Semua Bab My Wife is a Hacker: Bab 2941 - Bab 2950

Patricia let out a sigh, her thoughts drifting back to Ellar's intense gaze. It was so powerful that it left her speechless, her mind a blank canvas. Ellar's eyes showed only concern and empathy, no hint of disgust or dislike.Meanwhile, Nicole had just returned to the Riddle residence after dropping off Lulu. She was greeted in the living room by her daughter Lana, who was watching TV. "Mommy," Lana called out excitedly and ran over to her.Nicole playfully messed up Lana's hair and asked, "Where's Daddy and Nolan?""In their room," answered Lana.Gloria, sitting nearby, smiled and added softly, "Lana wanted to wait up for you, so we watched some TV together."Nicole, hugging Lana, suggested, "It's late, sweetie. Time for bed." She then helped Gloria to her feet, who agreed, "Let's go."Upstairs, Gloria headed to her own room while Nicole carried Lana to Nolan's room. Inside, they found Jared and Nolan deeply focused on the computer. "Mommy," Nolan looked up as Nicole walked in.

Ian was deep in thought. 'We used Nicole's trick, but she won't figure that out, will she?' he wondered.Suddenly, one of the hackers blurted out, "We've been duped." His fingers flew across the keyboard, searching for clues."Duped?" Ian was still piecing things together, his eyes darting to Lawrence's computer screen.It slowly started to click for him. Although he didn't get all the details, he realized they had fallen into Nicole's trap after connecting Lawrence's mention of Nicole and the hacker's comment.Ian's heart skipped a beat. 'So, we thought we were using Nolan to outsmart Nicole and unlock the Water Crest, but she was one step ahead the whole time.'Ian's voice came out rough, "Then the Water Crest..."Is it gone?" he asked out loud."Everyone, leave now," Lawrence ordered, his voice icy."Yes, sir," the hackers responded, quickly packing their laptops and exiting the room.Ian lingered, unsure. He knew staying wouldn't help, and he didn't dare face Lawrence yet.

Nicole quietly shook her head, impressed by Benjamin's speed in catching up with the latest news."I'll handle this," she said, getting up to grab the phone. "Yes, Grandpa, it's really happening."Benjamin, obviously taken aback, asked, "How did you pull that off?"He had been quite surprised when he first heard about it. 'How on earth did she also get her hands on the Water Crest?' he thought. 'Was there any buzz about the Water Crest showing up?'"It was pure luck," Nicole replied, keeping it vague. Initially, it was all an accident. But now, with it in her grasp, there was no going back."You've got to be more cautious now," Benjamin warned."I get it, Grandpa," Nicole assured him, understanding his concern. She was well aware that the Water Crest was a coveted item and now that it was hers, she had to think about the fallout.After ending the call, Nicole turned to her father, Daniel, who looked bewildered. "Dad, let's have our breakfast," she suggested."Okay," Daniel agre

Lawrence's eyes held a touch of genuine sorrow as he said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you, but I had things I needed to do."Nicole's response was steady and calm, "It's okay, that's all behind us now."Their relationship had changed; it couldn't return to what it used to be.Shifting the topic, Lawrence asked, "Can I go see Nolan and Lana?" He didn't want to dwell on the past anymore.He knew what Nicole's words implied - their friendship was over. He might not have another chance to see Nolan and Lana, so he hoped to see them one last time.Nicole considered this for a moment before answering, "You can see them at their school gate after school. But don't bother them. And remember, this is the last time."Lawrence felt a wave of sadness, realizing Nicole was setting a final boundary.After a brief pause, he accepted, "Okay."Knowing there was nothing more to discuss, Lawrence stood up, "I guess I should get going.""Alright," Nicole gave a light nod.As Lawrence near

Nicole glanced around, missing Stanley's presence. "Isn't Stanley coming back for dinner?" she wondered aloud."He's in the backyard and said he won't be joining us," replied the butler.Realizing Stanley was probably with Tia, Nicole helped Gloria stand up, saying, "Well then, let's eat." Daniel and Jared got up, and they all made their way to the dining room.With a bit of teasing in her voice, Nicole remarked, "Seems like Stanley and Tia can't get enough of each other, huh?"Gloria, holding Nicole's hand, smiled warmly. "Yes, it's heartwarming to see them like that.""They'll be just fine," Nicole agreed with a nod.Then Gloria, giving Nicole a knowing look, said, "I know you're swamped with work, but don't forget about your own life too."Nicole blushed a little at the hint. "We know. We're pretty much ready, just waiting for the right moment."In truth, Nicole and Jared had everything set for their wedding, but the timing wasn't right yet, so they'd put it off.Gloria adv