The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride by Whispering Willow

Chapter 18 Making Things Clear

She didn't know that after they returned to the Olteran Manor, Patrick's eyes were fixed on her.

"Patrick, you helped me today, and I helped you too. We're even now," she said, making things clear between them before continuing happily up the stairs. Patrick continued to watch her until she disappeared.

Emma's gaze remained fixated on Patrick as she saw him staring at another woman.

Jealousy consumed Emma as she clenched her teeth.

She pretended to be fragile as she tugged at Patrick's sleeve and pitifully said, "Patrick, you're finally back."

"Have you been drinking today?" Patrick was aloof towards Emma, but she mistakenly thought he disliked it when she drank.

Emma immediately shook her head. "No, if you don't like me drinking, I swear I won't touch a drop of alcohol again."

the empty stairs and turned around. "Let's go out and

Emma happily followed him.

on chairs in the courtyard, and Patrick

he placed the cup

She asked, "Patrick, what do you

replied, "Don't waste your time on me. I am only grateful to you. If we could be together, we would have been together a long time ago." He spoke without considering her feelings because he didn't like Emma. "You're of marriageable age, so if

and Emma definitely

situation. I'm already married. It's not good for you, for me, or

her hands until her knuckles turned white.

at her without

wanted to grab Patrick's hand, but he lifted the cup in front of him at

that. You said you liked me, how can you only feel

my father's company for me, and you acquired Sena Group for me. And, you came to see me at Cherry Villa on your wedding