Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

26 Reckoning and Disillusionment

26 Reckoning and Disillusionment

Alex stood firm, his resolve unshaken as he addressed Bella. “I’ll help you this one last time. After this, you’re on your own. Move abroad, rebuild your life. Our paths won’t cross again,” he stated, his voice devoid of any warmth.

Turning his attention to Johnson, who had accompanied Bella to the hospital, Alex’s gaze was sharp and probing. Johnson, sensing the scrutiny, grew increasingly nervous.

“Why are you here?” Alex asked, his tone implying he already knew the answer wouldn’t satisfy him.

Johnson, fumbling for words, tried to assure his brother of his good behavior, but Alex was unconvinced. Without another word, he motioned for Johnson to follow him outside.

a rare sign of stress. Johnson stood silently, not daring to interrupt. However, his curiosity got the better of him.

about you and Emma? She didn’t… demand money from us, did she?” Johnson ventured, his tone

believe the venom in his brother’s words. “What did you see

with unfounded accusations and contempt for Emma. He painted her as a schemer, someone out to

the extent of Johnson’s animosity towards Emma, based on nothing but conjecture and prejudice. He

do you think all this comes from, Johnson? It’s because of my

and indulgence had spoiled Johnson was a bitter pill to swallow. He saw now how his negligence had allowed Johnson’s sense of superiority

moment of fury, he struck Johnson across the face a physical manifestation of his

and hurt, fell to the ground from where he could only watch as Alex drove away, leaving him to grapple with the

stood there, one hand to his face to nurse his stinging cheek, resentment bubbled within him. He blamed Emma for the rift between him and his brother, for the change in Alex that he couldn’t comprehend.