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!”

by all means, cling to your delusions. But

desperation, raised her hand to strike. But her movement was swift, halted mid–air as

crowd gasped, the anticipation palpable in the

was icy, her

then, a new voice cut through the tension. “What’s going on here?” Alex’s voice, laced with confusion and concern,

Alex, playing the victim to perfection. “Emma, she… she attacked me, Alex. After everything, she still

tumult of emotions. Turning to Emma, he asked,

with a sigh. “Alex, you’ve known me

question hung in the air, a challenge and a plea wrapped in one. Alex, his heart in turmoil, found himself at a crossroads, the weight of his past

scales, for better or for worse. But before he could speak, a sudden commotion at the entrance of the garden drew

attention.