New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 80

Chapter 80 I just finished what you started

Claire took a deep breath as she appmached the Harris family mansion.

kw she had acted with good intentions,

gullt gnawed at her, nonetheless:

"You are wanted to do this?" Matthew asked her.

"Thave to after all I was the one who case the wedding being postpone."

"I'm sure they will understand since what you did is to save them." Matthew assure her and she nodded, "1know Wait for me here, okay? I will be right back"

"Don't worry about me. I am not going anywhere." Opening the car done, Claire climbed out of the car and walk up the stairs to the door entrance.

The butler opened the door in response to Claire's ring of the doorbell. "Good aftemoon, Miss Claire. How may I assist you today!" he inquired politely "I'm here to see Michael and Joan, if they're available,"Claire replied.

The butler nodded and sheard her inside, leading her down the grand hallway to the living room where Michael and Joan were seated, engaged in a quiet conversation over tea. Michael's calming presence seemed to soothe Joan's evident distress ""Excuse me

Mr. and Mrs. Hands," the builer announced, drawing their attention to Claire's presence.

Claire offered the small smile as she approached, her heart cacing with anticipation and remorse.

"Hello, Michael Joan. I hope I'm not intruding "

Michael gestuurd for her to take a seat, his expression welcoming yet curious. "Not at all, Claire. What brings you here today?"

Taking a deep breath, claire mustered hercourage "wanted to talk to you both and apologize."

furrowed slightly in contusion "Apologize? Whatever

for what happened." Michael immediately loowing what Claire means however he did not expect Claire to actually do it "But you are not at

I didn't want her to harm your family, tainting the Harris name. So, I gather a lot of evidence about Lisa which she lied to everyone about

brimmed with emotion as she smiled warmly at Claire. "Thank you,

son's wedding day," she

mix of understanding and gratitude. "You were looking out for us," he said, his voice calm yet filled with appreciation. "We appreciate

washed over Claire as she realized the Harris family's understanding. "I

nodded in agreement. You did what you felt was right," he said. "And

might still be in the

family. You've been so kind to me, especially after what Max did for

in Claire's life. She still missed him dearly since his

"Max would be proud of you, Claire. You've shown the loyalty and love

are you doing here? Alex's surprise

voice interrupted

settling into a frown. She hadn't expected to see him here, in his parents' house of all

observant, narrowed his eyes at Alex and pointedly asked, "Have you been

father could tell from afar. Ignoring the question, he focused on Claire. "What is going on? Why are you here?" "Thank you for your understanding but he to leave, there's something important I need to attend to," she said, addressing Michael

"Of course,

her way to the entrance,

said coldly, her tone booking no

ground, his expression

you tired of the word

"I'm serious Claire"

sighed heavily, knowing this conversation wouldn't be easy. "And so

in his eyes were evident, and claw he was likely halt desk.

80 just finished what you

to the patio, where they stood facing each other, Claire yanked her wrist from his grip, crossing her arms defensively. "Sorry."