Leonel took out a cigarette from the box on the tea table, but after a moment of contemplation, he opted not to smoke it.

He lifted his head to gaze at Alexis, chuckling. "What? Do you think I'm a stud?"

"A beast is best paired with a beast."

"You have quite the sharp tongue. I shouldn't have let you off so easily earlier. I should've just fucked you to death."

Alexis didn't wish to engage in further arguments. She lowered her head to read her book. Secretly, she yearned to see Evelyn, but reason dictated otherwise.