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?"

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

from the restroom.

Claire made eye

there was no warmth between them, only a look that could kill

as she turned to Matthew. "Would you like to dance?" she asked, a determined glint in her

Claire to be blunt. He has

head and smiled innocently. "Nothing, I just want to dance

she

was going on, Matthew is willing to go along with whatever

stood watching from the stairs. There was a

moment, unsure of what game Claire was playing, but he complied, placing

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

couldn't deny 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

continued to dance with a subtle defiance in her movements. It was almost as if she was challenging him, reveling

to tell

tell you I

Matthew nodded his head.

guess what? My

second. Matthew couldn't shake off the feeling of being caught in the middle of

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

way to

That guy has another woman. I just enjoy annoyed him. Just follow

is a jerk, I'll do

is the biggest

climax, Claire pulled Matthew closer, her eyes never leaving

or express his feelings, but the sight of

is finally out

the song ended, Claire released Matthew and flashed him a playful smile. "Thanks for the dance," she said, her tone light but with an underlying hint

and dynamies he had just witnessed. "No problemn, just

fault,

made their way back to the bar as

me. How would I know your husband

AskTalia who has just returned

club with a mixture of emotions