Chapter 60

Chapter 60 It's take

"What are you doing?" Alex's mice was clipped, his demeanor clearly not pleased.

Christian glanced up, unfazed by Alex's

Alex crossed

"Taking care of air. She's hurt."

over his chest, his voice dripping with sarcasm "I'm sure Claire can take care of herself perfectly fine, just like she ludes her identity."

Carolled her eyes at Alex's comment. "Why? Are you jealous?"

Alex direcord his attention back to her. "What are you still doing here, Claire?

Claire raised her eyebrows in admissive manner. "I feel sad for you, Alex."

Alex's drown deepened, confused by her cryptic remark "What do you mean by that?"

Claire shrugged, a smirk playing on her lips. She chose not to elaborate further, frustrating Alex even more. Determined to get answers, Alexwalked into the office and stood in front of Claire, towering over her smaller frame. Claire stood up, not barking down as she met Alex's gaze. "You should apologize to me," she stated firmly

Alex laughed mockingly. "Why would apologize to you?"

Claire's tone tumed bitter. "If only you low who's leaking information about your wedding to your mum

Alex seyes widened in shock at Clage's words. He grabbed her arm in a moment of frustration, causing her to hiss in pain. Quickly realizing his mistake, Alexi loosened his grip and demanded, "What do you mean by that?

the evidence. She

the fury in Alex's eyes, she decided to from her hag and played the voice recording that Matthew had sent her the

was believable. Alexander evenfell for it, believing it was Claire who leaked the information to his

became unreadable. "It's fake," he

bemess was evident as she replied, "Think whatever you

who had been observing the tense exchange, spoke up

him, his mind racing with disbelief. "That

a phone

to call Lisa. However, his call went straight to voicemail, adding to his growing unease. He headed to the lobby, wh he tried

as he demanded to know where Lisa was The maid, feeling intimidated, lowered her gaze. "Ms. Lisa headed out, str," she replied softly. Moments later, the door to the penthouse opened, revealing

voice recording that claire had played at the office earlier. He struggled to calm his anger as he turned to face Lisa "Did you leakche information to my mother?" Alex's question hung heavily in

head. "No, Alex, I didn't. I would never do something like that." Alexpressed on, his voice becoming colder. "Are you

denial til Alex mentioned the voice recording Claire

H

eyes widened in realization, her voice trembling as she tried to explain. "No, Alex, you've misunderstood. I didn't mean

It was a

crossing his arms over his chest as he stared at Lisa with a cold gaze. It was the first time

1, histone anwavering.

of her tactics, began to cry, her words coming out in sobs as she

what Clare said about spending time with a mother-in-law and how you don't love me because you didn't introduce me

did you tell me it was

peace,"

mix of frustration and regret. "I teel stupid for

to their room and slammed the doorbell her, leaving Alex standing in the living rooms,

of control. He decided it

his office, surrounded by paperwork. He decided to spend his entire day at the office completing

with Lisa.

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