Alexis chose not to clear the air. If she had intended to embarrass Anika, she would have doused her with wine herself.

Leonel turned to Noreen, instructing, Take her to the lounge and help her find another dress to wear.

Anika bit her lower lip and gratefully said, Thank you, Mr. Douglas.

She gave Alexis a nod, putting on a friendly front. Alexis had encountered numerous women Like Anika, all eager to advance socially, yet she remained unbothered. With a slight smile, she commented, Playing the hero, arent you, Mr. Douglas? Leonel frowned, clearly annoyed. What are you talking about? He was about to clarify when several senior executives approached him, pulling him away to entertain some important guests. Once he was gone, Alexis took a few steps closer to Anika, leaning in to whisper, Miss Cohen, the scent of your perfume Ive noticed it on my husbands clothes, and that lipstick shade Nice color, by the way!

Anika felt her heart miss a beat.

staying close to Leonel Meanwhile,

Alexis assisted him upstairs.

onto the bed, he rolled

on his shoulder, Alexis

serious, and he

propped himself up against the beds headboard, scoffing, Youre

tomorrow marks his memorial. Obviously, he means more to you than I do. Why else would You resist my touch Am I right, Alexis? Whats

ask? Are you feeling jealous? Alexis looked down and said, Her perfume, her lipstick shade, the identical dress. Leonel, she was with you that night, wasnt

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