The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride by Whispering Willow

Chapter 537 Vera Comes Up with an Idea

Molly spent the whole freakin' afternoon in Sebastian's office, not even glancing at her phone, trying to make him give up.

She saw how swamped Sebastian was. By the time evening rolled around, it was way past dinner, and neither Sebastian nor his crew had grabbed a bite. Feeling kinda bad, she went out, snagged some dinner for the officers, and dropped it off before bouncing.

When Sebastian finally wrapped up a case and went looking for Molly, he realized she had already dipped.

Back at the Olteran Mansion.

Vera was already at the door. "Are you done shopping?"

Molly locked eyes with Vera, feeling like she could see right through her.

"Vera," Molly greeted.

Vera gave Molly's outfit a once-over and said, "You wanna spill the beans, or should I?"

Molly wondered if coming clean would mean getting some help from Vera.

"Come to my room," Molly said.

Vera followed her. Once inside, Molly plopped down at the foot of the bed, and Vera, in her PJs, sat beside her. Vera reached out to touch Molly's neck, stopping at her turtleneck. Molly blushed and closed her eyes. Vera paused and asked, "Can I see?"

Molly didn't say anything, but Vera got the hint.

the faint marks she knew all too well. Shocked, she looked at Molly's

her own palm. "Go

was quiet for a sec before asking, "Can you guess who left this

beat. "He's

went silent again.

won't

"Don't

breath. "Sebastian

eyes went wide. "What!

told everyone we hooked up. He lied to Ellie and Timothy, saying we were a couple and had been for a while. But really, nothing happened between us," Molly explained frantically. Vera asked, surprised, "You really didn't

so bold as to hook up with Sebastian. At least she had

shock and disbelief, Molly realized what she might face if she confessed to the Olteran

really didn't go that far. He lied, and no one believes me no matter how much I explain," Molly said. Vera was like, "No

part is, I messed up, and yet fate still helped Sebastian! I kissed him on the cheek that day, sent the pic to Abby to mess with her. Then that night..." Molly was too embarrassed to go on, "I wasn't dressed right and

"Where?" Vera asked.

and pointed to her chest. "Then he saw the birthmark under my chest and used it to

was too shocked to even blink. "And

spilled everything that had gone down recently, her head hanging in frustration. "Vera, what do

was stumped. "Molly, be real with

lip.

got it. "Then

only felt safe confiding in Vera. "How do I even bring it up to the Olteran family? How can Sebastian propose without getting booted out with the gifts?" Vera was blunt. "Don't be too

night, Molly and Vera talked until