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."

in slightly. "What did you say

hand. "I might've say to him to get drunk so maybe he will stop bothering

has now

them. Claire walked away but in

from you." She simply said and walked away from

to their

around anxiously, finally saw Claire and gestured with her hand to catch her attention. Claire, after a moment of scanning, noticed the signal and made her

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

happened to him?" Claire

drunk until he leaned in close. The smell of alcohol on his breath was

nodded, a hint of desperation in her eyes. "Can you help me with him? He's clinging to me and won't

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"Alright, let's get

frowned, confused. "Why

who was swaying unsteadily despite their support. "Because Christian is his friend, and we can't leave him

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

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

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

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.

me?

gave her a

right. You two will probably end

"Now you know."

beside Christian, who had closed his eyes and leaned back against the couch.

muttered something unintelligible, then said, "Alex was hoping you gave him the flowers and

raised her brows at the revelation. "I

should have seen his face. He was disappointed when he found out they weren't from

"How many drinks

his actions. He said he