“Just swing by and see for yourself.”
Thirty minutes later, Edwin arrived in person, slightly taken aback at the sight of the check.
It bore Leonel’s signature.
Edwin set the check on the desk, took a seat, and rubbed his temples, quipping, “Since when did your connection with him escalate to writing a $200-billion check? Can I officially dub him my cousin-in-law?”
Alexis blushed, retorting, “Just accept the money; no need for banter!”
She smoothed her hair, adding, “In fact, I’m not rushing into anything with him!”
Edwin’s eyes lit up with enthusiasm.
Reexamining the check, he flicked it and remarked, “Honestly, I’m in need of cash right now. But if I take this and your relationship hits a snag, being unable to return it would be worse than death for me. I won’t let you demean yourself or beg for mercy on my account.”
Playfully, Alexis gave him a gentle kick.
“Do you really think I’m that sort of person? Relax! Even if things go awry with him, I’ll figure out a way to settle the score.”
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Edwin remained silent.
Swiftly taking the check, he left in a hurry, dialing Leonel as he got into his car.
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Expressing his gratitude to Leonel with a respectful tone, he sounded polite yet a bit distant.
Subsequently, he conveyed his intention to return the check to Leonel.
Amidst the airport clamor, Leonel replied, “Edwin! Putting Alexis aside, don’t we share brotherhood growing up? Do you doubt my sincerity toward Alexis, or is there still lingering resentment from our past altercations?
Edwin, I’ve always wanted a face-to-face conversation all these years.”
Articulate and expressive, he conveyed a considerable amount.
Ultimately, Edwin accepted the favor, whispering a quiet “Thanks.”
Elsewhere, Leonel offered a subtle smile.
In the evening, Alexis returned home unusually early.
The clock hadn’t struck 7 p.m., and the apartment exuded an oddly empty vibe, a sensation she wasn’t entirely accustomed to.
Collapsing onto the sofa, she mused, “Humans are indeed social creatures!”
Yet she had experienced solitude before, and it hadn’t been unbearable!
Alexis started seeking an activity to occupy her time.