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 Fiir Elise as always, purely for her own amusement, with no intention to impress anyone.

Leonel lingered in the doorway, silently savoring the melody.

It 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.

"Certainly, I have just the team you need within my firm."

“What if I were to request your personal involvement in this case?"

Leonel inquired quietly.

Alexis maintained her smile and remarked, "How intriguing! You insist on my involvement, and I should just oblige? Leonel, I'm rather occupied at the moment. I don't have the time for these little romantic charades. Let's be frank. This won't work."

Outside, a servant likely caught wind of their conversation and started eavesdropping.