78 Acknowledging the Truth

In the aftermath of the charity gala, Alex found himself alone in his office, his mind a tumultuous sea of emotions. The revelations about Lillian's actions and Nathan's unfounded dislike for Emma had left him deeply unsettled. The silence of the office seemed to amplify his thoughts, each one echoing louder than the last. Alex leaned back in his chair, his gaze lost in the distance. He thought about Emma's transformation, her resilience in the face of adversity, and how she had risen above the malicious plots that Lillian had woven around her. He realized, with a growing sense of clarity, how little he had known about the struggles Emma had faced. A knock at the door broke his reverie. It was Collins, his assistant, who hesitantly entered the room. "Sir, about earlier... Lillian's actions, and Nathan’s opinions, I think..." Alex raised his hand, signaling his personal assistant to stop. "No need to say more, Collins. I've seen enough today to know the truth. The truth about L