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.

summoned all 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 fortune, strutting

he hoped Leonel would

eyes lit up as Leonel pulled out

bunch of cards and a stack cash, roughly

took out all the cash and handed it

years raising you and this is all I get in return? You're giving

pocket as if his life depended on it

his retreating figure for a while,

day, the breaking news circulated in Duefron’s financial

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

Edwin was utterly swamped.

at Czanch called him for a proper

with dealing with the situation the whole day, and when the work day neared

few rings,

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

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 that

God... Edwin, trapped by a mere

reinforcements already?” “Fuck you!” Edwin yelled. “You're playing with fire and you're only going to get burned!” With that, he hung

phone and came across

him

close like real

he returned home. He arrived to find Laura cooking. He placed his briefcase down and took what she had in her hands. “What do you think you're

adorable and youthful in her

pout. “I wanted you to come home

a light, yet nutritious meal. Laura felt happy

that he was troubled with the company issues, so she gently held his arm. “I heard Leonel is teaming up

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

‘And Edwin didn't give any further explanation.

to the terrace to sit,

a cup of

gently pulled her into his arms and held her

many children. Three of his

off like during her piano

he was way too hard on himself as

I would still be ourselves even if we weren't outstanding, because he’s a Fowler and I am a Evans no matter

lot of effort to impress Uncle Waylen to stay in the family.” Edwin

just maybe, this isn't

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

didn’t want to be merciful. Leonel started all of it and he had to

had anticipated it, there wasn't any need for him to take

were fully

Leonel to disrupt the rules and interfere

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

how dangerous and fragile the alliance between the Smith family and Leonel was. If the Smith family succeeded in securing the investments, they would cut all ties with Leonel, leaving him

a very dangerous and

wouldn't take things

lowered her gaze and called Leonel.

silent for a couple

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,

he hung up and texted

sent her the time and address for the formal

at

it was evening, she

on the couch, drinking

have been waiting for

took a seat across him

you're here on behalf Leonel?” Alexis stared

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

this to us." Alexis grabbed the bottle and

seconds, she drank

back into the couch and shut his eyes. “You 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

time Marcus was seeing

like he understood

was only one person who would

silent all through. She downed two

She skipped dinner.

the day for the contract to be signed between Genesis Investment and the

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

was seated

to rid themselves

unlike his assistant, who was basically shaking in his boots

extremely disappointed. She believed Leonel had potential and was promising, but now

softly. “This is it. The official contract. Mr. Douglas, you can go ahead and sign it now.” Leonel accepted

examined the content. The room was dead silent as they

signed it, but he would also be sealing his own

his head. The light

lowered his eyes

She didn’t show up...

pen and was about to sign when the

stood at the

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