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.”

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

his office, his phone ringing incessantly. It was

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

pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling a headache coming on. “Mother, it’s not

reputation is at stake. And think about Emma.

Alex’s heart sink. He hadn’t considered how the scandal might reflect on her. He had been so caught up in his own problems that

contain this situation before it spiraled further out of control. But deep

and Wayne met for dinner at a secluded restaurant. The mood was somber as

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the unfolding scandal.

careless,”

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