The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Patrick glanced at his new wife, Vera, and grinned. "Marrying me gives you more options, huh?"

Vera smirked. "Of course. Did you think I married you for nothing?"

Patrick chuckled, not sure if it was out of joy or resignation. "So, you keep figuring out the best month for our second kid. Meanwhile, I'll put in more effort at night."

Vera wondered if Patrick was losing interest in her again.

Molly got home and immediately called Sebastian. Lying on her bed, she said, "Sebastian, I don't think I'll get married before I graduate. If I don't find a boyfriend, will you help me with my thesis?" Sebastian, organizing papers on his desk, replied, "You're only a sophomore and already planning for senior year? Should I praise you or scold you?"

Molly pleaded, "Please, Sebastian. Vera has a husband, and Randall has brains. I'm the most pitiful one; I have nothing but you."

Sebastian laughed as he put things away. "No way. Patrick wouldn't spoil Vera by writing her thesis. You two need to stop daydreaming; it's your assignment, and you can't escape it."

Later, Molly and Vera sat with their laptops, staring at blank documents and unable to type a word.

Next to them was a chubby baby doll holding a bottle, looking adorably at Vera and Molly.

Molly and Vera both wished the doll would spill water on the laptops so they could complain to Patrick.

After chatting with Molly for a while, Sebastian had to go to a meeting, and the call ended.

At the police station, Sebastian's subordinates joked behind his back that ever since Molly had holidays, Sebastian's holidays had become punctual.

One subordinate asked, "Mr. Chase, were you on the phone with Molly again?"

Sebastian smiled. "Molly is daydreaming. Let's not talk about her."

Thinking of Alan, who was pursuing Molly, Sebastian asked, "How's the investigation on Vertex Innovations Group going?"

"The company seems fine. What's wrong, Mr. Chase?"

Sebastian asked again, "What about Alan?"

"He just returned from abroad; no issues there either."

Sebastian sat down. "I need to know about things happening abroad too."

The subordinate replied, "I'll investigate after the meeting."

At the Olteran family's dinner, everyone noticed Randall was missing.

They asked Molly and Vera, "Where did Randall go?"

Molly and Vera both shook their heads. "We don't know."

At the Miller family, Alan returned home feeling defeated. He didn't know how to pursue Molly, knowing very little about her. She never attended social events for rich kids, and when he tried to inquire about her, she remained a mystery. He could only investigate through the school.

But even at school, all he found out was that she had a good relationship with Patrick's wife and nephew.

He didn't know her interests or if she was single. He couldn't even get close to her two friends. Pursuing her was like finding a needle in a haystack.

After a while, Jesse came back.

Seeing Alan in the living room, he asked, "Weren't you planning to invite Molly to a theater show?"

Alan lowered his head and told Jesse about his day.

He had planned to impress her with a sophisticated theater show, discussing art with her at the theater, hoping she would appreciate his excellence and develop feelings for him. But Molly had turned him down flat.

When he tried to gather info about her, he thought she'd quickly agree and get his intentions. Instead, she didn't accept his friend request and seemed annoyed.

He wondered if it was because he snooped around without asking and showed up at her school unannounced.

Jesse was surprised. "Molly's two good friends are from the Olteran family?"

Alan nodded and showed Randall's Facebook to Jesse. "This is Randall's profile."

Alan's mom, Dawn Barnes, had been eavesdropping. She walked over and said, "From what Alan's saying, this Molly seems pretty resourceful, getting close to the Olteran family." Alan frowned. "Randall protects Molly closely, not letting me add her contact infromation. I don't know what their relationship is."

If she were just a lowly assistant, he could understand Randall's flattery. But why would the only grandson of the Olteran family always stay close to her?

Dawn frowned. "Alan, you need to investigate Molly's relationship with Randall. A woman with a questionable background can't enter our Miller family." Jesse thought of Ellie and Timothy. "It shouldn't be the case; a family like that wouldn't raise a promiscuous girl."

"Parents don't represent the child. Who knows what she's like at school? She might be jumping from one man's bed to another," Dawn said with disgust. In Dawn's eyes, Alan was the best. His pursuit of Molly already displeased her.

If Molly had a bad reputation at school, no matter who she was, she couldn't dream of becoming Alan's wife.

Jesse ignored Dawn's dissatisfaction. He didn't have many opinions about Molly but valued the resources behind her. Jesse asked Alan, "Have you thought about why Molly didn't agree to your invitation?"

Alan nodded. "Maybe because I was too abrupt. She wasn't happy that I investigated her without asking her directly."

Jesse thought for a moment. "I heard from her mom that Molly's been busy with her studies lately. This weekend, gather a few people and organize an event to meet her. Apologize sincerely and admit your mistake." "Molly grew up pampered, and the Chase family has protected her well. She's simple-minded. As long as your apology is sincere, she won't hold a grudge. If you want to pursue her, just be genuine, and you'll succeed." "What? Why should Alan apologize?" Dawn was furious.

"Enough, stop talking," Jesse shouted at Dawn. "Control your temper. If the Chase family sees someone like you, they probably won't let Molly marry into our family."

Dawn shouted back, "Do you think their daughter is so great? Do you want such a daughter-in-law? I don't even want her."

Jesse retorted, "Idiot, you know nothing. Molly's father and brother are in government agencies. We can't even establish connections with them through gifts. Now we finally have such a good opportunity. If you ruin it, I won't forgive you." Dawn was still defiant. "Alan has a PhD, isn't that good enough? Are they really that much better than everyone else?"

Alan frowned, unable to stand Dawn's petty attitude. He cast a quick glance at Jesse, who appeared visibly frustrated.

Jesse was mostly away from home, only coming back for a few days when Alan was home.

Jesse said, "We've provided a plan for you; the rest is on you."

Alan nodded.

On Friday, just after school, Sebastian came to pick up Molly.

Patrick also came to pick up Vera. Every time Molly went to the Chase family, he would remind her, "Don't cause trouble, and be obedient when you are there."