New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 167

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The next day offered no respite. Claire found herself relentlessly pursued by journalists and paparazzi wherever she went. These relentless photographers would even hide in bushes when she went out for a run. Every time she returned to her penthouse, she found the front door surrounded by intrusive and annoying paparazzi. The situation had become so unbearable that Claire had to hire a bodyguard to keep them at bay.

Alex faced a similar situation, but it was slightly less intense. He didn't hesitate to break a paparazzo's camera once when they pushed him too far. This assertive action had deterred some, but not all, of the relentless photographers.

Desperate to find a solution, Alex tried to contact Claire, but his calls went straight to voicemail. He knew he needed to address the situation soon. The relentless media frenzy was threatening to damage both Harris Company and Metacortex. But with Claire being hard to reach, Alex felt his options dwindling.

Heading to Metacortex was out of the question, as journalists and paparazzi were lurking around every corner.

Meanwhile, Claire was struggling to focus on her work amidst the chaos. She was at a loss, unsure of what steps to take next.

"Claire, do you think we should hold a press conference about all this?" Sandra asked cautiously.

Claire remained silent for a moment, her mind racing. Finally, she shook her head. "No, I don't think that's a good idea. If we do that, the internet will go even crazier and that will only make it worse."

Two days later, another picture from Claire and Alex's wedding surfaced online, sending the internet into a frenzy once again. It quickly became the number one trending topic. Claire paced back and forth in her penthouse, worry and frustration etched across her face. She couldn't believe this was happening again.

Matthew contacted Claire as soon as he saw the news about her. Claire picked up her phone, and Matthew's voice came through the line. "Have you checked social media?" he asked, sounding worried.

Claire nodded, even though he couldn't see her. "Yes, I saw it."

"Are you okay?" Matthew's concern was evident.

Claire sighed. "I can't lie; the news really stunned me. I can't help but wonder who had all those photos and would dare to post them online."

"I don't know," Matthew admitted. "But I think it's someone who hates you."

immediately went to one person. "Do you

head, even though she couldn't see him. "It's possible, but why would

point," Claire muttered. "But still,

out who's responsible for this,

you, Matthew," Claire said, grateful

spoon in hand, as he dug into his cereal. The phone rang, disrupting the calm of his breakfast. He grumbled softly, annoyed by the interruption. Breakfast was his time, and he disliked being disturbed unless it was something

the caller ID.

was Christian, his best

a sigh, Alex answered, "Hey,

urgent," Christian's voice crackled

into his voice. "What is it? What's

this morning?" Christian asked, the urgency

though Christian couldn't see him. "No, I

now," Christian

social media app. His eyes widened in shock as the first image that appeared was a

his voice rising in anger. "What the fuck?! Another photo? How did this person get his hands on my wedding picture?" his tone laced with anger and

the other end of the line. "I'm trying to get the post taken down, but people

pinching the bridge of his nose. "I really need to

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first of all, you need to call Claire." Christian advised. "Ask her if she's okay cause when I saw her last

Christian couldn't see him. "You're right. I'll call her now. But I

least

minute later, Claire's phone rang again. This time, Alex's name appeared on her screen. Claire hesitated, staring at the screen

moment, there was only silence. Then Alex breathed out her name.

"Alex," she replied.

"Are

feeling, okay?" he