Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

123 The Unraveling

Lillian stood, trembling slightly, in the opulent garden of the banquet hall, her eyes darting around as if seeking an ally or an escape. The air was thick with tension, the kind that precedes a storm.

“You think you can just waltz back here, after everything?” Lillian’s voice cracked as she spoke, her attempt at defiance undercut by the quiver of fear in her tone.

Emma, unfazed, turned to face her accuser, her calm demeanor a stark contrast to Lillian’s agitation. “What exactly did I do, Lillian? Remind me, because from where I stand, I’ve only ever defended myself against your relentless spite.”

A murmur of whispers spread through the gathering crowd, their eyes flicking between the two women like spectators at a tennis match.

Lillian, her face flushed with anger, retorted, “You think you’re so innocent, hiding behind your brother and his power. But I know the truth. You’re nothing without him!”

expression hardened. “If believing that makes you sleep better at night, then by all means, cling to your delusions.

strike. But her movement

anticipation

now,” Emma’s voice was icy, her

going on here?” Alex’s voice, laced with confusion and

turned her tear–streaked face towards Alex, playing the victim to perfection.

the two women, his mind a tumult of emotions.

a sigh. “Alex, you’ve known me

in the air, a challenge and a plea wrapped in one. Alex, his heart in turmoil, found himself

the crowd waited with bated breath, Alex’s next words would tip the scales, for better or for worse. But before he could speak, a sudden commotion

attention.