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.

Leonel himself, but guys can be impulsive, you know? So... is it true? Is Leonel really hooking up with someone else?”

looked down, puffing on her cigarette, and shrugged. “It seems 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 really matter anyway. Either way, I'm done with him,”

her sick! Melissa fell silent for a moment, and

of the night I” A

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

the car, instead of dialing Leonel’s number,

She hesitated for a moment before adding, “If it's not too much trouble” “Absolutely, Mrs. Douglas!” On the other end, it seemed like Noreen

noticed he spent a

it was Anika at

again on the

And the eighth...

Anika, Anika, Anika...

down her phone, Alexis pondered. The driver, who'd overheard, chimed in eagerly, “These days, guys lose it the minute they touch a drop of booze... Women make one slip-up, they get crucified

it?” Alexis’