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.

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. You've made a fortune, strutting around in Duefron... Even Mr. Fowler would have to show you some respect now!” He

Leonel would realize that he needed to pay

lit up as

wallet, there were a bunch of cards and a stack

out all the cash

in disbelief. ‘You're kidding right? I spent years raising you and this is all I get in return? You're giving me this little money?” “Give it

into his pocket as

for a while,

following day, the breaking news circulated

family and Genesis Investment had signed a preliminary contract, poised to receive an investment

the company, Edwin was

Those old guys at Czanch called him for a

when the work day neared

rings,

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

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 of that

God... Edwin, trapped by a mere 8Q billion?

reinforcements already?” “Fuck you!” Edwin yelled. “You're playing with fire and you're only going to get burned!”

unlocked his phone and

picture of him and Leonel when he was

close like real

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 even

so adorable and youthful in

where she stopped and finished 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

nutritious meal. Laura felt happy and

the company issues, so she gently held his arm. “I heard Leonel is teaming up with Vanessa?” Edwin gave her light

to give the funds to

didn't give any further explanation.

went out to the terrace to sit,

him a cup

his arms and held her like a child,

has so many children. Three of his

slack off like during her piano practice or other things back then without receiving

was way too hard on

even if we weren't outstanding, because he’s a Fowler and I am a Evans

in a lot of effort to impress

this isn't what he

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

his arms, she asked. “Are you going to show Leonel

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

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

were fully

to disrupt the

quietly by the French windows, and financial reports

and fragile the alliance between the Smith family and Leonel was. If the Smith family succeeded in securing the investments, they would cut

in a very dangerous and difficult

definitely wouldn't take

Alexis lowered her gaze and called Leonel. He

stayed silent for a couple of

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

hung up and texted her instead.

formal

stared at her

was evening, she returned

the

been waiting for her

seat

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

crimson liquid and sighed lightly. “Alexis... I hope you don't think I'm not interested in reconciling with him. If anything, he’s the

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

seconds, she drank

“You know what? He's a lunatic! He's carefully planned everything out. All he needs is for us to fall

the first time Marcus

he understood Alexis

who would push himself to destruction

was silent all through. She downed

She skipped dinner.

to be signed between Genesis Investment and

club, all the Smith family’s important figures were

seated opposite

already decided to rid themselves of Leonel

assistant, who was basically shaking in his boots and

potential and was promising, but now he had somehow managed

softly. “This is it. The official contract. Mr. Douglas, you can go ahead and sign

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

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

minutes, Leonel lifted his head. The light

lowered his eyes

She didn’t show up...

the pen and was about to sign

stood at the

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