Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

70 Plans and Plots

Emma, feeling the weight of her friends‘ stares, firmly set Maryann’s extravagant gift box on the table. She faced Jada and Bonnie with a look of exasperation. “Please, don’t look at me like that. I’m not planning to jump into another relationship. I’ve just escaped one, and that’s enough for now.”

The idea of entangling herself with someone else, especially so soon after her divorce from Alex, was unthinkable to her. She cherished her newfound independence–running her own business, making her own decisions.

Bonnie, still holding the box, looked at Emma skeptically. “But with Maxwell’s photo and now this, don’t you think it seems… a bit too coincidental?”

Emma sighed, weary of the insinuations. “Coincidental or not, it’s irrelevant. I’m focusing on my

career now.”

Maryann, having watched the exchange, intervened. “I understand, Emma. But, you know, these wouldn’t hurt. They’re just profiles, after all.”

keeping

velvet boxes from her bag and slid them across the table to Emma. “These might be more to your liking–some exquisite rubies and a sapphire ring.

aback by the beauty of the jewels. Maryann really did have an eye for fine things. The rubies glinted with a deep,

Emma said, her voice softening. She couldn’t deny

coming back to town soon, huh?

are just old friends. Let’s not complicate

Alex again? With all this buzz, it’s like the universe is pushing you two back together.”

head, amused yet firm. “No, Bonnie. Alex

closed.”

my life is

celebrating Maryann’s recent film success. But as they were leaving, an unexpected turn of events occurred. A paparazzo snapped a photo of Bonnie and Maryann leaving together, sparking rumors of

post, and they both shared a resigned chuckle. “Bonnie’s going to have a field day with

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