Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

In the comfort of his own company, Leo moved with a freedom others could only dream of. While everyone else stuck to their rigid office hours, Leo wandered in and out as he pleased, and no one dared to question him.

"I'm off to pick up Anya from university. Be back soon," he announced casually, grabbing a folder with confidential meeting notes as he headed to Havenbrook University.

Anya had just finished her classes and, knowing Leo was busy with meetings, didn't expect him to pick her up. She was about to hail a cab when she heard a familiar honk. Turning around, her face lit up at the sight of Leo's car. She ran towards him, her voice full of excitement, "Leo!"

Opening the passenger door, she found it cluttered with documents. Without a second thought, she scooped up the files and settled into the seat as if it were her own.

Leo chuckled as he started the car. "I thought you'd be polite and sit in the back with all these files here."

"The files can go in the back. This spot is mine," Anya shot back without hesitation.

Amused by her assertiveness, Leo complimented, "Not bad, you certainly know your place."

He then asked, "Going back to check on sick Henry, or heading to the office with me?"

or spending time with Leo at work, Anya hesitated for all of three seconds before decisively choosing Leo.

of people showering him with love. My affection wouldn't make much difference," Anya joked, her self-awareness

they drove, Leo mused, "Yeah, poor me with no one to love but Anya, right?"

mumbled, "Well... Everyone loves you,

smile faded as he focused back on the road, wondering if he had indeed made a

Andre had returned to find his son waking up from a nap, instantly brightening at the sight of his dad and babbling enthusiastically. Andre's usually stoic heart melted as he gently kissed his son's chubby cheek,

the tender scene, cooed at her son, "What's

to his

of attending a corporate gathering, eager to check on Henry's condition, which prompted a family-wide discussion on the little one's health. Bruce, upon hearing of his nephew's illness, declined a dinner invitation, choosing family over social obligations. This decision puzzled his friend until he remembered

bring Anya along. The idea, however, felt inappropriate given the context and Anya's status as a student, leading Leo to politely decline, stating a preference to

be holding Leo back, received reassurance that his aversion to such gatherings had nothing to do with her

opting against ordering takeout due to office rules against eating at desks, Leo instead fetched a basket full of snacks and fruits for Anya, a gesture that did not go unnoticed by their colleagues, sparking rumors about a potential union between