Wallace Sr.in mind.

Nicole raised an eyebrow as she watched Sean get out of the car and open the door for Mrs.Wallace Sr., then waited until her grandmother had gotten in before he returned to the driver's seat.

Nicole was touched by his heartwarming gesture.

Sean might be taciturn, but he was very thoughtful.

Not wanting to delay further, Nicole also got into the car and sat next to her grandmother.

Great Oak was about a two-and-a-half-hour to three- hour drive from here.

Time passed quickly as the three of them chatted all the way.

Arriving at the destination and before getting out of the car, Mrs.Wallace Sr. looked at Nicole and felt reluctant to leave.

Sean saw this and gave them a little more time, motioning for Nicole to send her grandmother upstairs while he waited downstairs.

As Nicole and her grandmother entered the house, Mrs.Wallace Sr.took Nicole's hand and asked anxiously, "Tell me the truth—why did Mr.Riddle Sr.say your grades had slipped? Was it because you

were distracted since coming to San Joto?"Nicole smiled, not expecting Mrs.Wallace Sr.to be still mindful of it.No, there is no exam yet.He doesn't know what my grades are; he's just worried."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.was relieved.

She exhorted Nicole and patted her hand as if thinking of something.

"Before this, I was worried that the Riddle family would not b e able to accept you, but after I saw your parents and brothers, and they're all good to you, I'm at ease."

"You don't have to worry about me again.Just take good care of yourself."

She did not tell her grandmother that she had again transferred some money to her grandmother's bank account while they were on the way back.

"I know,"

Mrs.Wallace Sr.said with a smile.

She suddenly thought of Jared and said, "You are not small any longer.If you meet someone you like, open your eyes wide.I think the guy who sent us home in the afternoon is not half bad at all."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.did not wish Nicole to find someone wealthy, but she really liked Jared.

Nicole was slightly startled and blushing.She could not help but ask back, "You like him?"

‘What exactly did Jared do to my grandmother that she likes him so much?' Nicole asked in her mind.

Mrs.Wallace Sr.thought for a moment and then said calmly, "He is very polite, speaks pleasantly, and I can see that he is gentle with you and in his manners."

Nicole raised an eyebrow.

"Edwin is also a gentleman, right?"

She still felt that her grandmother was biased toward Jared.

Mrs.Wallace Sr.waved her hand impatiently.

"Are you making fun of me?"

Seeing that she was busted, Nicole stopped asking.She got up and waved at Mrs.Wallace Sr.

"You must be tired.Rest early.When I'm done with the monthly exam, I'll come back to see you when I have time."

Having seen her grandmother today and knowing that she was still healthy, Nicole felt much at ease.

"Okay."

Mrs.Wallace Sr.smiled gently.

Nicole returned a smile and then left.

Downstairs, Sean was still standing by the car.

When he saw Nicole come back out, he opened the door and signaled for her to hurry up.

Nicole wasted no time in getting into the back seat, and Sean jumped back into the driver's seat, held the steering wheel with one hand, and loosened the tie with the other.

Nicole could not help but feel grateful when she saw that.

"Thank you for waiting, Sean."

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"No, it's just that the sun is bigger and hotter now." Sean smiled.

"How's your grandma? Did she ask you to stay?"

Nicole looked into the big eyes in the rearview mirror and nodded affirmatively.

"No, she asked me to get along with you."

"It seems that your grandma is very happy with us."

Sean breathed a sigh of relief.He started the car and drove back toward San Joto.

Nicole was bored and glanced at her phone.

Suddenly, she received a text message from Edwin.

[Please, help me find that master.If he doesn't show u p, I'll be done for.] Nicole raised an eyebrow.

In fact, she and Edwin did not know each other well, but this morning he took her grandmother on a tour of the school, and he was indeed considerate.So she considered she owed him a favor.

She just did not know why he was looking for Lucifer.

Looking up at Sean, she mused for a moment and then asked Sean, "Do you know Edwin?"

"Edwin?"

Sean wondered for a second.

"Is it the guy from the Bradford family—the one who started a hacking company with Preston?"

Nicole knew that aside from having a business relationship with Harvey, Edwin also seemed to be close to Preston at school.

But she did not know that the two of them actually had a hacking company.

"There should have only one Edwin in the school," Nicole said in a whisper.

"That's him."

Sean's eyes darkened suddenly.

"I'm not very familiar with Preston and the Bradford guy, but recently I got the wind that they had got a tricky job, which I heard they accepted without knowing the client's background.If they fail, their company will collapse and maybe implicate the Riddle family as well."

Recently, Riddle Corporation had been fighting with the McCarthy family for land, and Sean had not looked into it carefully.

"Oh? Will things really implicate the Riddle family?"

That was a surprise to Nicole.

She did not mean to help Edwin, but if it affected the Riddle family, it would be another story.

After all, she also knew that things were not looking u p for the Riddle family recently.

"Yeah, I haven't had time to do much digging lately.How come you and Edwin know each other so well?"

Sean glanced inquisitively at her.

"I don't know him well," Nicole said without hesitation.

She wanted nothing to do with the people around Harvey.

"Okay," Sean asked nothing more and drove silently.

Meanwhile, Nicole secretly contacted Zeke on her phone.

After all, since the last time he had given her a job, things seemed to have something to do with it.

She was stunned to see that F logo after some digging.

'No way! Is Rowan the one who is behind this mission?' Now, Nicole had no reason not to help.

Sean drove Nicole back to San Joto, expecting her to g o back to the campus since her monthly exams were just around the corner.

But Nicole wanted to go back to the mansion first.

So Sean sent her home before he drove back to the office.

As soon as Nicole stepped into the house, she saw Preston sitting in the dining room typing on his laptop.

They had not talked much to each other, but he was also her cousin.

When her second uncle's family singled out her and her parents several times previously, Preston had remained silent, which showed that he was still a decent person.

Nicole went around Preston's back without making a sound.

Preston was fixing some tricky code.

The backup system was breaking apart little by little, and if something went wrong, he had to fix it right away, or the destruction would speed up.