They continued to explore different angles, soaking in each other's warmth. The kiss was difficult to break away from.

Outside the door, Leonel's secretary knocked anxiously.

“Mr. Douglas, the meeting is scheduled. Shall we proceed with the delay?"

"Yes, go ahead!"

Before Leonel could complete his sentence, Alexis placed a gentle finger on his lips and whispered, "You go to the meeting! I'll be here, waiting. We can head home together after you finish.

Leonel proposed going to his residence.

Alexis murmured her approval.

Stepping back, Leonel adjusted his shirt and tie before her, projecting a polished image.

He looked down and chuckled softly. "I can't go out looking like this!"

Alexis leaned against his shoulder, laughing.

Playfully, she held onto his waist suggesting, “Why don't you head to the restroom first, Mr. Douglas?"

Leonel made an effort to control his desire.

He teased, "I'll save it for you! It's all yours."

Then he exited the office.

Alexis playfully made a face at his retreating form, reminiscent of their childhood antics. Once the door closed, she grabbed two picture frames from his desk.

One displayed a photo of him with her, the same one found in her study.

When did he discreetly make a duplicate of it?

The other featured a photo of him with Darwin and his wife.

Serenity, Darwin's wife, happened to be Leonel and Alexis kindergarten classmate. In that photo however, she had transformed into a striking beauty as she matured.

Alexis felt a bit uneasy seeing her boyfriend share a picture with others, even if they were already married.