My Wife is a Hacker (Nicole Riddle and Jared) novel Chapter 1849

"Well, that's not true,' Edwin Bradford smiled wryly. "It's just that I'm also one of the members of this entourage, and if we don't make it into the semi-finals, it would be far too embarrassing..."

'If I had not met Nicole, I bet I would be able to enter the semi-finals,' he thought.

"It's okay. Preston should be able to crack it easily. You're a part of our company, and we should have the pride of being so," Nicole replied.

Edwin sighed. 'How can any of this be the same? This match is doomed from the start.'

Nicole noted Edwin's look of discouragement, and thought for a moment before saying, "How about I give you a ten-minute head start. How 'bout that?"

Edwin immediately raised his eyebrows. "Really?"

Though Edwin had made Nicole feel very uneasy, it was also the only way in which he could secure a better chance at winning. He could not help wanting to try his best.

"Yeah, come on!"

After the exchange had ended, Nicole leisurely took a sip of her drink and leaned back on the chair. On the other side, both Gary and Ryder were relaxed. Gary's eyes were filled with admiration and respect while Ryder's face was filled with disgust.

"How can this be a competition? Even if she's better, you can't underestimate Edwin."

After all, they were also operating IT companies, and thus, none of them should be underestimated. Out of earshot of their conversation, Nicole kicked back as she continued taking sips of her drink.

At that moment, the countdown began and three seconds later, everyone proceeded to get busy and the clacking of keyboards filled the room. Everyone in the audience held their breath as they spectated on the big screen. Zeke and Rowdon were competing against each other.

The only people who had been paying attention to Nicole from time to time were Bradley and Director Monroe. It was Director Monroe who had noticed Nicole drinking leisurely when she was up against Edwin, a gesture which left him confused.