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

from the restroom.

and Claire made

them, only a look that could kill

turned to Matthew. "Would you like to dance?" she asked,

be blunt. He has a feeling she

smiled innocently. "Nothing, I just want to dance

waiting for Matthew to respond, she pulled him to the

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

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

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

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

undeniably attractive about Claire in that moment, exiding confidence and independence It frustrated him even more that he no

sensing Alex's gaze, continued to dance with a subtle defiance in her movements. It was almost as if she was

got to tell me what is

when I tell you I was

Matthew nodded his head.

what? My

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

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

way

scoffed. "I'm not making him jealous. That guy has another woman. I just enjoy annoyed him. Just

is

you; he is the biggest jerk! have

its climax, Claire pulled Matthew closer, her eyes never

the scene. He knew he had no right to interfere or express his feelings, but the sight of Claire's newfound confidence and allure lingered in his mind.

is finally out of her

for the

dynamies he

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

their way back to the bar as Claire crossed

blame me. How would I know your

AskTalia who has just returned from

left the club with a mixture of