After hanging up, he said impassively, “Alright then! There's a French restaurant across the street. Would Miss Smith do me the honor of accompanying me?"

Vanessa felt a tinge of excitement.

She had her own plans to discuss with Leonel.

This man before her was capable and ruthless. Love was no longer on her agenda at this stage of life. She believed Leonel could be the right match for her-most importantly, she could use him to crush Edwin, making him rue his past decisions.

At the French restaurant, Leonel seemed preoccupied while Vanessa kept rambling about her plans.