Alexis lowered her gaze and called Leonel.
He immediately picked up.
They both stayed silent for a couple of seconds.
Alexis spoke up after a while.
âLeonel Douglas⦠End your cooperation with the Smith family.
â
âFor who? Me or Edwin?â
Alexis ignored his question and continued, âIâm certain youâre aware of the consequences if you continue to work with the Smith family.
â
âI know that and I donât care.
â
Leonelâs voice became gentle and soft.
âAlexis⦠please come back.
Just say you wonât leave me again and I promise I will stop!â
âAnd why exactly should I stay?â
âBecause youâre in love with me⦠And you canât let me go.
Sure, Iâm a despicable person, but you of all people should understand.
Havenât you ever wanted someone so badly that you were willing to do anything to keep them by your side? What Iâm doing isnât even so crazy!â
âThis is what you learned at the Fowler family, Leonel?â
âI learned way more than this.
â His voice was gentle.
After that, he hung up and texted her instead.
He sent her the time and address for the formal contract signing with the Smith family at a club.
Alexis stared at her screen.
When it was evening, she returned to the Fowler residence.
Marcus sat on the couch, drinking red wine.
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He seemed to have been waiting for her arrival.
Alexis took a seat across him quietly.
Marcus smiled.
âI suppose youâre here on behalf Leonel?â
Alexis stared at him silently.
Marcus poured himself another glass, he examined the crimson liquid and sighed lightly.
âAlexis⦠I hope you donât think Iâm not interested in reconciling with him.
If anything, heâs the one who doesnât seem interested.
And I canât sit silently and watch him do this to us.
â
Alexis grabbed the bottle and poured herself some wine, filling it to the top.
Within a few seconds, she drank half the glass.