NovelEnglishChapter 2475 “Mr. Douglas, the meeting is scheduled. Shall we proceed with the delay?” “Yes, go ahead!” Before Leonel could complete his sentence, Alexis placed a gentle finger on his lips and whispered, “You go to the meeting! I'll be here, waiting. We can head home together after you finish.” Leonel proposed going to his residence.
Alexis murmured her approval.
Stepping back, Leonel adjusted his shirt and tie before her, projecting a polished image.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe looked down and chuckled softly. “I can’t go out looking like this!" Alexis leaned against his shoulder, laughing.
Playfully, she held onto his waist, suggesting, “Why don’t you head to the restroom first, Mr. Douglas?” Leonel made an effort to control his desire.
He teased, “I'll save it for you! It's all yours.” Then he exited the office.
Alexis playfully made a face at his retreating form, reminiscent of their childhood antics. Once the door closed, she grabbed two picture frames from his desk.
One displayed a photo of him with her, the same one found in her study.
When did he discreetly make a duplicate of it? The other featured a photo of him with Darwin and his wife.
Serenity, Darwin's wife, happened to be Leonel and Alexis’ kindergarten classmate. In that photo however, she had transformed into a striking beauty as she matured.
Alexis felt a bit uneasy seeing her boyfriend share a picture with others, even if they were already married.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe set the frame down.
She acknowledged her possessiveness and territorial nature. If Leonel couldn't assure her of his complete commitment, they might have to go their separate ways.
Alexis’ previously uplifted mood took a downturn.
She sat on the sofa, feeling bored, playing games on her phone, remaining immobile until six o'clock, when Leonel concluded his meeting and Lx om He promptly noticed the overturned picture frame.
He picked it up, giving it a cursory glance, and then calmly commented, “If you're not fond of it, | can put it away.”
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