Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Mia flashed a smile. "It was very rushed when we got married. It was during the summer break. He's picking me up tonight, and you'll know who he is when you see him." She was deliberately keeping her hubby's identity under wraps from everyone. If she spilled the beans, she wouldn't get a moment's peace tonight.

Some didn't want to give up, trying to pry more about Mia's husband, but she remained tight-lipped. Being Andre's wife was enough to move the spotlight onto her for the evening. Some tried to fish for info from Jade, who was staring at these bothersome folks. Where did they get the nerve thinking she'd betray her friend, spilling the beans about Mia's husband?

In a place unfamiliar to Jade, two men stood behind the decorative green plants, watching the women here. One of them was Pete, whom Leo couldn't stand the sight of.

Pete, holding a bottle of wine and hiding in the shadows with his friend, had been admiring Jade's face. "Can't help but mess with her, huh? Been like that since the first time you laid eyes on her."

Pete looked at Jade's face as he began to fantasize about everything about Jade. "What should I do to get close, touch her, mess with her?"

He glanced at the laughing women, then at the deserted hotel pool. During the summer, it would have been bustling with people. Now in winter, it was empty.

A man on the side scoffed, "Wanna get close to her? It's a piece of cake. She's so innocent, a slight set-up and she'll fall right into your lap."

Pete's eyebrows shot up with excitement, "Got any bright ideas?"

"Got no shortage of bright ideas for you."

The two snickered, clinking their bottles together.

Mia was not to be trifled with in class. Everyone had heard tales of her punching people. Leo had also been punched by her three times, and t was rumored that on two occasions, he had to take a medical leave and be hospitalized. If one wanted to win her over, one had to best her first. Otherwise, if she got mad and let her fists do the talking, you'd probably end up in the ER.

Leo knew he'd have to drink with everyone tonight. The last round hadn't produced a clear winner, so they were going for another.

was a draw, let's do bottled ones this time. Loser pays 10 grand. You game?"

on the table. Considering everyone was a student, he said, "Ten grand is steep. Since this is a reunion, let's keep it at a grand per round, no need to go overboard." People assumed Leo was afraid of losing. "Mr. Leo, you're not afraid to lose, are you? If you can't afford to lose, put the two ladies next to you on the table, let us get a taste of protecting girls, hahaha."

anger. "You say I can't handle losing? If you guys really want to up the ante, let's do a round for 500 grand. Whoever loses first, pays 500 grand.

500 grand

judging by Leo's

was challenging, "Guz, you can't miss out

"Pete, I..."

to meet up, let's have some fun. If you

really generous.

Pete is footing the bill, if

Guz on the shoulder, "Everyone's here, don't worry, even if you lose, I won't

who was stirring up trouble, feeling a bit uneasy. He

let's make this a night to remember. Leo, a round for

card and laid it on the table.

the cans on the table were cleared, replaced by bottles. Waitstaff uncorked all

at it, with 500 grand on the line. Come check it out,

glances,

had already started drinking. Leo had taken off his jacket, leaving him in a brown shirt. He picked up a bottle and started chugging. Guz wasn't backing down,

his drink faster. After finishing

of encouragement filled the air, urging the two to finish their drinks quickly. Only close friends would worry

were anything