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.

to confront Leonel himself, but guys can be impulsive, you know? So... is it true? Is Leonel really hooking up

her cigarette, and shrugged. “It seems like it” Then, after a pause, she added, “Whether he's pushing me to give in first or

sick! Melissa fell silent for a moment,

Let's make the most of the night I” A

already a mess; best to stay sharp in other areas. So, she called for a designated driver to take her home

dialing Leonel’s number, she rang

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,

noticed he spent a chunk of his time at social events, often with one certain companion —

it was Anika

on the

And the eighth...

Anika, Anika, Anika...

eagerly, “These days, guys lose it the minute they touch

not right, is it?” Alexis’ smile