Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

"Andre?"

Andre nodded, eyeing the untouched dinner on the table. "Why aren't you eating?"

"Can't find the appetite when I'm alone."

As Molly lowered her head, Andre spotted the remnants of cake on her cheek. He handed her a napkin. "You've got some cake on your face."

"What?"

Suddenly, memories of Chad's kiss on her cheek surfaced, making her heart beat wildly. She took the napkin and wiped her face. "Andre, what brings you here?" Andre replied, "Came to pick you up."

He realized he hadn't had a meal alone with Molly since her return. "Want to join me for dinner?"

Molly nodded.

The untouched dinner was cleared off the table, and Andre ordered some freshly cooked dishes instead. In the middle of their meal, Mia's call came through. "Mia, Molly and I won't be home for dinner tonight."

Mia sounded surprised, "You two are together?" "Yeah."

Mia blinked, puzzled. Wasn't Molly supposed to be on a date with Chad? Being the smart woman she was, she guessed, "Chad left, and Molly's feeling a bit down?" Andre glanced at his downcast sister across the table and responded with a hum.

Mia cautioned warmly, "The rain's heavy tonight. Drive safely and come home early." Andre agreed with a smile.

In the restaurant, the siblings sat in silence. The new dishes arrived shortly after.

Andre took great care to attend to his sister's needs, even changing her tableware.

Touched, Molly asked, "Andre, can I ask you something? After my disappearance, I've shifted all my dependence and trust from you to Chad. Are you mad?"

I didn't have Mia,

so Andre's heart was filled to the brim with

spoken much with you and our eldest brother

I don't even know how to be close to you anymore. There were times when you and our eldest brother showed concern for me, and I felt guilty. I didn't know how to reciprocate your care.

my memory, who grew up carefree and loved by her parents and brothers, could demand gifts from you guys without a second thought. But now, I feel like I owe

like before, we never expect anything in return for our love for you. You don't owe us anything. No matter when, your presence only brings joy

burst into tears. She had been feeling down since Chad left earlier, and Andre's words only added to her emotional turmoil.

the mention of their

...

an agreement with the Ashford family when a landline number

Tom picked up, "Hello?"

the

the phone

did you get out?" Finley

Marshal Group was totally finished after his escape. He was of no use to Finley anymore; Finley wouldn't bail a lost

he

no bounds. Brian might be heartless, but he cared for his

got nothing left but a daughter. I want to send Jillian abroad. The money will ensure she won't suffer in the future. I'll take all the blame and serve the sentence. "Otherwise, I'll expose everything I've done for you over the

himself being blackmailed by Brian. His fists clenched. "Where are

is capable of murder.

Finley's spine.

there's a dead end ahead

hung up, standing in the rain under surveillance. After his escape, he had gone to the company. The towering building that once bore the name of the Marshal

Brian, commotion broke out in the building. Tom stood by the window. His eyes were narrowing. "Boss, Brian's hiding downstairs, and Chad's

downstairs, making them