A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

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.

if Alexis asked her to leave, shed lose any chance of staying close to Leonel Meanwhile, at the party, Leonel had indulged a bit too much. Arriving home, he could barely walk

Alexis assisted him upstairs.

getting him onto the bed, he rolled over

Alexis whispered, Youve had too much

turned serious, and he

and then propped himself up against the beds

me touching you that much? Today was supposed to be a good day for me. Still, I nearly forgot that 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 the deal with that woman, Anika? Alexis didnt beat around the

the question. With an indifferent tone, he replied, Ive only seen her a few times through work. Thats it! Why do you ask? Are you feeling