Then, after a bit, he smirked and said, You think its my wife causing you grief? Why not go talk to her yourself, huh? Anika was caught off guard.
Most guys could see through womens tricks but would still likely play along. Leonel, though, was a whole different story.
Caught red-handed, Anikas cheeks lit up in embarrassment.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOut of the blue, Leonel leaned in, opening the car door, and in a calm tone, he said, Hop in.
Once again, Anika was left dumbfounded.
She couldnt wrap her head around it. Did Leonel just invite her in? It felt like a shift from his previous rejections. And she was pretty sure he understood her intentions. Yet, here he was, opening the door for her Was he actually open to accepting her? With cautious steps, Anika entered the car.
She settled into the plush black limo, beside the man shed admired for so long. Sneaking a peek at the pristine white carpet, catching a whiff of the rich leather, and a hint of Leonels cologne
Money and power, they had a way of intoxicating more than any perfume, She yearned for him and was eager to be with him intimately.
Mr. Douglas? Her voice quivered as she asked, Where are we headed? Leonel stayed silent, simply dialing a number and ordering, Head downstairs now.
With that command given, he ended the call, still paying no attention to Anika. Leaning back, he sat quietly, cigarette in hand, a sight that comforted Anikas eyes.
Anika decided not to bug him further and just kept gazing at Leonel, totally captivated.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe couldnt figure out why any woman would be so cold towards someone like Leonel.
That lady had acted all high and mighty just because she came from money ! Before long, Noreen dashed down from upstairs, thinking it was urgent.
But when she saw what was happening through the rolled-down window, she was shocked Anika was seated right next to Leonel.
Was Leonel losing his marbles? Why would he let this ambitious girl in his car? Alexis had already filed for divorce. If he wasnt keen on splitting up with
her, shouldnt he cut ties with Anika? Why was he still messing around with her?