Her assistant exhaled a silent sigh of relief.

Returning to her work, Alexis organized her documents before making her way to meet Leonel, knowing all too well that avoiding him was not an option.

She found Leonel waiting in the reception room, impeccably dressed, the gleam from his wedding ring impossible to ignore.

A plain kraft bag rested on the table-its contents a mystery.

Pausing at the doorway, Alexis spoke with an air of casual detachment, “Mr.

Douglas, looking well.

Is this a social call, or should I expect a wedding invite?”

Leonel couldn’t tear his gaze away from Alexis.

She looked remarkably better than before, and the sadness that once clouded her expression seemingly vanished.

It was as if someone named Leonel had never caused her any pain.

outline of his

for the nearby pantry to fix herself a cup of coffee without bothering to ask if

courtesy seemed unnecessary

hummed to life, Leonel’s voice came out

take anything

Here’s the deal.

of my company’s shares to your name,

used to

the air as the coffee machine

freshly brewed coffee, Alexis

was the first time in months that

met Leonel’s gaze

She wasn’t naive.

attempt to win

company’s shares valued at billions, and he just handed

it really that

more than her reconciliation and her change of

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