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.

Emma mused. “If she wants to stay, let them sort it out. They should stay

others‘ lives.”

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

to say, why send Tom? Why can’t you tell me directly?”

ties with

conversation rekindled the bitterness of their argument three years ago.

have to revisit it constantly?” Emma’s frustration was evident, but her brother’s reaction drew a reluctant

Bella. At the concert, you better perform well. And

concede. She couldn’t argue given

knowing Maxwell wouldn’t

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