LittleNovelChapter 3732
The other side’s president a northerner and was forthright.
He insisted on drinks after the signing.
Noreen was about to intervene but Leonel stopped her.
He downed two glasses of champagne fast, smiling.
“Sorry, I'm not feeling great.
That's my Limit.
Help yourself!”
The client, after two brandies, patted Leonel’s shoulder.
“I heard about your leg.
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You're straightforward about it and I like it.
We'll be good friends.
Noreen'’s face dropped at the news.
Leonel forced a smile, hiding his pain.
When leaving, the client, drunk, even offered to push his wheelchair.
Leonel declined politely.
Outside, Noreen muttered, “What a jerk! Why even deal with him?”
Leonel replied calmly, “He may be dim but he’s very wealthy.
Easy money, you know.
It would be our loss not to cooperate with him.
Noreen wanted to protest but Leonel stopped her.
“Let it go.
The contract has been signed, and that’s all that matters.
She apologized, feeling bad.
But Leonel didn’t blher.
As they were Leaving, he spotted Alexis.
She was with a guy and they were walking together.
They seemed close.
The man looked about thirty-something.
He appeared suave and seemed perfect for Alexis...
Leonel was stunned.
Was he her date?
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He hadn't expected it so soon...
Worried Alexis might spot him, he clenched his fists.
“Pushthat way.
I need a smoke.
Noreen saw Alexis too.
Shocked, she wheeled Leonel away to a quiet spot.
The wheelchair felt like it weighed a ton, though they weren't far away.
She fought back tears.
Her voice trembling, she said, “Why not tell Miss Fowler the truth...”
“What truth? That | ended up disabled protecting her, hoping she'd pity me? So she'd feel obligated to look after
Leonel’s words dripped with bitterness.
Noreen couldn't hold back and she slipped away to cry.
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