New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 13

Chapter 13 Drunk mess

Claire had decided that drowning her sorrows was the best course of action after her encounter with Alex. She threw herself into the party scene with reckless abanden, downing drink after drink as if trying to erase the memories. The people around her watched in awe and amusement as she took on a drinking challenge with a random stranger. Claire's

competitive spirit kicked in, and she emerged victorious to a chorus of cheers and applause.

"Go, Claire! Go, Claire! Go, Claire!" someone shouted from the crowd as she raised her hands in triumph, a wild grin on her face.

The music shifted to an upbeat tempo, and Claire, fueled by the alcohol and the energy of the party, leaped off the table where she had been standing, landing gracefully despite her towering 7-inch heels.

Matthew, who had been observing her anties from a distance, couldn't help but be both stunned and amused by her display.

"I almost forgot how chaotic it will be if she is drunk" he mused to himself, shaking his head with a smile.

As the night wore on and the club filled with more people, Matthew momentarily lost sight of Claire in the crowd. The club was sprawling, and keeping track of her movements became a challenge. "Where is she? How can she gone so quickly?"

He scanned the area, his eyes finally landing on her standing next to the DJ booth, waving her arms and laughing uproariously. "Should we do something? Claire seems to be really letting loose." Talia approached Matthew with a concerned expression. "I think she's okay for now," Matthew replied, though he kept a watchful eye on her.

He wanted Claire to have her fun, especially after the tough time she had been going through

arting to get a bit out of control. Claire, who was now beckoning two random guys to join her on the dance floor. The situation was starting

However, as the dancing became more frenzied and Claire's words started to slur, Matthew knew he couldn't let things escalate further. He made his way through the crowd and reached out to pull Claire away from the two guys, who protested loudly. "Hey, man, she's having a good time!" one of them protested.

Matthew ignored them and gave them the middle finger before turning to Claire. "Come on, let's take a break."

Claire blinked up at him with bleary eyes, a wide smile still on her face. "Matt! You are here!"

yout of it

Talia approached them, concern evident in her expression. "Should we take her home? She's really Matthew nodded, helping Claire steady herself as they made their way towards the exit. "Yeah, I will get her home. She's had enough. excitement for one night." Claire leaned on Matthew's shoulder, giggling intermittently as they navigated through the club. Talia walked beside them, offering a supportive presence as they guided their intoxicated friend out into the cool night air.

smile despite the chaotic night. "You

I do best, Matt.

"Sure, you are

back; her

sun filtered through Claire's curtains, casting a gentle glow across her bedroom. As she slowly stirred from sleep, her head

her of the alcohol-induced haze she had sought to drown her

door startled her, and she frowned, wondering who could be bothering

Come in,"

sympathetic smile. He carried a glass of warm water and an Advil, knowing exactly what she needed after a night of heavy drinking "Morning, Claire. Drink this,"

bothering to ask questions as she swallowed

mumbled, feeling like a train

feeling?" Matthew asked, concern evident

shit," Claire admitted with

the worst, but

the temptation of a day of rest pulling at her weary

afford to take a day off," Claire replied, her voice still a bit groggy from lack of sleep. There's too much to do, and I need to get

don't overexert yourself. You need to take care of yourself

Matthew

am. You are my boss. If something happened to you,

couldn't help but crack a small smile at his attempt

will, don't worry. I just can't let things

be aware around him,

down. Albeit he is planning

1 do something stupid last night?"

mess when she is under the

& software company, she

to keep

clean. Listening to Matthew last night

was a moment when you tried to ask 2

burying her face in her