Chapter 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.


    But after three days, Alexis hadn''t made contact.


    Leonel sat in his office, his countenance slightly grim.


    His secretary entered, saying softly, “Mr. Dous, Miss Smith has arrived and wishes to see you.” Vanessa? Leonel replied nonchntly, “Send her in." Momentster, 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 disyed no signs of retreat.


    Vanessa, having her own agenda, chose to seek an audience with him.


    She had dressed particrly elegantly today.


    But Leonel was in no mood to appreciate it.


    He seemed preupied 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.


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    True, 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.


    Now, Vanessa wanted a potent ally. She had set her sights on Leonel, who was both handsome and affluent. Despitecking a powerful lineage, she aimed to have a hold over him.


    Vanessa took the initiative. “Lunchtime is approaching. Would Mr. Dous fancy joining me for a meal?” Leonel eyed her pensively.