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.

to argue back, but Alex was resolute. He began to question his decisions, particularly regarding Lillian’s education abroad, which seemed to have

by the upcoming

atmosphere was charged with ambition and opportunism. Alex and Wayne Smirnov were an odd pair

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

mention of Emma working at the Smirnov company elicited a sharp retort from Jada, her words protective and biting. “Emma is thriving, Alex, far from the world you dragged her

replied defensively, “I never meant to bring her

his marriage. “Rumors of your divorce with Emma have been circulating. Is there truth in them?”

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

accusatory. “Perhaps if you’d valued her more, you wouldn’t be in

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