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.

be impulsive, you know? So... is it true? Is Leonel really hooking up with someone

he's pushing me to give in first or he's genuinely into

sick! Melissa fell silent for a moment, and

the most of the night I” A faint smile played

mess; best

dialing Leonel’s number, she rang up

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

long, Leonel's schedule landed in Alexis’ inbox. As she scrolled through, she noticed he spent a chunk

it was Anika at

again on the

And the eighth...

Anika, Anika, Anika...

pondered. The driver, who'd overheard, chimed in eagerly, “These days, guys lose it the minute they touch a drop

not right, is it?” Alexis’ smile was faint but