Noreen trotted downstairs to greet her.

Tension buzzed in the lobby and rumors swirled about Leonel’s failing marriage and another child.

Noreen tried to chat but Alexis kept quiet.

In a hush, she said, “I need to see Leonel, now.

Noreen rushed to say, “Mr. Douglas is waiting.

Please, come this way, Miss Fowler.

Alexis grabbed her coat and stepped out, too preoccupied to notice the sky which was extraordinarily blue today.

steps echoed through the lobby and everyone eyed her tension without

elevator and they went straight up to

Leonel’s office, Alexis spotted him by the window, his back

it going to take for you

standing in front of the French window

freezing at the sight of

just met an hour ago but he felt more

faint smile crept onto

“Let’s talk alone.

phone

“Leonel!”

only one who can help

her phone to

stick around, so she left quickly, shutting the door

office, Alexis felt breathless, her face drained

hung

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255