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

and she

feel tired until she

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

business suit, her striking appearance and demeanor made it inevitable that

didn't make advances towards

sat there

a few meters away, silently observing her. She preferred

Alexis also saw him.

each other without saying

that moment, a well-dressed man approached and offered to buy

and she

slender waist and whispered something into her ear. Just as she was about to frown and

swung a powerful punch

the bar as the man staggered

The glass shattered.

by his collar and delivered another blow.

gave the man a good beating

groaned on

a check and tossed it onto the man. Then, he took hold of

entire incident, Alexis

engaged in altercations on her behalf, it didn’t affect her in the least,

not know, but Alexis

Leonel just...

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

was injured and showed signs

fixed his gaze on Alexis. In the next moment, he

unlike the composed elite he appeared

resembled an injured

his face beside Alexis’ neck and spoke in a_ hoarse,

to do to bring us back together?” With a faint smile, Alexis replied, “The past is in the past. We can’t turn back the clock.” Perhaps it was because Leonel appeared particularly vulnerable

to the hospital,” she

the hospital. Aren't you

Alexis had her drink and Leonel's hand was injured, so neither of them could drive. Eventually, Alexis summoned her driver to transport them

facility, Leonel underwent an X-ray

on

Why did you brawl with that

his hand in plaster.

eyes

an air

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

but conjure mental images of Leonel

in thought, she became careless and inadvertently inflicted further

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

demeanor and warned, “When you return, you better not divulge the

If you evade your duty, I can always summon that person to

entire world privy to this gossip,

up while abroad,” she retorted, a sardonic edge to

tables, she inquired, “How, pray tell, am I responsible for this? Shall

hand heals, and you should look after me in the meantime.”

injure yourself on purpose?”

Leonel offered

her decision, confident

discovering the incident; on the other, she didn’t

he had to leverage his love rival's involvement

Alexis remained tight-lipped.

Leonel refrained from pushing her further. They exited

to my apartment.” The driver, Ross, appeared shocked. He swallowed hard and inquired, “Is Mr. Douglas accompanying us?” Alexis

you is a welcome development. Your father will be delighted.” Alexis shot Ross a meaningful

upper hand in their dynamic,

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

out of the car” ANGELA'sLIBRARY Leonel complied with a gracious smile

that bore

Alexis led the way, with

into the elevator, a heavy

wall, Alexis appeared lost in

they reached

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

sought respite, leaning against

him and

can cook?” Leonel reacted with

took off her jacket, letting

I cater to your needs, Mr.

prolonged spell before he spoke

need,” Alexis

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

the kitchen

each pursue their own careers, work through the day, return home in the evening, and share the task of cooking. Although most

occasionally work late, and then unwind together in front of the

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