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.

itching to confront Leonel himself, but guys can be impulsive, you know? So... is it true? Is Leonel really hooking up with someone else?” Hearing that, Alexis froze, her hand

to give

fell silent for a moment, and then clinked

make the most of the night I” A faint

marriage with Leonel was already a mess; best to stay sharp in other areas. So, she called for a designated

of dialing Leonel’s number, she rang

adding, “If it's not too much trouble” “Absolutely, Mrs.

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

July third, it was Anika at dinner

again on

And the eighth...

Anika, Anika, Anika...

lose it the minute they touch a drop of booze... Women make

Alexis’ smile was faint but

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