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 someone else, not Bella. He shook his head, choosing

see,” Alex replied, masking

should get going too. I’ve been thinking, maybe you should consider moving abroad. It might be a better environment for your career, and staying here could lead to

his wife, Emma, was somehow linked to Bella. He wasn’t sure why he was helping Bella, but he hoped it would somehow set

mind raced. “I can’t leave yet. The famous singer, Maxwell, is coming for a concert, and

the agency at fortune, and I don’t want to b a burden to you,”

paused, then

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

which was far from

teeth, Bella realized she had to make her claim a reality. Gaining

critical.

manager, who had been overwhelmed with Bella’s recent scandals. His frustration was evident over the phone. “Why are you

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