178: Revelations and Exchanges

Wayne, witnessing the day's chaos, leaned towards Alex with a grim determination in his tone. "You thought you could mess with Emma and walk away scot-free? Today was just a taste of what's to come. How's your appetite for more?" Alex, visibly shaken by the day's events, faced Wayne with a mix of frustration and disbelief. "You're saying this disaster was your doing? All to teach me a lesson?" Wayne's confirmation was cold and matter-of-fact, his gaze unwavering. "Yes, and if you're not yet satisfied, believe me, there's more from where that came from. Consider this a warning, Alex." The sudden commotion from the crowd drew their attention to a more pressing crisis. Collins’ urgent voice cut through, "Alex, we have an emergency!" The celebration's abrupt shift into chaos left everyone reeling. The patriarch and Bella, overwhelmed by the revelations and accusations, succumbed to the stress, their conditions quickly becoming the priority. As the banquet dissolved into a frenz