The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Randall sent Vera a voice message: "Vera, the Chase family is in deep trouble."

Vera stayed silent after hearing it.

By the time Timothy and Sebastian got home, it was almost dawn.

Timothy said to Sebastian, "This isn't Molly's fault. Don't let her know about my punishment or your suspension. She's kind-hearted and impulsive." He worried Molly might do something impulsive if she found out. "You were framed, and I deserved my punishment."

Years ago, despite legal issues, he adopted Molly out of grief.

Losing a job he loved and being idle at home was tough.

Sebastian barely spoke on the way home and slumped on the sofa with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, he said, "Dad, Molly loves police officers the most," sounding helpless.

If he wasn't a cop anymore, how would Molly see him? Would she still admire him?

Timothy looked at the downcast Sebastian and said, "Don't worry. Think of this as a vacation. Take Molly on a road trip. She's always wanted to go, and neither Ellie nor I have had the time. This is your chance, and it'll keep her from bothering Ellie at work."

Sebastian clenched his fists on his knees and said, "For a moment today, I almost thought about taking over the MS Group."

He'd explained himself countless times, but they kept doubting him. In his frustration, he thought he might as well stop being Molly's idol and just make money for her.

After all, Molly had never worked hard and just wanted to spend money. So why not take over the company and earn more?

But the thought was fleeting. He still wanted to be her idol and stick to his ideals.

For the first time in his career, Sebastian was suspended and investigated. Timothy believed in his resilience and patted his shoulder. "I'm going to check on Ellie."

After Timothy left, Sebastian got up and found himself at Molly's door. He quietly entered.

Molly hadn't drawn the curtains, and the morning light filled the room. Sebastian sat by her bed, watching her sleep.

He gently brushed a stray hair from her face.

Timothy worried Sebastian might resent Molly for his suspension. Could he really blame her?

Sebastian stayed in her room until dawn.

In the morning, Ellie found out about Timothy and Sebastian's situation.

"We have to keep this from Molly. If she finds out Sebastian was wronged, who knows what trouble she'll cause," Ellie said, also worried about Molly's impulsiveness. Timothy suggested, "Molly should go on a trip with Sebastian. He needs her company, and she doesn't want to work anyway."

Ellie thought for a moment and agreed, "Alright, I'll have the finance department transfer more money to them when I get to the office."

At breakfast, Molly casually said, "Sebastian, Timothy, don't worry. Mom and I can support you."

Timothy was puzzled. "Does Molly know?"

Sebastian asked, "Who told you?"

Molly, munching on her sandwich and sipping coffee, replied, "Vera and Randall and I always share info." She sounded a bit proud.

She then started peeling an egg.

The news had come from the Olteran family. She thought it made sense when she just received it, since Vincent and Shawn were also taken in yesterday.

Zoey and Max were confused. "What are you all talking about so early?"

Molly patted her collarbone proudly. "Zoey, Max, I'm going to support the family."

Ellie asked, "Do you even have enough money to buy groceries?"

Molly said, "No worries, I still have money."

After finishing her meal, she wiped her hands and mouth with a napkin. "Mom, Dad, I'm full. I'm going upstairs to do my makeup." She got up energetically and went upstairs.

Ellie and Timothy exchanged glances, surprised by Molly's calmness.

Sebastian was still worried. "Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, you all eat first. I'll go check on her."

In the bathroom, Molly tied up her hair, washed her face, and brushed her teeth.

Hearing the door open, she looked over and saw it was Sebastian. She continued washing her face and then applied a face mask.

Clothes were scattered all over the bed. Sebastian sorted her pants, skirts, and T-shirts, placing them aside.

He sat at the foot of Molly's light pink bed, watching her do her makeup.

"Sebastian, if you're free, can you help put my phone, charger, and wallet in my bag?"

Sebastian picked up her bag and saw crumpled bills inside. He smoothed them out and placed them in her wallet.

Molly quickly removed the pre-makeup mask from her face.

Sebastian noticed the paycheck card he had given her yesterday in her wallet. He smiled and joked, "I won't have a salary this month."

Seeing Sebastian in a bad mood, Molly got up, went to the bed, and sat beside him. She took out her paycheck card and handed it to him. "If you don't have a salary, so be it. I'll earn money to support you." Sebastian looked at the black card in her hand and smiled, "Is there any money in it?"

Molly pursed her lips. "There's no salary, but I have my savings."

Over the years, she had tricked quite a bit of money from Sebastian. She had checked her account last night and surprisingly found that she had saved quite a bit.

Molly said, "Sebastian, spend as much as you want. I'll keep earning."

Sebastian smiled and put her card back in her wallet. "Thank you, but I don't need it. You can spend it yourself."

"No, you must take it." Molly forcefully put her card into Sebastian's pocket.

Now, she had Sebastian's card, and Sebastian had her card.

Sebastian held Molly's hand and asked, "I've been suspended. I'm not a police officer anymore. Who will you admire now?"

"You, of course," Molly answered without hesitation.

She suddenly spread her arms and hugged Sebastian tightly, saying behind his head, "Sebastian, I admire police officers because your dream is to be a police officer. It's not because you're a police officer that I admire you." The Olteran family members had a peculiar way of liking people. They liked someone and then liked everything associated with that person.

Patrick was like that, and so was Molly.

Understanding this, Sebastian felt much better. He raised his hand to hug Molly's back, pulling her into his embrace. "Molly, I like you too."