New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 169

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The next day, as Claire made her way to her office, she was swarmed with paparazzi and journalists. They called her name, asking if she was married to Alexander Harris and why she had kept quiet about the news. Claire, wearing her shades, walked quickly into her office, escorted by her bodyguard. Once inside, her employees turned their heads toward the front entrance, where journalists and paparazzi were still shouting Claire's name.

Curious about the commotion, they watched intently. Claire stopped in the center of the room, pushed down her shades, and looked at her employees with cold, serious eyes.

"Stop staring and get back to work," she ordered sternly.

Immediately, her employees returned to their tasks while Claire headed to the lift. As she pressed the button, the four employees inside the lift saw Claire and their eyes widened. They quickly stepped out, sensing their boss was not in a good mood. Claire stepped inside and pressed the floor button to her office.

When she arrived, she pushed her door open and settled at her desk. She checked the surveillance camera to see if the paparazzi and journalists were still there.

They were.

Claire gritted her teeth, feeling annoyed.

The first time she found out that someone had leaked her marriage to Alex, she had felt worried and panicked. This time, her feelings were almost the same, but what annoyed her the most was the persistent journalists who wouldn't leave her alone.

In her silent office, the hum of her computer the only sound.

Suddenly, her office door burst open, causing her to look up, startled. Talia marched in, worry etched on her face.

Claire stood up quickly. "Talia, what are you doing here? You're supposed to be in Italy."

Talia shook her head, her expression serious. "As soon as I saw the news about your marriage to Alex getting leaked, I came straight back to London."

Claire tried to muster a reassuring smile. "I'm fine, really."

you sure? This is a

and then back at Claire. "There are a lot of journalists and paparazzi outside the building. They're waiting for you." Claire sighed deeply.

picked up Claire's office phone

is Talia. Get rid of the paparazzi and journalists outside. They're bothering

responded promptly. "Yes, ma'am. We'll

and bodyguards to clear the area. Claire and Talia watched the scene unfold on the surveillance

Claire just rolled her eyes

news involving you and Alex?" Talia asked,

and discuss the whole situation, but I told him I'd think about

an eyebrow. "Do you think he really wants to

don't know, but he sounded sincere. He seems like he

office door swung open, and Sandra walked

Peterson, Metacortex's

deepened as she quickly opened the stock exchange on her computer. True to Sandra's words, the stock

breath, not having anticipated such a swift

the screen.

with worry. "Is this

and nodded, her eyes still fixed on the

has finally affected Metacortex tock market in which Claire did

the stock could plummet even more. What are we

weight of the situation pressed heavily on her shoulders. After what felt like an eternity, she finally spoke. "I'll contact Alex," she said, her voice resolute. Talia glanced at Claire

Claire stood

up

chair. She stood near the big window while staring down at the

have to. If Metacortex got affected, then Harris will also be affected, and our future project will be at stake. There are a lot that I'm risking whether I make a statement

to the large screen on the wall. The gossip channel blared the latest news, showing Claire being swarmed by journalists as she tried to enter the Metacortex building. The incessant flashing of cameras

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