Perhaps it was her conversation with Rena earlier, but Alexis felt unusually submissive that night.

Leonel held her close, and she found herself reacting to his kisses and caresses...

It had been three years since they had shared a night as passionate as this one.

Leonel's desire didn't wane until the early hours of the morning.

Unlike before, where they would sleep facing away from each other, he wrapped her in his arms and they chatted for a bit.

Alexis considered that perhaps they needed to have an open discussion if they intended to keep their marriage vows.

The image of the lipstick stain on his shirt lingered in her mind.

However, Leonel didn't seem inclined to give her a _ thorough explanation about what transpired that night.

On the anniversary celebration of Leonel's company.

As Leonel's wife, Alexis put her professional obligations on hold for three days to accompany him to the celebration banquet.

At nine o'clock in the morning, she and his secretary, Noreen Rivera, headed to a salon. Alexis was there to slip into the gown she had picked out and to have her hair styled. The stylist couldn't resist complimenting her, "This dress looks fantastic on you! You have a completely different vibe from tonight's emcee."

The emcee?

With a puzzled look, Alexis turned to Noreen and said, "Check if her name is Anika Cohen."

Noreen secretly grumbled to herself.

It was clear from the start that Anika was the emcee.

Noreen was aware of Anika's intentions to charm Leonel, but it caught her off guard how Anika dared to rile up Alexis before even winning Leonel over.

Leonel and Alexis weren't just a married couple; they shared a childhood as well. Given her influential family, Alexis was not someone to mess with Lightly.

Inwardly, Noreen thought Anika was being foolish.

Yet outwardly, Noreen feigned shock. “Really? Anika doesn't seem Like the type to have access to such high-end fashion. Let me double-check and I'll let you know."

But as it turned out, Anika was indeed the evening's emcee.