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.

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 around in Duefron... Even Mr. Fowler would have to show you some respect now!” He

couldn't be too direct, but he hoped Leonel would realize that he needed

up as

of cards and a stack cash, roughly around

all the cash and handed it to

the money and scoffed in disbelief. ‘You're kidding right? I spent years raising you and this is

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

for a while,

news circulated in Duefron’s financial

Investment had signed a preliminary contract, poised to receive an investment of

company, Edwin was utterly swamped.

Czanch called him

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

rings, Leonel

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

know 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

“My God... Edwin, trapped

yelled. “You're playing with fire and you're only going

phone and came across

him and Leonel when he was

close like real brothers

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 doing? You're pregnant.” Laura was only a

and

She stood close to him as he cooked with a small pout. “I wanted you to come home to

was preparing a light, yet nutritious meal. Laura

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

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

didn't give any

the terrace to

brought him a cup of

gently pulled her into his arms and held

so many children. Three

is the same age as Leonel, but because she's a girl, she was allowed to slack off like during her piano practice or other things back then without receiving

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

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

a lot of

isn't what he

walk this path.” Donate Us ( liberty.com): paypall account given below: [email protected] describe yourself in payment description Laura was a bit

going to show Leonel mercy?” After a

merciful. Leonel started all of it and

him to take action. The major financial conglomerates

were fully behind

disrupt the

Firm, Alexis stood quietly by the

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

be in a very dangerous and difficult

definitely wouldn't

her gaze and called Leonel. He immediately

for

a while. “Leonel Douglas... End your cooperation 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 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

hung up and texted

address for the formal contract

stared at her

evening, she returned to the

on the couch,

seemed to have been waiting for

seat

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

he examined the crimson liquid and sighed lightly. “Alexis... I hope you don't think I'm not interested in reconciling

Alexis grabbed the bottle and poured

she drank half the

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

Marcus was seeing something like

he understood

person who would push himself to destruction like

was silent all through. She downed two glasses of wine

She skipped dinner.

contract to be signed between Genesis Investment and the

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

seated opposite

decided to rid themselves of Leonel once they

his assistant, who was basically shaking in his boots and glancing at the clock

believed Leonel had potential and was promising, but now

Douglas, you can go ahead and sign it

content. The room was dead silent

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

lifted his head.

lowered his eyes

She didn’t show up...

was about to sign

stood at

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