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 it," she replied, her eyes fixed on

from the restroom.

Alex and Claire

was no warmth between them, only a

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

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

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

waiting for Matthew to respond, she pulled him to

going on, Matthew is willing to go along with whatever it is Claire is doing with a hint

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 over the

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

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

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

sensing Alex's gaze, continued to dance with a subtle defiance in her movements. It was almost as if she was challenging him, reveling in the power she had to provoke a reaction

you got to tell me what

I tell you I

Matthew nodded his head.

guess what? My ex-husband is

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

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

your way to make

That guy has another woman. I just enjoy

if your ex-husband is a jerk,

you; he is

pulled Matthew closer, her eyes never leaving

scene. He knew he had no right to interfere or express his feelings, but the

finally out

song ended, Claire released Matthew and flashed him a playful smile. "Thanks for the dance," she

he had

your fault, right? For dragging me to this

the bar as Claire crossed her arms

Don't blame me. How would I know your

what did I mis?" AskTalia who has just returned from

with a mixture of emotions swirling inside