Leonel's expression hardened.

“Then whose concern is it? That boy from last night? Why isn't he here looking after you?"

Alexis' eyes narrowed slightly.

She emitted a soft, knowing chuckle.

"Why should he look after me?

It's usually me who takes care of him!"

She straightened up, dismissively swaying her hand in Leonel's direction.

"You wouldn't get it! You can't possibly comprehend what I share with Calvin! Someone as indifferent as you, how could you ever grasp it?"

Leonel's complexion turned pallid.

He genuinely wished for a civilized conversation with Alexis, an effort to maintain peaceful relations since they were still family, even though they were no longer a couple.

But it was abundantly clear that Alexis held no fondness for him.

She had no intention of letting him meddle in her affairs.

Just as Leonel was about to depart, someone approached, engaging Alexis in lively conversation.

"Miss Fowler, we've finally found you!

Come, let's enjoy a few more drinks. Those two gentlemen inside mentioned that if they have a good time drinking, they'll directly award a two-hundred-billion deal to Exceed Group without considering any other firms."

Alexis, who had previously resembled a drunken cat, suddenly spoke with clarity and briskness.

"Is that so, Mr. Watson?"

She added, “In that case, I must head over and outdrink them!"

With those words, Alexis made her exit.

Leonel remained rooted to the spot, his heart once again heavy.