Ch. 966..970: My Wife Is A Hacker Chapter 966-970

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Nicole did not want to argue with him. Indeed, she had more or less everything to do with winning the last bid.” Stop interrupting my reading.”

“Okay. The flight is booked for the day after the exam. I’m leaving.” Harvey got up and left.

After Harvey left, Gary slowly moved over to Nicole and looked at Harvey as he went. “What did he want with you?

Nicole scowled at him. “When did you get here?”

“I-I came with you. But I was reading over there when I saw Harvey. So I came over to ask.” Gary looked as if he had a guilty conscience.

“Since when do you have to ask about my business? Go and do your homework.” Gary went back to his seat and started reading seriously.

It was the day of the exam. Nicole entered the exam hall and came out in about 20 minutes.

The invigilator sat at the podium and looked at Nicole’s paper; this was the student who had submitted her exam paper the quickest under his invigilation. Previously, students who turned in their papers so fast were those who did not study, but Nicole’s paper was clearly and neatly answered, and she did not miss a single question.

Nicole walked out of school, relieved that she was done with her exams and that she no longer had to go to school to deal with lessons. She got in her car and floored the gas pedal to drive to her grandfather’s house.

Mr. Riddle Sr. was happy to see her. “Don’t you have classes today?” “The exam is just over today,” Nicole said. “How did you do on the exam?” Mr. Riddle Sr. looked at her.

“Zero pressure. Grandpa, how have you been lately?” This was the first time she came to see her grandfather after she returned from abroad.

“To quote you earlier, zero pressure. My everyday life as it is; just boring.” Mr. Riddle Sr. joked.

“You sound like you are a bit tired of your current life? Do you still want to experience something exciting?” Nicole asked tentatively.

“What other exciting things can I experience with my old bones? The daily news is exciting enough.” Mr. Riddle Sr. beamed.

“I haven’t been following the news lately. Is there something big going on?” Nicole looked at him with bewilderment.

“Many people have been hurt by the recent unrest in many places abroad.” Mentioning these things made Mr. Riddle Sr. feel sad. “Yeah? I have been so busy with other things lately that I haven’t noticed.” Nicole could not help but think of Zane and Carl, that maybe they were on a mission in a foreign country at the moment. “Grandpa, I brought my grandma to the villa you gave me earlier. You won’t be angry, right?”

“Oh? Why didn’t you tell me earlier? I would have given Mrs. Wallace Sr. a reception, which should have been done out of courtesy.” “How is her health?” Mr. Riddle Sr. looked at Nicole with an avuncular face.

“She is healthy. She wanted to come over to visit you before, but she didn’t because she was afraid it would disturb you,” Nicole said.

“What disturbance? I’m bored to death here alone all day.

“Well, you go back now and pick up Mrs. Wallace Sr., and we will have a casual dinner together tonight.” Mr. Riddle

Sr. said with a big smile.

“Okay, then I’ll go now.”

After Nicole left, Mr. Riddle Sr. instructed the family butler. “Ask the chef to come to the house. I want to entertain an important guest tonight. Also, get the family over here. I want to introduce them to an honored guest.”

“Yes, Sr.”

Nicole drove back to the sea-view villa. Her grandmother was watering the flowers in the garden.

 

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“Grandma, you‘re watering the flowers?”

“Are the exams over, Nicole?”

“Yeah.”

“How did the exam go?” Mrs. Wallace Sr. was concerned about her studies.

“I don‘t think it’s a problem.”

Mrs. Wallace Sr. saw Nicole‘s confidence and nodded her head. “Glad to hear that. You can relax now.”

“My grandpa asked me to come and pick you up. He invites us to have a family dinner tonight.”

“Tonight? Will we disturb him?” Mrs. Wallace Sr. asked endearingly.

“No. I will take you in now and change.” Nicole helped her into the house. When Nicole came to the room, she found that Mrs. Wallace Sr.‘s clothing was not suitable for attending dinner. So she drove Mrs. Wallace Sr. to the mall to buy some clothes. She realized it was her fault for only thinking of taking her grandmother shopping for clothes now, blaming herself for not having thought of it before.

“Why are we coming to the mall?” Mrs. Wallace Sr. felt

dizzy looking at the busy mall. “You have been here for so long, and I can‘t believe I haven‘t even taken you to buy a few outfits. It‘s so unthoughtful of me. It just so happens that we have dinner to attend today, so let‘s pick out a few more sets.” Nicole took Mrs. Wallace Sr.‘s arm and headed into the mall.

