Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

71 Schemes and Suspicions

Emma, caught in the whirlwind of her friends‘ gossip and speculation, set Maryann’s luxurious gift box aside, looking at Jada and Bonnie with a mix of exasperation and resolve. “Can you stop looking at me like that? There’s nothing going on between me and anyone else. I’m not planning to get involved with someone new. I’ve just freed myself from a complicated marriage, and I’m not ready to jump into another relationship.”

Jada, still holding the box, glanced at Emma skeptically. “But with all this talk about Maxwell and now Maryann’s photo… it’s all quite intriguing, don’t you think?”

Emma sighed, trying to brush off the implications. “Intriguing or not, it’s irrelevant to me. I’m focusing on my career and personal growth right now.”

Maryann, having observed the exchange, stepped in. “I understand, Emma. But I thought you might like these profiles, even if just for a read.” She then handed Emma two smaller, red velvet boxes.” And I got you these rubies and a sapphire ring. They’re more your style.”

Opening the boxes, Emma was struck by the beauty of the jewels. The rubies glowed with an alluring light, and the sapphire ring was elegantly captivating.

“Thank you, Maryann! They’re beautiful,” Emma said, her voice softening.

The conversation shifted to the impending return of Emma’s childhood friends, the twins. Bonnie teased Emma about considering Desmond as a potential partner. Emma chuckled at the suggestion.” Desmond and I have always been just friends. Let’s not make things complicated.”

took an unexpected turn. A paparazzo snapped a

a resigned chuckle. “Looks like Bonnie’s going to have to deal with this now,”

Alex’s sister. Aware that Lillian often stirred up trouble, Alex had

her eyes filled with hope. “Collins, there’s something I need your help with. If you make

Each time he had resolved one of Lillian’s issues, it felt like he had aged years. Now, facing yet another request, he braced

you ask him directly?” Collins suggested, trying to deflect her request.

and

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won’t help me, I’ll tell Alex to

unfazed by her threat, stood his ground. “I can only assist with Alex’s permission. Discuss

you just tell me if Alex needs a date for the charity gala? I want to go with him.

hesitated. He knew Alex rarely attended such events and doubted he would bring Liberty, his current companion. “You should check directly with Alex. He might