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.

courage and pressed on. “You know... If I hadn't arranged 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.

hoped Leonel would realize that he

lit up as Leonel pulled

of cards and

out all the cash and handed

disbelief. ‘You're kidding right? I spent years raising you and this

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

figure for a while, and then lit

following day, the breaking news

an investment of 8@ billion. The Smith family bounced

company, Edwin was utterly

2524 Those old guys at Czanch called him

the situation the whole day, and when

a few rings, Leonel

Even if I take the fall, do you honestly

He paused and chuckled. “A dog that bites doesn't

“My God... Edwin, trapped by a mere

playing with fire and you're only going to get burned!” With

his phone and came across

a picture of him and Leonel

were so close like real

thoughts ran through his mind as he returned home. He arrived to find Laura cooking. He placed his briefcase down and took what she had

and youthful

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 returned his focus to

nutritious

his arm. “I heard Leonel is teaming up

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

‘And Edwin didn't give any

out to the terrace

a

his arms and held her

Three

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 any punishment. Leonel’s case was

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

if

lot of effort to

just maybe, this isn't what he truly wanted.

willing to walk this path.” Donate Us ( liberty.com):

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

to be merciful. Leonel started all of it and he had to

him to take action. The major financial conglomerates in Duefron were already

were fully behind

disrupt the rules and interfere

at the Sterling Law Firm, Alexis stood quietly by the French windows, and

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

would be in a very dangerous and difficult

wouldn't take

lowered her gaze and called Leonel.

silent for a couple

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 what you learned at the Fowler family,

hung up and

formal contract signing with the Smith

stared at her

evening, she returned

on the couch, drinking

been

seat across him

here on behalf Leonel?” Alexis stared at

lightly. “Alexis... I hope you don't think I'm not interested in reconciling

and watch him do this to us." Alexis grabbed the

she

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 betting on the fact that you'll soften! He's pushing himself towards a dead end on purpose!”

time Marcus was

was more like he understood Alexis too

only one person who would push himself to destruction like this

silent all through. She downed two

She skipped dinner.

the contract to be

Smith family’s important figures were present,

was seated

family had already decided to rid themselves of Leonel once they

was basically shaking in his boots

believed Leonel had potential and was promising, but now he had somehow managed to

Douglas, you can go ahead and sign

room was dead silent as they waited

he signed it, but he would also

minutes, Leonel lifted his head. The

lowered his eyes

She didn’t show up...

about

stood at

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