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

to him to get drunk so maybe he will stop bothering me. Turns out I

has now

music pumped up, and people began to dance around them. Claire walked away but in time for Alex to stop her. "Where

you." She simply said and walked away from

gone back to their seats earlier but found them empty. Determined to find her friend, she continued moving

Talia, looking around anxiously, finally saw Claire and gestured with her hand to catch her

she approached, Claire frowned. Christian was laughing in a strange, slurred manner, clearly far gone in his

happened to him?" Claire

until he leaned in close. The smell of alcohol on his breath was unmistakable." Claire shook her head.

eyes. "Can you help me

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to support him. "Alright, let's get him out

confused.

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

face. "Oh, right" she said,

lit club, but Alex was nowhere to be found. Claire leaned closer to Christian, trying to get his attention. "Christian, where's Alex?" hapier 160

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to focus. "Alex? He's probably in the VIP section,"

"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

frowned. "Why me? Why

gave her a

two will probably

"Now you know."

against the couch. The noise of the club seemed

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

the revelation. "I don't think

face. He was disappointed when he found out they weren't

shift the conversation. "How many drinks did you have,

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