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.

what felt like forever, trying to piece together my

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 to

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

eyes. "Ah, that's

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

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

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

"I'm on it."

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

pain, clutching her leg

didn't mean to," Alex

be more careful," Lisa reassured him, though

the discharge paperwork, Lisa noticed the troubled expression on Alex's

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

wrong.

but she quickly masked it with

And she's been dressing differently too,"

voice.

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

headed home, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of his mind. Meanwhile, back at the office Claire sat on the

Pedro. Her eyes shot arrows at him that could

him 6 feet under.

the lump in his throat and shifted his

what I just read to

"Um...my work performance?

is

to improve

walked to the center. "That is right, Mr. Petain. Sadly, it seems that your

"I-I-

here in

tempted by Robert invitation. He told him that this girl would never come back, and Robert would be taking over

you

He shook his head.

"Or network?"

raised her brows waiting for his

"Maybe experience?"

He nodded his head.

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