19 Bitter Realizations and Confrontations

10 Bitter Realizations and Confrontations

Host Williams‘ lavish praise of Emma’s business acumen and insights filled the air, his admiration evident. He reminisced about her contributions to various collaborations, expressing envy for Alex’s fortune in having such a brilliant wife.

Alex, engulfed in the escalating tension, listened as Williams lamented Emma’s absence and mused about the potential business opportunities she could have explored with Wayne

Williams‘ obliviousness to the strained atmosphere only amplified the discomfort. Wayne seized the moment to reinforce his earlier point, his voice laced with mockery. “See, Alex? You owe much of your success to her.”

Emma in Alex’s professional life, began to disperse, leaving Alex to grapple

banquet flashed through his mind. She had concealed her discomfort, remaining by his side with a strained

Emma chatting comfortably

a biting remark. “Seems a bit inappropriate, doesn’t it, Mr.

are none of your concem, Alex.” With that, she walked

over. “So quick to move on, Emma? Don’t embarrass yourself or me.” He grabbed Emma’s wrist, forcing her to

him.

wrist, met his anger with icy calm. “Your opinions are irrelevant

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