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.

know? So... is it true? Is Leonel really hooking up with someone else?”

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

fell silent for a moment, and then clinked glasses with

swing by later. Let's make the most of the

bit buzzed, she decided to keep a clear head. Her 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 up

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 seemed like

through, she noticed he spent a chunk of his time at

was Anika at dinner

again on the

And the eighth...

Anika, Anika, Anika...

days, guys lose it the minute they touch a drop

it?” Alexis’