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

calm but his eyes reflecting the gravity of

steady on their feet, Matthew tumed to Claire, his concem evident. "Are you

with questions about who would want to harm her in such

a deep breath, trying to steady

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 Company, her mind set on confronting Alex

the building, She navigated her way to the elevator, her finger pressing the button for the highest floor, even though she wasn't entirely sure where Alex's office was

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

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 daize's abrupt entrance. "Claire,

brows, genuinely puzzled by her words. "I have no idea what you're talking about.

not have the guts to do it yourself, but sending someone to harm me is

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

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revenge." Alex's contusion was evident as he stood up from his desk, his voice

Claire recounted the earlier incident. "When I was crossing the street, someone

the driver

in her tone. "Alex,

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 grappling with the tension of

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

crossing his arms defensively. "How should I

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then noticed the blood dripping from 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 at her bloodied knees,

she seemed more focused on leaving the office than tending

is not you." with a resigned sight, she

elevator, Christian, Alex's best mate, appeared and walked out from the lift. He was taken aback

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