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Chapter 13
Chapter 13
Chapter 13
13 Revelations and Regrets
13 Revelations and Regrets
In his car, away from the bustling masquerade, Alex stared at his phone, the weight of the unfolding
scandal heavy upon him. Reluctantly, he played the video attached to the latest news article, a move
he instantly regretted. It showed a raw, unfiltered scene between Bella and an unnamed director, their
intimacy undeniable.
Watching the entire clip, a mix of pain and anger surged within him. He had always believed in Bella’s
innocence, but now, the stark reality confronted him mercilessly. The voices, the expressions, the
Undeniable familiarity between Bella and the director – it was all too real.
After the video ended, Alex was left in a state of numb disbelief. The public commentary, crudely
focusing on Bella’s appearance and speculating on the video’s authenticity, only added to his disgust.
His phone rang, breaking the silence. It was Bella, her voice laced with panic and desperation. “Alex,
it’s all lies! You have to believe me. That video isn’t real!”
Her pleas fell on deaf ears. Alex’s response was icy, a stark contrast to his usual warmth. “You expect
me to believe it’s fake? I can’t ignore what’s right in front of me!”
Bella’s defense was frantic. “I was forced, Alex. I didn’t have a choice back then. I was trapped.”
Alex’s reply was bitter. “You had a choice. You could’ve reached out to me. But you chose to handle it
alone.”
Listening to her sobs, Alex’s heart softened momentarily, recalling the times when Emma had faced
similar situations. She had chosen honesty and openness, unlike Bella, who now seemed to drown in
her own web of lies.
“Don’t cry, Bella. Whether it’s true or not, I’ll handle it. But things between us… they can’t be the same
anymore.”
Alex’s mind was clouded, the constant drama surrounding Bella exhausting him. He remembered how
different things were with Emma, how her straightforwardness and integrity had been a stark contrast
to the chaos he now faced.
Bella’s reaction was one of shock and disbelief. “You’re leaving me over this?”
Alex’s thoughts drifted to Emma again. Her absence, once a dull ache, was now a sharp pang of
regret. He realized the depth of his mistake in letting her go, especially compared to the tumultuous
path he now walked with Bella.
He ended the call with a heavy heart, a mix of frustration and longing for the simpler times he had
shared with Emma. In that moment, Alex understood the true cost of his choices, the complexity of his
current situation casting Emma’s genuine nature in a new, irreplaceable light.
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