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.

Fowlers back then, who knows where you'd have be now. I've heard a great lot about

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

eyes lit up as Leonel pulled out his

the wallet, there were a bunch of cards and a stack

cash and handed it

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

quickly tucked the money into his pocket as

for a

news circulated in Duefron’s financial

Genesis Investment had signed a preliminary contract, poised to receive an investment of 8@

Edwin was

old guys at Czanch called him for

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

rings, Leonel

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

but you should know his methods are far more ruthless compared to mine!” He paused and chuckled. “A dog

“My God... Edwin, trapped by a mere 8Q

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

unlocked his phone and came

him and Leonel when

close like real

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

looked so adorable and youthful in

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 her a warm and loving smile then returned his focus to the food.

light, yet nutritious meal. Laura

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

his real target isn't actually me. He doesn't plan to give the

Edwin didn't give any further explanation. He

went out to the terrace to sit,

a cup of

pulled her into his arms and held her

children. Three of his own and there was

to slack off like during her piano practice or

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

lot of effort to impress

just maybe, this isn't what he truly

is what he wants either. He just wants Alexis and is willing to walk this path.” Donate Us ( liberty.com): paypall

show Leonel mercy?” After

started all of it and

for him to take action. The major financial conglomerates in Duefron

fully behind

Leonel to disrupt the rules and interfere with others’

Firm, Alexis stood quietly by the French windows, and financial reports were being murmured in her

the Smith family and Leonel was. If the Smith family succeeded

would be in a very dangerous and

definitely wouldn't take things

Alexis lowered her gaze and

for

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

hung up

formal contract

stared at

was evening, she returned to the Fowler

sat on the

to have been waiting for her

seat across him

you're here on behalf Leonel?” Alexis stared

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

him do this to us." Alexis

she drank half the

shut 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!” Leonel set everything

first time Marcus was seeing

more like he understood Alexis too

only one person who would push

through. She downed two glasses

She skipped dinner.

be

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

seated

to rid themselves of Leonel once they

was basically shaking in his boots and glancing at the clock almost

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

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

content. The room was dead silent

if he signed it, but he would also be

minutes, Leonel lifted his head. The light made him appear paler.

his

She didn’t show up...

pen and was about to sign when the door slammed

stood at the

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