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

years, but never have I seen another woman like her around him, let alone one whom he would display so much affection to.

wife," Jared

married? How was I not aware of

hint of irritation crossed his eyes. "Just do your job properly. There's no need for you to poke your nose into my

it, and with her face as pale as a sheet, she apologized, "I'm sorry, I was just a little perplexed earlier. I shall

wanting to stay in the room for a

to blurt the question out by accident. Jared had never permitted anyone to discuss the matters of his personal life, not even in private. It had become an

in 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

the door, she turned back and glanced at Nicole while gritting

finished ordering, she gave Jared

"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 my admirer...?' Jared thought

he did not put it to

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