The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Vera scooted forward on her chair, letting her feet touch the ground, "Is this normal now?"

Patrick still didn't believe it and said, "After dinner, I'll use the ruler at home to measure your height and see if you're lacking calcium and your legs have gotten shorter." Verac said, "Honey, you don't believe me."

Patrick looked at Vera's legs, thinking they did seem shorter.

Soon, the four chefs of the Olteran family finished preparing the dishes Vera ordered and placed them on the table.

Vera picked up a fork and insisted that Patrick eat with her, "Eating alone is too lonely, it even makes my appetite smaller."

Patrick was very strict about his diet. He called out to the servant, "Go find my dad."

Soon, Shawn came over grumbling.

After dinner, Patrick rummaged through the storage room and found a ruler. He had Vera stand against the wall while he measured her height with a pen.

Shawn, who had just eaten too much, was walking around when he suddenly saw the couple doing something strange. Curious about everything, he walked over to join in the fun. "How tall is Vera?" he asked as he approached.

Patrick looked at the markings on the ruler and said, "Still 5.4, 5.5 feet, hasn't gotten shorter."

With the evidence right in front of him, Vera excitedly said, "I told you my legs haven't gotten shorter, but you didn't believe me. Honey, you don't love me anymore."

Patrick thought that even if he dug out his heart to show her, she wouldn't understand.

"Measure my legs too; see how long they are," Vera said.

Patrick squatted down and measured Vera's short legs with the ruler.

"Honey, stop the ruler at my waist, not at my butt. From my chest down, it's all legs."

Patrick said, "Okay, measuring your waist." Patrick playfully placed the ruler under Vera's armpit. "Alright, you have long legs."

Knowing she had long legs, Vera happily made room and pointed to the wall. "Shawn, you should measure too, see if you've shrunk."

Shawn refused. He looked at the 6.1-foot-tall Patrick and nostalgically thought of his younger self: he used to be able to compete with Patrick in height, but now he was old and shorter. Patrick asked Shawn with the ruler in hand, "Want to measure?"

"No." Shawn straightened his back proudly, trying to look taller as he leaned on his cane. He then disappeared from Vera and Patrick's sight.

Vera whispered to Patrick, "He's so proud. Even if he doesn't measure, I know he isn't 6 feet tall."

Not far away, Shawn thought that if Vera wasn't pregnant, he would definitely kick them out.

Shawn went to find a respectful child to soothe his heart. However, he thought he couldn't find one. He asked, "Where's Molly?"

After the opening ceremony, Molly also made an appearance in front of everyone.

As they were leaving, Alan caught up. He glanced at Molly, then turned to Ellie and said, "Ellie, let me drive you home."

Jesse, who was nearby, also chimed in, "Ellie, let Alan drive you home. He's been driving for many years and is very steady."

Ellie politely declined, "Thank you for the offer, but there's no need. My husband is coming to pick us up. You all go ahead and get busy, no need to see us off." Timothy parked the car at the hotel entrance.

He got out, and many people greeted him.

Molly immediately left Ellie and ran to Timothy's side, saying, "Dad, you're here."

Jesse hurriedly shook hands with Timothy.

Since Timothy had arrived, the Miller family didn't insist on staying.

Alan suddenly caught up with Molly, took out his phone, and blushed. "Molly, can I add you on Facebook? You can ask me if you have any questions about your studies." Molly looked up at Timothy.

Timothy's eyes were sharp, and he could see through people with one glance. He pushed Alan's hand away and said with a seemingly friendly smile, "Molly can ask her mom if she has any questions, no need to trouble you."

With that, Timothy left with Molly and Ellie.

Although Timothy was smiling just now, Alan sensed a hint of coldness.

Alan watched as Molly got into the car and left.

As soon as Molly got in the car, she found the back seat was filled with snacks. She opened a small bread package and handed it to Ellie in the front seat, then opened another one for herself. "Dad, thank you for preparing snacks for me. I was hungry, but since no one else was eating, I felt embarrassed to go get some."

Timothy said, "It was Sebastian who called and reminded me to buy you some snacks. He said it was your first time attending a banquet, and you might feel uncomfortable eating, so you would hold back even if you were hungry. He told me to buy some bread for you on the way."

"So, Sebastian is my true love," Molly said while eating.

Timothy added, "There's also milk for you and your mom in the back, open it and drink."

The Chase family car drove away, leaving Jesse and Alan standing at the hotel entrance.

Jesse looked at Alan and asked with a smile, "Have you fallen for Ellie's daughter?"

Alan blushed and said, "Yes, she's the girl I fell in love with at first sight." However, it seemed that she was hard to pursue.

Jesse encouraged Alan to pursue her. "You have high standards. Your mom introduced so many girls to you, but you didn't like any of them. Now you've set your sights on the Chase family's daughter. Alan, pursuing her will take some effort. But if you succeed, not only will Vertex Innovations Group be yours, but also the MS Group will be yours together."

Alan asked about the Chase family, and Jesse said, "Her dad holds a high position in the government, and don't underestimate her brother, Sebastian, who was very capable. You saw today, her family dotes on her, and the MS Group will be hers in the future. If you win her over, our families will be strong allies, and we won't need to look for other backers; her family is already a strong one."

Alan was moved by Jesse's words and wanted even more to make Molly his girlfriend.

"Today, I tested Ellie's attitude. She doesn't know you well, so she told me that Molly's marriage is up to her dad. But as long as Molly agrees, her family will agree too. Alan, you're young and already have a Ph.D., you're excellent. Go after her confidently. Dad is waiting for your good news."

Alan nodded firmly. "I will, Dad."

When Molly got home, she kicked off her high heels haphazardly at the door and lifted her dress to go upstairs for a shower.

Ellie pointed at Molly's back and complained to Timothy, "With Molly like this, she'll definitely be disliked when she gets married."

Timothy said, "That kid who wanted to add Molly on Facebook, what does he do?"

"Jesse's son, just came back last year, seems to have a good impression of Molly." Ellie asked, "Don't you like him?"

"He's rash, I don't like him." Timothy said with displeasure, "He only met Molly once, yet hehad already started pursuing her. He's so shallow!"

Ellie couldn't stop laughing at Timothy's tone.