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, her eyes fixed on

from the restroom.

Alex and Claire made

no warmth between them, only a look that could kill

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

He has

head and smiled innocently. "Nothing, I

to respond, she pulled him

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

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

playing, but he

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

and independence It frustrated him even

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

to tell me what is

tell you I

Matthew nodded his head.

what? My ex-husband

off the

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

this your way to

not making him jealous. That guy has another woman. I just enjoy annoyed him. Just follow my

your ex-husband is a jerk,

assure you; he is the biggest

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

out

"Thanks for the dance," she said, her tone light but with an underlying hint of

whirlwind of emotions and dynamies he had just

know this is all your fault, right? For dragging me to this

bar as Claire

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

what did I mis?" AskTalia who has

with a mixture of