The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

"I won't watch it. I'll just learn to drive."

Shawn switched the channel and pointed at the TV, saying, "Come, watch this show. It's bloody and violent, perfect for you."

"I'm not going to watch it."

"Then I'll watch a Korean drama with you! Don't you all love those heart-throbbing romance dramas?"

"Not interested."

"Then let's watch a Japanese drama. The scenery is beautiful, and it's very profound."

"It's boring."

Shawn switched the channel again. "Then you must watch a Thai drama. The classic 'Marriage Before Love' is perfect for you and Patrick. You two got married first and then fell in love."

Vera angrily turned off the TV. "Shawn, if you really want to see 'Marriage Before Love,' Patrick and I can perform it live for you every day. But you have to give me the car back. I need to practice driving, or else there won't be any surprise for Patrick when he returns."

Shawn voiced his concern, "I'm worried you'll cause an accident."

Vera replied, "I'm not that bad at driving."

In the end, Shawn stubbornly refused.

"I'll treat you to a meal of Fish and Chips."

Shawn snorted arrogantly. "Do you think you can bribe me with food?"

"Two meals of Fish and Chips."

"Using food to bribe me is an insult."

Vera decisively held up five fingers. "Five meals of Fish and Chips, plus a barbecue, and two Mexican meals! If you agree, give me the car. If not, I'll go buy one now. Patrick gave me a lot of money, and I haven't spent a dime." Shawn added sheepishly, "And a serving of spicy chicken wings."

"Deal!"

Vera raised her hand to high-five Shawn, signifying the agreement was sealed.

Soon, the butler handed the car keys to Vera. "Mrs. Olteran, please be careful while driving."

"I will. Don't worry."

Vera took the car keys and grabbed Randall by the collar to go practice driving.

Cindy, worried, followed them.

Shawn, on the other hand, was planning what to eat first.

When Vincent got off work, he also went to the field to watch Vera drive.

On the field, Vincent and Cindy walked behind the car.

They felt the passage of time, embraced the cool breeze, and enjoyed the peaceful moment.

Cindy chatted about Vera, "Honey, we need more kids like Vera in our family. Her liveliness brings a sense of home."

Vincent held Cindy's hand, strolling as he spoke, "God sent Vera to our family to liven things up."

"Patrick's frozen heart has been thawed by Vera. He even called me at noon today, reminding me to watch over Vera and make sure she drives safely. He said if it was too risky, he didn't need the surprise." "Dose Patrick know?" Vincent asked.

Cindy smiled. "What can be hidden from him? Patrick is very smart. He guessed what Vera's surprise was after they crashed the car into the house yesterday. At the end of the call, he specifically told me, 'Cindy, don't let Vera know I guessed the surprise. I'm worried she'll be disappointed when she gives it to me.""

Cindy laughed. "Honey, Patrick really cares about Vera."

"Everything is mutual," Vincent said, smiling as he watched Vera earnestly practicing driving.

In the mall.

Mia reluctantly let Sebastian drag her from one store to another.

"Did you beat up Sam again?" Mia asked loudly.

Sebastian told her, "Not only did I beat him up, but I also found him a girlfriend."

"Why? In your police station, besides you, only Sam is somewhat handsome. But I can't date you. If you weren't my brother, I'd definitely go after you. But you're my brother, so I can only be with Sam. The others aren't even as good as him." Sebastian turned to look at Mia, who had just said this, but he remained silent and continued dragging her to the next store.

"Did you hear me, Sebastian?"

Sebastian ignored her and led her into a women's clothing store. "Go buy some clothes. Your nagging is giving me a headache."

"I will, and I'll max out your salary card!" Mia threw off Sebastian's hand, grabbed a few random pieces of clothing, and headed to the fitting room.

While waiting, Sebastian sat on the sofa, bored, and picked up a magazine to flip through.

A sales assistant approached with a glass of water. "Mr. Chase, please have some water."

"Thank you, just leave it here. Mia will be thirsty when she comes out."

Soon, Mia came out wearing a new dress. She happily twirled in front of Sebastian and excitedly asked, "Does it look good?"

"It looks good. I'll buy it for you."

Mia happily ran back in to change again.

A little while later, she came out again and asked Sebastian, "Sebastian, how about this outfit?"

"I'll buy it for you."

Mia happily ran back in to try on more clothes.

Sebastian crossed his legs, sitting on the sofa with an air of righteousness and authority, looking like a general strategizing from afar.

Mia walked out of the fitting room and, looking at Sebastian's profile, said, "Sebastian, you're really handsome. I wish you weren't my brother." Sebastian playfully tapped Mia on the forehead. "You're crushing on me now? You deserve a smack."

Mia hugged Sebastian's waist, looking up at him with adoring eyes. "Sebastian, you're so handsome. Who will be lucky enough to date you in the future?" Sebastian freed himself from Mia's embrace, took out his bank card, and handed it to the sales assistant. "Charge it. I'll take all three."

The sales assistant quickly went to process the payment.

Buying clothes cheered Mia up, distracting her from thoughts of Sam.

For the rest of their shopping trip, Mia was very cooperative.

When they looked for a cane for their grandfather, Max Chase, she was very enthusiastic.

"Sebastian, we haven't visited Grandpa and Grandma in a long time. Should we buy something for Grandma too?"

"Grandma's clothes are too colorful. We can't find what she likes in the mall."

Mia thought of their grandmother, Zoey Chase, and her unique taste. Every time she went out, she wore brightly colored clothes with no sense of layering.

She realized she couldn't buy the country-style clothes Zoey liked, so she said, "Then let's buy her some jewelry. If we only get a cane for Grandpa and nothing for Grandma, she'll be jealous." "Here's the card. You pick something for her. I'll pay."

Mia was overjoyed.

She took Sebastian's card and headed straight for the luxury stores.

By the time they headed home, night had fallen, the lights outside the mall were on, and the fountain at the entrance was running.

Mia, arm in arm with Sebastian, happily left the mall, the diamond bracelet on her wrist sparkling brightly.

She walked with a spring in her step. "Dear Sebastian, from now on, I'll always listen to you. I won't make you angry, won't date, won't argue, and my heart and eyes will be all for you." Sebastian scoffed dismissively.

This wasn't the first time she'd said that.

Every time she maxed out his card by twenty or thirty thousand dollars, she was very obedient. However, once that period was over, he became the villain who ruined her chances of dating. Her daily complaints could drive him crazy.