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

him to get drunk so maybe he will

now

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

simply said and walked away

people on 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

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

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

to him?" Claire

realize he was drunk until he leaned in close. The

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

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support him. "Alright, let's

frowned, confused. "Why

support. "Because Christian is his friend,

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

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

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

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

frowned. "Why me? Why

gave her

two

"Now you know."

against the couch. The noise of the club seemed

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

brows at the

eyes still closed. "You should have seen his face. He was disappointed when he found out they

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

"Alex regrets his actions. He said