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?"

him. "Far from it," she replied, her eyes fixed on

from the restroom.

and Claire

warmth between them, only

like to dance?" she asked, a determined glint in her

blunt. He has a feeling she is up

and smiled innocently. "Nothing, I just

respond, she pulled him to the dance

whatever it is Claire is

watching from the stairs. There was a smugness in her smirk as she moved to the beat, her eyes daring Alex to Leaning close to Matthew's ear over the thumping bass, Claire whispered, "Put your hand

game Claire was playing, but he complied, placing his hand

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

and independence It frustrated

dance with a subtle defiance in her movements. It was almost as if she was challenging him, reveling in the power she had to

tell me what

I tell

Matthew nodded his head.

guess what? My

off the feeling

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

this your way

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

ex-husband is a jerk,

you; he is the biggest

reached its climax, Claire pulled Matthew

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. "He's gone." Claire said

is finally out of

smile. "Thanks for the

emotions and dynamies he had just witnessed. "No problemn, just give me a

this is all your fault,

bar as

me. How would I know your husband will be here

did I mis?" AskTalia who has just returned from her

a mixture of emotions swirling