20 The Fallout and Final Break

20 The Fallout and Final Break

Alex sat at his desk, his mind a whirlwind of frustration and disbelief. Bella’s scandal was spiraling out of control, defying his initial belief that money and influence could easily quell it. The public outcry was growing fiercer, and his own investigations reluctantly led him to accept the accusations‘ authenticity.

He found himself repeatedly on the verge of confronting Bella for answers, but each time, memories of their shared past held him back, leaving him conflicted and hesitant.

In the midst of his turmoil, an anonymous email notification caught his attention. Opening it, he was confronted with an exhaustive timeline of the screenplay theft scandal and subsequent events, all meticulously detailed and irrefutable. The information was incriminating and clearly meant for his eyes only.

resignation, Alex called Bella, his tone devoid of the warmth it once held. Her feigned ignorance only

steady.

was palpable, even over the phone. She scrambled to maintain her innocence, but her desperation only served

Alex said, his voice cold. “This is the last time I’ll clean up after you Leave

were a clear ultimatum, leaving

done for you, you turn on me so easily. Is this all Emma’s doing?

do with this. It’s time you faced the consequences

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