She looked at him, still smiling. “You've given up on us before, haven't you?"

Following this, she gestured dismissively, “Okay, that's sufficient.

It's fruitless. You should leave."

Leonel observed her.

Alexis seemed more focused on the cat than on him.

After a brief moment, he eventually departed.

The apartment door swung open and then shut.

Alexis seemed somewhat bewildered.

Meanwhile, in the exclusive presidential suite of Duefron's sole six-star hotel, Edwin and Laura celebrated their wedding night.

Despite Laura's pregnancy, Edwin devised ways for them to relish each other, their romantic kisses elongating the night.

The girl nestled in his arms resembled a ripe peach and was exceedingly delicate.

During their wedding night, Edwin cherished every moment of tenderness.

During the night, Edwin was contacted by a senior executive from his company, who stated, "Mr. Evans, there's troubling information."

Clad in a black robe, Edwin ordered, "Proceed!"

Recently, he had encountered life's greatest joys, such as getting married, anticipating fatherhood, and nearing victory in the battle against the Smith family.

Edwin sensed he was at the zenith of life, brimming with vitality.

The executive paused before revealing, “The Smith family secured $80 billion in funding."

Edwin's gaze narrowed a bit.

An amount of $80 billion was sufficient to revive the Smith family.

With controlled tones, he inquired, "Have you determined the origin of the funds?"