The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

"My family is very peaceful. Vera hits others, but not us." Shawn explained.

Cindy was still blaming herself, but then Vera quickly comforted her, saying, "Cindy, it's actually my fault for not listening to you and going to the restroom. I sneaked into the banquet hall while you were away." Cindy grabbed Vera's hand. "Vera, I won't leave you behind again."

Vera quickly hugged Cindy and patted her back.

After comforting Cindy, Vera hurriedly went to find Warren and Brianna.

Vera said, "Dad, let me check your back."

Warren replied, "I'm fine."

"I'm 110 pounds, and I crashed into you. It must hurt a lot." Vera's eyes were filled with worry, almost on the verge of tears.

Patrick, knowing what Warren had done earlier and that they weren't in a hotel, said, "Warren, let me take you to the restroom to check. Vera and Mom can wait outside."

Vera nodded and pushed Warren to follow Patrick to the men's restroom.

Outside, Brianna asked Vera, "What grudge do you have with the Tooker family?"

"It's a long story, Mom. Just remember, we should avoid dealings with the Tooker family in the future. They're not clean."

After today, most businesses would probably avoid collaborating with the Tooker family. Offending others was nothing a big deal, but daring to insult the Olteran family would hinder their future business development. Soon, Patrick and Warren came out.

Patrick reassured Vera, saying, "Warren is fine."

Vera still wasn't at ease. "Dad, Mom, you two should go to the hospital for a scan, just in case there's an internal injury."

Patrick agreed with Vera's suggestion and urged Warren and Brianna to leave quickly.

Brianna glanced at Warren, saying, "Alright."

The banquet hadn't officially started yet, so Warren and Brianna found someone from the Roberts family, briefly explained, and then left.

Vera wanted to leave, too, but since it was her first time attending a banquet as a member of the Olteran family, it wasn't appropriate to leave midway. So she stood at the door, shivering in the cold, watching Warren and Brianna head to the hospital.

Vera said, "Mom, remember to send me Dad's test results."

Brianna replied, "I will. You go back inside; it's too cold out here." Then she drove away with Warren.

Vera returned to the hall.

This time, wherever Vera went, Patrick and Cindy escorted her all the way.

Vera felt uncomfortable, but no one dared to leave her alone.

Vera had successfully made everyone afraid of approaching her for a conversation.

Even if some socialites wanted to befriend Vera, they had to think twice.

Soon, the banquet hall became lively again, as if nothing had happened.

Patrick sent a text message to Randall.

Randall, lying at home, suddenly saw Patrick's message.

Patrick: [Follow Glen.]

Immediately, Randall called Ian, "Ian, it's Randall."

The banquet hall remained lively. Jackson gave a speech thanking everyone for coming to celebrate his birthday.

Patrick held Vera's hand.

Vera wanted to get some cookies from the table. After taking a few steps, she was pulled back into Patrick's arms. She said, "Honey, I used too much energy in the fight earlier. I'm starving." Hearing this, Cindy quickly brought some food for Vera.

Vera wanted to eat, but with only one hand, she couldn't manage. So, Patrick let go of Vera and said to her, "Just stand by my side and eat."

Vera replied, "Okay."

Vera was definitely the person Patrick worried about the most.

After Vera finished eating, she wanted to get more. After taking a few steps, Patrick's long arm reached out and pulled her back, asking, "What trouble are you causing now?" Vera cutely replied, "Just getting food, not causing trouble."

Patrick let go of Vera and followed her to the buffet area.

Vera took a bite of bread. "This doesn't taste good. Patrick, you eat it."

Patrick replied, "I don't want it."

Vera then tried a cookie. "Too greasy. Patrick, you eat it."

Patrick replied, "I don't want it."

Vera saw some cream puffs and reached out to grab one.

Patrick said in advance, "I'm not eating it."

Vera took a bite, chewing. "This is good. I'll get a few more for Cindy and Shawn."

When it came to good food, Vera forgot about Patrick.

Feeling a bit hurt, Patrick consoled himself, thinking Vera still loved him; she just knew he didn't like cream puffs.

Vera took the cream puffs to give to Cindy. Suddenly, she noticed Cindy staring in one direction.

Then she turned to follow Cindy's gaze and saw a familiar man.

It was the same man who had called Cindy away earlier.

Vera turned and asked, "Cindy, who is he?"

Cindy stammered, "He, um, Vera, I have something to take care of. Stay with Patrick, and don't go anywhere. Don't get hurt."

Cindy handed Vera over to Patrick and walked toward the man.

Vera, holding the cream puffs for Cindy, decided to eat them herself.

Since Cindy didn't want them, Vera ate them.

So, Vera ended up eating two more cream puffs.

Looking at the two remaining cream puffs on the plate, Vera told herself, "Shawn lied about having a rival. I'll eat his cream puffs as 'revenge'." Vera's excuse was perfect, and she ate without any guilt. Patrick watched Vera's mouth the whole time. In no time, Vera had eaten six cream puffs.

Patrick looked at her, while everyone in the crowd secretly watched him.

Patrick was very doting on Vera, taking her everywhere. Even when Vera ate desserts, Patrick had to watch.

Patrick asked, "Are you full?"

Vera licked her lips, saying, "Honey, I've only had sweets. I want something salty now."

Patrick placed Vera's plate on a nearby shelf and led her to the dining area.

"Wait!" Vera pulled Patrick to a stop.

She looked in Cindy's direction, asking Patrick, "Is that Cindy?"

Patrick glanced over, knowing the family drama, and nodded. "Don't worry about it. Let's go get some good food."

Vera didn't want to go. She saw Cindy being bullied. How could someone dare to bully Cindy? Had Vera not made a name for herself earlier?

Just as Vera was about to go over, Patrick saw Cindy being slapped by an old man.

He didn't say a word, just pulled Vera to a corner to hide.

Vera saw Cindy being hit. She was ready to step forward, her fists clenched.

However, before she could move, Patrick held her by the waist.

"Patrick, let go. I'm going to fight and stand up for Cindy. Let go, I'll beat that person to death." Vera struggled fiercely in Patrick's arms.