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?"

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

from the restroom.

Alex and Claire

between them, only a

"Would you like to dance?" she asked, a determined glint

He has a feeling

and smiled innocently. "Nothing, I just want to dance with

she

whatever it is Claire is doing with a hint of confusion in

Claire's gaze looked onto Alex, her ex-husband, who stood watching from the stairs. There was a smugness in her smirk as she

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

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

couldn't deny that there was something 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 over

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

tell me

when I tell you I was

Matthew nodded his head.

what? My

Matthew couldn't shake off the feeling

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

way

has another woman.

is a jerk, I'll do

you; he is the biggest jerk!

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

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

is finally out of

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

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

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

way back to the bar as Claire crossed her

blame me. How would I know your husband will

what did I mis?" AskTalia who has

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