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?"

didn't have Mia, I might

was filled to the brim with love for his family. Seeing Molly getting closer to Chad

"Andre, even though I haven't spoken much with you and our eldest brother since I returned, I've never forgotten that I'm

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. If I just say

parents and brothers, could demand gifts from you guys without a second thought. But

just 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 to our family, never

since Chad left earlier, and Andre's words only added

fell silent at the mention of

...

was considering whether to reach an agreement with the Ashford family when a

Tom picked up, "Hello?"

the boss."

handed the phone to Finley.

you get out?" Finley asked,

Finley anymore; Finley wouldn't bail a lost cause out of jail. Wyatt's sentence was set, and he was waiting

fraudulent accounts he had

he had a daughter. Parental love knows no bounds. Brian might be heartless, but he cared for his child deep

and I'll keep your secrets. I've 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 years. Chad will find me soon. I hope

Brian. His fists

Tom is capable of murder. I'm

chill ran down Finley's spine. "Don't dig

there's a dead end ahead

escape, he had gone to the company. The towering building that once bore the name of the Marshal Group was now the Calder Corporation. He

Brian, commotion broke out in the building. Tom stood by the

downstairs, making them the