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

divulge all the details. However, seeing the fury in Alex's eyes, she decided to

believable. Alexander evenfell for it, believing it was Claire who leaked

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

as she replied, "Think whatever you want." She pulled her

the tense exchange,

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

phone call with

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

there was no response. Amaid 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

all these clothes bought for 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

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 colder. "Are

adamant in her denial til Alex mentioned the voice recording Claire

H

explain. "No, Alex, you've misunderstood. I didn't mean

It was a

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

1, histone anwavering.

one of her tactics, began to cry, her words coming

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

did you tell me it was Clase

peace,"

Terling a mix of frustration and regret. "I teel stupid

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

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

his entire day at the office completing his work and try

with Lisa.

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