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."

brow furrowed slightly in contusion "Apologize? Whatever for,

happened." Michael immediately loowing what Claire means

family, tainting the Harris name. So, I gather a lot of evidence about Lisa which she lied to

brimmed with emotion as she smiled warmly at Claire. "Thank you, dear. We understand your intentions, and

never mean.co interfere with your son's wedding day,"

intently, his features reflecting a mix of understanding and gratitude. "You were looking out for us," he said,

of relief washed over Claire as she realized the Harris family's understanding. "I just couldn't stand by and watch," the admitted,

agreement. You did what you felt was

weren't for you, we might still be in the dark about Lisa's lies." Joan said as she smiled

been so kind to me, especially after what Max did

life. She still missed him dearly since his passing

be proud of you, Claire. You've shown the loyalty and

here? Alex's surprise was evident

interrupted from

mix of emotions crossing her face before settling into a frown. She hadn't

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

focused on Claire. "What is going on? Why are you here?" "Thank you for your understanding but he to leave, there's

nodded understandingly. "Of course,

to the entrance,

said coldly, her tone booking

Alex stood his ground, his

of the word

"I'm serious Claire"

easy. "And so am. There's nothing to talk

bet, Alex grabbed het wrist as she tried to walk past him. The butt and anger in his eyes were evident, and claw he was likely halt desk. Not wanting to cause a scene in bout of his patents, the relented with a

just finished what

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