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.

taken a toll on her

could still endure for a little while longer. After all she was the star of the show tonight, so she could not simply leave

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

realized that it was

a little surprised. She did not expect Lawrence to give

being late." Lawrence

still could not wrap

without a bouquet of flowers, " Lawrence said

you're here, do help yourself. The dance is about to start." Jared took the bouquet from Nicole and handed it over to Max before

frowned. As he looked at Jared's figure, his eyes

you think you're doing?" Nicole whined in a low