“I have clothes. Don‘t spend unnecessarily.” Mrs. Wallace Sr. disagreed that Nicole was spending money frivolously. “It is alright. I‘m earning money now, and I can afford to buy you something better.”

Nicole led her into a shop.

“Hello, how can I help you?” A shop assistant came forward and asked. Her attitude was a bit haughty when she saw Nicole and Mrs. Wallace Sr. dressed plain and simple.

“Get my grandma some clothes that fit her. We have dinner to attend,” Nicole said.

“Okay, just a moment.” Nicole clearly sensed some impatience from the shop assistant, but she said nothing and took her grandmother aside to sit down.

“Miss, take a look at these dresses.” The shop assistant took out some dated styles to try and fool Nicole.

“These styles seem to be old from the year before last, don‘t they? Nothing new?” Nicole asked.

“I‘m sorry, Miss. The new arrivals are out of stock today, and the shop only has the old ones.” The shop assistant looked disgustedly at Nicole and Mrs. Wallace Sr.

Nicole was about to get angry. But considering her grandmother was there, she calmed down and walked back to Mrs. Wallace Sr. “Grandma, this shop doesn‘t have the right style. Let‘s look at other shops.”

“Okay.” Nicole helped Mrs. Wallace Sr. to the other shops.

“Bring out this year‘s new clothing that fits my grandma, and let us have a look.” Nicole was not polite this time as she spoke straight away.

The shop assistant swept her eyes at Nicole and Mrs. Wallace Sr. and waved her hand in disgust. “There are no clothes here for you two. Get out of here.”

Nicole got furious. “Get your manager over here.”

“The manager doesn‘t have time, so get out of here.”

Nicole walked out to look at the billboards in the mall and then dialed a phone number. Soon the head of the mall came trotting over to Nicole. “Miss Riddle , I‘m sorry to keep you waiting. What can I do for you?” Mr. Patel came up to Nicole respectfully and squeezed a flattery smile.

The shop assistant looked dumbfounded, wondering when Mr. Patel had ever been behaving like this. Usually, it was someone else who treated him like this.

“Mr. Patel, I was thinking of buying some clothes for my grandmother, but the shop assistants in several shops said they didn‘t have any. Is there nothing my grandma can wear in a mall as huge as yours?” Nicole questioned him nonchalantly.

Beads of sweat popped up on Mr. Patel‘s forehead, and he said flatteringly, “How can it be? There is everything that your grandma wants here. Which shops have you gone to? I will accompany you.”

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“This is it.” Nicole looked back at the shop assistant inside and led her grandmother in under her watchful eye.

“Mr. Patel, this is…”

“Don‘t you even recognize Miss Riddle? Go get her grandma some of the latest clothes this year,” Mr. Patel said.

“Yes.” The shop assistant immediately did as she was told, not daring to delay for a second. Soon, the shop assistant held several sets of the current new clothes in front of Nicole. “Miss Riddle, it is my fault for not recognizing you. I apologize. These are the best clothes in our shop. Please have a look.”

Mr. Patel could immediately tell that there must have been friction between the shop assistant and Nicole before he arrived, and he hurriedly mediated. “Miss Riddle, if there is anything that doesn‘t fit, I will immediately ask her to go and change it for you.”

Nicole was not one who was difficult to reason with. When she saw the sincerity of the shop assistant and Mr. Patel‘s pleading, she let it slide. “Let‘s give this one to my grandma to try on.”

The shop assistant hurriedly picked the outfit up and helped Grandma to put it on her. “You look so spirited in it. Miss Riddle, what do you think?”

Nicole looked at Mrs. Wallace Sr. It was really a matter of dressing up and dressing down; Mrs. Wallace Sr. looked much more refreshed in her new clothes, and her entire temperament was elevated. “Nice, it fits.”

“How do you feel, Grandma?” Nicole asked.

Mrs. Wallace Sr. looked happy in the mirror. “It looks good.”

Seeing how much her grandmother liked it, Nicole said to the shop assistant, “Same size; wrap these all up.” When Mrs. Wallace Sr. heard this, she said, “Why buy so many, Nicole? One is good enough. Clothes nowadays last ten years at least.” “It‘s okay. You can change it every day.” Nicole would buy Mrs. Wallace Sr. any she liked. “You have such a dutiful granddaughter. We are so envious.” Mr. Patel praised.

Mrs. Wallace Sr. was all smiles.

