Beneath the billionaire's heart

ey were seen together at high-profile events, and their social media

't shake off the feeling that Alex was w

the better of him. He excused himself and stepp

anding in the shadows, his

" Alex asked, his v

lized he'd been caught. "Wha

the moonlight. "I mean the charade, Eric.

's words hung in the air, thre

epeated, his voice

ce. "Yes, I know. And I have to say, I'm disa

ried to maintain his composure. "What are you

. "I know all about your little act with Sophia. And I have

through his charade. He didn't know what to sa

g a step closer to Eric. "Why are you

up with an explanation. But before h

arrowing. "You're afraid of being yourself.

Alex was right. He was afraid of being h

meone you're not," Alex said, his voice filled with disgust. "Well, le

it him hard. He knew Alex was right. He was just exis

ise echoed through the balcony. They both turned to see Sophia, Eric

Sophia demanded, her voic

phia approached. "Sophia, calm dow

ll me to calm down, Eric! I know what's bee

words hung in the air. How di

re, are you?" Sophia accused,

with an explanation. But before he could

ction, Eric. I know your real n

phia know his deepest secret? And what