Female NovelChapter 2364 He then excused himself from the table.
Marcus, left with his coffee, took a leisurely sip, a knowing smile on his face.
Exiting the courthouse at eleven in the morning, Alexis felt a sense of accomplishment.
She had just won a lawsuit, and the grateful plaintiff had called, albeit with the audacious request of reducing the legal fees.
ANGELA'sLIBRARY Alexis tossed her briefcase into her car and got in, phone in hand, wearing a slight smile.
She generously told Colin Duffy, her client, “For your case, I won't charge a cent.” Colin, mistakenly assuming Alexis was offering a charitable gesture due to their supposed close relationship, was overjoyed.Contents belong to NovelDrama.Org
Alexis, knowing better, ended the call with a curt, “Keep dreaming!” She then sent Colin a message, attaching photos of him cheating with a minor Internet celebrity.
The woman was no match for his partner in looks or demeanor, but Alexis mused on how some men always seem drawn to the wrong choices.
After sending the message, she tossed her phone aside and drove back to her law firm.
Upon arrival, her assistant approached her quietly, “Mr. Douglas is here to see you.” Leonel? Alexis directed with a glance.
“Show him to the reception room.” Her assistant hesitated, mentioning she had let Leonel wait in Alexis’s office, considering he was family.
Alexis firmly reminded her, “Don't let it happen again.” Carrying her briefcase, she entered her office to find Leonel making himself at home. In his hand, he held a photo frame.
It was a group photo of the Fowler family, featuring all four children.
Alexis, about ten years old in the picture, stood next to Leonel, their heads touching in a moment of youthful innocence and joy.
Alexis set her briefcase down with a thud, hands on her hips as she regarded Leonel.
He looked up at the sound of her footsteps, and after a moment, he commented lightly, “You still have it." Moving to her desk, Alexis settled into her leather chair, giving it a light spin.
“Leonel, I don't appreciate others meddling too much in my life Whether it’s Calvin, you, or anyone else-it’s all the same to me.