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.

frowned. "Kristen? What's she doing here?" As if things

sharp as a whip. "Just here to see

in. Henry cocked his head, his wide eyes squinting at

straightened, offering a respectful

barely acknowledged him, gliding past with an air of cool superiority, her attention fixed

was left guessing-who was she? But Henry's eyes

startled

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

no time. He wriggled out of his dad's grasp, waving his little arms and

on earth was going

her voice switching to that sing-song, doting tone adults save

usually so unflappable, turned to watch his

on her cheek, his lips wobbling as he complained, "They

frosty glance around

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

kid really did know people

behind her