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.

lose any chance of staying close to Leonel Meanwhile, at the party, Leonel had indulged a bit too much. Arriving home,

Alexis assisted him upstairs.

As she tried to remove his shoes after getting him onto the bed, he rolled over and pinned

hand on his shoulder, Alexis whispered,

serious, and he

intensely for a while, and then propped himself up against the beds headboard, scoffing, Youre making too much

dislike 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

Thats it! Why do you ask? Are you feeling jealous?

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