A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Following Melissa's directions, she headed to a quiet pub with a band playing soft jazz music.

Upon arrival, Melissa was already there, pulling out a chair for her.

“What's your poison, Alexis?” she asked.

Alexis smoothed her hair, replying casually, “A Margareta, please!” Besides drinks, Melissa ordered dessert for Alexis. When she turned back, she spotted Alexis lighting up a cigarette.

Melissa's jaw dropped.

Normally, Alexis wasn't a smoker but she just couldn't resist lighting one up now.

Taking a drag, Alexis exhaled lazily. Suddenly, Melissa couldn't fathom how Leonel could betray Alexis for someone like Anika.

Sensing Melissa's thoughts, Alexis spoke with a faint smile. “Leonel and I have been hashing out the divorce.” Melissa hadn't expected her to be so upfront.

Cutting to the chase, she asked, “Marcus caught wind of the rumors.

can be impulsive, you know? So... is it true? Is Leonel

like it” Then, after a pause, she added, “Whether he's pushing me to give in first or he's genuinely into this woman. Who knows! Doesn't

made her sick! Melissa fell silent for

of the night I”

with Leonel was already a mess; best to stay sharp in other areas.

dialing Leonel’s number, she rang up

me over Mr. Douglas's schedule for the past couple of months?” She hesitated for a moment before adding, “If it's not too much trouble” “Absolutely, Mrs. Douglas!” On the other end, it

in Alexis’ inbox. As she scrolled through, she noticed he spent a chunk of his time

it was Anika

on

And the eighth...

Anika, Anika, Anika...

in eagerly, “These days, guys lose it the minute they touch a drop of booze... Women make one slip-up, they

Alexis’ smile was faint