Chapter 2522 “Alexis! Forgive me!” His voice was seductive and husky, murmuring into her ear.
Alexis listened in a daze.
When he eventually let her go, she sat beside him, smoothing the shirt he'd disheveled. Afterward, she opened the car door and left.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs the door closed softly, Leonel closed his eyes, probably thinking of his next move.
After a moment, he phoned his assistant. “Set up a meeting with the Smith family. We'll ink the intent contract come morning.” The assistant warned, “Mr. Douglas, taking on both the Fowler and Evans families isn't exactly a smart move.” It was akin to courting disaster! Leonel’s tone was casual. “Just do as | say!" Leonel hung up.
With a sigh, he leaned back in his seat and ran his fingers over his lips.
Alexis was the only thing on his mind.
He desperately missed her and longed for her with every fiber of his being.
He hadn't seen her in a while and it was killing him.
He was aware that he had a problem, but there was nothing he could do.
He couldn't get better. He didn’t want to get better either.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlexis being with him was the only cure.
A knock on the car window interrupted his thoughts.
Leonel turned to look out the window.
‘An man in his fifties stood outside. His clothes were old and worn-out. His face was weathered, but Leonel recognized him instantly.
His biological father...
Kenneth Douglas leaned closer to the window, he exchanged a glance with his son as he rolled the window down.
They locked eyes. Two men bound by blood...
One dignified and the other of a low class.