Chapter 2521 Alexis... Truth be told, those years together, I was mighty content.” His youthful rebellion cost him their bond.

No matter how many times he professed his love for her, she wouldn't believe it.

Life would not have been as difficult, Leonel reasoned, if he had never known her.

But they had happened, and there was no going back.

They were so well together that they could have even gotten married. If only that night he hadn't struck her, perhaps they would've had a child...

He faintly smiled, allowing Alexis to step out of the car.

Alexis finally erupted. “Leonel, you're deranged! Do you think you can scare me?! Your life or death doesn't weigh an ounce on my mind!” “Really?” His smile lingered faintly.

Alexis slapped him, imprinting a five-finger mark on his fair face.

ANGELA'SLIBRARY But Alexis cried.

The person she despised most in her life was Leonel! He was at fault, the one who betrayed their love, who abandoned her for another, yet he dared to use himself as leverage...

In a fury, Alexis struck him several more times.

Leonel seemed unfazed, simply observing her tenderly.

Alexis’ voice choked as she saod, “Let me out of the car!” This time, Leonel didn’t comply. He refused to let her go and pulled her into an embrace, pressing her against the steering wheel. Cupping her face, he drew closer.

“Alexis, you still carry a torch for me, right? You're suffering just like I am, aren't you?” Her eyes red with tears, he planted a kiss on her.

It was far from a picturesque moment.

The kiss wasn't really blissful.

But Leonel paid it no mind; it had been ages since he'd felt her touch, kissing her fervently...

Alexis couldn't push him away.

She was ensnared in his embrace, holding on to him like someone in their final struggle.

Chapter 2522 “Alexis! Forgive me!” His voice was seductive and husky, murmuring into her ear.

Alexis listened in a daze.

When he eventually let her go, she sat beside him, smoothing the shirt he'd disheveled. Afterward, she opened the car door and left.

As the door closed softly, Leonel closed his eyes, probably thinking of his next move.

After a moment, he phoned his assistant. “Set up a meeting with the Smith family. We'll ink the intent contract come morning.” The assistant warned, “Mr. Douglas, taking on both the Fowler and Evans families isn't exactly a smart move.” It was akin to courting disaster! Leonel’s tone was casual. “Just do as I say!" Leonel hung up.

With a sigh, he leaned back in his seat and ran his fingers over his lips.

Alexis was the only thing on his mind.

He desperately missed her and longed for her with every fiber of his being.

He hadn't seen her in a while and it was killing him.

He was aware that he had a problem, but there was nothing he could do.

He couldn't get better. He didn’t want to get better either.

Alexis being with him was the only cure.

A knock on the car window interrupted his thoughts.

Leonel turned to look out the window.

‘An man in his fifties stood outside. His clothes were old and worn-out. His face was weathered, but Leonel recognized him instantly.

His biological father...

Kenneth Douglas leaned closer to the window, he exchanged a glance with his son as he rolled the window down.

They locked eyes. Two men bound by blood...

One dignified and the other of a low class.

Chapter 2523 A couple of seconds passed until Kenneth broke the silence. “Leonel. I saw you from afar. I wasn't sure at first, but it really is you.” Leonel stared at him without saying anything.

He studied the man before him.

He could remember clearly. His father was once a small business owner. He was usually well-dressed, and loved socializing in entertainment places.

Soon after, the man cheated on his wife, who ended up killing herself by jumping off a building.

Leonel used to despise his father so much.

To be honest, he never stopped hating him, neither did he think he would see him again. Especially in the state he was in.

Was this what they called karma? ANGELA'sLIBRARY Kenneth grew uneasy under Leonel’s cold gaze. He could barely recognize him.

He seemed nothing like the son he knew.

with the Fowlers back then, who knows where you'd have be now. I've heard a great lot about you. You've made a fortune, strutting around in Duefron... Even Mr. Fowler would have to show you

hoped Leonel would realize

as Leonel

bunch of cards and a stack

cash and handed it to

disbelief. ‘You're kidding right? I spent years raising you and this is all I get in return? You're giving me this little

tucked the money into his pocket as if his life depended on

a

the breaking news

and Genesis Investment had signed a preliminary contract, poised to receive an investment of 8@ billion. The

company, Edwin was

Czanch

with the situation the whole day, and when the work day neared its end, he

a few rings, Leonel picked

are you a hundred percent certain about this? You've made a huge mistake! Even if I take the fall, do you honestly think Marcus would? Today, you strike at me. The next day, you

his methods are far more ruthless compared to mine!” He paused and chuckled. “A dog that bites doesn't bark. You really think he has a good temperament?” Leonel was well aware of

God... Edwin, trapped by

fire and you're only going to

and

picture of him and Leonel when

close like real

and took what she had in her hands. “What do you think you're doing? You're pregnant.” Laura was

looked so adorable and youthful in

small pout. “I wanted you to come home to meet dinner.” Edwin gave her a warm

yet nutritious meal.

gently held his arm. “I heard Leonel is teaming up with Vanessa?” Edwin gave her light pats

actually me. He doesn't plan to give the funds to the Smith

2525 ‘And Edwin didn't give any further explanation.

to the terrace to sit,

a cup of

and held her like a child, recounting things

many children. Three of his own

was allowed to slack off like during her piano practice or other things back then without receiving any punishment.

things from him... he was way too hard on himself

still be ourselves even if

lot of effort to impress

isn't what

is willing to walk this path.” Donate Us

you going to show Leonel mercy?” After a few seconds,

want to be merciful. Leonel started all

to take action. The

were fully

disrupt the rules and interfere with

at the Sterling Law Firm, Alexis stood quietly by the French windows, and financial reports were being murmured in

family succeeded in securing the

be in a very dangerous and

wouldn't take

her gaze and called Leonel. He

silent for

the consequences if you continue to work with the Smith family.” “I know that and I don’t care.” Leonel’s voice became gentle and soft. “Alexis... please come back. Just say you won't leave me again and I promise I will stop!” “And why exactly should I stay?” “Because you're

he hung up and texted

her the time and address for the formal contract signing with the Smith family

at her

she returned

the couch, drinking

have been waiting for

seat

“I suppose you're here on behalf Leonel?” Alexis stared at

crimson liquid and sighed lightly. “Alexis... I hope you don't think I'm not interested in reconciling with him. If anything, he’s the one who doesn’t

silently and watch him do this to us." Alexis grabbed the bottle

seconds, she drank

fall into his trap. Alexis... he's also betting on

was the first time Marcus was seeing something like

like he understood

only one person who would push himself

all through. She downed two glasses of wine and walked

She skipped dinner.

contract to be signed between

the Smith family’s important figures were present, including Weldon,

was seated opposite

had already decided to rid themselves of Leonel once they secured

who was basically shaking in his boots and glancing at

She believed Leonel had potential and was promising,

Douglas, you

examined the content. The room was dead silent as they waited for

again if he signed it,

head. The light

his

She didn’t show up...

up the pen and was about to

at

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