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.

his courage and pressed on. “You know... If I hadn't arranged for you to leave 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

but he hoped Leonel

as Leonel pulled out his

bunch of cards and a stack cash,

out all the cash and handed it

you and this is all I get in

into his pocket as if his life

watched his retreating figure for a

day, the breaking news circulated

contract, poised to receive an investment of 8@ billion. The Smith family bounced

the company, Edwin was utterly

guys at Czanch called him for a proper

whole day, and when the work day neared its end, he finally found time and called

a few rings, Leonel

fall, do you honestly think Marcus would? Today, you strike at me. The next day, you might just strike

ruthless compared to mine!” He paused and chuckled. “A dog that bites doesn't bark. You really think he has a

Edwin, trapped by a mere 8Q billion?

playing with fire and you're

his phone and came

picture of him and

like real brothers

cooking. He placed his briefcase down and took what she had in

adorable and youthful

to him as he cooked with a small pout. “I wanted you to come home to meet dinner.” Edwin gave

preparing a light, yet nutritious

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

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

give any further explanation. He

went out to the terrace to

a cup

arms and held her like a child, recounting

Waylen has so many children. Three of his own and there was

off like during her

Waylen expected great things from him... he was way too hard on himself as well...”

not the same as us. Marcus or I would still be ourselves even if we weren't outstanding, because he’s a Fowler and

is different though; he's always had to put in a lot of effort to impress Uncle Waylen to

this isn't

either. He just wants Alexis and is willing to walk this path.” Donate Us ( liberty.com): paypall account given below: [email protected] describe yourself in payment description Laura was

you going to show Leonel mercy?” After

started all of it and he had to face

there wasn't any need for him to take action. The major financial conglomerates

were fully

to let Leonel to disrupt the

the French windows, and financial reports were being

was. If the Smith family succeeded in securing the investments, they would cut all ties with Leonel, leaving him all

be in a

definitely wouldn't

gaze and called Leonel.

both stayed 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 in love with me... And you can't let me go. Sure, I'm a despicable person, but you of all people

up and texted her instead.

and address for the formal

stared at her

evening, she

the couch, drinking red

have been waiting

seat across

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

liquid and sighed lightly. “Alexis... I hope you don't think

to us." Alexis grabbed the bottle and poured herself some wine, filling

seconds, she

know what? He's a lunatic! He's carefully planned everything out. All he needs is for us to fall into his trap. Alexis... he's also betting on the fact that you'll soften! He's pushing himself

Marcus was seeing

was more like he understood Alexis

there was only one person who would push himself

silent all through. She downed two

She skipped dinner.

the day for the contract to be signed

family’s important figures were present,

was seated opposite

had already decided to rid themselves

was basically shaking in his boots and

believed Leonel had potential and was promising,

softly. “This is it. The official contract. Mr. Douglas, you can go ahead

the content. The room was dead silent as they

Smith family would rise again if he signed it, but he would also be

his head. The light

lowered his

She didn’t show up...

the pen and was about to

at the

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