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?”

masked her reaction with a serene smile. “Thank you, Bonnie. I’ll be on

eyes inexplicably drawn to Emma. Beside him, Nathan, equally masked, nudged him curiously. “You seem distracted.

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

amidst the crowd. “This masquerade is a puzzle of identities. Good luck figuring it out.”

of the ballroom, Desmond, eyes fixed on Emma, conversed with Viola.“! Tonight’s the night. I need to speak with Emma, mask or

will you say? This setting

Desmond.”

matter. I’ve waited too

the 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

Stark and Wayne watched the festivities, their conversation

well, but we must be vigilant. This

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