The CEO's Mischievous Little Bride
Chapter 322 Molly Loves Carrying a Fruit Knife

"Mr. King, want to grab a bite?" Someone called out to him, snapping Jonathan out of his thoughts. He turned and replied, "Sure." Then, they walked into the company cafeteria together.

When Molly arrived at the CEO's office, she went straight to the top floor. "Mom, I'm here."

Pushing the door open, Molly saw Ellie's designer, Brittany Stewart, was also there.

Ellie was discussing something with Brittany. Seeing Molly, Ellie paused. "Molly, come over and let Brittany take your measurements." Molly walked over, watching Brittany measure her curiously. "What's this for? Why are you making clothes for me?"

Ellie adjusted Molly's collar. "Next week, you're accompanying me to an event. It's your first appearance, so you need to look stunning."

Molly understood. "Why do I have to go?"

Ellie replied, "It's time for you to show your face in public. Otherwise, when you take over the company, no one in the business world will know you."

Molly wondered if the MS Group was going to be handed over to her.

Then she said, "Mom, I don't want it."

Ellie tapped her forehead. "Silly girl, if you don't take it, it'll be left to Sebastian. Sebastian is a public official and can't get involved in the family business. You can't just think about taking it easy." Molly pouted. The thought of the future burden on her shoulders made her unhappy.

Seeing Molly's displeased pout, Ellie remarked, "With that attitude, do you still think you can earn money to support your future husband?"

Hearing this, Brittany, who had just finished measuring, laughed and said, "Is Molly really planning that?"

Ellie nodded. "Exactly. When it comes to taking over the company, she always complains."

Molly felt slighted.

Brittany looked at Molly's figure and enviously complimented, "Molly's figure is perfect, even better than my models."

Molly asked, "Brittany, if I become your model, will you pay me?"

Brittany laughed. "I would, but I can't afford you."

After Brittany left, Ellie and Molly had lunch at the table in the office.

Thinking about having to run a company and make money, Molly felt very scared.

Ellie then said, "Before you graduate, I won't pressure you, okay?"

"Of course, that's fine." Molly was happy again.

After lunch, Molly took a nap on Ellie's couch. When it was almost time for class, Ellie had her secretary take Molly back to school.

When Vera heard that Molly was going to an event next week, she repeatedly advised her, "Don't drink!"

Vera said, "You never know what you're like when you're drunk."

"Vera, have you ever been drunk?" Molly asked curiously.

Thinking of her own experiences, Vera shook her head decisively. "No!"

"I don't believe you."

Vera added, "Don't drink anything that looks like juice, because it could be a strong liquor."

"You've definitely drunk and been drunk before!" Molly was certain.

Randall nodded in agreement. "That sounds like Vera has been through it."

Vera remained silent, knowing that saying more would only reveal the truth.

Jonathan returned to the company, thinking about how Molly only loved spending money and never came to the company. The last time she came was for a college paper on business analysis. Why did she come again today? Jonathan went upstairs, using the pretext of needing a plan to inquire about Molly's visit. "Ellie, I saw Molly at the company earlier. Did she come for something?"

Ellie replied, "No, she just came to have lunch with me. What's the matter?"

Jonathan said, "It's about the next quarter's plan. How's it going?"

Ellie handed the plan to Jonathan. "I've marked the issues. It needs further refinement. The company is only allocating $500,000 for this campaign, so adjust the larger expenses and show it to me again." Jonathan frowned. "Wasn't it $1 million last year?"

Ellie raised an eyebrow. "Can't you get things done with less money?"

"No, I understand." Jonathan left Ellie's office with a furrowed brow. He didn't find out why Molly came, and Ellie cut the campaign budget significantly. Last year, he could pocket some money, but with $500,000, what could he earn? Jonathan went home after work and told Bella about the company's situation.

Ellie's sister, Bella, asked, "How much can you pocket this year?"

Jonathan replied, "Not even $50,000."

Bella replied, "Last year, you pocketed $120,000. Is the company out of money, cutting expenses?"

Jonathan shook his head, "Ellie's company makes hundreds of millions in net profit annually. She has other investments, too, making billions a year. She's not out of money."

"Then why do this?"

Neither Bella nor Jonathan knew. In the evening, as Ellie was about to sleep, she received a call from Bella.

Ellie signaled to Timothy. "Look, she's calling."

Ellie answered, "Hello, Bella?"

"Bella, can you allocate more money for Jonathan's marketing plan for next quarter? He's been working several nights in a row, and the budget constraints are killing him. If this continues, his health will deteriorate." Bella said, looking at Jonathan eating a late-night snack.

Ellie chuckled. "Bella, company decisions are made by the board. I can't decide alone. If Jonathan can't handle the job, someone else will."

"Ellie, you're Jonathan's aunt."

Ellie replied, "I'll give Jonathan a work subsidy. It's late, get some rest, Bella." She hung up.

Ellie angrily tossed her phone on the table. "Let's see who dares to pocket money from the marketing plan this year."

Timothy comforted her, "You're angry again. I think I should remind you to stay in a good mood every day.""

Ellie often shared company matters with Timothy. "Today, Molly came to see me, and Jonathan saw her. He came to ask about it in the afternoon. I've been too lenient with him lately!"

"Don't let Molly know. With her temper, if she knew about Jonathan's behavior, she'd probably go after him with a fruit knife."

Vertex Innovations Group opened on Saturday. On Friday night, Sebastian picked Molly up and brought her home.

Ellie also brought her dress home, a pink princess gown with a slightly puffed skirt.

The shoulders had feather-like embellishments, which Brittany called phoenix tails.

Ellie accompanied Molly to the bedroom to help her change into the dress. Such a complicated dress was impossible for Molly to put on by herself.

Molly complained, "Mom, this doesn't have straps."

Ellie told her, "It's strapless."

Molly added, "Then my bra straps will show."

Ellie sighed, "I'll get you some adhesive bras."

Ellie realized she needed to take Molly to more events. She seemed smart but was a bit clueless.