Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

17 Tensions and Revelations

17 Tensions and Revelations

In the aftermath of the confrontation, the matriarch’s frustration was palpable. “Why does Emma get special

reatment from you?” She demanded, tears of anger streaming down her face, ruining her heavy makeup. Her confusion over Alex’s sudden protectiveness towards Emma, a woman he had seemingly disregarded before, was quite evident.

Alex, meanwhile, was confronted with a harsh truth. He hadn’t truly considered the struggles Emma might have faced within his family. “Could I have endured what she did?” He pondered silently, reflecting on Emma’s resilience and dignity throughout their marriage.

He declared sternly to his mother and Lillian, “Lillian will stay in for a month for self–reflection. Any more issues, and the financial support stops.” His words were final, leaving the room in a tense silence as he departed.

question his decisions,

distracted by the upcoming banquet. Learning about the Smirnov family’s attendance, including Emma,

atmosphere was charged with ambition and opportunism. Alex and Wayne Smirnov

an aloof response. Wayne’s attitude hinted at long–standing disdain, a reminder of the chasm between their social

mention of Emma working at the Smirnov company elicited a sharp retort from Jada, her words protective and biting.

replied defensively, “I never meant to

Alex with a direct mention of his marriage. “Rumors of your divorce with Emma have been circulating.

divorced,” he admitted, his voice low.

“Perhaps if you’d valued her

pang of guilt. “I realize now what I lost in Emma,” he