My Wife is a Hacker novel (Nicole)

Chapter 2018
Apart from Nicole's brother, her past suitors and Lawrence were all depressed at the scene of Jared and her dancing.
After the song ended, cheers and applause erupted in the venue. Spotlights focused on Jared and Nicole. Jared hugged Nicole's
waist with a perfect ending pose. Under the spotlight, they were enveloped in a halo of light, making them shine.
After finishing their dance, Jared and Nicole stood in position, nodded to the surrounding crowd, and left the dance floor.
"Nicole, I finally get to see you."
Just as they stepped off the dance floor, a crowd surrounded Nicole. Nicole's expression stiffened slightly upon their approach.
Besides Preston and Ellar, who she had seen before in the Riddle family manor, Nicole had never seen the others. However,
judging by their eager expressions, Nicole could feel they were sincerely happy to see her with no bad intentions. It was just that
she did not remember any of them and did not know how to react.
Sensing Nicole's uneasiness, Jared held her hand tight and said solemnly to others, "Let's talk about this later. Nicole's tired. She
needs some rest."
Preston was aware of Nicole's memory loss and naturally understood Jared's intentions. So he chimed in, "She just came back
and is still adjusting. You'll have plenty of chances to meet her since she's back now."
"Alright then." The crowd was a little disappointed but showed understanding.
"Settle down. You're here not to only see Nicole. Go and tend to your own matters." Preston waved them off to leave.
"We're here to see Nicole. What other matters would we have?" They were all not interested in the family business and had their
own pursuits.
"Fine, you got me. Why don't we move over there and sit?" Preston offered while looking at Jared. Then he took the others to sit
in another area.
Seeing that the others had left, Nicole was a little more relieved and sighed.
"That's Gary and Ryder, and that's..." Jared whispered in Nicole's ears, introducing the people to her.

"I know. I just can't seem to know how to interact with them. " The information Jared once provided her naturally included these
people. Nicole remembered the content. It was just that she was somewhat unfamiliar when actually meeting them.
"Take it easy. If you can't handle it, just ignore them," Jared suggested, his expression calm and natural.
Nicole frowned, looking at Jared with confusion. 'Why do I feel strange about ignoring these people?'
"Well, isn't Mr. Johnston a nip in the bud?" Lawrence chuckled, histone meaningful.
"It's just some unimportant people.” Jared's gaze darkened slightly. He scanned the people surrounding them just now and his
eyes rested on Lawrence. Jared made his meaning clear-Lawrence was in the group of unimportant people.
Lawrence was speechless, but he maintained a decent smile. "Whether these people are important or not, it's Nicole's call. Mr.
Johnston has no right to help her decide."
"Hmph, that's none of your concern," Jared finished and took Nicole away.
Lawrence's lips curved upwards meaningfully as he watched the couple leave, his gaze icy cold.
The grand banquet finally came to an end near midnight. After bidding farewell to the guests, the Riddle family gathered in the
hall.