Looking up, Alexis greeted him, "Marcus!"

Marcus entered with a subtle smile on his face. He sat down across from Alexis, poured himself a cup of tea, and drank it slowly.

Alexis observed Marcus and sensed he had something on his mind.

After he sipped his tea, Marcus asked, “I've heard Serenity is in Heron too. Are you really that calm about it?"

With a smile, Alexis replied, "What should I do, then? Chain Leonel to my side?"

The idea of chasing Leonel to Acoiclya had not crossed her mind then, and it certainly didn't now.

Her feelings for Leonel were genuine. She believed if he reciprocated and remained faithful, they could have a future together. But forcing him was not an option for her.

Testing Leonel's loyalty was not something Alexis desired.

It would be tedious.

Marcus nodded in agreement. “Exactly. Even if you tied someone Like Leonel down, he wouldn't stay. It's better to let him be."

“What are you implying?" Alexis Laughed.

She finished her drink and stood up. "I should get going."

Marcus looked slightly concerned. “Aren't you staying for dinner?"

Alexis already grabbed her coat and responded, “I've got a client meeting and it's urgent. Mr. Fowler, being a lawyer isn't like being a president. I can't just take off whenever I wish," she said playfully as she walked to the door.

Marcus stopped her and said, “Alexis, you don't have to push yourself so hard."

These words left her momentarily speechless.

After a pause, she looked down and responded quietly, "Dad left his law career for his family. I actually love being a lawyer, Marcus...

I don't want to quit, even if it gets tough."

She remembered how proud her father felt whenever she was recognized for her legal work.

Marcus watched her in silence.