Chapter 2331 Such a well-behaved, good-hearted young man.

Alexis grinned, extracting a slim cigarette and nestling it between her lips.

She lit it and trotted toward the door.

She reached the door, only to discover Leonel standing outside. Upon spotting her smoking, his countenance darkened, and he promptly relieved her of the cigarette.

Angela's Library “Look at you, all grown up. I recall you never had these bad habits as a child! Smoking, drinking, cavorting with younger fellows, huh? Alexis, what other revelations do you have that 'm unaware of?” Still reeling from the effects of alcohol, Alexis reacted sluggishly.

She observed him discard the cigarette, a trace of remorse flickering within her.

Staggering backward, she collapsed onto the sofa.

“I thought you were Calvin!” Approaching her, Leonel cast a disdainful gaze downward at her.

Alexis donned a white blouse with a tied collar paired with a dark blue knitted fishtail skirt. As she lay sprawled across the sofa, her slender legs were on full display.

Leonel seldom encountered legs as exquisite as hers.

Nonetheless, he harbored no inclination to admire them. Instead, he couldn't restrain a scoff.

“So, do you thoroughly enjoy his doting service?” With that remark, he knelt down, brushing aside her hair in an attempt to discern her expression.

Alexis grappled with a pounding headache.

She truly had no desire to contend with Leonel. Rolling over, she lightly patted his handsome visage.

“His service is quite impeccable! Would you like a detailed account? Ten thousand words, a hundred thousand, I can oblige!” Leonel clenched his teeth.

“Utterly shameless, aren't you?” Alexis chuckled, her delicate fingers tenderly tracing the contours of his handsome face, her voice taking on a softer tone.

“You used to bring home quite a few women. Why haven't I witnessed any wedding bells for you? If you had to marry them all, how many divorces would you have under your belt by now?” Her legal acumen rendered her quick-witted and sharp-tongued.

Chapter 2332 Unable to match her in verbal sparring, Leonel opted for a straightforward approach and leaned in, capturing her lips in a kiss.

With her head spinning and feeling light, Alexis was too lethargic to resist.

During the kiss, Leonel's hands continued their playful exploration of her figure. She gazed up at him, her finger tracing lightly over his lips.

“A '98 Lafite!” Leonel promptly removed her stockings.

His long, dexterous fingers elicited a sense of comfort.

Alexis abruptly embraced his head, gently nipping at his shoulder while suppressing any sound.

Leonel rediscovered her lips, engaging in a deep kiss that rendered her entire body languid. He murmured softly, “Is it him who tends to you so well, or is it me? Alexis clung to his neck, returning his kiss.

“Each has their own merits!” Her acerbic tongue was undeniably exasperating.

Leonel withdrew, leaving her in place. Sensing a peculiar discomfort, Alexis parted her crimson lips slightly, her voice husky.

“What's the matter?” Leonel gently grasped her chin and inquired softly, “Alexis, what do you take me for?” Even when he treated her that way, she offered no resistance.

He harbored no illusions that her sentiments for him had reignited.

It was far more probable that she simply didn't care and was simply willing to engage in the charade.

To her, he was no different from Calvin or any other man.

Well, there was a distinction.

In her heart, she held fondness for that youthful, vibrant young man, and to her, Leonel was merely an unwelcome intruder.

Rising to his feet, Leonel took off his coat.

He cast another glance at Alexis, appearing somewhat ill at ease, and experienced a faint sense of contentment.

“I'll whip up some hangover tea for you. Are you hungry for anything?” Becoming somewhat more lucid, Alexis shielded her eyes from the Light with her hand.

It was excessively bright, dazzling even.

After a brief pause, she murmured, “Anything will do.” Leonel made his way to the kitchen, where most things in the fridge seemed to be spoiled.

He commenced cooking; like Edwin, he possessed culinary prowess. In less than half an hour, he had prepared a simple meal and concocted some hangover tea.

Alexis took a shower and emerged in a bathrobe.

She silently seated herself at the dining table.

Leonel served her the meal and settled down beside her.

“Digin”” Alexis ate in silence, her contemplative gaze fixed on the meal before her.

After a spell, she raised her eyes to meet Leonel’s and whispered in a soft voice, “Leonel, we could have been an ordinary couple, cooking a simple meal like this, enjoying a few drinks together. But we are not. So why this?” Suddenly, she swiped the dishes off the table, sending them crashing to the floor.

