A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Then she looked back up, cool as a cucumber. “Leonel, you've overstepped. You can hop into a new relationship but only after we're officially divorced. You might be cool with Anika, but what's she thinking? Might she pull some crazy stunt?” Facing him, Alexis lost her appetite.

She stood up, heading upstairs, but he grabbed her wrist.

Swiveling back, she met Leonel's moody gaze. He murmured, “Drop the D-word, and I'l peace out” Alexis stared him down.

She yanked her hand away, looking like she just heard a lame joke.

How absurd! But she wasn't sure if she was laughing at Leonel or at herself, for putting up with this nonsense.

After Alexis made her exit, Leonel lingered at the table. The silver candlestick still cast its glow.

food but had just sipped a bit

lifted the glass, savoring the

dinner again. She hasn't been herself since that woman

further, making herself

till midnight. The candles had long died out, leaving the dining room in

floors, finally rising

sleek Land Rover pulled into an upscale neighborhood.

greeted Leonel at the door, throwing herself into his arms with

that night, Anika knew a man's heart softened with a woman's affection. She aimed to provide the warmth