New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 12

Chapter 12 Obsessed

"Surprise" he said in a tone that sent a shiver down Claire's spine.

"Alex, what are you doing here?"

Claire's eyes widened in alarm.

Alex's grip tightened slightly, his expression darkening

"I should be asking you the same question," Alex retorted, his voice laced with accusation.

e of annoyance. "Let me go, Alex."

Claire felt a surge i

Instead, Alex pinned her against the wall, his tone accusing "Having fun, huh? Seems like the divorce doesn't affect you much."

Claire scoffed in disbelief. "You really are obsessed with me, huh? You follow me everywhere, I really need to hire a bodyguard to keep me safe from men like you."

Alex glared at him. "You are different now. So bold..." Alex took a step closer to her. "full of confidence. Tell me who is your next prey for the night?"

She pushed him away. "You are such a jerk."

"You are a manipulative woman.

Claire glared at him, her eyes flashing with anger. "What I do is none of your business. We are divorced, Alex. You have no right to control me."

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His expression faltered, as if her words had struck a nerve. Loosening his grip as Claire pulled her hand away.

She didn't miss a beat. "You can't just show up and act like you have a say in my life anymore. Don't tell me you are regretting your choice divorcing me. Cause I don't regret any."

Alex was at a loss for words as Claire turned and walked away, heading back to the bar where Matthew was waiting

Noticing Claire's tense demeanor, Matthew asked cautiously, "Is everything alright?"

Matthew's drink and drank it swiftly, surprising him. "Far from it," she replied,

from the restroom.

and Claire made

warmth between them, only a look that could

"Would you like to dance?" she asked, a determined glint in her eyes. "Okay...What are you

did not expect Claire to be blunt. He has a feeling she

innocently. "Nothing, I just want

to respond, she pulled him to the dance

Matthew is willing to go along with whatever it is

wild dance frenzy. Claire's gaze looked onto Alex, her ex-husband, who stood watching from the stairs. There was a smugness in her smirk as she moved to the beat, her eyes daring Alex to Leaning close to Matthew's ear

playing, but he complied, placing his hand on her waist

their divorce, seeing Claire act so carefree and

that there was something undeniably attractive about Claire in that moment, exiding confidence and independence It frustrated him even more that he no longer had any say or control over

was almost as if she was challenging him, reveling in the power she had to

you got to tell me what is

tell you I was

Matthew nodded his head.

what? My ex-husband is

shake off the feeling of being caught in the middle

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

way

That guy has another woman. I just enjoy

is a jerk,

assure you; he is the biggest jerk! have

the song reached its climax, Claire pulled Matthew

away and left the scene. He knew he had no right to interfere or express his feelings, but the sight of Claire's newfound confidence and allure lingered in his mind.

is finally out

for the dance," she

of emotions and dynamies he had just witnessed. "No problemn, just give me a heads-up next

this is all your fault, right? For

made their way back to the bar as Claire crossed her arms

Don't blame me. How would I know your husband will be here

what did I mis?" AskTalia who

left the club with a mixture of emotions swirling inside