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

voice calm but his

their feet, Matthew tumed to Claire, his concem evident. "Are you sure you're alright, Claire? That was too

the incident, her mind racing with questions about who would want to harm

trying to steady her nerves. "L..

between them. Without hesitation, Claire hailed a cab and swiftly departed, leaving Matthew behind with a bewildered expression She directed the driver to Harris Company, her mind set on confronting Alex

heading inside the building, She navigated her way to the elevator, her finger pressing the button for

hallway caught her attention, and Claire quickly approached them. "Excuse me, is this Alexander Harris's floor?"

in the direction of 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

puzzled by her words. "I have

she crossed her arms overherchest. "You may not have

the accusation. "Claire, I didn't do anything

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as she 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

recounted the earlier incident. "When I was

before suggesting. "Maybe the driver didn't see

"Alex, it was intentional. I know when something is

mix of confusion and inntation. "I didn't hire anyone to hurt you, Claire. Despite everything. I wouldn't stop that low and if i wanted to hurt you, I rather do it myself." Their conversation hang in the tense air, both parties

emotions running high, retorted, "If it

arms defensively. "How should I know?" he

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his anger at being falsely accused, he couldn't ignore her injuries,

seemed more focused on leaving the

resigned sight, she turned to leave,

into the elevator, Christian, Alex's best mate, appeared and walked out from the lift. He was taken aback to see Claire in the Harris building and

gaze fell on her bloodied knees, his eyes