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Emma, on her way home to unwind, was intercepted by Jada and Bonnie, eager to grill her about the ongoing drama. They were buzzing with curiosity over Emma's sudden closeness to Maxwell, especially given his influence in the industry. Feeling overwhelmed by their inquisition, Emma didn't know how to respond. The situation was spiraling, and their curiosity only compounded her frustration. "Not only Alex, but now Maryann has shared an old photo with you," Jada said, showing a social media post to Emma. The gossip was intensifying, and Emma was at the center of it. Bonnie, intrigued by the post, added fuel to the fire, "Now everyone's curious about your true identity. What's next? Heiress to the Smirnoff empire?" Emma sighed, lamenting her decision to participate in the magazine shoot. "If I knew it would cause this much hassle, I wouldn't have done it." Bonnie questioned the necessity of Emma's involvement, considering the stature of Crown Entertainment, another company u