Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

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In the dimly lit hospital room, Lillian lay in her bed, a storm of emotions brewing within her. Ever since Alex had cut her off financially, she felt the crushing weight of isolation. It dawned on her that Alex’s actions were not just about discipline but a clear message of where his loyalties lay – with Emma. The realization stung, igniting a fiery blend of fear and resentment towards Emma.

“You’ve got a family event tonight. Alex will be there. Despite the recent coldness, he’s still your brother. Blood is thicker than water, after all. Try to mend fences, will you?” Michelle’s voice broke through Lillian’s tumultuous thoughts, her tone a mix of weariness and hope.

Lillian’s heart sank further at the mention of the family gathering. The thought of facing Alex, who had seemingly disowned her for Emma, was daunting. Yet, the mention of Emma attending the banquet sparked a glimmer of a plan in Lillian’s mind – a chance to turn the tables.

“Mom, I’ll go. Maybe it’s time Alex and I cleared the air. But tell me, will Emma be there?” Lillian inquired, masking her brewing scheme with a veil of innocence.

Michelle’s expression tightened at the mention of Emma, a thorn in the family’s side. “Possibly. Her ventures have been thriving lately,” she replied, her tone laced with an unspoken frustration.

and influential. Emma, now back in the family fold, was not particularly thrilled about attending. She had always preferred the quiet, focused work behind the scenes to the flashy social gatherings.

air, everyone’s gaze magnetically drawn to them. Emma, stunning and poised,

impossible to ignore. Nathan, standing by Alex, couldn’t help but remark on the transformation Emma had undergone, a hint

we’d seen her true worth sooner, things might have been different,” Nathan mused, a reflective tone in his

with Wayne, evident in their close interaction, sparked a pang of jealousy and regret in him. Had he missed his chance to truly appreciate and

about Emma’s relationship with Wayne. The sight of them so close, so in tune with each other,

realization of Emma’s unwavering strength and grace, even in the face of adversity, made him question everything. Had he been blind to the woman she

corner of the banquet hall, Alex confronted Nathan, seeking clarity. “What do people really

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desperate need

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