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.

could lead to arguments or

too many unknowns. Leo's reluctance wasn't about doubting Anya's abilities—he was just trying to protect what they

all Anya wanted was to help, to be by his side as he built

they saw things differently, Anya felt a little hurt for

her. Her frustration melted away in an instant. That was just how she was-simple at heart. "Chad, you're right. I

comfort during those tough startup days was having a girlfriend who truly understood him. No matter how

met Alyna before. After a quick hello, Alyna dove right

it another thought. She just pouted, then bounced off

graduation photo day, Anya wanted a picture with Leo. She'd been there for his graduation,

And he did.