Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 1620

They'd worked together before, and Leo had always trusted Alyna's skills, so he brought her into the company to help out. It took a load off his shoulders-he didn't have to juggle tech, finances, and business development all at once anymore.

Anya knew about this, too. "Chad, is it because I don't have a fancy degree that you won't let me help at the studio?" she asked one day. Her management studies had covered finance and accounting, and over the years, she'd picked up all the certificates Leo had nudged her to get. But still, he didn't want her in the studio.

When Anya heard Alyna had a master's, she felt a pang of insecurity. The idea of maybe going to grad school herself crossed her mind-just so she could be more useful to Leo.

Leo pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her. "What's running through that head of yours, silly Ms. Anya?" he teased. Falling in love had taught him just how twisty a woman's thoughts could be-she wouldn't say a word, but her mind would already be running wild with worry.

"I don't want you working at the studio because you'd distract me," Leo said, laying it all out. "With you, I can't stay all business. I'd be worried about you all the time, wanting to do your work for you, just so you could relax and have fun."

If she messed something up, Leo knew he wouldn't have the heart to say a harsh word. Having her there would only make life harder for both of them.

disagreements could lead to arguments or sulking, and if they

doubting Anya's abilities—he was just trying to protect what they

by

they saw things differently, Anya felt a little

an instant. That was just how she was-simple at heart. "Chad,

the biggest comfort during those tough startup days was having a girlfriend who truly understood him. No matter how tired he got,

After a quick hello,

thought. She just pouted, then bounced off to find

there for his graduation, so of course, he had to

And he did.