My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2980

Ellar’s tone conveyed his effort to contribute positively to the lunch gathering. "I remembered how much you both liked it last time, so I grabbed it for today," he said.

Lulu casually mentioned, "Well, enjoy it while you can.

Nicole will be out of the country soon."

Ellar’s reaction was one of genuine surprise. "Out of the country? Nicole, what's the occasion?"

"Just some business matters. I'll be back in a few days," Nicole replied, downplaying the significance of her trip.

Ellar, not privy to the details, simply nodded in understanding. "Got it."

Nicole then shifted the conversation, her gaze intent on Ellar. Before I go, is there anything you need assistance with?"

Ellar, slightly uneasy under Nicole's scrutiny, averted his eyes. "No, everything's fine on my end. You don't need to worry about me, Nicole."

a bit

to affirm his words. "Really, everything's fine," he

matter for now. Despite her lingering doubts, she couldn't pinpoint anything specific

to focus on the present, resolving to revisit any concerns about Ellar after her trip. She thought that it was possible that her recent stress had been amplifying

to

sigh, wiping the perspiration from his brow. He had sensed the underlying

by his assistant, while he had met with Martin to improve his complexion, anticipating Nicole

paid off, allowing him

situation by her return. Even if things didn't improve substantially, he felt confident that

to rest?" Ellar’s assistant, full of concern, looked at his ashen

head back to the company," Ellar’s voice was weak, barely a whisper as he leaned against the

state would only make

had only improved temporarily. When the medication's effects started to fade, he felt

that no one had seen him after the medication wore off. 'If they had, keeping this a

had just finished tidying up and turned to Nicole. "He