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.

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

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

sick! Melissa fell silent for a moment, and then clinked glasses

by later. Let's make the most of the night I” A faint smile played on Alexis’

mess; best to stay sharp in other areas.

of dialing Leonel’s number, she

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

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

it was Anika at

on the

And the eighth...

Anika, Anika, Anika...

“These days, guys lose it the minute they touch a drop of booze... Women make

Alexis’ smile was faint but