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?”

merely glanced at her, his gaze piercing yet dismissive, before steering Nathan towards Mr. Rhodes.

Wayne were already trying to steer the conversation towards

with a polite nod, acknowledging Alex’s previous disinterest in any cooperation.

undercurrents of the situation, decided it was time to withdraw, signaling Wayne to do the same.

on their interaction, mused, “It appears Alex might have a prior arrangement with Southern Group. But that’s irrelevant to us. We have our own paths to carve, independent

rather than getting entangled

their farewells, Emma found herself in the backyard for a moment of

saw this as an opportune moment. “Running away so soon, Emma? We haven’t caught up in ages. And, oh, thanks for the ‘help‘ with my arm.

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