In a subdued tone, she commented, âIâve been informed.
â
Leonel inquired, âDo you have any regrets? You devoted all the legal fees to her, and yet she turned out to be ungrateful.
â
Alexis chuckled softly.
âIâve come across plenty of ungrateful individuals.
Besides, sheâs not the worst.
â
An unspoken pause lingered.
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After a while, Leonel, grinding his pearly teeth, proposed, âMiss Fowler, shall we steer clear of that subject?â
Alexis offered a slight smile.
She continued relishing her rice noodles, her appetite hearty as she swiftly finished the food.
âJust as good as I remember.
â
With her meal concluded, Leonel tidied up, and then casually leaned against the dining table, remarking, âThat may be as good as you remember, Miss Fowler, but Iâm even better.
Interested in exploring tonight?â
Alexis admired his boldness.
Her own daring demeanor seemed subdued in contrast to Leonelâs.
Wiping her lips, she apologized, âNah! Engaging in excessive activities after dinner isnât ideal for digestion!â
Leonel glanced at his watch.
âMaybe in an hour?â
Alexis, massaging her still-sore waist, forced a smile.
âIâm exceptionally full tonight; Mr.
Douglas, youâre not on the agenda! If you feel inclined, you can explore other avenues.
â
With that, she tossed a substantial stack of tissues in his direction.
Alexis retreated to the study while Leonel observed the tissues, sporting a smile.
Evidently, news of Leonelâs loan to Edwin swiftly reached Waylenâs ears.
Despite the complex relationship between Leonel and Alexis, the utilization of $20 billion signified a profound commitment.
Distressed, Waylen paced the house incessantly, causing Rena to worry.
Waylen eventually came to a stop.
âNo! We must summon them for a discussion!â
Rena sighed softly.
âHow would you broach the subject? Marriage plans? Isnât that a bit forward? Wouldnât it embarrass Alexis?â
âYou donât understand!â