My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2858

If it was not something important, Jared would not have gone out of his way to work overtime.

"We need to modify a proposal," Jared explained. "Recently, we've been dealing with a project abroad and we've

encountered some practical operational issues. That's why we're planning to make some alterations to the

proposal."

"I can help too." Nicole nodded in understanding, knowing everyone in Johnston Group was working overtime

because they did not wish to put their progress on hold.

Jared then glanced over at Nicole and passed her a tub of creamed spinach. "Just wait for me."

Nicole had been working the entire day, so he did not want her taking on more than she needed to do for the day.

"You don't have to worry about me. Perhaps we can get it over with sooner than later with my help." Nicole smiled.

Nodding, Jared brushed the stray strands of Nicole’s hair aside. "Let's have dinner first."

While having dinner, Nicole could not help but think about the project Jared was working to fix. The modification of

the proposal required Jared's personal involvement, so it was safe to assume that it was one of great significance.

And due to its degree of importance, they could not afford to make any mistakes, especially in a moment as critical

as this.

Unable to brush the feeling that something was amiss, Nicole casually asked Jared, "Have you conducted the

investigation?"

Jared understood what she was thinking about the instant he darted his eyes over at her.

Then, his gaze softened as he replied, "I've arranged for someone to investigate it, but we haven't gotten any

results yet."

"Okay," Nicole nodded, relieved that they were at least looking into it.

After dinner, the two of them walked over to the desk area.

After she had gotten a good look at the dozens of proposals spread out on Jared's desk as well as the ones Max

would bring in from time to time, Nicole knew that everyone in Johnston Group, regardless of the department they

were in, must be busy. Everything and everyone had been consolidated in this very space, awaiting Jared's final

modifications and decisions before they had the green light to proceed.

"Let's start." Nicole picked one of the proposals up and began to study it carefully, her gaze intense and serious.

Grateful for her presence, Jared picked another document up and did the same.

Just like that, the couple sifted through the documents for the next few hours. Although this dragged on until eleven

in the night, they were still not done yet.

All of a sudden, they heard a couple of knocks at the door.

After a string of raps, Max pushed the door open. "Mr. Johnston? We've got an update."

"Speak up." Jared ordered, his gaze still fixed on one of his proposals.

After coming up to the desk, Max lowered his voice and informed, "It's the members of the Eastern Falcon

organization."

Upon hearing the name of the organization being uttered, Jared froze for a moment, and he turned to look at Max."

The Eastern Falcon? What about them?"

Not only had they wreaked havoc in San Joto, but they were also doing the same abroad now. By the looks of it,

they were attempting to distract and misdirect Jared.

"Yes, our men have found some leads, and so has Zane," Max replied.

"What are they up to? Their motives shouldn't be as simple as disrupting the project for the sake of it," Jared asked.

It would take more than an action as frivolous as this to bring Johnston Group to its knees, something which the

members of Eastern Falcon should know. It would be naive of them to think that a simple disruption would affect

Jared and his company in any meaningful way.

Max shook his head, "We only discovered that they are the perpetrators. Their motives remain unknown."

However, they were all well aware that the Eastern Falcon’s sudden move would not end there. If anything, the

disruption of the project was just the beginning of a long, elaborate plan of sorts.

"Do you think it's possible that they are trying to get you to fly abroad?" Nicole speculated. "I think it makes sense.

After all, anyone would want to find a way to salvage a project of such importance."

"It's possible." Jared squinted.

Indeed, he would personally travel and meet his clients to resolve whatever issue there was.

After careful consideration, Jared decided to revise the documents overnight. If this late-night hustle didn't fix the

problem, he'd have to fly out and see what's up himself.

As he pondered, a nagging thought hit him. Maybe, just maybe, someone wanted him out of San Joto. The question

was, what were they trying to accomplish by doing so?

Two trains of thought existed in anticipation of this scenario. Either the members of the organization in San Joto

were trying to direct Jared away from the country so that they could act on their plans here, or they were looking to

lure him away so that the separate chapter of Eastern Falcon abroad could attack him.

Watching Jared's contemplative expression, Nicole furrowed her brows, having understood his thoughts. "They

probably won't come after you."

She figured that their actual target was located in San Joto, and in all likelihood, the target was none other than her.