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?"

drink and drank it swiftly, surprising him. "Far

from the restroom.

and Claire

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

in Claire's mind as she turned to Matthew. "Would you like to dance?"

blunt. He has a feeling she is

"Nothing, I just want to

Matthew to respond, she pulled

to go along with whatever it is Claire is doing with a hint of confusion in

the pulsating EDM music filled the air, the crowd around them 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 to the beat,

unsure of what game Claire was playing, but he complied, placing his hand on her

witnessing the scene, clenched his fists in frustration. Despite their divorce, seeing Claire act so

confidence and independence It frustrated him even more that he no longer had any say or control over her

in her movements. It was almost as if she

to tell me what is

tell you

Matthew nodded his head.

guess what? My ex-husband

Matthew couldn't shake off the feeling of being caught

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

this your way to

scoffed. "I'm not making him jealous. That guy has another woman.

your ex-husband is a

is the biggest jerk! have

climax, Claire pulled Matthew closer, her eyes never

to interfere or express his feelings, but the sight of Claire's newfound confidence and allure lingered in his mind. "He's gone." Claire

is finally out of

released Matthew and flashed him a playful smile. "Thanks for the dance," she said, her tone light but with

and dynamies he had just witnessed. "No problemn,

this is all your fault, right? For

bar

blame me. How would I know

I mis?" AskTalia who has just returned from

with a mixture of