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

Claire, his concem evident. "Are you sure you're alright, Claire? That was too

mind racing with questions about who would want

a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves. "L..

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

no time heading inside the building, She navigated her way to the elevator, her finger pressing the button for the highest floor, even though she wasn't

approached them. "Excuse me, is

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 laced with accusation. "Are you

words. "I have no idea what you're talking about.

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

eyes widened in shock at the accusation. "Claire, I didn't do

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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 no

breath to calm herself, Claire recounted the earlier incident. "When I was crossing the street, someone deliberately tried to

before suggesting. "Maybe the driver didn't see the red light

tone. "Alex, it was intentional. I know

"I didn't hire anyone to hurt you, Claire. Despite everything. I wouldn't stop that low and if i wanted to

emotions running high, retorted, "If it wasn't you, then

"How should I know?" he replied, his

Chapter 29 Ant you

on her elbow. Despite his anger at being falsely accused, he

on leaving the

you." with a resigned sight, she turned to leave, her

Christian, Alex's best mate, appeared and walked 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

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