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

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

lit up as Leonel pulled out his

there were a bunch of

the cash and handed

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

quickly tucked the money into his pocket as

for a while, and then lit a

day, the breaking news circulated in Duefron’s

poised to receive an investment of 8@ billion. The Smith family bounced back completely catching Edwin

the company, Edwin was utterly

2524 Those old guys at Czanch

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

few rings, Leonel picked

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

but you should 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 good temperament?” Leonel was well aware

trapped by a mere 8Q billion?

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

phone and

a picture of him

were so close like real brothers

through his mind 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 was only a few weeks pregnant and wasn't

looked so adorable and youthful

pout. “I wanted you to come home to meet dinner.” Edwin gave

a light, yet nutritious

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

plan to give the funds to the Smith family either.”

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

went out to the terrace

him a

and held her like a child, recounting things

Waylen has so many children. Three of his

but because she's a girl, she was allowed to slack off like during her piano practice

hard on himself as

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

of effort to impress Uncle Waylen to stay in

this isn't

path.” Donate Us ( liberty.com): paypall account given below: [email protected] describe yourself in

asked. “Are you going to show Leonel

all of it

wasn't any need for him to take action. The major financial conglomerates in Duefron were already

were fully behind

weren't going to let Leonel to disrupt the rules and interfere

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

knew 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

in a very dangerous and

definitely wouldn't

2526 Alexis lowered her gaze and called Leonel. He immediately picked

stayed silent for

back. Just say you won't leave me again and I promise I will stop!” “And why exactly should I stay?” “Because you're

that, he hung up

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

at

it was evening, she returned

the couch, drinking

to have been waiting

a seat across

smiled. “I suppose you're here on

poured himself another glass, he examined the crimson liquid and sighed lightly. “Alexis... I hope you don't

him do this to us." Alexis grabbed the

seconds, she

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 on the fact that you'll soften! He's pushing himself towards a dead end on purpose!” Leonel set everything up

the first time Marcus was seeing something like

like he understood Alexis

only one person who would push himself to destruction like

She downed two

She skipped dinner.

contract to be signed between Genesis Investment

the Smith family’s important

seated

already decided to rid themselves of Leonel once they secured the

shaking in his boots and glancing at the clock almost

potential and was promising, but

Douglas, you can go ahead and sign it now.” Leonel accepted

content. The room was dead silent

again if he signed it, but he

head. The light made him appear

lowered his eyes

She didn’t show up...

was about to sign when the door

stood at

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