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?"

it swiftly, surprising him. "Far from it," she

from the restroom.

and Claire made

warmth between them, only a look that could

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

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

shook her head and smiled innocently. "Nothing,

respond, she pulled him to the

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

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, her eyes daring Alex to Leaning close to Matthew's ear over

game Claire was playing, but he

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

that moment, exiding confidence and independence It frustrated

continued to dance with a subtle defiance in her movements. It was almost as if

to tell me what is

when I tell you I was

Matthew nodded his head.

My

the feeling

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

your way to

jealous. That guy has another woman. I just enjoy annoyed him. Just follow my lead."

is a

assure you; he is the biggest jerk!

the song reached its climax, Claire pulled Matthew closer, her eyes never leaving

interfere or express his feelings, but the sight of Claire's newfound confidence and allure

finally out of her

a playful smile. "Thanks for the

to process the whirlwind of emotions and dynamies he had just witnessed. "No problemn, just

fault, right? For dragging me to this

back to the bar as

Don't blame me. How would I know

did I mis?" AskTalia who

club with a mixture of