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."

he replied. Alex remembered Christian saying earlier that it was just going to be

him playfully and handed

need to enjoy yourself and loosen up, especially since it's your birthday," he said with a

and then back at Christian. "Alright," he thought to himself. Since he was already here, he might as

of the guests, Alex raised his voice.

feeling a little lighter. He walked toward the balcony inside the club, needing

suddenly froze. Among the 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 on

back to 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

Alex back and patted his shoulder. "What are you

head and finished his drink. "Nothing. Just looking at

to dance?" Christian teased him which make Alex rolled his

have fun. Better yet, get drunk

laughed and walked away while saying, "Okay,

dance floor where Clair is not there anymore. His eyes wandered as she scanned the crowds, but

hallucinating right?" he muttered

too much for Claire especially with the upbeat music

stranger

turned to her right and see a blonde man with a charming smile greeted her. Claire only looked at him without expression and turned forward while answering. "No." Chapter

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are one of those girls, huh? That likes playing hard to get and

head to him raising her brows.

the stranger until he block her with his body and grab her

you think you

the man. "Let me

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

wanted to punch him so bad. "You are disgusting you know that. And your attempt to look sexy makes me want to puke. Don't tell me all the girls at the club have