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.

the streets for what felt like forever, trying to piece together my identity. It took me nearly two weeks before it all came flooding

hand in sympathy. "I can't imagine how scary that must have been for you. But I'm glad

everything's back to normal

him. "But wait, if you had no memory and

her eyes. "Ah, that's

"You can't leave me hanging

buddy, I can't spoil the story for you."

for now, why don't you give Pedro 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

pain, clutching her

I didn't mean to," Alex apologized frantically, his heart

just be more careful," Lisa reassured him,

Lisa noticed the troubled expression on Alex's face.

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

wrong.

Claire's name, Lisa's expression darkened slightly, but she

she's been dressing differently too," Alex

voice.

now, and you and I can finally get married." Alex nodded, feeling a mixture of relief and

from the hospital, Alex wheeled her out to the parking lot. As they headed home, he couldn't shake the

down at Pedro. Her eyes shot arrows at him that

him 6 feet under.

his throat

you know what I just read to

"Um...my work performance?

what is the

to improve my

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

"I-I-

are you here in the first place? What's

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 Robert, he wouldn't be in

knowledge you are

He shook his head.

"Or network?"

brows waiting for

"Maybe experience?"

He nodded his head.

I am looking