Chapter 2373 Sighing lightly at the complexity of the situation, Alexis went back to work and left the law firm around 8 pm, ready to head back to her apartment.
As she reached the parking area, she noticed a Lotus Evora parked nearby.
It was unmistakably Leonel’s.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThrough the rolled-down window of the car, Leonel’'s handsome face was visible in the early spring night.
Holding her briefcase, Alexis mused on his uninhibited behavior in bed, contrasting sharply with his more composed demeanor now.
She approached the car, tapping on its body.
“Waiting for someone, Mr. Douglas?” she inquired casually.
Leonel, with a slight tilt of his chin, simply said, “Get in." Alexis replied with a smile, “I drove here myself. You don’t need to keep showing up like this. Next time we're in the mood, we can just meet at a hotel. It's actually more discreet —" Leonel's frustration was palpable, wishing he could silence her provocative comments. He stepped out of the car and ushered her inside.
Once settled next to him, Alexis took off her high heels, visibly exhausted.
Her day had been long and taxing-court in the morning, an intense encounter with Leonel at noon, and handling Edwin's crisis through the afternoon and evening without so much as a bite to eat.
Noticing her pale complexion at a red light, Leonel asked softly, “Not feeling well?” Alexis, not one to neglect her well-being, directed him, “Let's go eat something.” Leonel immediately connected the dots.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“The lunch | sent today, you didn't eat it?" Alexis let out a light snort.
“Let's not do something as childish as that again.” Leonel remained silent, his grip firm on the steering wheel. As the traffic light turned green, he drove to a nearby Mexican restaurant known for its pleasant atmosphere.
The chill in the air had thinned the crowd.
Once seated, Alexis ordered their meal, which arrived quickly. She ate mostly in silence, her focus on the food.
After partially satiating her hunger and drinking half a glass of water, she noticed Leonel hadn't touched his meal.
She asked with a faint smile, “Not to your liking?" Leonel simply shook his head.