Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

At the dinner table, the four of them sat quietly, but the three who received extra servings from Anya knew exactly whom she was trying to impress.

Mr. Calder broke the silence, "Anya, after dinner, could you head upstairs and pack your bags?"

Before Anya could protest, Mrs. Calder jumped in, "I'll help you, honey."

Just as Anya was about to refuse again, Leo added, "You do have a lot of stuff; it really needs organizing."

"Alright then," Anya conceded.

After dinner, Anya couldn't shake off her worry about her father. After all, Chad had nearly given up on his computer science dreams to take over the family business because of him.

Mrs. Calder led her daughter to her spotless, princess-themed bedroom, which was bigger than two rooms at the Cedillo family's place. Even the door to her walk-in closet was an elegant, creamy white with an arched design.

Anya knew her father wanted to get her out of the way so he could have a chat with Leo.

Sitting on the bed, Mrs. Calder sighed, "It's hard to keep a grown daughter at home."

"I can stay. But, Mom, Chad has been really good to me."

Downstairs, after lunch, Mr. Calder stood up, "Leo, let's take a walk."

towering trees. "Anya used to envy the shaded avenues in other towns. She'd walk there and never want to come home. So, her mother and I spent three years creating this corridor for her, with tall trees on both sides, to keep her from envying those elsewhere. We even brought her a forest

they

Anya was their beloved daughter, pampered from a young age,

expectations with Andre, hoping Anya's carefree and innocent nature continues even after marriage. I don't

If I ever fail, I'd feel I've let

to ask about your plans for the

hour. Inside, Anya anxiously asked her

flipping through a magazine while pretending to help her daughter pack, which was actually done by the servants, said, "Anya,

in the mood for dresses and unable to see Leo from the window, sat

corner of the Calder residence, Leo shared a broad plan but didn't go into details. Mr. Calder, still seeing potential in Leo, asked, "If I were to give you a failing company and a million dollars in startup capital, could you

promised my uncle I wouldn't accept help from family or friends. I appreciate your offer, but I want to see what

determined gaze, wished him luck, "Then, I wish you the best of luck and look forward to hearing about

a while longer, they returned

downstairs, prompting Mrs. Calder to shake her head,

aren't you hot? Chad, what

to eat so

pouted, "I lost weight

Leo has work tomorrow, plus a long drive. You should

knew he

remember, don't go ice skating alone. Even if you're skilled, accidents can happen if others aren't. Mia is brave but fears ice skating for a reason. And don't forget your computer science studies; exams are coming up." Anya obediently nodded, then suddenly asked Leo, "Hey Chad, why