51 Under the Spotlight

Alex was taken aback to find Bella in his room. His gaze quickly swept over the room – all was in order. Nothing had happened last night. A sigh of relief escaped him.

His sudden movement stirred Bella awake. She blinked sleepily, then sat up, facing Alex directly.

found you dozing off at the lounge last night, so I helped you up here,” Bella said matter-of-factly, as though narrating an everyday occurrence. “I tried to leave, but you wouldn’t let go of my hand. I

was stuck.”

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Bella’s frustration was palpable. She had secretly hoped for a closer encounter with Alex, but the

night had passed uneventfully. Now, she was left strategizing ways to maintain her presence in his

life.

was sure he saw someone else, not Bella. He shook his head, choosing not to dwell on

Alex replied,

might be a better environment for your career, and staying

to Bella. He

Alex’s words. Was he pushing her away? Her mind raced. “I can’t leave yet. The famous singer, Maxwell, is coming for a concert,

need to clear up my current projects before considering a move. Otherwise, I’ll owe the agency at fortune, and I don’t want to b a burden to you,” Bella added, a hint of

paused, then simply

smile. Alex seemed indifferent, yet he was concerned about her reputation. If he truly cared, wouldn’t he try to

Alex left, Bella found herself in a bind. She had impulsively claimed a collaboration with Maxwell, which was far from confirmed.

had to make her claim a reality. Gaining Maxwell’s

critical.

called her manager, who had been overwhelmed with Bella’s recent scandals. His frustration was evident over the phone. “Why are you calling? Haven’t

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