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.

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

hoped Leonel would realize that

eyes lit up as Leonel pulled

bunch of cards

the cash and handed

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

into his pocket as

watched his retreating figure for a while, and then lit a

news circulated in Duefron’s financial

poised to receive an investment of 8@

the company, Edwin was utterly

at Czanch

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

few rings, Leonel picked

mistake! Even if I take the fall, do you honestly think Marcus would? Today, you strike at me. The next day, you might

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

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

playing with fire and you're only going to get burned!” With that, he hung

phone and

him and Leonel when

so close like

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

and youthful in her baggy

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 the food.

preparing a light, yet nutritious

his arm.

He doesn't plan to give the funds

didn't give any further explanation. He

to the terrace to sit,

him a cup

held her like

Three of his

was allowed to slack off like during her piano practice or other things

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

be ourselves even if we weren't outstanding, because he’s a Fowler and I am a Evans no matter

always had to put in a lot of effort to impress Uncle Waylen

this isn't what he

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arms, she asked. “Are you going to show Leonel mercy?” After a few seconds, Edwin shook his

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

it, there wasn't any need for him to take

were fully behind

to let Leonel to disrupt the rules

by the French windows, and financial reports

and fragile the alliance between the Smith family and Leonel was. If the Smith family succeeded

be in a very dangerous and difficult

definitely wouldn't take

her gaze and called Leonel. He immediately picked

for a couple of

“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 what you learned at the Fowler family,

he hung up and texted her

sent her the time and address for the formal contract

at her

it was evening, she

on the couch, drinking

have been waiting

a seat across

on behalf

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

him do this to us." Alexis grabbed the

she drank

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

time Marcus was seeing something like

like he understood Alexis

one person who would push himself

was silent all through. She downed two glasses of wine and

She skipped dinner.

be signed between Genesis Investment and the

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

was seated

family had already decided to rid

who was basically shaking

disappointed. She believed Leonel had potential and was promising, but now he

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

dead silent as

again if he signed it, but he would also be sealing his own

Leonel lifted his head.

his eyes

She didn’t show up...

pen and was about

stood at

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