The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Cindy frowned. "Patrick, something happened at home."

Three minutes later, after hearing Cindy out, Patrick's smile faded and was replaced by a sharp look. Patrick frowned, eyes cold. He stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the lit-up city below. "Does Vera know?" he asked.

Cindy replied, "When they went, Shawn had Vera and Randall step aside."

Patrick thought about Vera. If she saw the police, she'd definitely be suspicious. She wouldn't just step aside. "Cindy, Vera and Randall already know," Patrick said.

Cindy said, "I saw them leave with my own eyes."

Patrick pinched his nose, looking at the city below. Everything below seemed so small as if he could grasp it all.

No matter how powerful he was, he couldn't manage Vera!

"They're not targeting our family right now. Shawn and Vincent went to the police station to explain. Don't worry. I'll send someone to get more info later. Just keep an eye on Vera and Randall at home," Patrick said. Cindy, worried about Vincent, asked, "Patrick, do you think Vincent might be framed? Shawn was framed and investigated for over half a year back then."

She worried Vincent would face the same fate. Even if innocent, things could go wrong over time.

Patrick thought of the past and sneered, "No!"

Patrick's confidence eased Cindy's worries a bit.

"Cindy, I'll hang up now. I'll contact Vera." Patrick's head started to ache again.

He missed Vera the most when he was away.

At the slightest disturbance, his first thought was how to settle Vera best.

Vera, back in the bedroom, lay on the bed, legs dangling.

Patrick's video call came through. Vera answered, smiling. "Honey, you miss me again?"

Patrick got straight to the point. "Stay out of Shawn and Vincent's matters. Remember your promise. If you don't behave, I'll give your gift to someone else." Vera was puzzled. 'Why is he threatening me right off the bat? He didn't even ask if I know what's going on.'

She feigned innocence. "Honey, I don't understand what you're talking about."

Patrick said, "Stop pretending!"

Vera pouted. "I really don't understand."

Patrick said, "Vera, I know you well. What you and Randall heard today isn't your business. Don't cause trouble. We'll talk when I get back."

Vera thought, 'Last time you said the same thing, but I still didn't behave.'

Patrick added, "If you don't behave, I'll have Warren take you home for a few days, and I'll bring you back when I return."

Vera shook her head. "No, I won't go back! With Shawn and Vincent not at home, I need to stay here with Cindy, and I need to wait for you at home." "Besides, my son needs to sleep in the bed you've slept in, or he'll kick my stomach all night."

Patrick thought, 'You use our unborn son as an excuse again!'

"Vera, don't be stubborn," Patrick said, trying to stay calm.

Vera angrily hung up. "I don't want to listen to you anymore; you're so annoying."

Patrick, feeling helpless, realized he shouldn't spoil her so much.

Despite saying he shouldn't spoil her, Patrick called Cindy again. "Cindy, keep an eye on Vera tomorrow. Don't let her go out." Cindy asked, "Does she really know?"

Patrick confirmed and added, "Also, watch out in case Molly comes home suddenly."

Cindy said, "Got it."

In the middle of the night, Shawn and Vincent returned.

Vera, having her fourth meal, heard the noise and took her bowl to the living room.

She sat on the sofa with her porridge. "Shawn, are you hungry?"

Shawn, eyeing the porridge, asked the butler, "Is there any left?"

The butler nodded, "Yes."

Soon, they were all in the living room with their bowls, chatting.

"Shawn, can I ask you something?" Vera tried to get information.

Shawn, sticking to his principles, said, "Patrick specifically called to threaten me not to tell you anything."

Vera pouted, "He's so despicable! Bad Patrick! He doesn't love me at all now!"

Shawn and Vincent were back, but Sebastian and Timothy were still under investigation.

After eating, Cindy dragged Vera back to the bedroom. On the way, Vera protested, "Cindy, I need to take a walk."

Cindy teased, "You're so lazy, who would believe you want to take a walk?"

Vera was frustrated. 'How do they all know I'm lazy? Aren't I quite diligent?'

Back in the bedroom, Vera messaged Randall: [I can't do it; your turn.] Randall replied: [Useless.]

A moment later, he replied again: [I'll go.]

In the living room, Cindy asked Vincent, "Vincent, what happened? Did they give you a hard time?"

Vincent reassured her. "No. Dad and I went to explain Molly's disappearance sixteen years ago and how she was found."

Cindy asked, "Now that you're back, how is the Chase family?"

Vincent patted her hand. "The Chase family is in a bit of trouble."

Sebastian was suspended. He was supposed to be promoted to captain, but that's on hold now.

At the police station, he handed over his credentials and office keys.

Under the watchful eyes of his former subordinates, Sebastian put down his police cap, accepted the investigation, and promised to cease all official duties during it. Timothy was also punished because sixteen years ago, he knowingly permitted a child named Molly, who was not his daughter, to reside under the name of his daughter Mia. Even if the Olteran family didn't pursue it, someone seemed to be targeting the Chase family relentlessly.

Because of the relationship between the Chase and Olteran families, Vincent had to avoid suspicion. He couldn't inquire about or intervene in the Chase family's case.