NovelOnlineChapter 2343 If he becomes unhappy and ventures abroad once more, or if he happens upon some random woman and has a child with her, where will you turn to for solace then?” Rena continued to cast anxious glances at Leonel.
At that moment, Alexis chimed in, “Dad, aren't you a bit old-fashioned? What's wrong with having a mixed-race child? Good looks are always the valuable currency these days." Waylen shifted his gaze to Leonel as well.
Leonel didn't laugh; instead, he spoke with deliberate slowness.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“I have a preference for pure-breed.” He was insinuating something, but Alexis simply brushed it aside.
She had long ceased to care about Leonel’s taste in women.
Following the meal, Alexis retreated to the cozy Lounge to indulge in some piano practice. Ever since she had taken up her job, there had been scant time for such pursuits, nor had she been in the right frame of mind for them. However, that afternoon offered a rare respite, and the sunshine streaming through was also inviting.
She wore a delicate Issey Miyake dress.
It featured a black knitted top and a billowy white chiffon skirt below.
Her lengthy brown tresses cascaded down her back.
She played Fir Elise as always, purely for her own amusement, with no intention to impress anyone.
Leonel lingered in the doorway, silently savoring the melody.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt had been a considerable span of time since he had last heard Alexis play the piano.
She possessed remarkable talent and played with finesse, but her aspirations resided elsewhere.
Leonel strolled in and leaned against the piano, lighting a cigarette as he gazed downward.
The piano's melodious notes flowed without interruption. Alexis inquired casually, “Is there something on your mind?” Leonel regarded her through the haze of smoke, and then, in a seemingly indifferent manner, uttered, “I'm contemplating a return to China for my career.” “Your admirers abroad will undoubtedly be heartbroken!” Leonel clenched his fist, feeling a twinge of irritation. After a pause, he murmured, “The company I'm establishing requires a legal team with an expected annual revenue of around five hundred million.
Are you interested?” Alexis ceased playing.
She regarded him with a faint smile.
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