ALEX
At the far end of the conference hall, I sat quietly, surrounded by what felt like a thousand reporters, cameras flashing, microphones being tested, pens poised over notepads. Everyone was waiting for Bella to appear and address the press about the scandal that had been making headlines all week.
My fingers drummed lightly on the armrest of my chair as I stared straight ahead. No matter what anyone else thought, I believed in her. Deep down, I knew she could handle this. Bella had always been stronger than people gave her credit for. And today, she was going to prove it.
Just as my thoughts began to drift, a voice at my side interrupted me.
“Sir, you have a call,” Seth whispered, leaning close enough that I could feel his breath on my ear.
I turned my head slightly, giving him a
