"Wait. Let her stay."

The secretary couldn't hide her surprise. She turned to him and said, “But, Sir..."

His eyes had taken a serious look. "Just do as I say."

His words held a finality that she could not contest. She was his employee. Even if the secretary was on Alexis' side, she wouldn't tell her about Anika and Leonel. She stood frozen for a few seconds before walking out. As she left the room, she kept thinking of how Alexis deserved a much better man.

That night, Alexis came back late.