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."

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

introduced them, "Adrian, this is Matthew, my advisor and

nodded and smiled slightly. "Nice to

said, "Thank you

modestly. "No problem.

and asked,

"The paparazzi caused it. They were chasing me, and I

"I'll sue them.

head. "Ignore them, Matt. It's

"But they can't just

"Maybe we can handle it differently. Drawing

I don't want more

looking conflicted. "I just hate

Claire said softly. "But as you can see, I

a news article about you, then I hacked you.

in confusion.

he tracked me." She then glared at Matthew, who looked away sheepishly. "Matthew used Find My

of them exited

the cool evening air a welcome change from the stuffy atmosphere inside. Claire turned to Adrian and said, "Thank you for your help and for understanding earlier at the

was just doing

gratitude. "I'm lucky

both nodded, acknowledging the bond that had formed between them. As they prepared to part ways, Adrian looked at Claire seriously. "Take care, Claire. And try not to

drove away, leaving Adrian in the parking lot.

Claire turned to Matthew and

went to the location where

she raised her brows. "What did

his head. "Nothing. The two

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

that too," Matthew said, "but I checked the surveillance cameras, and I didn't

"Are you sure you checked

sounding frustrated. "I double-checked everything. There

the

might need to look at it from a different angle. Maybe the person used a proxy or some other method

silent for

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