Chapter 2511 After a lingering kiss, he held her fingertips and said, “Laura, let's get married.” Their wedding ceremony was small in size but exceptionally grand.

Attended by only close family and friends, numbering fewer than 50 individuals, the church was adorned with warmth.

The Fowler family attended the event.

To Alexis’ surprise, Edwin also invited Leonel, who appeared sharp in a three-piece suit, though visibly leaner.

Leonel approached leisurely and took a seat beside Alexis.

He ardently admired her in the beige dress, gracefully enveloping her slender contours.

This was an outfit he had never seen before.

On the stage, Edwin and Laura swapped wedding rings.

In a hushed tone, Leonel remarked, “If it hadn't been for that night, maybe we would've ended up married as well.” Alexis remained silent.

She was cognizant of Leonel's recent activities.

The dates set up by her parents started getting canceled, with no one daring to ask her out.

She understood it was orchestrated by Leonel.

Angela's Library As a prosperous businessman in Duefron, he now wielded substantial influence.

Born into wealth and privilege, Alexis didn't hold Leonel’s strategies in high regard.

She maintained a composed demeanor towards him, unwilling to engage openly in discussions about those matters, deeming it futile.

Concluding the wedding, as she rose to depart, Laura's bridal bouquet unexpectedly landed in her arms.

All eyes were focused on her.

The atmosphere was delicate, especially with Leonel seated beside her.

Alexis forced a smile. “It looks like I should invest more effort into dating!” Clenching his fists, Leonel intensified his hold.

Holding the bouquet, Alexis planted a kiss on Laura's cheek, saying, “Happy marriage!” Afterward, she departed.

Chapter 2512 All the guests observed Leonel.

His face pallid, he also stood, nodded faintly, and departed.

Alexis had a few drinks at a bar before opting for a cab ride home.

She had moved out of that apartment she once shared with Leonel and into the one formerly occupied by her parents before they got married.

Alexis felt somewhat lonely at times, her sole companion being a cat.

Upon returning to her apartment, she discovered Leonel crouching at her doorstep, sans suit jacket, dressed in only a white dress shirt.

“What brings you here?” Alexis unlocked the door and entered.

Leonel trailed behind.

He had visited this place before during his childhood, accompanying Waylen.

The apartment now housed a cat, a charming little grey one.

Alexis fed the cat.

Speaking casually, Alexis remarked, “Leonel, given your current status, you can have any beautiful woman you desire. You enjoy being pampered and reliving childhood sweethearts. You can purchase that. So, why trouble yourself with me?” Leonel stood in close proximity to her.

He could enfold her with a mere extension of his arm, but he refrained.

He pleaded, “Alexis, I possess everything now! Can we start over? I'll treat you well, and you can have anything you want!” Alexis paused before softly asking, “Can you resurrect the Leonel I used to know?” Leonel’s countenance paled; he couldn't.

With a smile, Alexis stroked the cat, her voice softer. “Leonel, I'm a perfectionist. It's never about your success or wealth.” The other person fell silent. “Just go, and don’t return. I don’t want to relocate again” In the end, Leonel tenderly enveloped her.

Leaning against her, he murmured, “I'll provide you with everything I have, alright?” “I don't desire it!” Alexis gently urged him away. “Please, put an end to this!” Throughout, she remained gentle, refraining from arguments or harsh words, evidently resolute in letting go.

Leonel rose to his feet, his voice tinged with a trace of anger.

“Back then, I only felt pity for her. I thought it was wrong to speak poorly of a woman who lost a leg. I didn’t love her! Alexis, you might consider me heartless, but aren't you the same?”

Chapter 2513 Alexis responded with a subtle smile, “Indeed! I've lost my love, but she lost a leg. But how is that my responsibility, Leonel? Am I the one accountable for her accident? Moreover, what we shared was merely a fleeting connection from a few nights together. People marry and divorce, don't they? Separation... is commonplace, isn't it?” She looked at him, still smiling. “You've given up on us before, haven't you?” Following this, she gestured dismissively, “Okay, that's sufficient. It's fruitless. You should leave.” Leonel observed her.

Alexis seemed more focused on the cat than on him.

After a brief moment, he eventually departed.

The apartment door swung open and then shut.

Alexis seemed somewhat bewildered.

