Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 352

She handed her phone to Chad, remarking, “Let me be the youngest and prettiest friend in your social media circle.”

Looking at Chad's contacts, Molly felt like her brother must have been at least 40! Yet, upon glancing at Chad's handsome face, she uttered, “So confusing.”

“Huh?”

Molly shook her head, “Ah, never mind.”

In the afternoon, Coleen and Kendrick returned home early, both excited by the return of their children.

“Mom, Dad, did you rush home to welcome me?” Molly teased.

Coleen laughed, “I came home early because of my son, not you. I asked you to join me for a hike, but you refused.”

“I was too busy trying to earn a scholarship.”

Coleen gave her daughter a knowing look, “Sure, which professor would choose you?”

Kendrick interjected, “Don't discourage her. It's great that she has such ambitions. We shouldn't crush her spirit if she doesn't succeed.”

Molly was slightly upset. The three of them didn't believe in her. “You'll see, I'll definitely get the scholarship,” she declared.

Chad comforted his sister with a smile, “I believe in you.”

“You are the only one who truly loves me.”

Coleen, sitting on the couch, asked her daughter, “Where are you staying this summer?”

“I'll stay at home and bug you every day.” Molly cheekily sat next to Coleen, hugging her arm.

Coleen couldn't help but smile at her daughter's antics, “Go bother your father. Leave me alone.”

Molly moved to sit next to Kendrick, hugging his arm, “Dad, mom told me to bother you.”

Kendrick laughed heartily, “I love my bothersome little girl.”

After cooling down inside the house, Kendrick couldn't bear to see his wife go into the kitchen to cook, so he suggested, “Let's go out for dinner tonight.”

Coleen thought for a moment, “Sure.”

Molly immediately suggested, “Mom, Dad, I know a great place. Chad took me to a seafood buffet last time. It was delicious. Shall we go there?”

“Sure. Seafood buffet it is.”

The family of four set off in their car. When they arrived at the restaurant and Coleen went to pay, she exclaimed, “$699 per person?”

Molly nodded, “Yeah, Mom. Is it too expensive?”

Coleen, looking at her daughter who didn't understand the value of money, paid the bill. She then led Molly to their table, complaining to her husband, “Honey, can you believe our daughter's extravagant tastes? A $699 buffet and she's asking if it's expensive?”

It wasn't about the money, but Molly's careless attitude worried her. By this time, Chad had already brought some of Molly's favorite seafood to the table.

Kendrick joked, “I wouldn't be able to afford our daughter with my annual salary.”

Molly took a bite of her lobster roll, “I don't eat like this every day. Besides, I'll be able to support myself once I graduate and get a job.”

Coleen asked, “Do you have any plans for the summer?”

Molly wiped her hands clean, stood up and followed her mother to the restroom. On the way, she said to Coleen, “Mom, I thought you said you wouldn't rush my brother to get married?”

Coleen, “I didn't.”

“You were just doing that now.”

Confused, Coleen wondered, did I?

...

At the mansion, the atmosphere was gloomy, the darkened wooden furniture adding to the somber scene. Finley sat in a wooden chair, holding his phone and listening to a call. “Sir, Kaden and Jose intend to promote Chad to squad leader. The Byrnes have always stayed out of party politics, both Kendrick and Chad. Officer Rubin was even ousted by Chad. If he gains more power, I fear he'll turn against us sooner or later.”

Finley closed his eyes, his voice dark and ominous, “No matter what, we cannot let him take that position, nor can Kendrick gain more influence.”

After a moment, he added, “This world doesn't need so many noble warriors. There are only winners and losers. Winners are the true noble warriors in people's hearts. Losers are like dust in the wind, found everywhere.” His voice was chilling, like a ghoul rising from the underworld.

The other party obviously faltered, "My authority is limited. I can't be too aggressive. I'm wary of drawing the attention of Bruce. I need your guidance."

Finley opened his eyes, the murkiness in his gaze seemed to reflect the world as he saw it – gory and turbid. "Marlow."

Just one surname, and the other party got it. After thanking him, the call was ended.

Beside Finley, a sturdy middle-aged man stood silently, a leaf tattoo prominent on his hand. "Sir, should we make a move on Chad?"

Finley, phone still clasped in hand, shook his head, "We can't touch him. Behind Chad are Kendrick, Jose, Kaden, and Bruce! If anything happens to Chad, these four won't let it go."

Even with his extensive network, if these four were to unite, they'd stir up a storm. What was more, behind Chad was his mother's company, Chade Inc., and that woman was not one to be trifled with.