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."

Alex remembered Christian saying earlier that it was just going to be the two of them. But it seemed his

Alex's confusion, nudged him playfully and handed him

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

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

the guests, Alex raised his voice.

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

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

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 so close, as if they shared

behind Alex back and patted his shoulder. "What are you looking at, mate?" he said while drinking

and finished his drink. "Nothing. Just looking

Christian teased him which make Alex

should go and have fun. Better yet,

walked away while saying,

the dance floor where Clair is not there anymore. His eyes wandered as

not hallucinating right?" he

bar to get herself a drink. The dance was too much for Claire especially with the upbeat music

was drinking her water, a stranger called her. "Hello,

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 152 Creepy

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

raising her brows. "You can think anything about me. I don't

stool to get away from the stranger until he block her

you think

at the

you come with me? We can have some fun maybe

know that. And your attempt to look sexy makes me want to puke. Don't tell me all 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 slightly but did