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.

trying to piece together my identity. It took me nearly

sympathy. "I can't imagine how scary that must have been

back

of him. "But wait, if

eyes. "Ah, that's

rolled his eyes playfully. "You can't leave me

I can't spoil the story for you." Claire winked at

why don't you give Pedro a call? I think it's time we had a little chat

"I'm on it."

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

winced in pain, clutching her leg

Alex apologized frantically, his heart racing

be more careful," Lisa

paperwork, Lisa noticed

running a hand through his

wrong.

mention of Claire's name, Lisa's expression darkened slightly, but she quickly masked it with

so....assertive. And she's been dressing differently

voice.

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

the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of his mind.

and stared down at Pedro. Her eyes shot arrows at him that

him 6 feet under.

his throat and

you know what I just

"Um...my work performance?

is the

to improve

center. "That is right, Mr. Petain. Sadly, it seems that

"I-I-

why are you here in the first

tempted by Robert invitation. He told him that this girl

knowledge you are

He shook his head.

"Or network?"

her brows waiting for

"Maybe experience?"

He nodded his head.

I am looking