Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 844

Before long, Leo parked his car and headed back to the hotel, spotting his manager waiting for him. Together, they made their way upstairs. "Leo, I heard from a colleague you've got a car. Is that true?"

Leo glanced up, caught off guard for a second, then forced a smile. "Boss, maybe they saw my ad for selling it online? Yeah, I've got a car, but with gas prices sky-high, I can barely afford to fill it up, let alone pay the monthly bills. I'm thinking of selling it. If I don't, I won't be able to cover my rent and might end up on the street."

Having a tough time?

Vincent chuckled, "How about a raise next month?"

Leo quickly waved it off. "Boss, you've been more than generous; I'm grateful. Let's stick to the rules; fairness is important. With your leadership, you're seen as just and fair by everyone. An unexpected raise might look biased. I truly appreciate your support." Vincent straightened up, his ego a bit stroked.

Once inside the private room, they were met with a fog of smoke, banter, flattery, and the pop of wine bottles.

As Vincent entered, the group greeted him warmly, "Vincent, brought a sidekick today?"

Vincent waved them off. "Just one of the young folks from my company, introducing him to everyone."

Leo took his seat, and soon someone handed him a cigarette.

Without a word, Leo accepted it. His job was to pour drinks, and refusing would seem arrogant in this setting.

After taking it, Leo set it aside.

As someone was about to light it for him, Leo quickly stood up with a bottle of wine. "You must be Mr. Montgomery, right? My boss told me to make sure your glass is never empty."

Leo promptly poured wine for the man at the head of the table.

"Well done! Vincent, this young one's got a good vibe," remarked the man at the head.

Vincent beamed. "If he wasn't capable, I wouldn't have brought him along."

"Vincent's so proud, maybe he's thinking of this kid as a future son-in-law?"

daughter's about

Leo: "..."

wine, Leo sat back down. "Please, don't put me on a pedestal; I'm just a regular guy. I'm happy earning, saving, and

have a

been together a while. She's still in school, but

felt a bit of tension from those

been lucky at work, having a great boss who's always had my back. If I wasn't driving, I'd toast Vincent tonight to show my

Vincent smiled slightly.

continued on in

the designated driver. "Vincent, everyone's had a lot tonight, and

looked at Mr. Montgomery, who was barely upright, and nodded. "Another time, then. Mr. Montgomery's hospitality was too good tonight; I'm seeing

that, the group dispersed, and Leo drove

family's townhouse, Leo rang

"Who is it?"

a woman in

surprised. "You,

"Is this

car door to reveal the snoozing Vincent.

"My dad."

place. "Can you open up?

door wider, watching as Leo helped her father inside. "Where's your

"Out playing cards."

"And no housekeeper?"

"We don't have one."

"Sorry about this."

to venture upstairs as a guest, Leo settled Vincent on

your name. How do I explain to my dad

"No worries, your dad knows

Leo left, not leaving

and