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.

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

he's pushing me to give in first or he's genuinely into this woman. Who knows! Doesn't really matter anyway.

Melissa fell silent for a moment, and then clinked glasses with

Let's make the most of the night I” A faint smile played

decided to keep a clear head. Her marriage with Leonel was already a mess; best to stay sharp

instead of dialing Leonel’s number,

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

Leonel's schedule landed in Alexis’ inbox. As she scrolled through, she noticed he spent a chunk of his time at social events, often with one certain companion —

July third, it was Anika

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 of booze... Women make one slip-up, they

is it?” Alexis’ smile