My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2041

'What Jared said makes sense,' Nicole thought to herself as she accepted the reality of the situation and followed Jared into the restaurant.

The restaurant's ambience instantly relaxed Nicole as she allowed herself to sink into the atmosphere.

As soon as Jared sat down, he heard someone calling out to him in a tone of surprise.

"Mr. Johnston!"

Soon, an attractive looking woman stood before them.

Jared shot her a glance before taking a look at the menu and handing it to Nicole.

"Order whatever you feel like eating. The dishes here should fit your palate," Jared said.

Nicole flipped through the menu, though she could not keep her mind from wandering off to the thought of the woman she had just met. 'Who is the girl? It seems that they are pretty close to each other, but she isn't in his list of contacts. There's no reason as to why that is, unless she's not important.'

noticing that Jared seemed to be really concerned about the

her around him, let alone one whom he would display so much affection to.

Jared

I not aware of that?" she asked, her startled

your job properly. There's no need

face as pale as a sheet, she apologized, "I'm sorry, I was just a little perplexed earlier.

wanting to stay in the

had never permitted anyone to discuss the matters of his personal life, not even in private.

this company for five years, and I've been by his side for the longest time. Yet, I have never seen him with a woman by his side or heard mentions of him being married. He

she reached for the door, she turned back and glanced at Nicole

Nicole had finished ordering, she

"Administrative secretary," Jared explained.

is great at her job. Doesn't talk much and has worked for us for quite some time now, but to be

true, but he did not put it to heart, as he was over the moon upon noting

of playfulness was present in Jared's eyes as he asked in a deep