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.

he was sure he saw someone

Alex replied,

day ahead. You should get going too. I’ve been thinking, maybe you should consider moving abroad. It might

linked to Bella. He wasn’t sure why he was helping Bella, but

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, whether I stay

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

then simply

was concerned about her reputation.

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

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

critical.

frustration was evident over

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