The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Vera and Randall stood at the doorway, sneaking a peek.

"Randall, stop stepping on my heel. It hurts," Vera whispered.

"Well, you're in front. Let's switch. I'll eavesdrop, and you keep watch," Randall replied.

"Fine, go ahead," Vera agreed.

They swapped places and listened in on the living room.

"Vincent, Shawn, we got an anonymous tip with evidence linking you to the Chase family. It says you colluded with Mr. Chase from the economic investigation team to eliminate rivals and obstruct our investigation. It also claims you backed Sebastian in the recent election for the team," one of the four officers explained to Shawn and Vincent.

The Olteran family was well-known, with an old politician, a high-ranking official, and the Olteran Group's support. The officers knew they had to deal with the case carefully.

"Did you hear anything?" Vera whispered.

"Vincent and Shawn got reported, and so did the Chase family." Randall frowned.

Vera pushed Randall aside, and they both leaned against the pillar to listen more closely.

In the living room, Vincent was furious. "I've been in office for over twenty years. My interactions with the Chase family are normal. That is all."

"Sebastian is honest and talented. How could he be my subordinate? And I don't have any enemies."

"Since Sebastian became an officer, he's recovered a lot of property for the country. Supporting him as team leader shouldn't be suspicious."

"Shawn's retired, and Patrick handles all company affairs. How could he share the same charges as me?"

Shawn sat silently, making the officers even more uneasy. They respected him deeply, not out of fear but admiration.

"We're here to investigate your ties with the Chase family. If you're being framed, we'll find out. Please cooperate and come with us," the lead officer said sincerely.

Shawn knew they wouldn't come without evidence. "What did the informant say about our relationship with the Chase family?" he asked.

His daughter, Molly, was part of the Chase family. Their relationship wasn't that close, but they did share a daughter.

The officer was taken aback.

Behind the pillar, Vera frowned. She already had an idea of what was going on.

Sure enough, the lead officer, Raymond Hand, mentioned two names, "Molly, Mia Chase." Vincent understood everything.

Someone reported that he and the Chase family were related because of Molly. Last time, Sebastian judged Mr. Kelly, and Jerry, seeing his apprentice handled by Sebastian, used his power to call for a re-investigation. During the investigation, Sebastian had to be suspended. Vincent used his position to protect Sebastian from being framed by Jerry. Now, someone with ulterior motives claimed he had Sebastian eliminate Mr. Kelly and then used his position to protect and promote Sebastian!

Cindy remained silent on the side, knowing that anything she said would be useless. She couldn't act like a shrew and prevent these people from taking Vincent and Shawn away.

She decided to sit down and figured out the situation first. This way, she could think of ways to help Sebastian.

Vincent guessed what was happening and looked at Shawn. "Dad, we need to go with them."

Shawn's face was stern, always serious with outsiders.

"We'll drive our own car," Shawn said.

"That's against the rules," Arno Bird objected.

Shawn shot back, "Rules? The law allows it. Your rules can't override the law."

Arno fell silent.

Shawn then told Raymond, "Vincent is the mayor, and I'm a former politician. We're from the Olteran family. If we show up at the station in a police car, how will the media spin it? The Olteran Group isn't just any company. The fallout could be huge."

Raymond conceded, "You can drive your car, but I need to ride with you."

Shawn didn't push further. He exchanged a glance with Vincent and nodded.

Vincent and Shawn got up and left the living room.

Cindy hurried out, and Vincent reassured her, "Don't worry. I'll be back soon. Take care of Vera. Don't scare her."

Cindy nodded. "I'll wait for you."

After the car left, Cindy went back inside.

Vera and Randall, who had been eavesdropping, were already gone.

In Randall's room, Vera sat at his desk, resting her face on one hand. "Randall, who do you think reported it?"

Randall leaned back in his chair, eyes flickering. He remembered Patrick mentioning the Turner family. He thought, 'Could it be them? But how did they know about Molly and Mia?' Randall said, "Vera, you might have to betray Patrick."

Vera raised an eyebrow, her tone unapologetic, even gleeful, "It's not the first time. He's used to it."

Cindy went to a quiet corner in the backyard and called Patrick to explain what happened.

Patrick, far overseas, was in his hotel suite. He had just watched a video Shawn sent of Vera and Randall fighting over the remote. He smiled at Vera in the video.

Just watching her eased his longing.

Vera was well taken care of, chubby and fair. She looked even cuter now.

He was about to video call Vera to coax her to sleep when Cindy's call came in.

He answered, thinking of Vera. 'Did she lose the remote fight and need me to vent? Is she sneaking ice cream? Or is she bickering with Shawn and needs me to mediate?' Patrick answered with a smile, "Cindy, is Vera being naughty again?"