My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2935

Lawrence was convinced that no matter who else he tried to find or what other plans he came up with, things wouldn't work out.

Scorpio's face had turned sour, his words sharpening. "So what you're saying is, you'd rather let that woman have it than us?" he asked, visibly upset.

"Let the best person win. After all, that's the rule with the Five Badges," Lawrence shrugged, a nonchalant air about him. 'As long as I have it, I'll do what I want with it.'

He knew he needed the Water Crest, and that Nicole was his only chance. 'Who else could pull it off?'

Besides, he thought, 'It's safer with me. How could I be at ease if it's in someone else's hands?'

"Fine, then guard your Water Crest well," Lawrence said, standing up with a hint of threat in his voice.

Not backing down, Lawrence gave Scorpio a cold, challenging look. "You can try," he said defiantly.

Their meeting ended without agreement. Scorpio glared at Lawrence before storming off.

Scorpio leave, Lawrence's eyes narrowed, his gaze darkening. 'He came to test the waters, but he's clearly desperate. He might make a reckless

up, Lawrence headed upstairs. ’I can't wait any longer for the Water Crest. I

computer, Lawrence, under a pseudonym, messaged Nolan, urging him to crack the game soon for

another message to Nolan under his real identity, filled with friendly words

way, Lawrence could stay updated on the

next day dawned bright

breakfast, his family gathered in the

did you and Daddy come home so late last night? Is Great Grandpa okay?" Lana asked, looking

just stayed late chatting with your uncles

indeed come home late, finding Nolan and

got a message on my computer. They're rushing

Nicole asked, understanding he was

was sent last night. And Godfather messaged me too," Nolan

say?" Nicole's

hasn't contacted me in a while. He asked about