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.

and Claire made

no warmth between them, only a look

formed in Claire's mind as she turned to Matthew. "Would you like to dance?"

Claire to be blunt. He has a feeling she

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

to respond, she

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

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

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

his fists in frustration. Despite their divorce, seeing Claire act

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 her

It was almost as if

got to tell

tell you I

Matthew nodded his head.

guess what? My ex-husband is

second. Matthew couldn't shake off the feeling of being caught in

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

your way

another woman. I

is a

is the

climax, Claire pulled Matthew closer, her eyes never leaving

He knew he had no right to interfere or express his feelings, but the sight of Claire's newfound confidence

out of

and flashed him a playful smile. "Thanks for the

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

this is all your fault, right? For dragging me

made their way back to the bar as Claire crossed her arms

Don't blame me. How would I know your husband will

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