Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

She was even more annoyed. "Chunky, if Leo keeps putting his feelings first like this, I'm quitting."

Chunky didn't mince words. "Alyna, what makes you think the company can't run without you? Or that it can't succeed if you're gone? You're trying to use yourself as leverage to push Leo into ignoring his own family-where do you get that kind of confidence?

Listen, Anya is the boss's wife. Right now, and always. You're an employee. The way you acted today already ticked off both the boss and his wife. The only reason I'm here talking to you is because the boss couldn't be bothered himself.

Know your place! This office doesn't need you to survive." Chunky pointed at Alyna's desk for emphasis.

Then he walked out.

Later, Leo dropped Anya off at Maplewood Estates. He waited until she disappeared inside, his smile fading as he got back in the car and drove to the studio.

"Chunky, did you talk to her?" Leo asked.

Chunky nodded and followed Leo into his office. "She's got the skills, but honestly? Her attitude is a problem."

Leo's face darkened. He hadn't brought it up while Anya was around. "Ms. Anya suddenly wants to leave-does Alyna really think Anya is clueless?"

The more he thought about it, the angrier he got. "I'm leaving early tonight. I need to pick up Ms. Anya. If Alyna steps out of line again, I'll start recruiting her replacement myself!"

down. “Leo, relax. Let's just watch for a bit

the outdoor pool, watching her little one splash around. He was

drinks and handed one to Anya.

Anya hesitated, not

mark while putting on her swimsuit, she thought better of

stayed under the shade, a little bored, until

self, Mia grew concerned. "You know you can tell me anything.

from the pool, spotted his mom's cold, tangy drink. He paddled over, hopped out barefoot onto the grass and made a beeline to snatch the glass for a big gulp.

what would

there

someone really good at

at Uncle Leo's company, but you just couldn't get along

"A guy or a

pressed her lips

Mia's lips. So, trouble

head, then hesitated,