The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

Molly laughed softly, "Of course, no one deserves that better than me."

Sebastian wrapped his arms around her waist and gently kissed behind her ear.

Molly felt it and shivered, thinking it was unintentional but still getting goosebumps.

Sebastian noticed her reaction, overjoyed at the fact that she didn't resist.

After eating, Ellie was about to do her makeup. Knowing Molly's tendency to procrastinate, she decided to hurry her up.

She opened the door and saw Sebastian and Molly hugging at the end of the bed.

Ellie saw Molly had initiated the hug.

Ellie asked sternly, "What are you two doing?"

Molly looked up, still holding Sebastian, and said, "We're hugging."

Ellie was speechless.

Molly's innocent tone made Ellie think she might have misunderstood.

Sebastian also released his grip on Molly's waist and stood up, explaining, "Molly's words moved me. She even gave me her paycheck to support me." So, it was just a sibling hug.

Ellie glanced at both of them.

She didn't fully trust Molly, but Sebastian had always been mature. She believed that he should know better.

She said, "Molly's grown up. Keep your distance."

Sebastian nodded and turned to Molly. "Hurry up with your makeup. I'll take you to work."

"Okay." Molly went to the dressing table, and Sebastian went downstairs to eat.

After a while, Patrick called. Sebastian went outside to answer.

Patrick asked, "Any leads on who's behind this?"

Sebastian sat on the swing in the yard, enjoying the warm morning sun.

He rarely took time to enjoy the scenery at home.

The small lawn outside wasn't grand, but it was perfect for their family of six.

The pale yellow light warmed him.

Sebastian replied, "I didn't sleep last night. I narrowed it down to a few suspects, mainly Glen and Jerry."

Outsiders wouldn't know Molly's identity.

Patrick, speaking from a quiet corridor overseas, asked, "Have you considered those competing with you for the team leader position?"

Sebastian frowned. "I have, but he's never met Molly."

"What if he has allies? They'd try to bring you down to put their person in place. No one would give up such a crucial position."

"You can't act now. Wait until I return to help. Meanwhile, investigate who's behind this."

Though suspended, Sebastian followed the rules and didn't interfere with work. But he wouldn't sit idle. "Patrick, you mentioned the Tooker family was suspected in Molly's kidnapping years ago, right?" Patrick paused, waiting for him to continue.

Sebastian said, "Give me the info from sixteen years ago. I'm the best at investigating! My matters can wait."

Molly finished her makeup and walked out with Ellie. "Mom, drive safely. Sebastian's taking me, so I won't ride with you."

Ellie was speechless.

Sebastian ended his call with Patrick and walked toward Molly in the sunlight. "Are you still going to Benjamin's department today?" Molly shook her head. "I'll listen to Ellie and behave."

Sebastian let her get in the car.

It felt like five years ago when Sebastian started his internship, and she went to see him off, even though he was the one driving. That day, Molly sat in a small diner outside the police station, waiting all day just to see him after work.

Seeing her then had broken Sebastian's heart.

Today, he was taking her to work.

On the way, Molly comforted Sebastian, "Sebastian, it's actually a good thing you're suspended. Now you can take me to and from work every day."

Sebastian replied, "You're right."

Timothy wasn't suspended; his position remained, and the Chase family's power was still intact. He was now working in secret, investigating the truth from sixteen years ago. Perhaps he already knew who was behind all this. At the company, Molly hugged Sebastian again before getting out of the car. "Sebastian, remember to pick me up tonight."

Sebastian said, "You're going home with Mom."

Molly shook her head. "No, Mom will nag me on the way."

"Listening to her won't hurt you." With that, Sebastian dropped her off at the company lobby. "Go to work. I'm leaving."

Sebastian took out his phone and called Sam. "Mystic Grove Avenue, come find me."

Sam didn't say anything and hung up.

After a while, he sneaked out and went to a street parallel to his workplace. He saw Sebastian's car parked there and got in. "Sebastian, how did you get suspended? And how is Mia not your real sister? Larry had Zachary Murphy take over your job today. All your work has been handed over to Zachary."

Sebastian casually draped an arm over the steering wheel and instructed Sam, "We need to reopen Jerry's case."

Before Sebastian could finish, Sam excitedly asked, "What? The case was closed six months ago. Why reopen it? Sebastian, could it be overturned?"

Sebastian raised his hand, wanting to hit Sam. "Jerry's case is solid. All the evidence is in. There's no chance of it being overturned. Mia is indeed not my real sister. She's from the Olteran family."

"They suspect Mia is the eldest daughter from the Olteran family, Molly?"

Sebastian nodded. "They're right. Molly is Vincent and Patrick's biological sister."

Sam's mouth dropped open in shock. "Holy crap! I almost dated Patrick's sister!"

With that, Sam got a punch from Sebastian. "Haven't you had enough beatings?"

Sebastian instructed him, "Find all the recorded events from sixteen years ago in Zandonick and send them to me."

Sam nodded. "Got it."

Sebastian asked him, "Aren't you going to ask why?"

Sam replied, "You know what you're doing, and you won't screw me over. I'll get you the information by the end of the day." With that, Sam left.

In the Olteran villa, Vera's actions were restricted.

She had a big argument with Patrick over the phone, but to Randall, it seemed like Vera was just yelling and throwing a tantrum. After she finished, Patrick said, "You're not allowed to leave the house." Then, Vera threw another fit. "Patrick, you're restricting my freedom. Do you believe I'll call the police on you?"