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.

but Alex was resolute. He began to question his decisions, particularly regarding Lillian’s education

at his office, Alex tried to bury himself in work but was distracted by the upcoming banquet. Learning about the

atmosphere was charged with ambition and opportunism. Alex and Wayne Smirnov were an odd pair among the guests, with

conversation, only to be met with an aloof response. Wayne’s attitude

of Emma working at the Smirnov company elicited a sharp retort from Jada, her words

defensively, “I never

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

off guard, hesitated. “Yes, we are divorced,” he admitted, his voice low. “It’s a matter I never

you’d valued her more, you

of guilt. “I realize now what I lost in Emma,” he confessed, the admission heavy with