Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Leo signed the lease, paid the rent, and suddenly his wallet felt a lot lighter.

Anya noticed the dwindling balance too. She thought about lending her boyfriend some cash, but she knew how stubborn he was-her Chad would never take her money.

For days, she worried, chewing over what to do. Then, out of nowhere, $30,000 landed in her bank account.

Anya blinked in disbelief and immediately called her boyfriend. "Chad, did you change your mind about that place?"

Leo answered from his car, phone pressed to his ear. "Nope, still renting it. I just took out a loan against our car."

Anya got it. She puffed her cheeks in frustration. "Chad, do you need more money?"

"I'm all set, babe. Don't stress. You've been worried the past few days, right? Thought we were running on empty?"

Anya bit her lip. "I even pulled my savings, just in case you needed it."

Leo let out a soft laugh, talked her down gently, and then hung up.

passenger seat, Chunky glanced over. "Leo, you're the son of a rich family. You used to cruise around in six-figure sports cars. Why not just

I'll never be able to look my uncle in the eye

wasn't good

anyone, honestly. He looked out for me more than my own parents did. And I let him down. I haven't made anything of

slowed to a crawl. Chunky, the ever-practical one, started counting on his fingers. "Leo, if you don't take side gigs, you won't keep this company alive. The car's already mortgaged. You don't want investors. It's not going to be

stretch. "Chunky, let me drop you at the

Listen, don't go for those

sharks. That's a mess you

get caught

head. "Relax. My uncle works in financial crime enforcement.

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was occupied by someone new-a guy with long

a two-hour break," Tony said, smoothing down his hair extension. When Leo called, he'd dropped everything

any spare cash? I just leased a studio, but I need to renovate and buy equipment.

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