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?"

it swiftly, surprising him. "Far from it," she replied, her

from the restroom.

Alex and Claire made

warmth between them, only a look

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

expect Claire to be blunt. He has a feeling she is up

innocently. "Nothing, I just

waiting for Matthew to respond, she pulled him

of what was going on, Matthew is willing to go along with whatever it is Claire is doing with a hint

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,

what game Claire was playing, but he complied, placing

divorce, seeing Claire act so carefree and bold

couldn't deny that there was something undeniably attractive about Claire in that moment, exiding confidence and independence It

Alex's gaze, continued to dance with a subtle defiance in her movements. It was almost as if she was challenging him,

you got to tell me what

tell you I

Matthew nodded his head.

My ex-husband is

off the feeling of being caught in the middle

"No shit."

"Yes, shit."

way to make

guy has another woman. I just enjoy

your ex-husband is a jerk, I'll

is the biggest

pulled

interfere or express his feelings, but the sight of Claire's newfound confidence and allure lingered in his

is finally out of

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

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

fault, right? For

back to the bar as Claire

I know your husband will be here

AskTalia who has just returned

with a mixture of