A chill ran down Alexis’ spine.

She pondered how Leonel would exact punishment.

Alexis inquired softly, “This place actually belongs to you, correct? Leonel, you’re quite the performer.

Despite being exposed, Leonel felt no embarrassment whatsoever.

He tucked his hands into his pockets, surveying the estate before remarking softly, “I wanted to bring happiness to you and Evelyn, but now I suppose you won’t be interested in the surprise I had planned.

Alexis composed herself and asked, “What are your intentions?”

Leonel fixed his gaze on her, abruptly bending down to lift her out of the car.

He opened the rear door and placed her inside.

“Mrs. Douglas, are you certain you wish to discuss this matter in the presence of the child?”

Alexis understood that Leonel wouldn’t be lenient with her tonight.

She avoided showing weakness.

in the car, she tenderly

her tightly, tears

ling in her eyes.

them for a while, clenched his jaw and then shut the car

the wheel himself, flanked by several escort

back at the villa they had

slowly stopped, and Leonel unfastened his seatbelt before stepping

lifted Evelyn from the car,

saying, “Go play in your

I’ll join you soon.

his

gave Evelyn’s hand a pat and

mood, the maid hastened to

watched his daughter leave before averting

refrained from taking

outside the car, removing his suit jacket and

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