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.

stress. Johnson stood silently, not daring to

Emma? She didn’t… demand money from us, did she?” Johnson

by Johnson’s audacity, couldn’t believe the venom in his brother’s words. “What did you see her take?” he questioned, his

He painted her as a schemer, someone out to take advantage

conjecture and prejudice. He realized with

Johnson? It’s because of my hard work. We’re no different from anyone else. It’s only our circumstances that have changed,” Alex said, his voice rising.

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

to disparage Emma, Alex’s anger reached its breaking point. In a rare moment of fury, he struck Johnson across the face a

as Alex drove away, leaving him to grapple with the reality of

to his face to nurse his stinging cheek, resentment bubbled within him. He blamed Emma for the rift between him