Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 1543

The woman's wrists and fingers sparkled with elegant, expensive jewelry as she led the way, heels clicking against the pavement with every confident step. She shot a look at the two guards posted outside the Dark Web club and the heavy doors blocking her path. "What's the plan? You want me to kick the door down?"

Her voice oozed allure, but her eyes held an unmistakable authority that made people nervous.

The guards knew better than to argue. The doors swung open almost immediately, and the woman swept inside, her entourage following in her wake. Conner watched from the side, his brow furrowed. What's going on here?

The newcomers' uniforms screamed military-local, by the looks of it.

He glanced at the black car parked nearby, catching sight of a man in the back seat.

Who the hell was that?

Inside, the chaos had settled. Henry snuggled into his dad's neck, his little face half-hidden, big bright eyes curiously scanning the room.

For once, Andre looked every bit the gentle father, rubbing his son's back to comfort him.

"Miles, Kristen just showed up." One of Miles's men hurried in, keeping his voice low.

she doing here?"

voice rang out, sharp as a whip. "Just here

a vivid red dress strode in. Henry cocked his head,

offering a

superiority, her attention

was left guessing-who was she? But Henry's eyes lit up, and

shout startled

broke into a glowing smile, arms thrown wide. "Come here, sweetheart! Give

out of his dad's grasp, waving his little arms and charging over to collapse in

was floored. What on earth was going

up, her voice switching to that sing-song, doting tone adults save for kids. "Give Kristen a kiss. Did they treat you

usually so unflappable, turned to

planted a kiss on her cheek, his lips wobbling as he complained, "They were mean

smile vanished. She shot a frosty glance around the

studying Kristen's attitude and how everyone addressed her, was starting to

kid really did know people on this

behind her husband.