NovelEnglishChapter 2686 Despite applause from the audience, internal disdain lingered.
The upper class had always been known for their snobbish attitudes.
After Serenity finished playing, tears welled up in her eyes, and she instinctively glanced at her husband.
Engaged in pleasant conversation, Darwin conversed with a wealthy widow.
() Desiring Leonel's company, Serenity sought him out, but he was nowhere to be found. Initially present in the hall, Leonel trailed Alexis and Calvin after their departure.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAlexis appeared stunning that evening.
Rarely participating in such gatherings, Leonel seldom witnessed Alexis in formal attire. However, on this occasion, she exuded a captivating allure.
Adorned in a champagne-colored, diamond-studded halter dress, she radiated elegance.
Perhaps owing to childbirth, she exhibited a noticeable fullness in all the right places.
Her every step drew the attention of nearly every man in attendance, captivated by her allure.
Despite the animosity stemming from their previous encounter, Leonel harbored resentment toward Alexis, particularly for her association with Calvin. Nevertheless, when Alexis and Calvin departed together, Leonel found himself compelled to follow.
Ultimately, in the villa's garden, Leonel caught sight of Alexis.
On this night, the moon shone brightly and stars twinkled sparsely in the sky.
Leonel stood quietly in the villa's front yard.
It appeared that Calvin had some urgent matters to attend to which necessitated him to leave earlier.
Alexis accompanied Calvin to his vehicle. Calvin opened the car door and leaned in to speak with her.
His demeanor was undoubtedly tender.
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A soft smile graced Alexis’ face in response. Calvin placed a kiss behind her ear in a gesture filled with a hint of desire. It was a sign of closeness shared only by lovers.
Calvin entered his car and left after their brief intimate encounter.
The black vehicle gradually faded into the darkness.
Alexis lingered for a moment before she decided to return to the banquet hall. As she turned, her gaze unexpectedly met Leonel's.
He was standing beneath the tree.
Its leaves cast shadows that played across his face and lent it a mysterious and somewhat somber appearance.
He pulled out a cigarette and lit it.
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