New beginning: Billionaire love story

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"

Michael's face, his features contorting in surprise and concern. "Lost your memories?" he

Claire doesn't want Alexto know about her amnesia. She preter having Alex calling her a liar. Besides it doesn't make a different whether Claire tell Alex the real season. He desple her and

looking stocked, "How did it happen? How did you

weariness creeping into her voice. "I'll tell you the short version," she began, steeling herself to revisit a painful memory. "A drunk driver crashed into my car when I was on a trip with my family. The accident changed everything." Michael's eyes widened in realization, bis sympathy evident. "I'm so sony, Claice,"

fine," Claire replied, though her gare

mind. "what

blunt, a sharp contrast to heal warmth "They're dead,"

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

they sat in silence for a moment, Michael couldn't help but study Claire's face. The Claire from three years ago, as he remembered her, seemed so different vulnerable, kind, and warm. The Claire sitting in front of him now

a topic Michael was eager to discuss heard about the meeting with Harris Company. How's that going?" claue shagged nonchalantly, her demeanor composed. "It's hard to say. Alex seemed surprised to see me in the meeting room as the

you seem so calm about it? Don't you want the partnership with

even though we were once family, it was your son who contacted Metacortex And if I'm being honest, I don't

make it easy for Alex Claire." He chuckled lightly, acmowledging Claire's straightforward approach. Claire raised aneboow, her curiosity piqued. "Are you not offended

hears about this conversation, I'm sure he'll

a hand dismissively. "Oh, he'll get over it.

Besides, a little challenge is good for his ego," he

still want to maintain

woods. Despite her feelings towards Alex, she couldn't deny the band she shared with his

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can invite me for coffee sometime," she offered, a

and Claire extended her hand for a handshake, but to her surprise. Michael