Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Leo meticulously read through the email, his heart heavy with anticipation before he finally made the call to his uncle.

In his office, Andre watched his phone ring. He reached out to answer it instinctively but ultimately hung up.

Setting down his phone, Leo's momentary hope was quickly replaced with anxiety. He wiped the moisture forming at the corners of his eyes. His uncle's opinion meant the world to him; gaining Andre's support was more motivating than anyone else's could ever be. With a self-mocking laugh, he thought about how he could still hope for support after angering his uncle.

The next second, his phone rang again. He swiftly grabbed it, but a fleeting disappointment crossed his face when he saw it was Noah, not his uncle. "Hello, Noah."

"Leo, you've received the email. Please come to the office to handle the resignation and handover procedures."

"Alright."

After being out of sight for a few days, Leo reappeared, noticeably more mature. Previously seen as an immature young man, he now spoke as an equal among his peers.

Arriving at his uncle's newly arranged office for him, Noah commented, "This desk and chair were custom-ordered for you from overseas by the CEO himself, matching his own. Unfortunately, you won't be using them, and neither dare we." "Has my uncle left work?" Leo asked.

"No, he's still in his office."

Pausing briefly, Leo replied, "I understand."

He left with a box in hand, hesitated before Andre's office, then decided to knock on the door.

Andre, watching his nephew through the surveillance, felt each knock resonate in his heart, "Come in."

Yet, Leo hesitated, intimidated by the thought of facing his uncle again.

After a few seconds, he pushed the door open.

For the first time in days, uncle and nephew locked eyes.

with a quiver, his eyes

his demeanor cold, "You chose your path, bear its hardships. From today, Cedillo Inc. has

nodded, wiping away the tear, "Uncle, I won't return home until

scolded sharply, "Pathetic! Society doesn't care for your

his uncle who returned to his work,

Andre closed his

the Irvin household, Mia went directly to her parents' home after school to pick up

in playing with his grandmother's

Molly, indirectly learned about Leo's choice. "Dad, if a cybersecurity firm

"No."

"Why not?" Mia asked.

involved, I wouldn't invest. Moreover, with the high entry barrier

started chewing on the sun

child, "Henry, are you hungry? Grandpa will take you

still on her phone,

their parents' reasons for refusal and sent them to

up, Mia handed Henry over

home to announce his decision and

reluctance to return home worried

him. "I managed to bring my husband back, why won't Leo

home?" Mia

babied at home, pampered by servants and doted on by my parents. Have you ever seen

tone and cheeky demeanor

babied by parents. They love my son more than they love you, you know!" Mia

knew Mia was sent by his mother to convince him. "Mia, do me a favor. Hold Henry a bit more when you're home, and visit my parents. They miss me

"I won't. Please, visit my uncle

you're being stubborn with my husband that you're