A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

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,

could have,

have been the pawns. Anyone else could have

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

a soft tone, she uttered, “This is pointless.” Angela's Library Leonel remained seated, his gaze fixed on

didn’t even dare to inquire about the nature of

her head against the

a gentle

are you hoping for?” Leonel found

than any woman

all his allure, his looks, wealth, and gestures

version of Alexis was irresistibly

why Calvin was

She possessed that charm.

Leonel was a man of pride,

and derisive mockery, kindled in him an insatiable

go! Don't

immediately, he tidied up the living room and

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

Library Leonel’s

the end, he succumbed to the yearning in his heart and approached her, enfolding her

a tenderness he had never exhibited

physical desires, it was an emotion entwined with familial and romantic sentiments. His heated face pressed against hers. Leonel’s voice emerged husky and barely intelligible, “Alexis, I'm sorry.” Alexis maintained

he, gently encircling her with his arms, cradled her in

fell into a

simply held her, experiencing the tumultuous surges

from his decision to depart from Alexis at the age of twenty, only to realize after years of wandering that she remained

how to win her

chance. All he grasped at that moment was his yearning to hold her. As if they had never been separated, as though Alexis was still the one who shared everything with

to share

of Marcus and Elva she shared with him. She

had been so

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

he had relinquished it all so

wept, his scorching tears

Alexis gently pushed

bathrobe, she said softly, “Whether you 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 years, there was nothing to

it suddenly felt

remained composed, but Leonel was burdened with an almost

leaned against her door with his head tilted back

he descended the stairs and

had left, and Leonel remained seated without

elbow on the window, he puffed

was the only thing

a sports car pulled up, and the sight of the person who emerged caused Leonel’s

It was Calvin.

had some

a baseball cap, and a surge of anger

out of his

also noticed him, slightly tilting his chin,

Leonel’s tone was icy.

when facing Leonel. He sneered, “Whatever brings you here, Mr. Douglas,

Calvin got ready to

adeptly punched in the passcode at the

eyes blazed with

enter the elevator, Leonel rushed forward and landed a

a few steps, bracing himself against the

want her? You gave her up, remember? And 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 expression, but he remained silent, opting instead to

Leonel momentarily dropped

was why he took a solid hit to the

then engaged in a wild struggle akin to alpha males

punch they exchanged seemed fueled by a burning desire

pulled

his face completely. Leonel

should worry

Alexis, but does she even care

to

house, yet you act

battered and disheveled in

“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,

recounted his past,

the eerie similarity of

Calvin under her wing after Leonel

him? Did Calvin replace him in her heart already after all

looked up, his eyes misty. Calvin's words hit

saying, “I kno Leonel gazed at Calvin's pale, youthful face. He noticed how it looked so much like his own when he was his age. Then, the realization hit him that Calvin had become a replacement for

heart as if it were

officer asked them why

typically cared about his image, remained

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

hat, revealing his famous face, and chuckled. Wasn't he the hottest

the other, it was evident that he was a seasoned business professional with several more years

to delve further into their

come over, pay the bail, and you can leave.” He made further comments, saying,