New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 160

Chapter 160 Drunk Christian

"I did not send it!" Claire argued.

She knew Alex would bring up this topic whenever they met.

"Oh really? Just admit it, you are the one who send it." he crossed his arms over his chest.

Claire let out a disbelief scoffed. "You are delusional for thinking I'm the one who sends it you."

Alex chuckled, clearly enjoying the banter. "Well, aren't you? Cause I still have the flowers and card in my office. That's very thoughtful of

you."

Claire glared at him; her tone sharp. "I told you; it wasn't me. It's just something the company does. Don't read too much into it."

But Alex, not one to miss an opportunity to tease her, continued with a playful glint in his eye. "So, what brings you to the club tonight, Claire? Celebrating something special?"

Claire took a sip of her drink, maintaining her composure. "I'm here to celebrate Talia's achievement," she replied coolly.

A smirk curled at the corners of Alex's lips. "Really? Not because it's my birthday?"

Claire stared at him as if he had lost his mind. "You're crazy, Alex. I think you've had too much to drink."

Just as Claire was about to walk away, the sound of a speaker filled the room.

"Happy birthday to my best friend, Alexander Harris!" Christian's voice boomed through the club. "I don't know where he is, but he's here somewhere. I think I saw him at the bar. I need lights! Lights!"

The spotlight swung towards Alex, and he shielded his eyes with his hands, Claire doing the same. The beam settled on them, and Alex forced a smile, raising his hand to wave. Christian's enthusiasm was infectious, and the crowd cheered. "Play a happy song, DJ!" Christian shouted.

Alex muttered under his breath, but Claire caught his words. "That idiot's already drunk. Can't believe he took my words seriously."

raised an eyebrow, leaning in slightly. "What did you

might've say to him to get drunk so maybe he will stop bothering me. Turns

has now stop aiming towards

dance around them. Claire walked away but in time for Alex

said and walked

the dance floor, her eyes scanning the crowd for Talia. She had gone back to their seats earlier but found them empty. Determined to find her friend, she continued moving through the dancing bodies, the pulsating music

near the bar, Claire spotted Talia with a drunken Christian hanging on her arm. Talia, looking around anxiously, finally saw Claire and gestured with her hand to catch her attention.

laughing in a strange, slurred manner, clearly far gone

happened to

"He came up to me, and I didn't realize he was drunk until he leaned in close. The smell of

desperation in her eyes. "Can you help me with him? He's clinging to me

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moved to Christian's other side, trying to support him. "Alright, let's get him

frowned, confused. "Why

who was swaying unsteadily despite their support. "Because Christian is his friend, and

on Talia's face. "Oh, right" she

Claire leaned closer to Christian, trying to get his attention. "Christian, where's Alex?" hapier 160

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"Alex? He's probably in the VIP section," he

and Talia exchanged a glance, then maneuvered Christian to a nearby couch. "How do we get to the VIP section?" Claire asked. Christian patted his pockets clumsily before pulling out a small card. "You'll need this," he said, handing it to Claire. Claire took the card and handed it to Talia. "Go find Alex and bring

me? Why

gave her

right. You two will probably end

"Now you know."

sat beside Christian, who had closed his eyes and leaned back against the couch. The noise of the club seemed to fade as she focused on

unintelligible, then said, "Alex was hoping you gave him

brows at the revelation. "I don't think

face. He was

shift the conversation. "How many

to mutter, "Alex regrets his actions. He said he was