New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 159

Chapter 159 Creepy stranger

Alex shook his head. "I don't want to celebrate, Chris. I have lot of work to do."

Christian walked over and pulled Alex's chair away from the desk, ignoring his protests. "Too bad. You're coming with me whether you like it

or not."

Reluctantly, Alex stood up. "Fine. But I'm not staying long."

Christian clapped him on the back. "We'll see about that."

The club was packed, as Alex had expected. Music blared from the speakers, and people crowded the dance floor, their movements a blur of energy and light. Alex frowned, feeling a headache coming on. "This place is insane," Alex muttered as Christian led him through the throngs of people.

Christian just laughed. "Relax, you need this."

They made their way to the second floor, which was slightly less crowded. Alex was surprised to see a familiar group of people waiting for them in the VIP section. His friends were all there, grinning from ear to ear. "Happy birthday, Alex!" they shouted in unison.

Alex frowned and shot a glare at Christian, who just pushed him further into the room. "Go on, enjoy yourself."

Alex's friends gathered around, offering their congratulations and best wishes. He forced a smile, trying to hide his annoyance.

"Thanks, everyone. Really appreciate it."

"Come on, Alex, lighten up!" said Mick, one of his oldest friends. "It's your birthday! Have a drink with us."

"How are you guys here?" he asked.

Mick, a friend from college, grinned and clapped Alex on the back. "Christian invited us," he said, his voice loud over the club's music. "He said it was a special occasion."

tugging at his lips. "Okay," he replied. Alex remembered Christian saying earlier that it

Alex's confusion, nudged him playfully and handed him

and loosen up,

"Alright," he thought to himself. Since he was already here, he might as well make the most

guests, Alex raised his voice. "Everyone, order as much as you want.

cheers, raising their glasses in a toast. Alex smiled, feeling a little lighter. He walked toward the balcony inside the club, needing a moment to himself. He leaned against the railing, sipping his whiskey as

throngs of people, he saw a familiar face. Claire was dancing, looking carefree and happy. Alex's heart skipped a beat. This was the last thing he expected to see

with Matthew. The memory stirred up a mix of emotions, curiosity, and confusion. He had always wondered about Claire and Matthew's relationship. They seemed so

shoulder. "What are you looking at, mate?" he

and finished his drink. "Nothing. Just looking

dance?" Christian teased him which make Alex rolled his

fun. Better yet, get drunk

away while

Clair is not there anymore. His eyes wandered as she

hallucinating right?" he

was too much for Claire especially with the upbeat music but

water, a stranger called her. "Hello,

a blonde man with a charming smile greeted her. Claire only looked at him without expression and turned forward while

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huh? That likes playing hard

brows. "You can

on the bar stool to get away from the stranger until he block her with his body

do you think you are

the

with me? We can have some fun maybe too much fun that you will enjoy." He leaned

the girls at the club have rejected you and now you are desperate." He shot Claire a hard glare while also tightening his grasp on her wrist. Claire winced