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?"

him. "Far from it," she replied, her eyes fixed on Alex who

from the restroom.

Claire made eye

warmth between them, only

to Matthew. "Would you like to dance?" she asked,

not expect Claire to be blunt. He has a feeling

smiled innocently. "Nothing, I

respond, she pulled him to

with whatever it is Claire is doing with a hint of confusion

erupted into a 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

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

in frustration. Despite their divorce, seeing Claire act so carefree

undeniably attractive about Claire in that moment, exiding confidence and independence It frustrated him even more

in her movements. It was almost as if she was challenging him, reveling in the power she had to provoke a reaction from

tell me what

I tell

Matthew nodded his head.

what? My

the feeling of being caught in the middle of a tense

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

this your way

"I'm not making him jealous. That guy has another woman. I just enjoy annoyed him. Just

is a jerk,

assure you; he is the biggest

Claire pulled

turned away and left the scene. He knew he had no right to interfere or express his feelings,

out

Matthew and flashed him a playful smile. "Thanks for the dance," she said, her

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

is all your fault,

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

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

Guys, what did I mis?" AskTalia who has

a mixture of emotions swirling inside