Meanwhile, in the exclusive presidential suite of Duefron's sole six-star hotel, Edwin and Laura celebrated their wedding night.

for them to relish each other,

in his arms resembled a ripe peach and was exceedingly

Edwin

Edwin was contacted by a senior executive from his company, who stated, “Mr. Evans, there's troubling information.” Clad in a black robe, Edwin ordered, “Proceed!” Recently, he had

sensed he was at the zenith of life, brimming with

secured $8Q billion in funding.” Edwin's gaze narrowed a

amount of $8@ billion was sufficient to revive

you determined the origin

then dawned on Edwin. In Duefron, aside from the Fowler family,

Leonel!

of basking in newlywed bliss, found himself compelled to

knocked on the door

etched deeper into his features

elegantly between his fingers on the

Leonel said softly, “Come inside.” Edwin, cigarette between his teeth, strode in, casting a glance at the red wine on the table and the pile of cigarette butts in the ashtray.

a tap, quite the waste, don’t you think?” Seating himself, Edwin leveled his gaze at Leonel and quipped, “Seems you've got a spat brewing with Alexis, and I'm the unintended pawn. What's your game, Leonel?” Leonel

ire seemed

was aware that Edwin was obviously up to

year figuring out the Smith family’s labyrinth, on the brink of reaping the rewards, and you come

yearn to be a father. With Alexis carrying my children.” Observing Leonel’s nonchalance, Edwin's heart burned with anger, his wedding night becoming the last

furniture met its demise under Edwin's

dreaming!” Leonel, under the shimmering light, met Edwin's rage with eyes

with Alexis every night!” Edwin's patience wore

is a person! Not an object for your

in the Fowler family, now turn against them!” he

2515 Late into the night, Edwin, instead of basking in

the door when he

weariness etched deeper into his features compared to Edwin's

the other, Edwin's gaze

casting a glance at the red wine on the table and the

Leonel and quipped, “Seems you've got a spat brewing with Alexis, and I'm the unintended pawn. What's your game, Leonel?” Leonel reached for a cigarette, lighting it at a leisurely pace, a faint smile playing on his lips. “Alexis

ire seemed

was aware that Edwin was obviously up

payment description Not holding back, Edwin rasped, “Leonel, I've spent half a year figuring out the Smith family’s labyrinth, on the brink of reaping the rewards, and you come in now?! Laura's carrying my child, and time's ticking. I've no bandwidth for tangling with the Smiths.” Leonel offered a smile

father. With Alexis carrying my children.” Observing Leonel’s nonchalance, Edwin's heart burned with anger, his wedding night becoming the last thing

designer furniture met its demise under

Leonel, “Keep dreaming!” Leonel, under the shimmering light,

of having children with Alexis every night!” Edwin's patience wore thin,

person! Not an object for your whims!”

in the Fowler family, now

but

won't be with me... Then let's burn it all down together!” Leonel’s

You wish!” Edwin's frustration peaked, their struggle mirroring old conflicts, each blow

end, both collapsed to

in its pink, and Edwin, who had overexerted himself tonight, was also

Edwin rose shakily, venting his anger with kicks towards Leonel. “You scoundrel! Drown in your riches!” Leonel

left, settling into his car, he delayed starting the engine,

spiraled out as he mulled over the recent events. He thought Leonel

returned to the

got up from bed when the door opened. “You're back!” Edwin's heart softened. Discarding

he stroked the back of her neck, saying tenderly, “It’s late, the baby needs rest” Laura detected the scent

softly, “Did you have

tended to his wounds

though preoccupied, remained patient. With a submissive demeanor, Laura was pulled onto his lap, his hand wandering under her nightgown, playful yet

“Behave yourself!” Laura protested.

“You're too adorable, and I just can't

embraced and teased her once more, making even her small nose turn red, calling him an

2517 The more she pushed back, the more

Three days rolled by.

of the intent contract between Leonel and

Leonel patiently awaited Alexis.

couldn't remain aloof to Edwin's plight. He had recently tied the knot but had to neglect his marital duties, working endless hours at the firm. Surely, she must be

days, Alexis

office, his

Miss Smith has arrived and wishes to see

but their

had found it hard to believe Leonel, an adopted child of the Fowler family, would invest in

own agenda, chose to seek an

dressed

no mood

him back to reality. “Apologies, Miss Smith, what were you saying?” Vanessa gazed at the business magnate before

She was flipped.

affection for Edwin, but over the past six months, Edwin had

woman and even started a

Vanessa wanted a potent ally. She had set her sights on Leonel, who was both handsome and affluent. Despite lacking a powerful lineage,

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