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.

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

too direct, but he hoped Leonel would realize

as

wallet, there were a bunch of cards and a stack

out all the cash and

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

his pocket as if his

a while, and then

day, the breaking news circulated in

contract, poised to receive an investment

company, Edwin was utterly swamped.

old guys at Czanch called

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

few rings,

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

quiet, but you should know his methods are far more ruthless compared to mine!” He paused and chuckled. “A dog that bites doesn't bark.

chuckled. “My God... Edwin, trapped by

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

his phone and came

picture of him

close like

as 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

and youthful in her

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

light, yet nutritious meal. Laura

his arm. “I heard Leonel is teaming up with Vanessa?” Edwin gave her

isn't actually me. He doesn't plan to give the funds to the Smith family either.” Laura

didn't give any

went out to the terrace to

brought him a cup of

and held her like a child,

so many children. Three of his own and there

Leonel, but because she's a girl, she was allowed to slack off like during her piano practice or other things back

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

us. Marcus or I would still be ourselves even if we weren't outstanding, because

to put in a lot of effort to impress

maybe, this isn't what he truly wanted.

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

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

all of it and he had to face the

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

were fully

disrupt the

stood quietly by the French windows, and financial reports were being murmured

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 all alone and

in a

wouldn't

her gaze and called Leonel.

both stayed silent for a

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

up and

for the formal

at

was evening, she returned to the Fowler

sat on the couch,

seemed to have been waiting

seat

here on behalf Leonel?” Alexis

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

I can't sit silently and watch him do this to us." Alexis grabbed the bottle and poured herself some wine, filling

seconds, she

fall

time Marcus was

he

person who would push himself to destruction like

was silent all through. She downed two

She skipped dinner.

be signed between

the club, all the Smith family’s important figures were present, including

was seated opposite

rid themselves of

basically shaking in

was

The official contract. Mr. Douglas, you can go ahead and sign it now.” Leonel accepted the

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

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

five minutes, Leonel lifted his head.

his eyes

She didn’t show up...

pen and was about to sign when the

stood at the

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