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.

"I wandered the streets for what felt like forever, trying to piece together my identity. It took me nearly two

the table, squeezing Claire's hand in sympathy. "I can't imagine how scary that must have

back to

wait, if you had

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

his eyes playfully. "You can't leave me hanging like that,

for you." Claire winked at

a call? I think it's time we had

"I'm on it."

beside Lisa's hospital bed, anxiously awaiting her discharge. He wanted to help her pack, but his mind 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

winced in pain, clutching her leg

to," Alex apologized frantically, his heart

Lisa reassured him,

to finish the discharge paperwork, Lisa noticed the troubled expression on

his hair. "It's Claire.

wrong.

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

in court, so....assertive. And she's been dressing

voice.

matter. What's important 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

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

and stared down at Pedro. Her eyes

him 6 feet under.

the lump in his throat and

just read to

"Um...my work performance?

is

I need to improve

the desk and slowly walked to the center. "That is right, Mr. Petain. Sadly,

"I-I-

here in

in the office. He got tempted by Robert invitation. He told him that this girl would never come back, and Robert would be

you are

He shook his head.

"Or network?"

her brows waiting for his

"Maybe experience?"

He nodded his head.

I am looking for