A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2411 “That's it?" she asked with a hint of surprise.

Alexis tapped the desk with her pen and instructed, “Transfer all the available funds from my personal account to Edwin, and also inquire about my savings in the Rouemn bank. I need to access a significant sum of money.” The chief financial officer hesitated for a moment.

“Would you like to retain a portion of it?" Alexis chuckled.

“Huh... The Smith family has deep roots in Duefron for decades. While Edwin is a business elite, his foundation is still not on par with the Smith family. I can’t bear to see him fail. If Edwin loses, he'll be deeply ashamed in front of his wife.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY The chief financial officer smiled and said, “You really care about him." With a smile, Alexis sighed.

“I've been meaning to treat him to a milk tea for quite a while.

Alexis recalled the time when she had gone to visit her mother with the driver and had crossed paths with her aunt and Edwin.

It had been the first occasion when Alexis had laid eyes on Edwin.

Edwin bore such a striking resemblance to Alexis that she was almost certain at first glance that they were family.

But Edwin lived in such a small house.

Edwin had followed his mother, standing in line under the scorching sun to purchase milk tea. When he finally received his milk tea, he drank it so fast...

Alexis was fiercely protective of her family members.

Despite being the prospective heir to the Evans family, in Alexis’ Edwin still remained that little brother who needed her to eyes, take care of.

The chief financial officer promptly carried out Alexis’s instructions.

In the afternoon, Alexis received a message from Edwin, which read, “Thanks, Lexi." After reading the message, Alexis just smiled.

At that moment, her assistant whispered at the door.

“Miss Fowler, Mr. Leonel Douglas from Genesis Investment wishes to discuss matters related to setting the legal team with you.” Leonel? Alexis hadn't anticipated his return. Was he determined to continue bothering her? Alexis raised her head and saw Leonel.

Chapter 2412 The assistant, aware of the underlying tension between them, quickly devised an excuse and excused herself.

Alexis gestured for Leonel to close the door. She poured a glass of water for him and placed it in front of him. In a professional tone, she said, “Actually, you could have delegated this minor matter to one of your subordinates.” “I wanted to see you." Leonel had spent a considerable amount of time abroad, so he was always quite frank when talking about his feelings.

Fortunately, Alexis was also thick-skinned.

She smiled serenely.

“Unfortunately, I have no desire to see you.

Well, let's get down to business.” He had no reason to pay her another visit if they had already settled the matter previously.

When discussing business matters, they refrained from playful banter.

They were both professional regarding.

Throughout the negotiation, both of them sought to secure terms that were most favorable to their respective interests.

Ultimately, it was Alexis who decided to make a concession.

After signing the documents, Leonel fixed his gaze on her and inquired, “Are you facing financial difficulties?” He was well aware of her temperament. If she had no urgent need for the money, she wouldn't have budged during the final negotiation.

Alexis cleared up the desk.

She let out a disdainful snort.

“Mr. Douglas, it's none of your concern.” Leonel remained composed and withdrew a cigarette from his pocket, though he didn't light it.

He seldom smoked in front of Alexis.

Even though there were times when she would light a cigarette, he subconsciously didn’t want her to inhale second-hand smoke. In his eyes, she remained the beautiful girl in a bubble skirt.

But now she was a little rough.

He asked Alexis, “Is it for Edwin? I can help.” Alexis laughed.

Chapter 2413 “That's new. Weren't you and Edwin so close in the past? Didn't you go abroad to study together? And now, you want to assist him, but you're negotiating terms with me? Leonel, know this.

Edwin will never betray me. Just give up.” Leonel fixed his gaze on her and uttered, “Alexis, you know me all too well.” There was something Leonel didn’t mention to Alexis.

After he had sent her that letter that year and after they split up, he later got a girlfriend.

During that period, Edwin had engaged in a heated dispute with Leonel.

ANGELA'sLIBRARY Since then, their interactions had been minimal. In fact, among the younger generation of the Evans family and the Fowler family, Edwin harbored the strongest aversion towards Leonel.

Despite his feelings, Edwin didn’t display any animosity on his face and maintained a polite demeanor when interacting with Leonel.

Alexis’ concern for Edwin made Leonel refrain from broaching the subject.

Alexis wasn't in the mood for an argument. She rose from her seat and stated, “Our discussion is concluded, Mr. Douglas. Please leave.” Leonel’s gaze remained inscrutable, his eyes deep and enigmatic.

He whispered.

