Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

85 Whispers Behind the Masks

The grand masquerade ball was a spectacle of elegance and mystery. As Emma, dressed in a stunning , entered the opulent ballroom, her presence caused a subtle stir among the guests. Hidd

gown,

behind her ornate mask, she felt a curious blend of anonymity and exposure.

Maryann, always vibrant and outgoing, leaned closer to Emma, her voice a whisper behind her mask. “This is quite the scene, isn’t it? I haven’t been to a masquerade this grand in ages!”

Emma nodded, her eyes scanning the sea of masked faces. “It’s beautiful, yet overwhelming. I can’t help but feel a bit out of place.

As they navigated through the crowd, Bonnie’s voice interjected with a hint of caution. “Emma, I overheard something. Alex might be here tonight. Be careful, okay?”

but she masked her reaction with

ballroom, Alex, disguised behind an elegant mask, found his eyes inexplicably drawn to Emma. Beside him, Nathan, equally masked, nudged him curiously. “You seem distracted. What’s caught your

lingered on Emma. “There’s someone here… someone from

captivated his friend’s attention amidst the crowd. “This masquerade is a puzzle of identities. Good luck

Emma, conversed with Viola.“! Tonight’s the

“And what will you say? This setting isn’t exactly

Desmond.”

evident. “It doesn’t matter. I’ve waited too long

ballroom buzzed with hidden conversations, and clandestine meetings. Emma, gracefully mingling with guests, felt the weight of unseen eyes upon her. Occasionally, she caught glimpses of Alex in the crowd, their interactions nothing more than fleeting moments of

quiet corner, Stark and Wayne watched the festivities, their conversation a muted discussion about Emma’s well–being

low, remarked, “Emma’s handling herself well, but we must be vigilant. This crowd

leaving Emma, added, “She’s always been strong, but tonight, she seems different. More…