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

reconsidering at the

he offered politely, “Let’s set aside business

you a

his surprise, Alexis proved

Clearly, Hank had overstepped.

not a couple,

“No, thanks.

get a taxi

sorry, but it’s not going to work for

by her directness, couldn’t hold

a match for him before, but

topic about Leonel’s injured leg was a sensitive

made it clear that anyone who spread

uninterested

in without giving

Hank clenched his

not ready to give up on Alexis, but her anger suggested there was no hope for him, at least

had planned to use their business cooperation as a means to get closer to her

preparing for a business trip

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