Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Molly: "Why can't I? I still think there's hope for me."

Aimee piped up again. "Just make some noise! If he tries to get tough, you get even louder. Do it enough times and he'll start thinking you're a total maniac-he'll be scared of you. Seriously, you're the heiress of the richest family around, why aren't you more fierce?"

"If I ever dared to be fierce, my brother would probably break my legs."

Aimee groaned. "Why are you so afraid of your brother? Push back! At home or out in the world, you can't let yourself get walked all over. Being bold takes practice."

Molly answered, cool as ever. "It's Andre. I'm no match for him."

Aimee paused, then laughed. "Okay, fair. But isn't your dad obsessed with you? You're his only daughter, right? If your brother messes with you, just have your dad handle Andre."

Jade cut in, "You're being way too optimistic. In my house, even my dad folds when Andre speaks up."

Aimee looked shocked. "So Andre just gets away with everything?" She had to admit, Andre intimidated her, too. Even though she was CEO of Hernandez Group, Andre refused to work with her directly-he'd only work with the vice president, her husband.

said, glancing over at Mia. "When Mrs. Cedillo gets mad, that's the only time Andre's

"Molly, this takeout you ordered

let Mrs.

mad," Molly added, "she's

kebab and nudged them. "We're

and Aimee quickly got back on track. "So, Chad must be terrified

trouble, just tattles

You'

dad."

finished her piece of jerky and shrugged. "Even the family dog gets more love than Molly does in

nodded, "Yeah,

her lap, looked genuinely confused. "Are you sure

stuck out his little tongue, trying to

Cedillo's real daughter. If anyone was adopted, it's by

lived an interesting life for someone in her