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?

to show him the evidence. She retrieved

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

for it, believing it was Claire who leaked

face became unreadable. "It's fake," he muttered, trying to

whatever you want." She pulled her

who had been observing the tense exchange, spoke up cautiously. "Are

to him, his mind racing with disbelief. "That

phone call

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

to know where Lisa was The maid, feeling intimidated, lowered her gaze. "Ms. Lisa headed out, str," she

tomorrow! I want to make a great impression to your parents," Lisa exclaimed, her voice filled with enthusiasen. Alexamind, however, was peoccupied with the 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

Alex, I didn't. I would never do something like that."

the voice recording Claire had played, suggesting that Lisa

H

trembling as she tried to explain. "No, Alex, you've

It was a

gaze. It was the first time he had looked at her this way, and Lisa telt

1, histone anwavering.

tactics, began to cry, her words coming out in sobs

about spending time with a mother-in-law and how you don't love

you tell me it was

peace,"

ruin everything! And I thought by doing it will give me a moment of pe Alex shook his head, Terling a mix of frustration and regret. "I teel stupid for blaming Claire now. Lisa, tears streaming down her lace, looked up at

tequat, si rished to their room and slammed the doorbell her, leaving Alex standing in the

situation had spiraled out of control. He decided it was best to

spend his entire day

with Lisa.

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