Just then, the secretary entered with coffee, inadvertently blocking Lauraâs exit.
Alexis, in a bold move, lifted Laura onto the pool table, took off her shoes and handed them to her secretary Jett.
âMiss Thomasâ shoes are stained.
Please get them cleaned.
â
Jett, struggling to maintain his composure, agreed.
Laura was taken aback.
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She heard of Alexisâ being a handful but hadnât expected such audacious behavior.
Could this really be how a woman acted?
Alexis seemed to sense Lauraâs thoughts.
Sipping her coffee, Alexis remarked, âIâve been feeling a bit lonely lately.
Just keep me company for a while.
â
Laura remained silent, observing her.
Alexis then lined up another shot.
âEdwin is quite good at snooker.
Hasnât he played with you?â
Laura turned away, her voice soft but resolute.
âItâs over between us.
â
Their relationship had been built on deception.
It was never about spending quality time together or nurturing what they had.
It was just a fleeting affair.
Shaking her head, Alexis commented, âEdwinâs really out of line.
â
She played a few more shots before sitting beside Laura, who was lost in thought.
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Gently touching Lauraâs lustrous hair, Alexis seemed almost envious.
Such fine, dense hair.
Edwin is such a lucky guy.
She thought.
Alexis, seemingly oblivious to Lauraâs unease, handed her a cup of coffee, her laughter carrying a note of helplessness.
âLaura, have you never thought about fighting for it?â
Confused, Laura just looked at her, unsure of what Alexis meant.
Alexis, her gaze drifting to the window, seemed lost in thought.
Eventually, she spoke up softly.
âEdwin is in a struggle.
He hasnât let go of you completely.
He still gets jealous, comes to you in the middle of the night, and thinks about caring for you.
If you donât give him a push, how will you know if he wouldnât choose you over everything else? Once heâs truly engaged, or married to Vanessa, youâll have no chance.
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