The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride by Whispering Willow

Chapter 372: The Olteran Family Can't Do Without Vera

Vera's gears were turning. "People aren't stupid. Those who earned money dishonorably will try to take Sebastian down and put their own people in his place to keep the cash flowing."

"Vincent vouched for Sebastian, and the investigators left. But then someone exposed Molly's identity, forcibly linking Vincent and Sebastian closely."

She added, "Even if the higher-ups want to punish someone, the real target should be Timothy. Sixteen years ago, Sebastian was just a kid. What does it have to do with him? This whole thing is clearly aimed at him." "If Sebastian loses, they'll install their own and make even more dirty money. Everyone's after money."

Patrick asked, "Vera, did you figure all this out just from a logical standpoint?"

Vera shook her head. "Not entirely. Warren taught Noah and me behavioral analysis."

Patrick looked at Vera, realizing he had underestimated her. She had always supported him, never dragging him down.

He wanted to praise her but worried she might get cocky.

"So, you identified Sebastian's competitors and their backers?" Patrick asked.

Vera nodded. "Honey, does my analysis make sense?"

Patrick smiled. It made perfect sense; she had voiced his thoughts exactly.

"What's the next step?" he asked.

tasks. I come up with ideas, Molly gathers info, and

smiled. "You guys have a clear division of labor."

Molly's close to Sebastian, so she's best for gathering info. Plus, she has a job, so her movements are limited." "Randall can drive and knows a lot of people. He's the best at handling

strengths of the three of them. "That's why I

Vera and Patrick video-chatted for

Mansion, when Timothy called Sebastian to the study, Molly secretly

so he started digging into the Wallace family's past

phone and went to sleep, talking to her baby. "Kick me.

next day, Randall

him straight." Vera said, "Cindy, don't stress about Randall. He's grown up. Patrick can guide him, but he can't control him like before. If he's always under elder control, Randall will become weak." Cindy smiled at Shawn, "Look at Vera. She already knows

"Of course. Vera may be

for me. When Randall was disobedient, I wanted

want Patrick managing Randall because he needs a break. Soon, he'll have to manage his baby." "Why would I be mad? I'm not upset about anything you say." Cindy's fondness for Vera grew. There

when Vera stayed away for a few days, Cindy would miss her and

always wanted to argue a bit when he

once said, "Our family can't do without

to come home if he didn't see her. Shawn found

said, "Cindy, I want to ask

replied, "I can choose

no big deal. I was just wondering, what should I eat

you and the baby. We hired a