28 Revelations and Discontent

In a quaint café, Emma sat across from Wayne, recounting her recent encounter with Alex. Her expression was a mix of annoyance and disbelief. “He had the audacity to warn me about you, as if 1 can’t handle my own relationships,” she said, shaking her head.

Wayne listened, his expression one of mild amusement. “Alex seems to have a hard time letting go You two were married for a long time. Perhaps he still feels some responsibility towards you,” he suggested.

Emma scoffed at the notion. “Responsibility? He’s the last person I’d expect to show any concern about my well–being, especially after everything that’s happened.”

Their conversation was interrupted by a news alert on Emma’s phone. She glanced at the screen, her eyes widening in shock, “It’s about Bella. She’s been exposed as a mistress to a wealthy businessman. They’re insinuating it’s Alex!”

Wayne raised an eyebrow. “Scandalous. But it’s not surprising, given Alex’s recent behavior. He’s been quite reckless.”

jealousy, but an unsettling feeling nonetheless. She had moved on from Alex,

his office, his phone ringing incessantly. It was his mother. He braced himself for the impending lecture.

family name! How could you let this happen?” His mother’s

a headache coming on. “Mother, it’s not what you think. The

the matriarch was relentless. “You need to fix this, Alex. Our reputation is at stake. And think

made Alex’s heart sink. He hadn’t considered how the scandal might reflect on her. He had been so caught up in

mother still ranting on the phone, his mind racing. He needed to contain this situation before it spiraled further out of control.

met for dinner at a secluded restaurant. The mood was somber as

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the unfolding scandal.

believe Alex would be so careless,” Einma said, her

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