“Miss Riddle, are you paying by cash or card?” The shop assistant asked with a smile.

“Card.” Nicole took out a gold card and handed it to the shop assistant.

Mr. Patel and the shop assistant froze when they saw the gold card, which was a limited edition gold card with the

word Harmon on it. That someone could hold this card spoke volumes about her status.

“What are you waiting for? I‘m in a hurry.” Nicole‘s words jolted the two of them back to reality.

“Yes, I‘ll go right away.”

Mr. Patel did not even expect Nicole to come up with a gold card. He only knew her as Jared‘s fiancée, not that she and Scott Harmon were friends.

After checking out, Nicole helped Mrs. Wallace Sr. downstairs while Mr. Patel carried her shopping bags behind her all the way to the car park.

Nicole helped her grandmother into the car and turned to Mr. Patel. “Thank you very much.”

“Don‘t mention it. It is my pleasure to serve you. Please visit our mall again next time.” Mr. Patel smiled politely. “Bye–bye.” Nicole got in her car and drove off toward the sea–view villa.

Nicole was so happy to see her grandmother all groomed and dressed up.

“Grandma, from now on, you will wear it all like this. It‘s classy.” Nicole praised.

Tia nodded from the sidelines.

Mrs. Wallace Sr. did not quite understand what Nicole was saying, but she looked at her and smiled, knowing in her heart that she was complimenting her. “Tia, we‘re off to Mr. Riddle Sr.‘s house. No need to wait for us for dinner tonight.” “Okay. Drive safe.”

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Nicole finished with Tia and drove Mrs. Wallace Sr. to Mr. Riddle Sr.‘s house.

Mrs. Wallace Sr. looked with wonderment at the colorful lights as the car traveled through the city streets outside the car window. It was the first time in her life that she had seen such beautiful lights.

Nicole could see that Mrs. Wallace Sr. liked it, so she slowed the car down a bit so that her grandmother could watch a little longer.

Forty minutes later, Nicole‘s car was parked up in the car pouch in her grandfather‘s house.

She got out of the car and came over to Mrs. Wallace Sr.‘s side to help her out.” Take it slow,” she said.

The family butler had been waiting for some time. When he saw Nicole and Mrs. Wallace Sr., he said, “Good day, madam. Miss Riddle, everyone is here. We’re just waiting for you two.”

“What do you mean? Is there someone else?” Nicole looked at the family butler.

“Everyone from the Riddle family is here.” The family butler nodded.

Nicole was startled. “Why didn‘t Grandpa tell me about it?

She looked at Mrs. Wallace Sr. with a flash of concern.” Grandma, let‘s go inside. Grandpa is waiting for you.”

Mrs. Wallace Sr. nodded and walked inside with Nicole. In the living room, the Riddle family members, headed by Mr. Riddle Sr., were seated to his left and right. When Nicole walked in with Mrs. Wallace Sr. in her arms, Mr. Riddle Sr. rose to welcome her.

“Mrs. Wallace Sr., the Riddle family welcomes you.”

“Mr. Riddle Sr., how‘s your health?” Mrs. Wallace Sr. greeted him.

“Pretty good. How about you?” Mr. Riddle Sr. gestured for Nicole to help Mrs. Wallace Sr. to her side.

“I can still move around.”

The two looked at each other and smiled. They were seated before the others took their seats.

“Is this old lady Nicole‘s grandmother?” Chloe spoke into Miley‘s ear.

“Keep your voice down. You need to be polite when so many people are present.” Miley reminded her.

Norah was annoyed and tired of seeing Mrs. Wallace Sr. Before she could get rid of one, another came, which was a real headache for her.

“Let me introduce you all to Mrs. Wallace Sr., who raised Nicole.” Mr. Riddle Sr. smiled.

“Hello, Mrs. Wallace Sr.” All greeted Mrs. Wallace Sr. politely.

Mrs. Wallace Sr. looked at them all and nodded with a smile. Mr. Riddle Sr. then introduced them to Mrs. Wallace Sr. “Over here is my eldest son‘s family of four.”

“Over here is the second son and his family of five, and over there is the third son and his family of four.” After the introductions were made, Mr. Riddle Sr. ordered the feast to begin. 1

“Mrs. Wallace Sr., please make yourself at home, as we are family. I have never visited you, so I would like to thank you for raising Nicole. No words can describe my gratitude.” Mr. Riddle Sr. took a glass of wine to Mrs. Wallace Sr., and the others joined him in a toast.

