The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride
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.

Vera, being open with Patrick, explained, "We split the tasks. I come up with ideas, Molly gathers info, and Randall executes."

Patrick smiled. "You guys have a clear division of labor." He was impressed by Vera's plan.

Vera shrugged. "I'm pregnant, so I can only brainstorm. 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 things, so he executes."

Vera maximized the strengths of the three of them. "That's why I do it."

That night, Vera and Patrick video-chatted for two hours.

At the Chase Mansion, when Timothy called Sebastian to the study, Molly secretly followed.

Randall couldn't sleep, so he started digging into the Wallace family's past online.

Vera, after the video call, kissed her phone and went to sleep, talking to her baby. "Kick me. Come on. Kick. Why aren't you moving?"

The next day, Randall left early after breakfast.

Cindy complained in the living room. "He's on vacation and doesn't help at the company. Just running around playing games. When Patrick comes back, he needs to set 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 how to raise kids even before becoming a mom."

Shawn nodded, smiling. "Of course. Vera may be young, but she's very capable."

"Vera's right. Patrick managing Randall made things too easy for me. When Randall was disobedient, I wanted to call Patrick," Cindy added. "Vera will be a great mom."

Vera quickly said, "Cindy, don't be mad about what I said. And I don't 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 was a touch of motherly warmth in her voice.

Sometimes, when Vera stayed away for a few days, Cindy would miss her and want her back.

Shawn missed Vera too, but he always wanted to argue a bit when he saw her.

Vincent once said, "Our family can't do without Vera."

Patrick didn't want to come home if he didn't see her. Shawn found life boring without her. Only he and Randall stayed calm.

Vera said, "Cindy, I want to ask you something."

Cindy quickly replied, "I can choose to answer or not."

Vera nodded. "It's no big deal. I was just wondering, what should I eat that's good for the baby?"

Cindy was surprised. "Everything you eat is good for you and the baby. We hired a nutritionist to prepare your meals."

Vera nodded and asked, "So, if I eat more, will it be better for the baby?"

"Not necessarily. Pregnant women should eat normally. If you eat too much, your stomach will press on the baby, which might not be good. What's wrong?" Cindy asked, concerned. Vera, feeling down, placed her hand on her belly. "The baby isn't kicking me."

Cindy laughed, "It's not time yet. Why are you in such a hurry? Pregnancy is a long process. At five months, enjoy the stage. Later, you won't want the baby to kick, but see if he listens to you." Shawn realized why Vera was so anxious about her belly yesterday. It was because of the baby's movements.

Shawn added, "The baby is still small. He can't understand you, so he won't kick."

"Shawn, how do you know my baby can't understand me?" Vera asked.

Shawn proudly said, "Savannah had three kids, and I took care of all three."

Vera praised, "Shawn, you are a good man."

Shawn nodded proudly. "That's right. Vincent and Patrick have always idolized me."

Vera joked, "But your idol status isn't that great. You even have to check Patrick's expression before indulging yourself in ice cream, don't you?"

Vera teased Shawn about being bossed around by Patrick.

Shawn's face stiffened. "I do that because you annoy him. I have to listen to Patrick to keep him happy."

Vera laughed, "Shawn's fatherly love is so great?"

Shawn affirmed, "I'm the best father."

Cindy laughed on the side.