Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 1210

Conner glanced at his phone, a single digit lighting up the screen, and couldn't help but grin. His buddy, clearly confused, asked, "Boss, it's just a number 1, not 'I love you.' What's got you so happy?"

"Ah, only someone single wouldn't get it," Conner replied, knowingly. "Annie's on a mission, can't text much, so she sent me this number as a little reminder. She knows when I'm coming back."

Trying to bring his love-struck boss back to Earth, his friend said, "But what if she sent it by accident?"

"Come on, your sister-in-law wouldn't make a mistake like that. I see what's going on here—you just can't handle seeing me happy. You're not getting any younger, buddy. I'll help you find someone when we're back. You've been single too long, trying to drag me down with you."

His friend sighed, "Boss, a man should focus on his career."

"Nah, I've already got Newtown wrapped around my finger."

His buddy zipped it, knowing better than to argue.

As the plane took off, his friend chimed in, "Boss, I like them beautiful."

Conner scoffed, "That's shallow. A pretty face is common, but a captivating soul, now that's rare."

His friend shrugged, "As long as she's not the type to get violent."

Conner shot him a look, "Who exactly are you talking about?"

The plane's atmosphere, lightened by Annie's simple "1," wasn't as tense anymore.

Meanwhile, an underling rushed over to report, "Mr. Kon, Conner's left."

Even with Conner gone, Kon stayed sharp. He wasn't worried about Conner as much as another man who was a real threat. "What about his wife and kid?"

Kon's laptop showed images of Andre's family. Despite his high standing, Andre was the type to buy bracelets and rings for his wife, always making time for his son. Every picture radiated his love for them, even through the screen.