133: Entanglement

In the sleek, minimalist office of the Smirnoff Group, the air was thick with tension, courtesy of Maxwell's unexpected and dramatic entrance. His frustration was palpable, almost tangible, as he ranted about the latest scandal swirling around him and Bella. Emma leaned against her desk, arms crossed, watching Maxwell's tirade with a mix of concern and bemusement. Wayne, ever the stoic, stood by the window, his gaze fixed on the bustling city below, though his attention was fully on Maxwell's outburst. "Why on earth would Bella think it's okay to drag me into her mess with Alex? And now the media is spinning tales of romance where there's none. It's ludicrous!" Maxwell fumed, his voice echoing off the glass walls. Wayne finally turned from the window, his expression calm yet stern. "Maxwell, while I understand your frustration, lashing out publicly isn't going to help. It only adds fuel to the fire." Emma nodded in agreement, stepping forward. "Wayne is right. And Bella's c