My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

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.”

Nicole, not entirely convinced, pressed a bit more. “Are you sure about that?”

seemed to affirm his words. “Really,

the matter for now. Despite her lingering doubts, she couldn’t pinpoint anything specific about Ellar that seemed

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 her worries

an excuse to leave the Riddle Corporation

outside, he released a relieved sigh, wiping the perspiration from

reason for Nicole’s questions and

ordered by his assistant, while he had met with Martin to improve his

paid off, allowing him to

her return. Even if things didn’t improve substantially, he felt

Riddle, you look very pale. Should I take you home to rest?” Ellar’s assistant, full of concern, looked at

voice was weak, barely a

only make my

had predicted, Ellar’s complexion had

fade, he felt even

seen him after the medication wore off. ‘If they had, keeping this a secret