Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

122: An Unwelcome Encounter

Nathan hesitated, caught off guard by Alex’s sudden inquiry about Emma’s whereabouts, “Well, I… um, I’m not quite sure, Alex.”

Alex, sensing Nathan’s discomfort, decided not to delve deeper. “Let’s focus on tonight’s agenda,” he suggested, putting the matter aside for now.

Nathan, still reeling from the unexpected question, murmured, “It’s rather surprising, isn’t it? Emma seems to be mingling quite closely with a few gentlemen lately. First, it was Wayne, and now, who knows?”

Alex’s icy stare immediately silenced him, a clear indication that the topic was off–limits.

Lillian, seizing the opportunity, pointed towards the gathering around the head of the Southern Group. “Look, isn’t that Emma over there with Wayne? Maybe they’re trying to corner you, Alex. Should we go and have a word?”

of tension, but Alex merely glanced at her,

trying to steer the conversation towards potential collaboration, only to be met

with a polite nod, acknowledging Alex’s

it was time to withdraw,

mused, “It appears Alex might have a prior arrangement with Southern Group. But that’s irrelevant to us.

concurred, acknowledging the need to focus on their own objectives rather than getting entangled in

herself in the backyard for a moment of solitude,

haven’t caught up in ages. And, oh, thanks for the ‘help‘ with my arm. It’s been a real ordeal,” she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

There’s really nothing left for us to discuss, Lillian. I suggest you focus on moving forward, rather than clinging to old