New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 177 Hospital

Claire sat on the hospital bed, her sprained ankle elevated on a pillow. Adrian was by her side, looking concerned. The doctor had just finished examining her ankle thoroughly to ensure there were no broken bones. Satisfied with his findings, he began wrapping Claire's foot with a bandage.

"You'll be fine in a few days," the doctor said, securing the bandage. "But in the meantime, you need to avoid wearing heels."

Claire's eyes widened slightly. "I can't! Heels are a part of me."

Adrian chuckled softly. "It's only for a few days, Claire."

Claire pouted and sighed. "Fine. A day without heels it's like a day of not working."

The doctor continued, "Also, try not to move around too much and apply ice to reduce the swelling."

Adrian nodded. "Got it. Thank you, doctor."

The doctor gave a small nod and left the room, leaving Claire and Adrian alone.

Adrian turned to Claire. "How's your ankle feeling now? Still hurting?"

Claire moved her ankle slightly, wincing a little. "It still hurts, but it's much better than earlier."

"Good to hear," Adrian said, relieved. "Let's get you down from here."

Adrian carefully helped Claire down from the bed. He held her heels in one hand and supported her with the other. Claire balanced on her good foot, grateful for Adrian's help.

"You really should listen to the doctor, you know," Adrian said gently.

"I know, I know," Claire replied, rolling her eyes playfully. "But you know how much I love my heels."

Adrian smiled. "You'll survive a few days without them. Think of it as a mini-vacation for your feet."

Claire laughed. "I suppose that's one way to look at it."

Adrian looked down at the heels in his hand. "You know, I've always wondered how you manage to walk in these things."

Claire smirked. "It's a skill, Adrian. One you wouldn't understand."

"Just don't wear these to often. It can injured you."

with a worried look. As he spotted Claire, he breathed a sigh of relief, placed both his hands on her shoulders, and asked, "Are you okay?" Claire smiled and said, "I'm fine." She gestured to her foot. "It's already been treated, thanks

is

and smiled slightly. "Nice

said, "Thank you for looking out for

problem. I'm just glad

Claire and asked, "How did it

caused it. They were chasing me, and I

expression darkened. "I'll sue them.

head. "Ignore them,

frowned. "But they can't

it differently. Drawing more attention might make

"Adrian's right. I

looking conflicted. "I just hate seeing

you can see, I am fine. Anyway,

and replied, "I saw a news article about you, then I hacked you.

his brows in confusion.

at Matthew, who looked away sheepishly. "Matthew used Find My iPhone to

three of them exited

inside. Claire turned to Adrian and said, "Thank you for your help and for

was just doing my job as

of gratitude. "I'm lucky to

they prepared to part ways, Adrian looked at Claire seriously. "Take care, Claire. And try not

inside the car with Matthew. They drove away, leaving Adrian in the parking lot. He realized he was

Matthew and

to the location where the person posted your

raised her brows. "What did

head. "Nothing. The two locations I went

"That's not possible. I tracked it too, and the location is

believe that too," Matthew said, "but I checked the surveillance cameras, and I didn't see anyone suspicious or

you sure you

replied, sounding frustrated. "I double-checked everything. There was

what do we do now? If the locations are false, how do we

a different angle. Maybe the person used a proxy or some other method

for

"Maybe but I don't know. I got a feeling that the location is right but maybe we aren't able to track him cause we don't know him. this feels confusing. It's like Eligos again. We are not done finding his location and now,