Alexis' heart raced as she recalled the servant from the previous night.

Offering an excuse, she said, "I'm too tired. I'd prefer to have breakfast in bed."

Leonel smiled softly. "I thought if I sat across from you, you wouldn't have an appetite. I'm glad you're hungry."

With that, he rose and made his way to the bathroom.

After some time, noise emanated from the bathroom. Understanding what he was doing, Alexis lowered her gaze, a cold smile playing on her lips.

Once he finished his shower, Leonel changed into fresh clothes, appearing handsome as ever.

Buttoning his cuffs as he descended the stairs, Leonel instructed the servant regarding breakfast arrangements before partaking in a meal himself. Afterwards, he returned to the study. When the servant arrived to take the medicine, he met her gaze calmly.

The servant's heart quivered as she reached for the medication; then she retreated quietly.

Watching the servant leave, Leonel proceeded to schedule an appointment with a doctor. "Yes, please come to draw 500 milliliters of blood today and deposit it in my private blood bank."

Alexis didn't want his blood.

They had previously argued over the issue.

Now, he desired her to conceive a child. Even if she refused, he insisted on being fully prepared.

In the bedroom, Alexis stood up and settled in front of the vanity, running a comb through her lengthy hair.

The servant entered, pushing the door ajar. Catching sight of her reflection in the mirror, Alexis asked softly, "Have you bought the medication?"

Placing breakfast on the table, the servant retrieved a small bottle from her apron pocket. Her voice quivered as she spoke. "Yes, Mrs. Douglas. Please don't mention that I brought it for you, or Mr. Douglas will surely dismiss me."

Alexis assured her she wouldn't.

She instructed the servant to leave the room before approaching the bottle of medicine. Examining it, she noted the instructions for consumption and the dosage, realizing it was indeed contraceptives.

With resolve, Alexis opened the bottle and confirmed the intact sealing film inside.

Without hesitation, she extracted two pills and swallowed them dry.

Swallowing the pills, Alexis felt the dryness in her throat, discomfort settling in.