New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 176 Downfall

Claire fell to the ground as the paparazzi pushed forward, their cameras flashing incessantly. She winced in pain from the impact.

Adrian, who was beside her, shouted firmly at them, "Back off! Give her some space!"

Two security guards from the restaurant quickly intervened, helping to create a barrier between Claire, Adrian, and the aggressive photographers. They managed to push the paparazzi back, giving Adrian the chance to kneel beside Claire. "Claire, are you okay?" Adrian asked, concern etched on his face.

Claire nodded. "I'm fine. Let's just get out of here."

Claire tried to stand but stumbled, clearly in pain. Adrian didn't waste any time. He picked her up bridal style and carried her to her car. The driver, sensing the urgency, swiftly opened the door for them. Once they were both inside, the driver quickly drove away from the chaotic scene.

Adrian looked at Claire, his worry deepening. "Are you hurt?"

Claire shook her head, trying to downplay the situation. "I'm fine, Adrian. Just a little shaken."

But when Adrian gently touched her foot, Claire winced in pain, unable to hide it.

"Claire, you sprained your ankle," Adrian said, his tone serious. "You need to go to the hospital and get it checked out."

Claire shook her head again, more firmly this time. "No, I don't want to go to the hospital. I'm fine. I just need to rest, put some ice on it, and it'll be back to normal by tomorrow."

Adrian frowned, clearly not convinced. "Claire, you can't just ignore this. What if it's more serious than you think? You need proper medical attention."

Claire met his gaze with a determined look. "Adrian, I know my body. It's just a sprain. Hospitals are a hassle, and I really don't want to deal with it right now."

Adrian sighed, clearly frustrated but trying to stay calm. "Claire, I'm worried about you. What if it's more serious than it looks? We should at least get it checked out."

Claire shook her head again. "I've had sprains before, Adrian. I know how to handle it. Please, just trust me on this."

"You need to go to the hospital and get it treated. It can get worse if you don't."

firm as she replied, "I don't want to,

Adrian didn't seem to hear her. He turned to the driver and said, "Take us to

quickly interjected, "No,

Adrian repeated, "Hospital, now."

take me back to my penthouse. I'm

driver glanced nervously between them, unsure whom to

don't go

and she crossed her

into a cheeky

sighed and leaned her head back against the seat. "Fine," she muttered. "Let's go to the

direction, started heading towards the hospital. The

a few minutes, Claire broke the silence. "You know, Adrian,

the hospital and Claire looked out of her car

day when she woke up at the hospital with amnesia. He chuckled besides Claire. "I could say the same thing to you too, Claire.

eyes. "Of course

comfortably in

TV

het

on the screen. It showed a video of Claire and Adrian at a restaurant. As they exited the place, Claire stumbled and fell. Gretta burst out

embarrassing," she muttered to herself, her eyes gleaming with delight. "If I were Claire,

sipped her tea, feeling

days, Claire had been the target of various rumors and scandals, and though none of them

much as she did.

she...is a part of London High Socialite? Gag me." Gretta snorted as she

a part of London High Socialite. I'm sure she paid her way in.

her contacts until she found Lisa's name. With a mischievous grin, she pressed the call button. After two beeps, Lisa answered. "Hello?" Lisa's voice came

Claire falling?" Gretta asked immediately,

other end. "No, I haven't.

see it!" Gretta urged, a gleeful tone in her voice. "Check