New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Decision

"Where have you been? I have been calling you "

Matthew, who stood in the lobby waiting for Claire arrival.

"I'm sorry. I had something earlier."

"You had what?"

"Something "Claire muttered quietly.

They went up to Claire office and she took a seat..

"Where did you go?" Matthew stared at her curiously,

Knowing Matthew, he will not let it go until he gets his answer.

Sighing heavily, Claire motioned him to take a seat. She faced him and intertwined both ber fingers on her desk.

"Matthew, there is something I need to tell you."

"Okay," he slowly said

"For the past 3 years, I have been married. Had, cause 1 just got legally divorce."

"Wait hold up you? Married? Divorce? How? And Why?"

"Okay, that is a lot of questions mark you got there, buddy"

"Tell me from the beginning "Claire hesitated to tell him, since she is not sure where to tell.

A lot had happened in those 3 years.

"Remember the car crash that killed 4 people?"

Matthew nodded his head and listened intently.

"Both of my parents die as well as my driver. I thought I would die too but turns out I was safe. I woke up the next morning at the hospital with no recollection of memory." "So, you had amnesia?"

padded. "I couldn't even remember my own name. I was terrified, Matt. The pressure from the hospital staff to remember was overwhelming. I just couldn't handle it." "And then what happened?" Matthew asked, leaning forward attentively.

wandered the streets for what felt like forever, trying to

across the table, squeezing Claire's hand in sympathy. "I can't imagine how scary that must have been for you. But I'm glad

everything's back

"But wait, if you had no

glint in her eyes. "Ah, that's a story for another

rolled his eyes playfully. "You can't

for you." Claire

you give Pedro a call? I think it's time we had

"I'm on it."

kept drifting back to Claire. Earlier at the court, she had surprised him with her boldness and determination. When the judge asked why they wanted to divorce, Claire had answered without hesitation, her confidence unwavering. It was like she was a completely different person. Alex absentmindedly helped Lisa into the wheelchair. Lost in his thoughts, he accidentally pushed the wheelchair into the wall. He

pain, clutching her leg where it had

didn't mean to," Alex

just be more careful," Lisa reassured him, though her

noticed the troubled expression

running a hand through his hair. "It's Claire. Something's

wrong.

expression darkened slightly, but she quickly masked it with

in court, so....assertive. And she's been dressing differently too," Alex explained, his confusion evident

voice.

is that you are legally divorced now, and you and I can finally get married." Alex nodded, feeling a mixture of relief and uncertainty. He leaned over and kissed Lisa's cheek. "You're right, Lisa. Let's focus on

headed home, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back

down at Pedro. Her eyes shot

him 6 feet under.

in his throat and shifted

I just read to you,

"Um...my work performance?

what is

I need to improve my

to the center. "That is right, Mr. Petain.

"I-I-

you here in the

have the answer to that. He never really work in the office. He got tempted by Robert invitation. He told him that this girl would never come back, and Robert would be taking over the company. If only he didn't trusted

it knowledge you are

He shook his head.

"Or network?"

her brows waiting for his

"Maybe experience?"

He nodded his head.

am looking for