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Chapter 7 Marrying Only on Orders

He called Jack in front of Shawn and revoked the order to acquire the Linister family's business.

Patrick stood up and said, "Don't expect me to treat her well. She doesn't deserve it."

After speaking, Patrick left Shawn's study.

As soon as he walked out, he saw Vera waiting by the wall.

Vera also looked at him, her eyes filled with anger and hidden resentment.

He glanced at her and left.

Vera entered the study. "Sir, you said that as long as I marry him..."

Vera hadn't finished speaking, and Shawn coldly interrupted, "From now on, you are not allowed to mention this matter to anyone in the family. The crisis of the Linister family has been resolved, and Patrick will not do this again."

When Shawn was about to leave, Vera stubbornly blocked his way and said, "You have to write me a written guarantee."

After hearing her words, even Tom was stunned, thinking, 'She actually doesn't believe Mr. Shawn's words?'

No one wants their words to be questioned, especially someone as high up as Shawn.

Shawn didn't expect Vera to dare to ask him to write a written guarantee. His expression instantly became very serious. Tom knew that Shawn had a bad temper and was worried that Shawn would get angry with Vera and Patrick's wife would run away.

So he mediated, "Ms. Vera, Mr. Shawn has always been true to his promises. You'll understand later. Since Mr. Shawn said he would protect the Linister family, he will never do anything to harm the Linister family. There is no need for you to make him write a guarantee. Now, you are all one family. Making him write a guarantee would hurt your relationship."

After Tom finished speaking, he signaled Vera with his eyes to stop being stubborn.

Vera accepted Tom's kindness and did not continue speaking.

Instead, Shawn angrily left the study.

In the bedroom, Shawn said angrily, "If it wasn't necessary to marry her, I wouldn't have wanted such a daughter-in-law."

Tom comforted Shawn, "Don't be angry. Ms. Vera is young and straightforward. Others may not understand why she became part of the Olteran family, but we do. From her perspective, I understand her actions. After all, she was a part of the Linister family until today. Mr. Patrick wanted to acquire the Linister family's business on their wedding night. Naturally, she would be worried about her family."

But his words only slightly appeased Shawn's anger. "Send two men to guard their rooms. Nothing else should happen tonight."

"Okay."

Vera knew she had angered Shawn, but she was still very worried.

She thought, 'What if the Olteran family forgets their promise and doesn't keep their word in the future?'

But Vera dared not approach Shawn again.

While walking, Vera suddenly heard arguing downstairs.

Curiously, she walked to the railing to look down.

The person downstairs was Patrick.

He wanted to leave.

But Tom and Vincent were stopping him.

"Mr. Patrick, tonight is your wedding night. You should be with Ms. Vera. It's not auspicious for you to go out on your wedding night," Tom said. He had just learned from the servants that Patrick was planning to leave and hurried to stop him.

Vincent happened to come out at this moment. "Patrick, you're almost thirty. Don't do childish things. Vera is your wife that you married. You should take responsibility for her. If you leave tonight, how will she live in the Olteran Manor afterwards?"

"Vincent, I don't know the true nature of this marriage. Don't you know either? I only married according to orders. Don't stop me, and you can't stop me either."

Patrick was about to leave, but Vincent once again blocked his path. "Vera is watching you from the second floor."

Patrick turned around and looked up to see Vera, dressed in a gown, staring at him. He then silently walked past Vincent and left the Olteran Manor.

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