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.

taxi, Hank approached, seemingly about to reach for

he paused, reconsidering at the

he offered politely, “Let’s set aside business for

offer you a ride

surprise, Alexis proved more resolute than he

Clearly, Hank had overstepped.

couple, so

“No, thanks.

get a taxi

our cooperation, I’m sorry, but it’s not going to

frustrated by her

might not have been a match for him

the topic about Leonel’s injured leg was a

who spread the rumor would

Alexis was uninterested in

hailed a taxi and got in without giving

clenched his fists, filled

up on Alexis, but her anger suggested there was no

their business cooperation as a means to get closer to her and eventually foster

a

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