The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride

When Sebastian rolled up to the crib, he spotted Abby chillin' in the living room. He bolted upstairs, snagged some clothes, locked his room, and then locked Molly's room too before bouncing. "Dad, Mom, I'm crashing at a hotel for a bit, not coming back," Sebastian blurted out.

Abby tried to follow him, but Sebastian, totally losing it, shouted, "Back off!"

It was the first time anyone in the Chase fam had seen Sebastian this heated. Dude was always so buttoned-up and never swore. Abby had clearly crossed a line.

Abby just stood there, too freaked out to move.

Next day, Vera got wind of what went down with Molly. She rolled back to the Olteran Mansion with Theodore.

Patrick showed up too. "Molly, get over here."

Seeing Patrick, Molly ran over, feeling all kinds of upset. "Patrick."

She spilled the tea about what happened the night before. After listening, Patrick got it. "Go hang with Vera. I gotta handle something."

Molly watched Patrick leave right after hearing the scoop. Vera said, "He's gonna have your back."

Molly, feeling all warm and fuzzy, hugged Vera. "Vera, I'm so touched. The Olteran fam will always be my safe spot."

Molly felt a bit better, but Ernest was still stressing.

Three big shots were breathing down his neck, and now Sebastian wanted in on the action too.

Late at night, Vincent hit him up. This morning, Timothy gave orders, and now, the all-powerful Patrick had rolled up to the police station himself.

None of them gave a damn about the arson case; they just wanted to clear Molly's name. Patrick made him especially jittery when he asked, "What more do you need to prove Abby set Molly up?"

Ernest got pulled into Patrick's swanky ride by his assistant, where he got grilled in private. Ernest was so nervous he was sweating bullets despite the winter chill.

Sebastian found out too. He confronted Patrick, asking, "What's your game plan?"

"Just wanna make Molly happy," Patrick shot back.

Sebastian said, "I know Molly didn't do it. Let's wait for the cops to clear her name."

"What if you can't find the proof?" Patrick asked.

Sebastian replied, "If someone did it, there'll be evidence."

"My patience is running thin. If you haven't found the proof by the next time Molly's upset, you know what I'll do," Patrick said, fuming.

With that, Sebastian hopped out of the car, and Patrick dipped from the police station.

Back at the Olteran crib, in Molly's room.

Vera knew what Molly had been through. She finally said, "Molly, you got set up by her."

Molly nodded. "I figured it out too late."

Vera continued, "Head home today. Have Cindy roll with you to grab your study stuff and see what Abby's up to. You got exams coming up, so hit the books at home with Randall for now. After the exams, we'll deal with her. In the meantime, Vincent, Patrick, and Sebastian won't be sitting on their hands. We won't make a move just yet."

Theodore, hearing Vera talk, shook his head and refused to drink more water, waving his little arms like he wanted to chat with Vera.

Vera put down the bottle, looked at Theodore, and gently held his tiny hand. "Once we figure out her game, we can handle her."

Randall chimed in, "Molly, I'm with Vera on this. Stay home for now, don't let this mess up your studies. After exams, we'll have plenty of time to mess with her."

Molly nodded, deciding to roll with Vera and Randall's advice.

In the afternoon, Cindy tagged along with Molly to the Chase house. When they got there, they saw Abby serving tea to Zoey and Max in the living room. Molly's smile had a hint of sarcasm. "Oh, it's you." Abby eyed Cindy, unsure who she was and too scared to make a move.

Abby politely poured tea for Cindy and handed it over with both hands, but Cindy didn't take it. She looked Abby dead in the eye. "I don't trust anything you pour."

Abby lowered her head. "I'll just leave it on the table then."

As soon as she put it down, Cindy knocked the tea over right in front of Zoey and Max.

The room went dead silent.

Seeing the tea spill, Abby quickly stepped back, but some still splashed on her.

Molly felt a wave of satisfaction seeing Cindy's move.

After a bit, Ellie showed up. "Molly, what brings you back?"

"Mom, I'm here to grab my study stuff," Molly replied.

Molly went upstairs and found her bedroom door locked. Ellie explained, "Sebastian came back last night, grabbed some clothes, and locked both your rooms."

Even though Abby knew Ellie was saying this for her benefit, she had to play dumb, as she had just managed to push Molly out.

"Where's Sebastian?" Molly asked.

Ellie replied, "He thought you'd be upset if he stayed here, so he's at a hotel."

Molly thought of Vera and felt that Sebastian was indeed a good guy. "I'll go find Sebastian later."

"By the way, come upstairs. I need to tell you something."

Ellie exchanged a look with Cindy and then took Molly upstairs.

Downstairs, Abby watched Molly and Ellie's backs, her eyes narrowing.

In the study, Molly asked, feeling hurt, "Mom, why did you and Dad let her stay here last night?"

Ellie's eyes had a hidden intensity. "Your grandma's old, we couldn't let her go to a hotel with Abby. Besides, if we don't keep an eye on Abby, who knows what she'll pull next. You stay with the Olteran family for now. Don't come back until we sort out this mess. If I miss you, I'll visit you there. Since she wants to stay here, let her."

"Don't let Abby into our rooms; she might swipe something. And don't stress, I'm worried about you," Molly reminded.

Ellie nodded. "Don't worry, I got this."

Ellie and Molly chatted in the study for about ten minutes. Finally, Molly grabbed her study materials and left with Cindy.

In the evening, Molly went to the police station to pick up Sebastian after work.

After work, Sebastian held Molly's hand and walked out in front of everyone.

That night, Sebastian took Molly out shopping to cheer her up. He had already prepped two room keys and handed one to Molly. "If you miss me, just come to the hotel and wait for me."