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."

eyebrow, leaning in slightly. "What

get drunk so

now stop aiming towards

walked

simply said and walked away

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

a dimly lit corner 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. Claire, after

a strange, slurred manner, clearly far gone in his

to him?"

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

her eyes. "Can you help me with him? He's clinging to me and won't

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let's get

confused.

swaying unsteadily despite their support. "Because Christian is his

Talia's face. "Oh, right"

Alex was nowhere to be found. Claire leaned closer to Christian, trying to get his

2/2

blinked at her, trying to focus. "Alex? He's probably in the VIP section,"

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

"Why me? Why

gave her a pointed

right. You two will probably end up

"Now you know."

had closed his eyes and leaned back against the couch. The noise of the club seemed to fade as she

something unintelligible, then said, "Alex was hoping you

at the revelation. "I don't

have seen his face. He was disappointed when he

tried to shift the conversation. "How

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