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.

He began to question his decisions, particularly regarding Lillian’s education abroad, which seemed to have changed

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

and Wayne Smirnov were

with an aloof response. Wayne’s attitude hinted at long–standing disdain, a

words protective and biting. “Emma

Jada’s words, Alex replied defensively, “I never meant to bring her

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

we are divorced,” he admitted, his voice low. “It’s a matter I never expected

her tone accusatory. “Perhaps if you’d valued her more,

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