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.

because they have powerful backing? Now a higher-up is reaching out to you. You can't pass this up. You're dealing with Jerry now, but

Alan say it's illegal? If things go wrong, Alan

his personal life being

a potential marriage alliance with the Chase family as

deal. Timothy works for the government and isn't in jail. Jesse, do you have a thing for Ellie? Why

slammed his hand on the table, eyes

enough!" Alan

Dawn's hostility toward Ellie, even if he married

you. I wouldn't steer you wrong. Jesse's

being devoured. Alan, if you're a sheep, stick to grass. Too much meat will only bring

at Dawn with disgust, and

Dawn kept pushing. "Alan, how do you know you're just a sheep? Why can't you be a wolf? Jesse doesn't believe in you. As a postdoc, you should break out of this narrow

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 urged.

deputy leader and

many wanted to take him out, but he declined all except

calls. Just as the cake arrived, he got the news that Glen had convulsed in custody,

barely having

asked, "Sebastian, where are you going? You haven't

first, pack the cake. I have to

"Sebastian..."

tone was full of

this, he couldn't just

waist, pulled her into a tight embrace. His lips, slightly tainted with cream, deliberately kissed her ear and cheek. When he swallowed,

lip,

Patrick,

"Not yet, what's up?"

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 Turner