“Can I invite you to dinner? It’s nearly the end of the workday. You must be thinking about dinner, aren't you?” Alexis refused.

“I'm sorry, Mr. Douglas. I have an appointment.” Leonel didn't force her.

Alexis summoned her assistant to escort Leonel out. Once he had departed, she took the check, contacted the accountant to document it, and subsequently sent the money to Edwin.

Alexis did it not only for Edwin, but also for her aunt Cecilia.

significant hardships during that

Cecilia and she wanted to

tired until she

had left her feeling quite tense. She contemplated on drinking alone tonight

bar that night, though Alexis donned a business suit, her striking appearance and demeanor made it inevitable that many would attempt to approach

didn't make

sat there in

away, silently observing her. She

Alexis also saw him.

at each other without

well-dressed man approached

was distracted, and

audaciously encircled his arm around Alexis’ slender waist and whispered something into her ear. Just as she was about to frown and decline, Leonel had already seized the man by

swung a powerful punch at the

erupted from the bar as the man staggered backward, colliding with a table and sending it toppling

The glass shattered.

He hoisted the man by his collar and delivered another

a good beating and kicked him a few more

man groaned

onto the man. Then, he took hold of Alexis and pulled

the entire incident, Alexis remained remarkably

behalf, it didn’t affect her in the least, let alone

know, but Alexis was clear about

Leonel just...

the thought of losing her. The fact that they had been apart for eight years due to his own choices, or that she might not be his for the remainder of his life, drove him to lose control of

injured and showed

heed to his injuries. He squinted his eyes and fixed his gaze on Alexis. In the next moment, he pressed her against the body of

unlike the composed elite he appeared to be

injured and primal

neck and spoke in

should do. What do I need to do to bring us back together?” With a faint smile, Alexis replied, “The past is in the past. We can’t turn

to the hospital,”

is in the hospital. Aren't you

injured, so neither of them could drive. Eventually, Alexis summoned her driver

the medical facility, Leonel

bone on

brawl with that man?”

allowing the nurse to cast his hand in plaster. The nurse was surprised as she rarely encountered such

laid eyes on anyone

exuded an

figure were impeccable. Clad in a shirt, her curves were accentuated by the way it hugged

mental images of Leonel

she became careless and inadvertently inflicted

his face in the comforting curve of Alexis’ soft belly. She playfully tugged at his ebony locks and remarked, “Leonel, you're nearly thirty. Do you think you're still a baby?” The nurse discreetly smiled

against Alexis, his voice a

demeanor and warned, “When you return, you better not divulge the real cause of your injury.” Leonel glanced up at

my injury? If you evade your duty, I can always summon that person to initiate legal action. I'l make it a public

you'd want the entire world privy to

that’s all you picked up while abroad,” she retorted, a sardonic edge

she inquired, “How, pray tell, am I responsible for this? Shall I marry you, then?” Leonel gingerly flexed his injured hand,

at your place until my hand heals, and you should look after me in

injure yourself on purpose?”

offered a

confident she wouldn't make a

the incident; on the other, she

frustration that he had to leverage his love rival's involvement to secure his

Alexis remained tight-lipped.

further. They exited the hospital and stepped into the waiting

apartment.” The driver, Ross, appeared shocked. He swallowed hard and inquired, “Is Mr. Douglas accompanying us?” Alexis cautioned, “Don't tell my father about this.” Ross wore a displeased expression.

Douglas with you is a welcome development. Your father will be

that Alexis held the upper hand

sleek black limousine smoothly pulled up to the apartment building's entrance. Once they exited the vehicle, Alexis

the car” ANGELA'sLIBRARY Leonel complied with

a strained smile that bore more resemblance to

the night, Alexis

they stepped into the elevator, a heavy silence enveloped

against the elevator’s wall, Alexis appeared lost in her

reached her

Alexis made a beeline for the kitchen. Nighttime had found her sipping on some wine, and with an empty stomach, she felt a pang

sought respite,

him and asked, “How about

2417 “You can cook?” Leonel reacted with mild

off her jacket, letting it casually drape over

to. How else can I cater to your needs, Mr. Douglas?” With that, a hushed silence descended upon the two of

spell before he spoke up, his

Alexis dismissed the offer with a

to be your lifelong caretaker?” Undeterred, Leonel followed Alexis into the kitchen. Her lithe figure moved gracefully as she prepared their midnight snack, her back a testament to its

himself against the kitchen

would each pursue their own careers, work through the day, return home in the

occasionally work late, and then unwind together in front of the television when they had