The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride
Chapter 613 The Target is Him

Cole didn't give a damn about Susan or Molly; the only one who caught his eye was Patrick's woman.

When they tied the knot, Cole was just curious about their marriage. It didn't mean Patrick was head over heels for her. But if she could have Patrick's kid, her place in his heart would be something else entirely. Cole was also intrigued by Vera, the woman who snagged Patrick's heart. There were plenty of women prettier than Vera, and Patrick had probably seen his fair share. He wondered why Patrick chose her. Cole thought, 'The Olteran Group has no need for an alliance through marriage. Could the Linister family have some leverage over the Olteran family? Or perhaps Vera is Patrick's secret lover all along?' Wesley shook his head, shooting down Cole's theory. "A guy like Patrick wouldn't let his woman stay in the shadows. I gotta give him props for that."

Cole knew Wesley was throwing shade at him for hiding his mistress back in the day. Before his wife passed, Wesley had lived under the name of his illegitimate son. Cole kept quiet. Wesley grabbed Cole's phone and hit up Jeffrey directly.

Wesley: [Send me the lowdown on Vera.]

In the shadows, Jeffrey saw the message, lit a cigarette, and sat there.

Jeffrey: [What about the stuff you promised me?]

Wesley: [If I said I'd do it, I will.]

Soon, Jeffrey sent Vera's info to Wesley. He'd had it ready for a while. As someone who worked in the shadows, he knew who the Rossi family would be interested in. Besides Patrick's woman, no one else! Wesley skimmed through all of Vera's details and then asked Jeffrey: [I don't see anything useful; I need the good stuff.]

Jeffrey: [That's all there is. After tailing her for so long, I haven't seen anything weird about Vera.]

Vera's parents were alive, her family was tight-knit, and she got married at the right age. Even during her school days, she was like most of her classmates, occasionally slacking off. She was just an ordinary person, albeit a bit prettier. Molly was more outspoken, Jeffrey knew it well, and he hadn't found anything odd about Vera.

Looking at Vera's face, Wesley muttered to himself, "I don't buy it."

At night, Cole and Wesley watched the video over and over. Wesley smirked. "Dad, do you know how we can get everything we want?"

The Rossi family had been humiliated by Patrick last time, losing their dignity, a ton of clients, and even money. They were shamed and warned by him.

The Rossi family couldn't stand it. For Emma, it was a battle between women. She couldn't stand Vera and wanted her to fall into a pit of despair. Jeffrey had two goals: one for loyalty and the other for personal revenge. He wanted Patrick to suffer a fate worse than death.

Cole picked up the wine on the table and poured himself half a glass. The amber liquid, illuminated by the indoor lighting, emitted a chill. The light refracted through the glass, revealing his vicious eyes. Cole swirled the wine bottle and slowly said, "His son!"

The beloved Theodore was not only cherished by Patrick and Vera but was probably the treasure of the entire Olteran family.

If something happened to Theodore, Patrick would lose his mind. Vera would be tormented forever. The tragedy of seventeen years ago would repeat itself with the Olteran family, bringing great satisfaction. And that was how they'd get everything they wanted.

Watching Theodore in the video, Wesley felt a twinge of pity. "In your next life, kid, pick a normal family."

Cole downed his drink. "Get in touch with Jeffrey. Don't use our own people."

The beauty of working in the shadows was staying invisible. Patrick would never guess that the person who had been tailing them last time had been discovered. He thought they wouldn't dare to keep digging, but Jeffrey, who came to them, was more useful than anyone else.

The hatred between Jeffrey and Patrick was just as deep as Cole's. Using someone else to do the dirty work, they let Jeffrey act openly while they watched silently from behind.

Wesley hit up Jeffrey again. He said, "These photos and videos aren't nearly enough to cover the $5 billion in dirty money you asked me to launder."

Jeffrey replied, "I've already promised you $1 billion after the job's done."

Wesley countered, "If I report you now, how much do you think you'll have left?"

Jeffrey stayed silent. Wesley's trick was doing evil and still wanting to be seen as a good guy.

Wesley wanted Jeffrey to act on his own but didn't want to ask him directly. If Jeffrey took the initiative, it would be him asking for help, not Wesley demanding it. Bradley had been in the same boat back then. First, he was threatened, forced to comply, and then manipulated into agreeing to go to prison.

But Jeffrey wasn't Bradley. "Wesley, cut the crap. I have nothing, and you won't get anything from me. The Rossi family is already selling houses to cover gaps. $1 billion is crucial for you. If you want to use me against Patrick, just say it." "The target isn't Patrick." Wesley looked at the video on his phone, his smile chilling. "It's his son."

After tailing Patrick for so long, Jeffrey had a good understanding. As long as Vera and Theodore went out, Patrick would definitely protect them closely. So he said, "Have Patrick leave."

In the Olteran Villa, Theodore, with his shaved head, came home. As soon as he returned, Theodore became the family's darling. Everyone wanted to touch and hold his bald little head. Cindy was initially taken aback but couldn't get enough of holding Theodore. "Theodore, let me see. So cute."

Vincent's eyes crinkled with a smile as he gently patted Theodore's head with his warm hand. "Let me hold you."

Theodore blushed in his family's arms. He didn't want everyone touching his head, but it was clear he couldn't stop them. He was so anxious he could only babble incoherently.

Shawn held Theodore, patted his head, then his own, and laughed. "I'm not the one with the least hair in the family; it's you. Want to sleep with me tonight?" Shawn was thrilled to have someone to take the spotlight off him and liked Theodore even more.

Randall took the fussy Theodore and, together with Susan, held him and examined him. "Vera, I have to admit, he's pretty cute." Randall was very pleased with Theodore's hairstyle.

Vera asked, "How about you get a shaved head too?"

Susan looked at Randall's thick hair and imagined the image of a bald Randall. Before Randall could decide, Susan shook her head. "No, Randall looks good as he is now." Randall glanced at Susan beside him and asked Vera, "When are you taking pictures? I'll bring Susan along."