Pointing vehemently toward the door, she declared, “Leave! Do you think I, Alexis Fowler, lack for men who would gladly cook for me? ‘Who would share my bed?” Leonel maintained his silence.

“If I so desired, I could have men queued up from one end of Duefron to the other, all eager to cook for me and warm my bed without any repetitions. What do you take yourself for, fawning over me like this?” Alexis retorted.

Chapter 2333 The night hung heavy.

In the expansive yet somewhat empty apartment, two people who had once shared an innocent childhood stood face to face.

In their youth, they had huddled together under a single blanket.

Alexis had once assured Leonel, “Don’t be scared.” But here and now, between them, there existed nothing but emptiness.

Perhaps all the serenity of their past was merely a prelude to this moment of eruption.

years had elapsed, and Alexis hadn't

had Leonel. If he could have, he wouldn't be grappling with that

hearts should never have been

and strolled over to the floor-to-ceiling window, leaning against it

a soft tone, she uttered, “This is pointless.” Angela's Library Leonel

He didn’t even dare to inquire about the nature of those feelings,

her head against the transparent

offered a

response are you hoping for?” Leonel found himself taken

more enigmatic than any woman he

his looks, wealth, and gestures

had to concede that version of Alexis was irresistibly

Calvin was utterly captivated

She possessed that charm.

of pride, and he recognized that

kindled in him an insatiable desire to press her against that

a brief interlude, Alexis reiterated, “Just go! Don't ever come

room and prepared a fresh

in hand, he declared, “I'm leaving.” Alexis held her position, her head resting against the glass. From that vantage point,

Library Leonel’s throat

the end, he succumbed to the yearning in his heart and approached her, enfolding her in an embrace from behind.

a tenderness he had never exhibited

physical desires, it was an emotion entwined with familial and romantic sentiments. His heated face pressed

with his arms, cradled her in his

into a

her, experiencing the tumultuous

of twenty,

how

possess any certainty of a second chance. All he grasped at that moment was his yearning to hold her. As if they had never

to

him. She delighted in introducing Marcus to him and relished observing Elva’s interactions with

had been

Life within the Fowler villa had mended all his

he had relinquished

his scorching tears

gently pushed

accept you. Because in their eyes, you're a son, a brother. But I'm different, Leonel. How many eight years do I have to waste?” “Let's just be family.” Alexis thought that after all those years, there was nothing to forgive

suddenly

composed, but Leonel was

against

a prolonged interval, he descended the stairs and settled into

remained seated without turning the

on the window, he puffed a

the only thing

hours later, a sports car pulled up, and the sight of the

It was Calvin.

young man who had some involvement with

a surge of anger welled up within him. The mere thought of Calvin being

stepped out of

his chin, and the two men locked eyes in

Leonel’s tone was icy.

no signs of weakness when facing Leonel. He sneered, “Whatever brings you here, Mr. Douglas, I come for the same reason.” Leonel extinguished his cigarette and replied, “She's asleep.” “Is that so?" Calvin scoffed, “That sounds

that, Calvin got ready to head

in the passcode at the elevator

eyes blazed

the elevator, Leonel rushed forward and landed a punch on

staggered back a few steps, bracing

side? What were you doing all this time?” Breathing heavily, Leonel retorted, “Even so, she’s not yours!” “Is that so?" ANGELA'sLIBRARY Calvin's handsome

by his words, Leonel momentarily dropped his

was why he took a

two men then engaged in a wild struggle akin to alpha males locked in fierce

seemed fueled by a burning desire

a police car pulled

his face completely. Leonel taunted him, “Why

should

but does she even care about you?”

to

have the privilege to be in her house, yet you act like you own the place.” With a trace of bitterness in his voice, Calvin added, “She'll never marry. Give

sat battered and

her and me? Leonel, I've known her for four years! When I was twenty, my dad committed suicide due to gambling debts, taking my mom with him. It was Alexis who paid off all the debts

past,

by the eerie similarity of Calvin's story

taken Calvin under her wing after Leonel

him? Did Calvin replace him in her heart already after all these years? Leonel had

his eyes misty. Calvin's words hit

it looked so much like his own when he was his age. Then, the realization hit him that Calvin had

in Leonel’s heart as

asked them why they had

cared about

girll" Calvin's statement

officer removed Calvin's hat, revealing his famous face, and chuckled. Wasn't he the hottest young star of today? Quite a passionate affair it must have

it was evident that he was a seasoned business

into their

have someone come over, pay the bail, and you can leave.” He made further comments, saying, “Fighting because of jealousy, huh?” Calvin and

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