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.

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

can't wait any longer for the Water Crest. I need to

and turning on his computer, Lawrence, under a pseudonym, messaged Nolan, urging him

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

way, Lawrence could stay updated on the

dawned bright and

breakfast, his family gathered in the dining

home so late last night? Is Great Grandpa

fine. We just stayed late chatting with your uncles

come home late, finding Nolan

on my computer. They're rushing me," Nolan

asked, understanding he was talking about the

was sent last

he say?" Nicole's expression grew

been busy with work and hasn't contacted me in a while. He asked about how I've been and said