Chapter 2216 Just then, the secretary entered with coffee, inadvertently blocking Laura''s exit.


    Alexis, in a bold move, lifted Laura onto the pool table, took off her shoes and handed them to her secretary Jett.


    “Miss Thomas’ shoes are stained. Please get them cleaned.” Jett, struggling to maintain hisposure, agreed.


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    Laura was taken aback.


    She heard of Alexis’ being a handful but hadn''t expected such audacious behavior. Could this really be how a woman acted? Alexis seemed to sense Laura''s thoughts.


    Sipping her coffee, Alexis remarked, “I''ve been feeling a bit lonelytely. Just keep mepany for a while.” Laura remained silent, observing her.


    Alexis then lined up another shot.


    “Edwin is quite good at snooker. Hasn''t he yed with you?” Laura turned away, her voice soft but resolute.


    “It''s over between us.” Their rtionship had been built on deception. It was never about spending quality time together or nurturing what they had. It was just a fleeting affair.


    Shaking her head, Alexismented, “Edwin''s really out of line.” She yed a few more shots before sitting beside Laura, who was lost in thought.


    Gently touching Laura''s lustrous hair, Alexis seemed almost envious.


    Such fine, dense hair. Edwin is such a lucky guy. She thought.


    Alexis, seemingly oblivious to Laura''s unease, handed her a cup of coffee, herughter carrying a note of helplessness.


    “Laura, have you never thought about fighting for it?” Confused, Laura just looked at her, unsure of what Alexis meant.


    Alexis, her gaze drifting to the window, seemed lost in thought.


    Eventually, she spoke up softly.


    “Edwin is in a struggle. He hasn''t let go of youpletely. He still gets jealous,es to you in the middle of the night, and thinks about caring for you. If you don''t give him a push, how will you know if he wouldn''t choose you over everything else? Once he''s truly engaged, or married to Vanessa, you''ll have no chance.”