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?"

drank it swiftly, surprising him. "Far from it," she replied, her eyes fixed

from the restroom.

Claire made

only

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

blunt. He has a feeling she is up to

"Nothing, I just want to

for Matthew to respond, she pulled him

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

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

of what game Claire was playing, but he complied, placing his hand on her waist as

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

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

her movements. It was almost as if she was challenging him, reveling in the power she had to provoke a

tell me what is

when I tell you I was

Matthew nodded his head.

My

the feeling of being caught in the middle of a tense

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

way to make him

That guy has another woman. I just enjoy annoyed him. Just follow

your ex-husband is a jerk, I'll

you; he is

reached its climax, Claire pulled Matthew closer, her

emotions, turned 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 allure lingered in his mind.

out of

playful smile. "Thanks for the dance," she said, her tone light but

still trying to process the whirlwind of emotions and dynamies he had just witnessed. "No problemn, just give me a heads-up next

know this is all your fault,

the bar as Claire

me. How would I know your husband will be

I mis?" AskTalia who has just returned from her

a mixture of