Finally, after eight years of separation, she was prepared to admit her lingering feelings for him, still open to granting him a second chance.
Her voice husky, she asked, âWhere are you? I want to see you!â
Over the phone, Leonelâs tone carried an unmistakable tenderness.
âIâm currently at the company!â
There was no mention of him being in a meeting.
Alexis responded directly, âIâll be right there!â
Leonel swallowed audibly, his voice husky as he responded, âAlright! Give me a call when you reach.
Iâll be waiting for you.
â
With that, he ended the call.
The individuals in the meeting room all turned their attention to him.
Leonel grinned and explained, âItâs my girlfriend!â
The rest immediately grasped that he was referring to Miss Fowler, the renowned lawyer.
She was the only woman capable of leaving Leonel utterly captivated.
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Leonel delayed the meeting by two hours.
Upon returning to his office, he purposefully organized his desk and had his secretary arrange Alexisâ black tea.
Once he descended to wait for Alexis.
preferred ready,
Alexisâ car parked outside his company.
Leonel approached, opening the door for her, and gently inquired, âWhatâs the matter?â
Alexisâ eyes displayed a hint of redness.
He tenderly brushed against her eyes.
âHave you been crying? This isnât like our competent lawyer! Did Edwin give you a hard time?â
Alexis shook her head.
âHe wouldnât dare to.
â
Leonelâs tone softened further.
âDid I upset you?â
Alexis continued to shake her head.
In the end, Leonel opted to bring her to the office first.
Despite using his exclusive elevator, his subordinates couldnât help but notice their boss holding hands with a tall, stunningly beautiful girl with long black hair.
She was none other than Miss Fowler, the renowned lawyer in Duefron, typically sharp and brisk, yet now she appeared docile and gentle beside Leonel.
Their astonishment was palpable.
Their boss was truly extraordinary.
Leonel paid no heed to the stares.
He escorted Alexis to his office, securing the door and drawing the blinds to shield them from curious eyes.