New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 59

Chapter 59 Are you crazy?!

The sun filtered through the windows of Clair's office, casting a warm glow on her desk as she delved into her mock. It was a typical day filled with document reviews, team meetings to discuss Cortex 2.0 updates, and the usual hustle and bustle of a busy executive the costing tasks, Clare couldn't shakeoff the events of the previous day, particularly her encounter with Alex She had hoped for a peaceful day, tree from any distraction drama, However, life had other plans.

Around lunchtime, Matthew, popped into her office with an invitation for brunch Claire glanced up from her work, a hint of surprise on her face at the interruption

Matthewasked with a friendly smille. "Hey, Claire, want to pub brunch with me?

Clair nodded, albeit a bit distracted. "Sure, just give me a minute. I need to send this emul "

Matthew took a seat, waiting patiently as claire mished up her task.

Once done, they hraded down to the lobby, discussing possible lunch options along the way.

"So, where should we go for brunch" Matthew asked.

"Theard there's a great ramen place not too far from here. What do you think?" Claire suggested, eager to enjoy a satisfying moral.

"Sure, I love ramen!"

Matthew agreed, and they set off on foot towards the restaurant, chatting amiably along the way. However, their pleasant outing took an unexpected tumas they ched a busintresection

A speeding motorcycle raced through the red light, narrowly missing Claire. She let out a startled scream, hecheart racing with adrenaline. Before she knew it, Matthew had pulled her out of bann's way, and they both ended up on the ground, shaken but thankfully imhamied. "Claire you okay?" Matthew asked her, a hint of worry in his tone.

"Are you two, olay?"comed voices from the crowd asud as they helped Claire and Matthew to their feet.

Claire's heart raced with adrenaline as she processed what had just happened. She nodded shakly, still in a state of shock

his voice calm but his eyes reflecting the

they were steady on their feet, Matthew tumed to Claire, his concem evident. "Are you sure you're alright, Claire? That

racing with questions about who would want to harm her in such a

deep breath, trying to

tension between them. Without hesitation, Claire hailed a cab and swiftly departed, leaving Matthew behind with a bewildered expression She directed the

to the elevator, her finger pressing the button for the highest floor, even though she wasn't entirely sure where

approached

Alex's office. Claire's anger fueled her steps as she barged into his office unannounced, catching Alex off guard alex's expression turned cold as he looked up from his work, surprised by daize's abrupt entrance. "Claire, what are you doing here?" he asked, his tone guarded Claire's anger bobbled to the surface as she approached him, her voice

have no idea

overherchest. "You may not have the guts to do it yourself, but sending someone to harm me is just

eyes widened in shock at the accusation. "Claire, I didn't do anything like that. Why would I

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retorted, "Maybe because I didn't tell you the truth and then you felt threatened by me and saw this as your revenge." Alex's contusion was evident as he stood up from his desk, his voice tinged with frustration. "Claire, explain what's going on from the beginning. I have

calm herself, Claire recounted the earlier incident. "When I was crossing the

words for a moment before suggesting. "Maybe the driver didn't

evident in her tone. "Alex, it was intentional. I know when something

and if i wanted to hurt you, I rather do it myself." Their conversation hang in the tense air, both parties grappling with the

high, retorted, "If

arms defensively. "How should

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Claire's knees and a scratch on her elbow. Despite his anger at being falsely accused, he couldn't ignore her injuries, "You're bleeding, "he pointed out. Claim glanced down

pain, she seemed more focused on leaving the office than tending to

is not you." with a resigned sight,

out from the lift. He was taken aback to see Claire in the Harris building and immediately questioned her presence. "What are you doing here, Claire?" Christian asked, curiosity evident in his

could respond, Christian's gaze fell on her bloodied knees, his eyes widening in