Leonel smiled warmly and leaned in, gently caressing her cheek as he elaborated, “Resuming our marriage entails that from tonight onwards, we'll share the same bed and intimately connect with each other's bodies. To be more frank, I'll fuck the brains out of you every night from now on."

Alexis replied icily, "I'm sorry, but I have no desire to do so."

Leonel paused briefly before responding nonchalantly, “ I'll do all the work! You just need to lie there and look pretty.”

His slender fingers brushed lightly over her skin as he spoke, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

"Do you know that during those nights when you lay beside me, all I desired was to undress you and share passionate moments together? I refrained, fearing you might resent it, but now it seems there's no longer any need for restraint, as my actions can't seem to earn your affection or forgiveness."

Leonel then forcefully dragged Alexis out of the car, surrounded by his men and with Evelyn still inside the villa, leaving Alexis no choice but to comply. She didn't want Evelyn to witness Leonel's forceful actions.

Tears streamed down her face. In a desperate plea, Alexis whispered, “Leonel, please don't make me hate you!"

However, Leonel paid no heed to her words.

He pulled Alexis into his arms and carried her through the foyer and hall, directly towards their master bedroom on the second floor.

There, he laid Alexis down on the bed. Before she could even attempt to rise, he pinned her down, displaying a peculiar penchant for binding her with his ties.

Alexis found herself helplessly restrained on the soft, spacious bed, her gaze fixed on Leonel as he approached, unbuttoning his shirt with a piercing intensity in his eyes.

The air was thick with tension from this involuntary encounter.

Leonel gripped her chin, forcing Alexis to meet his gaze. In a husky voice, he uttered, "Alexis, things weren't always like this between us. You used to love it when we do this."

However, Alexis was consumed by nothing but profound disgust for him.

She buried her face in the pillow, her voice trembling with pain.

"You know very well that's all in the past! Don't you remember those videos of you kissing Anika? Every time I see you, it all comes rushing back. You repulse me. Why subject a woman who feels nothing for you to this torment when there are countless others out there who would appreciate your affection?"

Upon hearing her accusations, Leonel simply let out a soft chuckle.

Leaning his head on her shoulder, he exhaled warm breath against her skin, making her shudder with disgust.

"So you feel nothing for me."

Sitting upright, Leonel softly caressed her cheek and remarked, "You know I always get what I desire, Alexis. If you claim you feel nothing for me, then I'll need to devise a solution, won't 1?"