FreeNovelChapter 2517 The more she pushed back, the more Edwin found himself intrigued.
Three days rolled by.
The impending signing of the intent contract between Leonel and the Smith family loomed closer.
Leonel patiently awaited Alexis.
He reckoned that Alexis couldn't remain aloof to Edwin's plight.
He had recently tied the knot but had to neglect his marital duties, working endless hours at the firm.
Surely, she must be aware.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut after three days, Alexis hadn't made contact.
Leonel sat in his office, his countenance slightly grim.
His secretary entered, saying softly, "Mr.
Douglas, Miss Smith has arrived and wishes to see you.
Vanessa? Leonel replied nonchalantly, "Send her in.
" Moments later, Vanessa entered.
This wasn't their first encounter, but their interactions had been scarce.
Vanessa had found it hard to believe Leonel, an adopted child of the Fowler family, would invest in the Smith family.
Besides, as the contract signing drew nearer, Leonel displayed no signs of retreat.
Vanessa, having her own agenda, chose to seek an audience with him.
She had dressed particularly elegantly today.
But Leonel was in no mood to appreciate it.
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He seemed preoccupied until Vanessa called out multiple times, jolting him back to reality.
"Apologies, Miss Smith, what were you saying?" Vanessa gazed at the business magnate before her.
She was flipped.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTrue, she harbored affection for Edwin, but over the past six months, Edwin had put her through the wringer.
He'd already wedded another woman and even started a Family: content tarily. Now, Vanessa wanted a potent ally.
She had set her sights on Leonel, who was both handsome, and m affluent.
Despite lacking a powerful lineage, she aimed med to have a hold over him.
Vanessa took the initiative.
"Lunchtis approaching.
Would Mr.
Douglas fancy joiningfor a meal?" Leonel eyed her pensively.
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