Chapter 3591 Evelyn obediently nodded in agreement.
The sparkle in the little girl's eyes melted Leonel's heart.
Unable to resist, he planted a ki*s on her cheek and hoarsely informed Alexis, "I'm heading upstairs.
Alexis watched as he went upstairs with the attendant.
She understood that Leonel must have gone for business.
Knowing that discussions about important projects usually took at least half an hour, she realized this would provide enough tfor her to escape with Evelyn.
However, Alexis didn't leave right away.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtInstead, she opted to grab a glass of champagne and survey her surroundings.
She observed the vehicle they had arrived in, still parked outside, with the driver dozing inside.
From her handbag, Alexis withdrew a pair of diamond cufflinks belonging to Leonel.
She had taken these cufflinks from Leonel's accessory cabwhile changing clothes in the cloakroom before they left.
Now, she gripped them tightly, feeling the edges pressing into her fingers.
Evelyn was captivated by the star-shaped lights.
Squatting beside her, Alexis whispe red, "Sweetie, I want to take you home.
Promiseyou'll stay close to me, and whatever happens, remain silent, alright?" Evelyn blinked innocently, her expression tinged with confusion.
After a moment's pause, she whispered, “Are we returning to Duefron? Are we leaving Dad?" Alexis didn't want to deceive Evelyn.
She understood that she would have to eventually take her away, and sooner or later, Evelyn would learn that she and Leonel wouldn't be living together anymore.
She didn't say anything and only caressed Evelyn gently.
Evelyn hesitated briefly before lowering her head and approaching Alexis, whispering softly, “Mommy, I'll go with you.
Alexis' emotions grew complex in that moment.
Despite her inner turmoil, she knew she had to act.
She had to leave here within the next half-hour and then contact Waylen.
Leading Evelyn towards the car, she made sure they stayed hidden from the driver's view by the side of the car.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs Alexis approached, the driver swiftly emerged to greet her.
"Mrs.
Douglas.
m Adjusting her clothes, Alexis nonchalantly opened the car door. "Leonel misplaced his cufflinks during our last ride.
He taskedwith finding them," she explained.
She opened the back door of the car and leaned in to search.
The driver pondered the possibility of Leonel during excufflinks m alone with Alexis.
Such occurrences were not uncommon in high society.
Soon enough, Alexis beamed as she showed him the cufflinks, saying, "Found them!" PLAY GAMES ON EPICPLAY PLAY NOW FUSION BLOCKS