The room felt dim despite the bright light.

Alexis rubbed her sore eyes and declared, "I swear, I didn't sleep with Calvin, Leonel. Not even once. Believe it or not, I won't repeat myself again!"

She felt no obligation to explain herself; she hadn't done anything wrong.

Leonel's fists tightened as he uttered each word. "Neither have I, with Anika."

Alexis couldn't help but smile at his words.

Tears welled in her eyes as she looked at Leonel. "You and her? Leonel... Do you really think I care about that woman? Calvin was there for me when Evelyn was born. He was like family. How could you compare him to Anika, a woman simply couldn't wait to jump into your bed?!"

Leonel's tone was icy. “Does it really matter?"

He advanced towards her, pinning her to the bed. “You don't even give a damn about me anymore. Do you even secretly wish I'd cheat so you can divorce me? Are you only upset because I mentioned Calvin? But Alexis, He has been gone for three years. Shouldn't you move on?"

Alexis struggled against Leonel's grip, her wrists turning blue. He only tightened his hold, kissing her fiercely in his rage.

"Remember, you belong to me, Alexis! You're Mrs. Douglas, and that's all anyone needs to know. Got it? Alexis couldn't break free. She turned her face away, seething. “I'm not your property, Leonel. No one owns me, not even you."

“Oh, really?"

Leonel's smirk was met with an equally defiant glare from Alexis.

Neither of them was backing down.

With a determined gaze, Alexis watched as Leonel unzipped her dress.

She fought back, yelling, “Stop! Do you even realize what you're doing?!"

He sneered. "Of course! I just want to be with my wife."

Alexis, trembling with anger, spat, "You jerk!"

There was a cruel smirk on Leonel's lips, mixed with excitement.

Leaning in close, he whispered, “Relax. You'll come begging sooner or later."

"You'll regret this, Leonel! My dad won't let you off easy."