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?"

grabbed Matthew's drink and drank it swiftly, surprising him. "Far

from the restroom.

and Claire made eye

was no warmth between them, only a look

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

did not expect Claire to be blunt. He has

shook her head and smiled innocently. "Nothing, I just want

respond, she pulled him to

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

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 smirk as she moved to

for a moment, unsure of what game Claire was playing, but he complied, placing his hand on her

divorce, seeing Claire act so carefree and bold

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

movements. It was almost as if she was challenging him,

tell me what is

I tell you

Matthew nodded his head.

guess what? My ex-husband

shake off the feeling of being

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

this your way to make him

That guy has another woman. I just

ex-husband is a jerk, I'll

you; he is the

song reached its climax, Claire pulled Matthew

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

is finally out of

smile. "Thanks for the dance," she said, her tone light but with an underlying

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

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

way back to the bar as Claire

I know your husband will

did I mis?" AskTalia who has

the club with a mixture of