Chapter 70

Chapter 70 Certain things seem impossible

Michal, fund to her with a serious expression "Can we talk, claire?" he asked

Clair nodded in acknowledgment, following Michael to his study. The atmosphere between them shifted to one of seriousness as Michael invited Claire to take a seat. Once settled, Michael wasted no time in getting to the heart of the matter. "Firstly, apologize for inviting you out of the blue like this," Michael began, his tone sincere a he

Claire maintained a neutral expression. "It's alright, Michael, What did you want to talk about?" addressed Claire

Michael took a deep breath bedste broaching the main topic "I must admit, I didn't inform you beforehand that Alex and Lisa would be present because I was afraid you might not route if you knew." claire's expression remained readable as she absorbed his words, "You're not entirely wrong," she admitted calmly. "But it's not because of them, I have other pressing matters to attend to." "Lunderstand, daire. I hope you can forgive my oversight."

Claire inclined her head slightly, acknowledging his apology. "Of course, Michuel. "

Abrief pause settled between them before Clace decided to delve into a matter that had been on her mind. How did you find out that I'm the CEO of Metacortex?"

Michael leaned forward slightly. "Even though Alex has taken over the Has company, I still keep an eye on the business world. My trusted sources informed me about your position." Curiosity sparked in Claire's eyes. "May ask why you were interested in imowing about me?

Michael hesitated for a moment, choosing his words carefully. "I wanted to talk to you, especially after finding out who you are. Why did you lie about your Identity for three years?" Claire's gaze met his, her face serious as she considered hernest words. "I did not "

Michael frowned in confusion. "What do you mean claine?

"I did not he about anything "Claire took a deep breath, hermand grappling with the decision to reveal her truth to Michael. Finally, she met his gaze head-on, her teresalute. "I lost my memories, three years ago, Michael"

your memories?" he echoed; his voice filled with disbelief Claire nodded, her expression

amnesia. She preter having Alex calling her a liar. Besides it

looking stocked, "How did it

revisit a painful memory. "A drunk driver crashed

her gare flickered with lingering

"what

to heal warmth "They're dead,"

her woods. He didn't press further, sensing Claire's desire

ago, as he remembered her, seemed so different vulnerable, kind, and warm. The Claire sitting in

heard about the meeting with Harris Company. How's that going?" claue shagged nonchalantly, her demeanor composed. "It's hard to say. Alex seemed

you seem so calm about it?

smirk, a glint of mischief in her eyes. "With all due respect, Mr. Harris, even though we were once family, it was your son who contacted Metacortex And if I'm being honest, I don't necessarily need the partnership with Harris Company." Michael was slightly taken aback by Claire's

piqued. "Are you not offended by what I said earlier?" Michael shook his head, his leuwvering. "Not at all,

chuckle at Michael's response. "Well, it Ales hears about this conversation, I'm

hand dismissively. "Oh, he'll

a little challenge is good for his

you and Alex have divsed, still want to maintain a good relationship with

the sentiment betinal Michael's woods. Despite her feelings towards Alex, she couldn't deny the band she shared

30 Certan mingi

for coffee sometime," she offered, a

Michael walked around the desk, and Claire extended her hand for a handshake, but to her

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