Perhaps it was her conversation with Rena earlier, but Alexis felt unusually submissive that night.
Leonel held her close, and she found herself reacting to his ki*ses and caressesâ¦
It had been three years since they had shared a night as passionate as this one.
Leonelâs desire didnât wane until the early hours of the morning.
Unlike before, where they would sleep facing away from each other, he wrapped her in his arms and they chatted for a bit.
Alexis considered that perhaps they needed to have an open discussion if they intended to keep their marriage vows.
The image of the lipstick stain on his shirt lingered in her mind.
However, Leonel didnât seem inclined to give her a _ thorough explanation about what transpired that night.
On the anniversary celebration of Leonelâs company.
As Leonelâs wife, Alexis put her professional obligations on hold for three days to accompany him to the celebration banquet.
At nine oâclock in the morning, she and his secretary, Noreen Rivera, headed to a salon.
Alexis was there to slip into the gown she had picked out and to have her hair styled.
The stylist couldnât resist complimenting her, âThis dress looks fantastic on you! You have a completely different vibe from tonightâs emcee.
â
The emcee?
With a puzzled look, Alexis turned to Noreen and said, âCheck if her name is Anika Cohen.
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Noreen secretly grumbled to herself.
It was clear from the start that Anika was the emcee.
Noreen was aware of Anikaâs intentions to charm Leonel, but it caught her off guard how Anika dared to rile up Alexis before even winning Leonel over.
Leonel and Alexis werenât just a married couple; they shared a childhood as well.
Given her influential family, Alexis was not someone to mess with Lightly.
Inwardly, Noreen thought Anika was being foolish.
Yet outwardly, Noreen feigned shock.
âReally? Anika doesnât seem Like the type to have access to such high-end fashion.
Let me double-check and Iâll let you know.
â
But as it turned out, Anika was indeed the eveningâs emcee.
In a rush, Noreen offered, âIf youâre not happy with her, we can find a replacement⦠We can ask her to step down immediately.
â
After looking at Noreen for a moment, Alexis smiled and replied, âThat wonât be necessary.
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She paused, but then went on, âIt seems Miss Cohen and I have similar interests.
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Noreenâs heart raced.
She realized Alexis must know something, but she couldnât bring herself to ask⦠Nor did she feel brave enough to do so.