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In his office, Alex sat reflecting on the call with Bella. Her mention of Emma only intensified his frustration. "Why drag Emma into this?" he muttered, the taste of betrayal bitter in his mouth.

Meanwhile, Bella, in her hospital room, fumed over her predicament. "It's all Emma's doing," she seethed, her frustration manifesting as a fierce resolve to retaliate.

Back in his office, Alex's neglect of his health, a habit since the divorce, culminated in a sharp stomach pain during a meeting. Collins, his assistant, rushed in, concern evident on his face.

"Alex, you haven't eaten. Let me get you something," Collins offered, noticing his discomfort.

Alex, grimacing in pain, responded tersely, "It's fine, Collins. I just need some medication."

Collins' search for antacids was fruitless, a realization striking him about Emma's previous role in managing s

22&nbsp; Reflections and Realizations

Exhausted after a long half-day at the hospital, Alex decided against returning to the office, opting to rest at home instead. As he lay in bed, his thoughts inevitably drifted to Emma and the myriad ways she had meticulously managed his life, ensuring his comfort and well-being. The realization that her absence had left a significant void in his daily routine was inescapable.

Tossing and turning, Alex wrestled with memories of their intimate moments, each recollection tightening the knot of pain in his chest. He knew that Emma's decision to divorce was final, leaving no room for reconciliation. Resigned, he forced himself to set aside these thoughts for the night, eventually finding rest.

The next morning, Alex returned to work early, facing a packed schedule compounded by yesterday's unattended tasks. Around mid-morning, his assistant Collins an

20&nbsp; The Fallout and Final Break

Alex sat at his desk, his mind a whirlwind of frustration and disbelief. Bella's scandal was spiraling out of control, defying his initial belief that money and influence could easily quell it. The public outcry was growing fiercer, and his own investigations reluctantly led him to accept the accusations' authenticity.

He found himself repeatedly on the verge of confronting Bella for answers, but each time, memories of their shared past held him back, leaving him conflicted and hesitant.

In the midst of his turmoil, an anonymous email notification caught his attention. Opening it, he was confronted with an exhaustive timeline of the screenplay theft scandal and subsequent events, all meticulously detailed and irrefutable. The information was incriminating and clearly meant for his eyes only.

With a sense of resignation, Alex called Bella, his tone

21&nbsp; Confronting the Aftermath

In his office, Alex sat reflecting on the call with Bella. Her mention of Emma only intensified his frustration. "Why drag Emma into this?" he muttered, the taste of betrayal bitter in his mouth.

Meanwhile, Bella, in her hospital room, fumed over her predicament. "It's all Emma's doing," she seethed, her frustration manifesting as a fierce resolve to retaliate.

Back in his office, Alex's neglect of his health, a habit since the divorce, culminated in a sharp stomach pain during a meeting. Collins, his assistant, rushed in, concern evident on his face.

"Alex, you haven't eaten. Let me get you something," Collins offered, noticing his discomfort.

Alex, grimacing in pain, responded tersely, "It's fine, Collins. I just need some medication."

Collins' search for antacids was fruitless, a realization striking him about Emma's previous role in managing such details. "I remember Emma used to keep these stocked up for you," he mentioned cauti

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