55 Complex Ties

Following their heated exchange, Alex began to realize that Emma might actually be struggling financially. She had left their marriage without asking for any financial support, and the thought made him reconsider his family’s assumption about owing her compensation. This realization made Alex’s previous notions seem almost absurd, and he struggled to comprehend how to approach Emma now.

Emma, unfazed, dismissed him with a sharp retort. “Why don’t you focus on helping Bella? She’s desperately trying to join Maxwell’s concert lineup. After everything she’s done for you, bothering me seems rather heartless, doesn’t it?”

Alex was taken aback, unaware that Emma knew about the concert. He mistakenly thought Emma was in touch with Bella, not knowing Tom’s involvement. Alex had stumbled upon messages and photos Bella sent to Emma over the years, leading him to believe there was something more between them. Overwhelmed, Alex hastily left the scene, followed by his companion Nathan.

As Emma and Tom settled back into the calm of the restaurant, Tom shared a rumor: Bella was planning to move abroad. “It seems like Alex is giving her an out. Maybe he’s arranging terms for her stay. She’s burned bridges here, and her agency is on the brink of dropping her.”

Tom kept to himself his thoughts about Bella’s notorious agency, wary of how Maxwell might react if

he knew.

she wants to stay, let them sort it out.

others‘ lives.”

home, Emma found Maxwell in a surprisingly relaxed state. As she confronted

why send Tom? Why can’t you tell

think you are? You cut ties

bitterness of

we have to revisit it constantly?” Emma’s

holding it against you. It’s all on Bella. At the concert, you better perform well. And don’t fall for just any charming words. Remember,

to concede. She couldn’t argue given her

Emma conceded, knowing Maxwell

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