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.

If I hadn't arranged for you to leave with the Fowlers back then, who knows where you'd have be now. I've

hoped Leonel would realize that he needed

eyes lit up as Leonel pulled out his

the wallet, there were a bunch of cards and a stack cash, roughly

all the cash and

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

money into his pocket as if his life depended on it

a while, and

news circulated

signed a preliminary contract, poised to receive an

the company, Edwin

Czanch called him for a

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

rings,

I take the fall, do you honestly think

chuckled. “A dog that bites doesn't bark. You really think he has a good temperament?” Leonel was

trapped by a mere

Edwin yelled. “You're playing with fire

unlocked his phone and

of him and

like real

He placed his briefcase down and took what she

and youthful in

pout. “I wanted you to come home to meet dinner.” Edwin gave her a warm and loving smile then returned his focus

preparing a light, yet nutritious meal.

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

He doesn't plan to give the funds to the Smith

didn't give any further explanation. He

went out to the terrace to sit, after

him a cup of

gently pulled her into his arms and held her like a

has so many children. Three of his

slack off like during her piano practice or other things back then without receiving any

great things from him... he was way too hard on himself as well...” Edwin's voice softened

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

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

this isn't what he truly wanted.

wants Alexis and is willing to walk this path.” Donate Us ( liberty.com):

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

be merciful. Leonel started all of it and

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

fully

going to let Leonel to disrupt the rules

quietly by the French windows, and financial reports

the Smith family and Leonel was. If the Smith family succeeded in

a very dangerous and difficult

wouldn't

lowered her gaze and called

silent for a couple of

with the Smith family.” “For who? Me or Edwin?" Alexis ignored his question and continued, “I'm certain you're aware of 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

up and texted her

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

stared at her

it was evening, she returned to the Fowler

sat on the couch, drinking

seemed to have been waiting for

seat

suppose you're here on behalf Leonel?” Alexis

I hope you don't think I'm not interested in reconciling with him. If anything, he’s the one

Alexis grabbed the bottle and poured herself some wine, filling it to

she drank half

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 towards a dead end

time Marcus was seeing something like

like he understood Alexis too

who would push himself to destruction like

through. She downed

She skipped dinner.

the contract to be signed between Genesis Investment and the

Smith family’s important figures

seated opposite

to rid themselves of

and calm, unlike his assistant, who was basically shaking

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

Mr. Douglas, you can go ahead and sign

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

signed it, but he would also

his head. The

his eyes

She didn’t show up...

about to sign

at the

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