Chapter 67


    67 Rivalries and Revtions


    Jada was right about Alex’s unusual behavior. It was apparent that he had changed since the divorce,


    now showing an Interest in reconnecting with Emma. However, Emma was giving him the cold


    shoulder, leaving Alex struggling to express himself.


    “Let’s focus on resolving the current issues first,” Emma suggested.


    She approached the manager to understand the root cause of the cklist issue. It turned out to be the


    result of their rivals stirring trouble. Emma saw this as an opportunity to address weaknesses and


    improve.


    “Few celebs are without blemishes. We need to up our game topete with the industry giants,” the


    manager confided..


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    Emma proposed a n to counter their opponents. “Let’s uncover any misdeeds they might hiding.


    Once we have evidence, we’ll hand it over to the authorities and go public with our connection


    to the main office.”


    The manager, encouraged by Emma’s support, agreed to take action. He also inquired about releasing


    the magazine featuring Emma and Alex, to which Emma consented. The shoot was done for the


    With the n set, the manager began organizing the next steps.


    Post–photoshoot, Alex’s attempts to reconnect with Emma intensified. Jada frequently intercepted his


    messages and emails, perplexed by his sudden interest. Emma, uninterested in rekindling any


    rtionship, wished Alex would move on.


    Alex was curious about Emma’s rise to vice president, realizing he knew little about her. Despite his


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    insistence on no ulterior motives, his actions suggested otherwise.


    His persistent efforts, however, went unanswered by Emma.


    Nathan, Alex’s friend, was equally stunned by the magazine shoot. “You did a shoot with Emma without


    telling anyone? It’s caused a huge stir. People are even specting about a reunion.”


    Alex’s response was nonchnt, but Nathan had more news. “Be contacted me. She’s questioning


    your rtionship with Emma after the magazine went viral.”


    The photos had indeed sparked rumors, with fans and media alike suggesting a possible


    reconciliation.


    Nathan then revealed a provocative post by Maxwell, further fueling the spection. Maxwell had


    shared an old photo with Emma, and Alex took this as a challenge


    Alex, viewing the photo, was taken aback. He hadn’t known about Emma’s connection with Maxwell.


    First, it was Wayne, and now Maxwell. Alex wondered how many more significant figures from


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    Emma’s past he was unaware of.


    Maxwell’s post, a clear jab at Alex, intensified the rivalry, revealingyers of Emma’s life that Alex had


    never known. The magazine shoot had unexpectedly opened a Pandora’s box of past connections and


    emerging rivalries.