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.

elapsed, and Alexis

have, he wouldn't be

their own life's endeavors, but their hearts should never have been the pawns. Anyone else

and strolled

is pointless.” Angela's Library

voice, “Do you still have feelings for me?” He didn’t even dare to inquire about the nature of those feelings, dreading an immediate

her head

offered a

hoping for?” Leonel found himself

was more enigmatic than any woman

all his allure, his looks, wealth, and gestures of servitude. In her eyes, they held no value

to concede that version

could fathom why Calvin was utterly captivated

She possessed that charm.

Leonel was a man of pride, and he recognized that Alexis was

kindled in him an insatiable desire to press her against

go! Don't ever come

immediately, he tidied up the living room and prepared a fresh cup of hangover

held her position, her head resting against the glass. From that vantage point, her delicate form and dainty countenance

Library Leonel’s

end, he succumbed to the yearning in his heart and

a tenderness he had never

emotion entwined with familial and romantic sentiments. His heated

his arms, cradled her

night fell into a deeper

experiencing the

at the age of twenty, only to realize after years of wandering that she

how to win

yearning to hold her. As if

used to

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

been so

youth. Life within the Fowler villa had mended all his childhood

had relinquished

scorching tears searing both their

2335 Alexis gently pushed him

return or not, my parents, Marcus and Elva, they can always find a way to forgive and 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

suddenly felt

remained composed, but Leonel was burdened with an almost

against her door with his head tilted back

the stairs

had left, and Leonel remained

his elbow on the window, he puffed a cigarette, exhaling the smoke

the only

Around two hours later, a sports car pulled up, and the sight

It was Calvin.

had some

was he doing there in the middle of the night? Leonel regarded the young man, wearing a baseball cap, and a surge of anger welled up within him. The mere thought of Calvin being close to Alexis infuriated him.

stepped out of his

tilting his chin, and the two men locked eyes

Leonel’s tone was icy.

front of vulnerability in front of Alexis, but he showed 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 perfect. She's

2336 With that, Calvin got ready to

adeptly punched in the passcode at the elevator lobby.

eyes blazed

about to enter the elevator, Leonel rushed forward

steps, bracing himself against the

now you're upset seeing another man by her 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 face bore a mocking

his words, Leonel

was why he took a solid hit to the

in a wild struggle akin

seemed fueled by

car pulled up,

put on his hat, obscuring his face completely. Leonel taunted him, “Why the sudden shyness?” Calvin scoffed in

should worry

hovering around Alexis, but does she even care about you?” Leonel’s

continued to needle

don't even have the privilege to be in her house, yet

and disheveled in the

head around Calvin's words when he said, “Alexis won't marry!” Leonel covered his face with his hands, lost in thought. Then Calvin continued, “You think it's just a fling between her and me? Leonel, I've known her for four years! When I was twenty, my dad committed suicide due to gambling debts, taking

past, Leonel listened in a

was struck by the eerie similarity of Calvin's story to his

Calvin under her wing after

it because Calvin reminded her of him? Did Calvin replace him in her heart already after all

eyes

in agreement, saying, “I kno Leonel gazed at Calvin's pale, youthful face. He noticed how it looked so much like

settled in Leonel’s heart as if it were

the officer asked them why they had caused

typically cared about his image, remained

bluntly replied, “We fought for a girll" Calvin's statement stunned everyone

revealing his famous face, and chuckled. Wasn't he the hottest young star of today? Quite a passionate affair

that he was a seasoned business professional with several

to delve further into their personal matters and proceeded to fill

and you can leave.” He made further comments, saying, “Fighting because of

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