My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2016

'If he had died earlier, we would've been able to get some of the inheritance. But now he's given everything to Nicole. If he dies now, we'd really be left with nothing. There's no way Nicole would give even a piece of inheritance to us. But as long as he's alive, we might be able to have some inheritance left.'

Dillon and Damien looked at each other tacitly, as if they mentally understood everything, despite not mentioning the situation verbally.

The banquet was attended by many influential individuals. The members of the Riddle family were busy accommodating it. On the other hand, Mr. Riddle Sr. was surrounded by his friends. Some were envious he had such a filial granddaughter which made Mr. Riddle Sr. even more proud.

The Riddle family put their problems aside and focused on socializing.

Jared and Nicole were much more relaxed compared to the others. Only the most important individuals were allowed to get close to them. Due to Jared's dominating presence, not many people dared bother them nor approach them.

"Go and have a rest if you're feeling tired," Jared told Nicole softly. Ever since Jared had to come socialize with Nicole, though she performed decently, it was quite evident that she tired herself out.

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it's okay. I'm fine." Nicole shook her head lightly, saying that she could still endure for a little while longer. After all she was the star of the show tonight, so

male voice sounded. Then, a bouquet of flowers was placed in front of Nicole's face. The fragrant and delicate scent of the flowers

subconsciously, she realized that it was Lawrence who was hiding behind the

Nicole was a little surprised. She did not

apologize for being

shook the bouquet in her hand. "Don't be!" Nicole still could not wrap her head

of flowers, " Lawrence said as a matter of

help yourself. The dance is about to start." Jared took the bouquet from Nicole and handed it over to Max

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in a low voice, after being dragged away by