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 it,"

from the restroom.

Alex and Claire

there was no warmth between them, only

like to dance?" she asked, a

expect Claire to be blunt. He has a

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

to respond, she pulled him to the

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

the 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 the beat, her eyes daring Alex to Leaning close to Matthew's ear over the thumping bass, Claire whispered, "Put your hand on my

game Claire was playing, but he complied,

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

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

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

you got to tell me

when I tell you I was

Matthew nodded his head.

My ex-husband

wide for a second. Matthew couldn't shake off the feeling of being caught in the middle of a

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

way to make

making him jealous. That guy has another woman. I just enjoy

if your ex-husband is

assure you; he is the biggest

the song reached its climax, Claire pulled Matthew closer, her

express

out of her

playful smile. "Thanks for the

he had just witnessed. "No problemn, just give me a heads-up

this is all your fault,

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

would I know your

I mis?" AskTalia who has just returned

left the club with a mixture of emotions swirling inside