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."

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

noticing Alex's confusion, nudged him playfully and handed

loosen up, especially since it's

Christian. "Alright," he thought to himself. Since he was already here, he

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

balcony inside the club, needing a moment to himself. He leaned against the railing, sipping his whiskey as he scanned the crowd

a familiar face. Claire was dancing, looking carefree and happy. Alex's heart skipped a

a similar scene not long after their divorce. He had seen her in a club then too, dancing 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

patted his shoulder. "What are you looking at, mate?" he said while

and finished his drink. "Nothing. Just looking at

teased him which

and have fun. Better yet, get drunk

and walked away while saying, "Okay,

not there anymore. His eyes wandered as she scanned the crowds, but he didn't found

was not hallucinating right?" he muttered

bar to get herself a drink. The dance was too much for Claire especially

drinking her water, a stranger called her.

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

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those girls, huh? That likes playing hard to get and want men to

her brows. "You can think anything about me.

away from the

do you think you

the

come with me?

makes me want to puke. Don't tell me all the girls at the club have rejected you and now you are desperate." He