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, everything’s

meal then,” Nicole said, deciding to leave the matter for now. Despite her lingering doubts, she

focus on the present, resolving to revisit any concerns about Ellar after her trip. She thought that it was possible

an excuse to leave the Riddle Corporation ahead of

outside, he released a relieved sigh, wiping

had sensed the underlying reason for Nicole’s questions and was grateful for his

had

efforts appeared to have paid off, allowing him to narrowly evade Nicole’s

Ellar hoped for some change in his situation by her return. Even if things didn’t improve substantially, he felt confident that his condition would not be as

to rest?” Ellar’s assistant, full of concern,

head back to the company,” Ellar’s voice was

this state would only make

Martin had predicted, Ellar’s complexion had

to fade, he felt

fortunate that no one had seen him after the medication wore off. ‘If they had, keeping this