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.

back then, who knows where you'd have be now. I've heard a great lot about you. You've made a

be too direct, but he hoped Leonel would realize that he needed to pay him

lit up as Leonel

were a bunch of cards and a stack cash,

the cash and handed

years raising you and this is all I get in return? You're giving me this little money?” “Give it

pocket as if

his retreating figure for a while, and then lit a

following day, the breaking news circulated in Duefron’s

to receive an investment of 8@ billion. The Smith family bounced back

the company, Edwin

Those old guys at Czanch called him for a proper

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

rings,

mistake! Even if I take the fall, do you honestly think Marcus would? Today, you strike

ruthless compared to mine!” He paused and chuckled. “A dog that

“My God... Edwin, trapped by a mere 8Q billion?

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

his phone and came across a

him and Leonel when he was

were so close like real brothers

mind as he returned home. He arrived to find Laura cooking. He placed his briefcase down and took what she had in her hands.

looked so adorable and youthful

she stopped and finished off the cooking. She stood close to him as he cooked with a small pout. “I wanted you to come home to meet dinner.” Edwin gave her a warm and loving smile then

preparing a light, yet nutritious

held his arm. “I heard Leonel is teaming up

plan to give the funds to the

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

out to the terrace to

him a cup of

pulled her into his arms and held her like a child, recounting things from the

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

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

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

be ourselves even if we weren't outstanding, because he’s a Fowler

lot of effort to impress Uncle

this isn't

think this is what he wants either. He just wants Alexis and is willing to walk this path.” Donate Us ( liberty.com):

asked. “Are you going to show Leonel mercy?”

Leonel started all of it and he had

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

fully behind

disrupt the rules and interfere with

Law Firm, Alexis stood quietly by the French windows, and financial reports were

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

a very dangerous and

wouldn't

lowered her gaze and called Leonel. He immediately picked

stayed silent for a couple

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 should understand. Haven't you ever wanted someone so badly that you were willing to do anything to keep them by your side? What I'm doing isn't even so crazy!” “This is what you learned at the Fowler family, Leonel?”

he hung up

formal contract signing with the

stared at

was evening, she returned

the couch,

been waiting for her

a seat across

on behalf Leonel?” Alexis stared

don't think I'm not interested in reconciling

us." Alexis

few seconds, she drank half the

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

first time Marcus was seeing something

he understood Alexis

who would push himself to destruction like

all through. She downed

She skipped dinner.

to be signed between Genesis Investment

Smith family’s important figures were present, including

was seated

rid themselves of Leonel once they secured the

unlike his assistant, who was basically shaking in his boots

potential and was promising, but now he

official contract. Mr. Douglas, you

was dead silent as they waited for

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

head. The light made him appear

his

She didn’t show up...

picked up the pen and was about to sign

stood at

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