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 the restroom.

Alex and Claire made

only a look that could

Matthew. "Would you like to dance?" she

blunt. He has a feeling she is up

"Nothing, I just want

waiting for Matthew to respond, she pulled

Matthew is willing to go along with whatever it is Claire is doing with a

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,

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

in frustration. Despite their divorce, seeing Claire act so carefree and

that moment, exiding confidence and independence It frustrated him even more that

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

you got to tell

when I tell you I was

Matthew nodded his head.

My

the feeling of being caught

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

way

"I'm not making him jealous. That guy has another woman. I just enjoy annoyed him. Just follow my lead."

if your ex-husband is

you; he is

its climax, Claire pulled Matthew closer, her

express his feelings, but the sight of Claire's newfound confidence

out

playful smile. "Thanks for the

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

is all your fault, right? For

bar as Claire crossed

would I know your husband will be

what did I mis?" AskTalia who

a mixture of emotions swirling inside