Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance novel Chapter 847

In the company, everyone knew Lee was Vincent's right-hand man.

Leo shook his head, his tone firm and unfazed, “Already ate, not interested.”

Lee’s enthusiasm started to wane. He realized Leo wasn’t as adept at handling social niceties as he’d thought, not even bothering with the usual respect towards a senior.

“Oh, alright then. Just tidy up and get back to work,” Lee casually remarked.

Leo shot back, “I’ve tidied up already. It’s only your desk that’s a mess. Haven’t you noticed?”

With those words, the atmosphere in the office shifted dramatically.

Lee’s face turned a deep shade of red, like tomato sauce. Leo used to be respectful, but now he seemed to be riding high on the manager’s favor, acting untouchable.

Lee knew he couldn’t afford to cross Leo right now, so he swallowed his pride in front of everyone. Sitting down, he took a few bites of his sandwich before tossing it in the trash.

Leo, aware he’d upset Lee, also sat quietly.

Vincent woke up on the sofa, his daughter beside him.

“Dad, I don’t know who brought you home last night, but he said you’d know,” Vincent’s daughter said.

Vincent sat up, “It was Leo.”

“Oh, so his name is Leo. I asked him, but he wouldn’t tell me.”

Vincent rubbed his temples, a slight headache creeping in, and asked his daughter, “Hannah, what did you think of the young man who came over yesterday?”

Hannah blushed, “I... I don’t even know him.”

Vincent chuckled, letting the matter drop.

That afternoon, he headed to the office, where Lee immediately sought him out to complain. “Vincent, I think you should reconsider Leo. He’s not as great as you think.”

Vincent asked, “What happened?”

“He doesn’t respect his seniors. Since you’ve been favoring him, he’s become arrogant, acting like he’s untouchable. I offered him a sandwich this morning, and not only did he refuse, but he also criticized me in front of everyone. Vincent, maybe you should watch him a bit longer.”

Vincent reassured his upset subordinate with a smile, “Why stoop to his level? He’s in his twenties, and you’re in your thirties. His background explains his demeanor. Try to get along with him. A wise person can accommodate all sorts of behavior without getting ruffled.”

Lee got the message—Vincent wanted him to bear the brunt and protect Leo.

“Vincent, I know you might not want to hear this, but if he’s showing his true colors to me now, what if he does the same to you later?”

Vincent clearly didn’t want to entertain that thought, “Just leave it.”

Lee nodded, his parting words intended to sow a seed of doubt in Vincent, hoping to make Leo’s life difficult for the earlier public embarrassment.

Leo was aware of these behind-the-scenes office politics. But he had deliberately ruffled feathers that morning to make Vincent’s confidant uncomfortable, tarnishing his own image to force Vincent to reassess him.

Yet, Leo was puzzled—why was Vincent seeking him out?

Was it because Jade and Mia visited him that day, and Vincent saw them, blowing his cover?