The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride by Whispering Willow

Chapter 398 A Kiss with the Taste of Cake

Patrick's phone rang. He glanced at the number and turned away from Vera.

Vera tilted her head, curious. She thought, 'Why's he avoiding me?'

After the call, Patrick found Shawn, and they went to the study.

Vera stood in the living room, puzzled. "What's going on?"

Alan wrapped up his meeting with Dennis and headed back to the office to see Jesse.

Since the conversation was crucial, Jesse and Alan went home.

Coincidentally, Dawn, who had a gambling problem, was also there.

Alan said, "Dad, Dennis wants to work with us. He hasn't given details, but it seems shady."

Jesse asked, "Who did you meet today?"

Alan thought of the three people present. "Jerry was there too."

Jesse was shocked and looked at Alan.

Alan confirmed, "Timothy's boss."

Jesse advised, "Alan, you can't agree to this. We're still aligning with the Chase family now. A strong alliance is the right move."

Dawn, having overheard the conversation, quickly chimed in. Although she initially didn't want to get involved, hearing about the Chase family changed her mind, she quickly chimed in, "Alan, you need to cooperate." Jesse and Alan looked at her.

said confidently, "You've been trying to get in good with the Chase family. Look at Timothy and Sebastian's attitudes. Isn't it because they have powerful backing? Now

hear Alan say it's illegal? If things go wrong, Alan could end up in jail. Politics and business should stay

decades of experience in the business world, Jesse knew the ropes. Apart from his personal life being a mess, he was always

saw a potential marriage alliance with the Chase family as a normal move-nothing to do with

jail. Jesse, do

on

Alan was

hostility toward Ellie, even if he married Molly, they wouldn't

got a mistress outside, while I have only you. I wouldn't steer you wrong.

lead to the sheep being

got up, glanced at Dawn with disgust, and left the house, not wanting

can't you be a wolf? Jesse doesn't believe in you.

like Molly, don't you? There's no need to worry she won't fall for you then. You should have the Chase family under your feet to let off some steam," Dawn

leader and

wanted to take him out, but he

kept answering calls. Just as the cake arrived, he got the

up, barely having eaten, and rushed

where are you going? You haven't

"You go home first, pack

"Sebastian..."

tone was full

like this, he

tight embrace. His lips, slightly tainted with cream, deliberately kissed her ear and cheek.

his lip,

Patrick, "Patrick, are you off

"Not yet, what's up?"

an illness to get into the hospital and just escaped. I need to catch him. I promised Molly dinner, but now she's alone at the restaurant. Can you pick her up? It's about to pour, and it's hard to get a cab there." Patrick agreed and gave a tip. "Got it. Keep an eye on Dennis; he might go to the