After some time, he turned to Alexis and said softly, “Evelyn seems really content, Alexis... You want her happiness to last forever too, don't you?"

Alexis' heart skipped a beat. She met Leonel's gaze, but he remained silent after that comment.

Leonel escorted them to a gathering of local elites, where children were also present, indicating its elevated status.

Upon their arrival, a waiter approached Leonel with deference, informing him, "Sir, the host has been eagerly awaiting your presence."

Leonel smiled in acknowledgment.

Alexis was taken aback. Aware of Leonel's expanding business empire, she was still stunned by the opulence of the estate. Its owner, among the world's top five wealthiest individuals, was a revelation.

She hadn't realized Leonel had such influential connections now.

Silently, Alexis poured a glass of juice for Evelyn, keeping her thoughts to herself.

Evelyn took a small sip and exclaimed, "It's sweet!"

Alexis gently caressed Evelyn's face before glancing at Leonel. He instructed, “Take Evelyn to grab a bite. I'll head upstairs for a brief discussion and join you soon."

Alexis nodded.

Leonel crouched before Evelyn and advised, "Listen to Mommy, stay put, and wait here for me, alright?"

Evelyn obediently nodded in agreement.

The sparkle in the little girl's eyes melted Leonel's heart. Unable to resist, he planted a kiss on her cheek and hoarsely informed Alexis, “I'm heading upstairs."

Alexis watched as he went upstairs with the attendant.

She understood that Leonel must have gone for business. Knowing that discussions about important projects usually took at least half an hour, she realized this would provide enough time for her to escape with Evelyn.

However, Alexis didn't leave right away.

Instead, she opted to grab a glass of champagne and survey her surroundings. She observed the vehicle they had arrived in, still parked outside, with the driver dozing inside.

From her handbag, Alexis withdrew a pair of diamond cufflinks belonging to Leonel.

She had taken these cufflinks from Leonel's accessory cabinet while changing clothes in the cloakroom before they left. Now, she gripped them tightly, feeling the edges pressing into her fingers.