28 Revelations and Discontent

In a quaint café, Emma sat across from Wayne, recounting her recent encounter with Alex. Her expression was a mix of annoyance and disbelief. “He had the audacity to warn me about you, as if 1 can’t handle my own relationships,” she said, shaking her head.

Wayne listened, his expression one of mild amusement. “Alex seems to have a hard time letting go You two were married for a long time. Perhaps he still feels some responsibility towards you,” he suggested.

Emma scoffed at the notion. “Responsibility? He’s the last person I’d expect to show any concern about my well–being, especially after everything that’s happened.”

Their conversation was interrupted by a news alert on Emma’s phone. She glanced at the screen, her eyes widening in shock, “It’s about Bella. She’s been exposed as a mistress to a wealthy businessman. They’re insinuating it’s Alex!”

Wayne raised an eyebrow. “Scandalous. But it’s not surprising, given Alex’s recent behavior. He’s been quite reckless.”

feeling nonetheless. She had moved on from Alex, yet the

was in his office, his phone ringing incessantly. It was his

I hear about you and Bella? This scandal is a stain on our family name! How could you let this

of his nose, feeling a headache coming on. “Mother, it’s not what you think. The media is blowing things out of

the matriarch was relentless. “You need to fix this, Alex. Our reputation is at stake. And think about Emma. What will people say about her if

the scandal might reflect on her. He

to contain this situation before

and Wayne met for dinner at

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discussed the unfolding scandal.

can’t believe Alex would be so careless,” Einma

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