After a moment, Hank spoke up softly, his words tentative.

“You still love him, don’t you?”

Alexis was stunned by Hank’s words.

She wasn’t sure if her feelings for Leonel still lingered, yet she knew he had always been the one who held her heart.

Despite their separation, no one could take his place.

Those memories, both sweet and bitter, were intertwined with thoughts of him.

She preferred to keep her personal life private though.

She sensed Hank’s intentions were more personal than professional, given her keen instincts.

Facing him squarely, she said firmly, “Mr.

Flores, please consider our professional relationship carefully.

With that, she turned and walked away.

call a taxi, Hank approached, seemingly about to reach for her

paused, reconsidering at

he offered politely, “Let’s set aside

offer you a ride

surprise, Alexis proved more resolute

Clearly, Hank had overstepped.

business partners, not a couple, so Alexis

“No, thanks.

get a taxi

I’m sorry, but it’s not

frustrated by her directness,

Alexis? I might not have been a match for him before, but now he is-”

topic about Leonel’s injured leg was a sensitive subject, one that no one dared

had made it clear that anyone who

uninterested

taxi and got in without giving him a

Hank clenched his

her anger suggested there was no hope for

a means to get closer to her and eventually

Alexis was preparing for a business trip

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