He stood there silently, observing her every move.
After a momentâs pause, he swung open the car door, inviting her to step inside.
Alexis hesitated briefly before accepting the offer and slid into the black Range Rover.
Once inside, Leonel reached for a cigarette but reconsidered with Alexis inside.
He put it away with a sigh.
âFor Edwin?â he inquired, looking at her intently.
Alexis gazed ahead, taking her time before speaking softly.
âLeonel, our problems have nothing to do with Edwin! You reckon using Edwin to sway me back into your arms?â
âYes!
And now, will you concede?â
Alexis slowly turned her head, her eyes slightly reddened.
Leonel locked eyes with her without wavering.
Alexisâ voice tensed.
âI donât bow to threats, not from anyone, not even you!
Youâre no exception!â
Silence enveloped them momentarily.
âHave you ever thought, if my Dad and Edwinâs step in, your strongest cards would crumble? All the big shots in Duefron would band together against you.
What tale will you spin for your investors then? Fancy ending up in a cell or jumping from a rooftop?â
Unexpectedly, Leonel laughed.
He then whispered softly, âI couldnât care less if Iâd lose it all.
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Alexisâ lips quivered.
Leonel leaned in close, whispering into her ear, âAlexis, youâre right.
Iâm not dangling Edwin like bait.
Itâs me Iâm throwing into the fray!â
Alexisâ slender throat bobbed up and down.
She couldnât forget how Leonelâs mother met her endâ jumping from a towering building.
That streak of madness ran in Leonelâs blood.
She hadnât noticed it before, but now it was crystal clear.
Leonel was a genuine lunatic, a risk-taker!
âWhat if I refuse?â Alexis managed to utter.
A faint smile played on Leonelâs lips.
âThen Iâve got nothing left to lose!