95 Unveiling the Past

At the banquet, Alex reached out to Lennox, his intentions partially driven by his own reflections on his past with Emma. He believed fostering a partnership between Lennox and Emma could be a step towards amending his past mistakes. Approaching Emma, Alex found her sharing a light moment with Jada. The atmosphere shifted noticeably when Emma turned her attention to Alex, her smile fading, replaced by a guarded expression. “What can I do for you, Mr. Alex?” she asked, her tone polite yet distant, aware of the curious glances from the surrounding crowd. Alex broached the topic of Lennox's interest in working with her and mentioned his willingness to apologize. Emma, however, seemed unimpressed. “Why would he need to apologize?” she queried, cutting straight to the point. “I never thought we were a good match for collaboration in the first place.” Emma’s dismissal of the idea was clear, and she didn't hide her perception that Lennox's interest in Alex was more pronounced than in