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?"

"Far

from the restroom.

Alex and Claire

no warmth between them, only a look that could kill each

mind as she turned to Matthew. "Would you like to dance?" she asked, a determined glint in her eyes. "Okay...What are

to be blunt. He has a feeling she is up

smiled innocently. "Nothing, I just want

respond, she pulled him to the dance

willing to go along with whatever

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

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

seeing Claire act so carefree and

undeniably attractive about Claire in that moment, exiding confidence and independence It frustrated him even more that he no longer had any say or control

her movements. It was almost as if she was challenging him, reveling in the

to tell me what is

I tell you I

Matthew nodded his head.

what? My ex-husband is

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

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

way to

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

ex-husband is a jerk, I'll do

assure you; he is the biggest

pulled Matthew closer, her eyes never

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

is finally out

Matthew and flashed him a playful smile. "Thanks for the dance," she said, her

the whirlwind of emotions and dynamies he had

your fault, right? For

bar

blame me. How would I know your husband

I mis?" AskTalia who has just returned from

left the club with a mixture of emotions