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.

fathom holding onto Bella. His memory of last night was hazy, but he was sure he saw

Alex replied, masking

consider moving abroad. It might be a better environment for your career, and staying here

He

a jolt of rejection at 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, and my agency wants me to perform with him. It’s a big opportunity,

move. Otherwise, I’ll owe the agency at fortune, and I don’t want

paused, then

about her reputation. If he

She had impulsively claimed a collaboration with Maxwell, which

her teeth, Bella realized she had to make her

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 you caused enough

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