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."

slightly.

him to get drunk so maybe

has now

right." The music pumped up, and people began to dance around them. Claire walked away

said and walked away

her eyes scanning the crowd for Talia. She had gone back to their seats

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 moment of scanning, noticed the signal

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

to him?" Claire

The smell of alcohol

nodded, a hint of desperation in her eyes. "Can you help me with him? He's clinging to

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"Alright, let's get

frowned, confused.

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

face. "Oh,

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

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trying to focus. "Alex? He's probably

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 him down here,"

"Why me? Why

gave her

yeah, right. You two will probably

"Now you know."

leaned back against the couch. The noise of the club

"Alex was

at the revelation. "I

his face. He was disappointed

conversation. "How

"Alex regrets his actions.

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