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."

forest full of squirrels and allowed her to build treehouses since chopping down trees randomly is illegal here. When

strolled and chatted, they eventually left the shaded

in a gazebo. Leo understood; Anya was their beloved daughter, pampered from a young age, with

are realistic; we don't expect her to stay unmarried forever. We want her happiness. That's why we've set our expectations with Andre, hoping Anya's carefree and

nodded, "Mr. Calder, I understand everything you've said, and I've thought about it too. If I ever fail, I'd feel I've let

I came today to ask about your plans for the future and what you're working

anxiously asked her mother, "Mom, what is Dad asking Chad

the sofa flipping through a magazine while pretending to help her daughter pack, which was actually done by the servants, said, "Anya, do you think this dress

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into details. Mr. Calder, still seeing potential in Leo, asked, "If I were to give you a failing company and a million dollars

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

I wish

while longer, they

downstairs, prompting Mrs.

Chad, what

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getting late, and Leo has work tomorrow, plus a long drive. You

he had to

hot outside; no need. Just 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