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

Matthew replied, his voice calm but his eyes reflecting the gravity of the

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

couldn't shake off the shock of the incident, her mind racing with questions about who would want to harm her in such

breath, trying to steady her nerves.

thoughts immediately flew to Alex, given their recent encounter and the tension between them. Without hesitation, Claire hailed a cab and swiftly departed, leaving Matthew behind with a bewildered expression She directed the driver to Harris

the building, She navigated her way to the elevator, her finger pressing the button for the highest floor, even though she wasn't entirely

the hallway caught her attention, and Claire quickly approached them. "Excuse me,

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

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

she crossed her arms overherchest. "You may not have the guts to do it yourself, but

"Claire, I didn't do anything like that. Why would I want to harm

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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 idea about any crash or what you're

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

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

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

low and if i wanted to hurt you, I rather do it myself."

retorted, "If it wasn't you,

defensively. "How should I know?" he

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and a scratch on her elbow. Despite his anger at being falsely accused, he couldn't ignore her injuries, "You're bleeding,

more focused on

with a resigned sight, she turned to leave, her frustration

as Claire was about to step into the elevator, Christian, Alex's best mate, appeared and walked out from the lift. He was taken aback to

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