Billionaire’s Unseen Love (Bella and Alex)

Chapter 32

32 Tides of Turmoll

32 Tides of Turmoll

In a dimly lit room, Alex sat hunched over his desk, his mind racing. He was convinced Bella had

something to do with the fiasco. Emma wouldn’t have said those things otherwise. Between his sister

Lillian and Bella, he was caught in a whirlwind of chaos. His head throbbed with the stress of it all. Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

Things were spiraling far beyond his control.

He pondered deeply, “Was it Lillian, Bella, or even my mother? What role did each play in my marriage

with Emma unraveling?”

Meanwhile, Emma, after dealing with the reporters, walked into the office. She immediately noticed the

curious glances from her coworkers. The gossip about the morning’s events had obviously reached

them. She could feel the weight of their speculation. As she passed by, snippets of conversations

halted, eyes quickly averting. The atmosphere was thick with unspoken questions. Her once–hidden

identity was now an open book.

“There you are!” Jada exclaimed, grabbing Emma’s arm and pulling her into the break room.”

Everyone’s talking about you. They’re saying it’s weird you still work here post–divorce. They’re

suggesting you’re still involved with Alex. Can you believe it?”

“They think I’m still involved with Alex?” Emma laughed, finding humor in the absurdity. “What brings

you here, anyway?”

Jada’s expression soured. “Dad wants me to ‘learn‘ the ropes. He secretly arranged for me to intern

under you. So, I’m your assistant for now.”

Emma saw a silver lining. “Great! You’ll learn a lot with me, and it’ll be less stressful than working

directly under Wayne.”

Jada nodded, resigned but understanding her position. “Yeah, I get it. I’ll be here, learning from you.”

They were interrupted by a notification on Jada’s phone. “Oh, we have to rush to the conference room.

Wayne wants us there.”

The pair hurried to the meeting, sliding into their seats just in time. Inga, an employee seated below

Wayne, immediately targeted Emma. “Late and causing a publicity crisis, Emma? Not taking this

seriously?”

Emma was unfazed. “A publicity crisis? If having my job known is a crisis, I guess I need to update my

definitions.”

Inga, known for her infatuation with Wayne and disdain for Emma, bristled at the comeback. ”

Remember the scandal you caused three years ago? Cost us millions. Paid that back yet?”

Emma stood her ground, her gaze steady. “Causing trouble seems to be your recent hobby, Inga. I’m

here to work, not to revisit old scandals. Maybe focus on the present”

32 Tides of Turmoil

The room fell silent as Inga’s face reddened. Emma’s knowledge of company secrets, a testament to

her close bond with Wayne, had caught everyone off guard. Her attempts to undermine Emma’s

position were evident to all. Yet, Emma’s composed demeanor and sharp retorts left Inga momentarily

speechless.

Wayne, watching the exchange, felt a sense of pride in his sister’s resilience. He knew public opinion

was firmly on Emma’s side. The chaos around her didn’t faze her; instead, she emerged stronger, a

testament to her character and determination. He finally spoke up.

“Enough, ladies. We’re here to work, not to dredge up the past. Let’s focus on what matters.”

As the meeting progressed, Emma’s mind was elsewhere. The events of the day had taken their toll,

and she found herself reflecting on her journey, the choices she had made, and the path that lay

ahead.

After the meeting, Emma and Juliet walked back to their desks. “You handled that well,” Jada

remarked, admiration in her voice.

Emma smiled, a hint of sadness in her eyes. “Sometimes, the best way to handle a storm is to stand

firm and let it pass.