“Nicole has been a good girl since she was small. I treat Nicole as my own granddaughter.” Mrs. Wallace Sr. said.

Mr. Riddle Sr. nodded. “So, without further ado, let‘s enjoy the meal, shall we?”

Mrs. Wallace Sr. nodded. Nicole picked up a piece of lobster meat for her. “Grandma, this is delicious. Try it.”

Halfway through the meal, Snow started asking about the diamond provocatively. “Didn‘t you say you would look into the diamond matter, Nicole? It‘s been so long. Isn‘t it time for something to be said? After all, that is a rare Dresden Green Diamond.” Mr. Riddle Sr. looked at Snow with displeasure. “Today is a day of hospitality. Stop talking about that.”

“Grandpa, this can‘t be put off any longer. It just so happens that everyone is here today, so let‘s just sort it out.” Chloe spoke up. She was keen to see Nicole embarrassed in front of the family and Mrs. Wallace Sr.

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“Nicole, it is not too late for you to admit it, and it‘s not a shame to apologize to Grandpa in public.”

“You won‘t be the only one to be embarrassed if you are exposed later.” Chloe climbed on her high horse and swept her eyes at Nicole and then at Mrs. Wallace Sr.

Nicole smirked and asked rhetorically, “Chloe, if you admit it now, I can plead for you in front of grandpa. Grandpa is in a good mood today. Maybe he won‘t punish you heavily. If not, you won‘t be the only one to lose face later.”

Chloe did not expect Nicole to ask her back, her heart skipping a beat, and she quickly adjusted her state of mind. She had hidden the real diamond, and no one knew where it was except her. So she thought Nicole must be bluffing

“Nicole, I think you‘re drunk without drinking. Since you suspect me, prove it to everyone.” Chloe challenged Nicole, knowing that she had no proof.

“Okay, at first, I did not want to say anything. But since you have asked for it, I will make it happen.” Nicole looked Chloe in the eyes with a sneer.

“Here‘s what happened: before I left the country, Chloe asked me to bring a rare Dresden Green Diamond to grandpa. As I was in a hurry, I didn‘t open it to confirm. After I got it to grandpa , I opened it and saw that it was an ordinary diamond. Snow and Raine can testify to it.” Nicole paused for a moment to look at them. Raine quickly stood up, as this was the best chance to embarrass Nicole. “I can testify that when we opened the box that day, it was indeed an ordinary diamond inside, so we deduced Nicole had swapped it midway. Grandpa was also present at that time.”

“What?” The others who were present heard this and looked at Nicole in shock.

“Nicole, how dare you swap Grandpa‘s diamond? You‘re so shameless . You even hit Raine the other day. I don‘t understand why the Riddle family has someone like you.” Karen took advantage of the issue and took out her anger on Nicole.

“Nicole hit Raine?!” All the elders stepped out to criticize Nicole.

“Be quiet. Let Nicole finish her sentence.” Mr. Riddle Sr. knocked his staff on the ground.

Nicole ignored them and looked at Raine with a straight face. “You can now sit down.”

“I‘m sure, at this point, you all think that I must have switched the diamond midway, right?”

“Who else could it be but you? Would Chloe swap the diamond she gave to her grandfather?” Damien glared at Nicole.

“I have to correct you here. It wasn’t Chloe who gave the diamond to Grandpa. It was Henry. He asked her to deliver the diamond. She ran into me, so she asked me to deliver it on her behalf.”

“Isn‘t it the same? She ran into you. It‘s not like she knew you were going to show up beforehand.” Snow was quick–witted in excusing Chloe as she saw fit.

“You‘re right. How did she know I was bound to show up there?”

“This is the CCTV footage I took out of the building, so you all can watch it.” Nicole handed a flash drive to the family butler.

Chloe‘s heart skipped a beat. She had had the building‘s CCTV footage cleaned up, so she wondered where Nicole had gotten it from.

On the TV next to the living room, the family butler played the CCTV footage from the days leading up to the day of the incident. Nicole walked out. “Since the video is a little longer, please fast–forward it.

“Stop. Everyone, this was the time I went to see Jared. Now keep playing “Stop! Here‘s a shot of Chloe watching me from the side, covering her face, but her shoes give her away. She was having an endorsement shoot of the new shoes of Johnston Group, so these shoes were not available on the market. Only during the endorsement shoot did she have the opportunity to wear them. Continue the video.”

“Nonsense. That wasn‘t me at all. I was wearing flip flops that day.” Chloe saw a flaw and retorted.