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.

it because they have powerful backing? Now a higher-up

If things go wrong, Alan could end up in jail. Politics

personal

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

in jail. Jesse, do you have a

hand on the

Alan was

if he married Molly, they wouldn't

cursing, "Alan, don't listen to Jesse. He's got a mistress outside, while I have only you. I wouldn't steer you wrong. Jesse's going to let you down, keeping you from achieving

looked at the hesitant Alan and said, "Working with wolves will only lead to the sheep being devoured. Alan, if you're a

that, he got up, glanced at Dawn with disgust, and

"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,

to worry she won't fall for you then. You should have the Chase family under

leader and celebrated with

evening, many wanted to take him

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

up, barely having eaten, and rushed

where are you going? You haven't had

"You go home first, pack the cake.

"Sebastian..."

tone was full

like this, he couldn't

His lips, slightly tainted with cream, deliberately kissed her ear

lip, restraining his

restaurant, Sebastian called Patrick, "Patrick, are

"Not yet, what's up?"

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