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

all the details. However, seeing the fury in Alex's eyes, she decided to from her hag and played the voice recording

my acting was believable. Alexander evenfell for it, believing it was

face became unreadable. "It's fake," he

"Think whatever you

the tense exchange, spoke up

racing with disbelief. "That voice in the secording wasn't

had only heard Lisa's voice once during a phone call with Alex. "I don't

call Lisa. However, his call went straight to voicemail, adding to his growing unease. He headed

appeared, and Alex's toile was heated with anger 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 Lisa with a handful

exclaimed, her voice filled with enthusiasen. Alexamind, however, was peoccupied with the voice recording that claire had played at

widened in surprise and inence as she shook her head. "No, Alex, I didn't. I would never do something like that." Alexpressed on, his voice becoming

adamant in her denial til Alex mentioned the voice recording Claire had played, suggesting that Lisa could have

H

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

It was a

was the first time he had looked at her this way, and Lisa telt apang

1, histone anwavering.

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

pressured because of what Clare said about spending time with a mother-in-law

did you tell

peace,"

shook his head, Terling a mix of frustration and regret. "I teel stupid for blaming

slammed the doorbell her, leaving Alex standing in the living rooms, his

of control. He decided it was best

at his desk in his office, surrounded by paperwork. He decided to spend his

with Lisa.

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