Leonelâs response carried a tinge of self-mockery.
âI understand I have no special standing here.
â
Alexis confirmed sharply, âGood that you realize it.
â
She eyed him suspiciously.
âWhatâs the matter? You had to come yourself regarding the legal team? Donât trust me to handle it?â
Leonel posed a direct question, âWhy are you hesitant to take this case yourself? Is it because of me?â
Alexis laughed dismissively.
âI keep business and personal matters separate.
Itâs not about you.
Iâm simply swamped with work.
â
Leonel leaned forward, placing his hands on either side of her desk, his voice lowering.
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âHow about just add your name to the team? Itâs not like you have to do anything.
â
Alexis retorted, âThat would come at a different price.
Youâll need to increase the budget.
â
Leonel was ready to agree, but before he could respond, the intercom on Alexisâ desk interrupted their conversation.
Alexis swiftly responded to the intercom.
Her secretary informed her, âMiss Fowler, Mr.
Duffy is here.
â
She glanced at Leonel and instructed, âHave him wait in the reception room.
â
She cut the call short, turning to Leonel with a light comment, âAs you can see, Iâm quite busy.
I wonât be able to see you out.
â
However, before she could finish, the office door burst open, revealing Colin Duffy.
He was visibly agitated and his wealthy appearance was marred by his current state of anger.
âMiss Fowler, youâre my lawyer.
But why are you using those photos against me? Isnât that a bit excessive? Threatening your own client,
Alexis leaned against her desk, her expression one of cold amusement.
âOh? So you still remember Iâm your lawyer? You pay me to work for you.
So pay up and then we can go our separate ways.
â
Colin was clearly reluctant to let the matter rest.
His divorce case, which threatened to divide his considerable assets, was more than he had bargained for.
And now he also had to pay for the lawsuit.