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."

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

them, "Adrian, this is Matthew, my

nodded and smiled slightly. "Nice to

back and said, "Thank you for looking out for

shrugged modestly. "No problem. I'm

to Claire and asked, "How

it. They

sue them. They

them, Matt. It's not

"But they can't just

in, "Maybe we can handle it differently.

nodded. "Adrian's right. I

just

Claire said softly. "But as you can see, I am fine. Anyway, how did

"I saw a news article about you, then I

in

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

three of them exited

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

smiled warmly. "I was just doing my job as

feeling a surge of gratitude. "I'm lucky to

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

leaving Adrian in the parking lot. He realized he was

turned to Matthew and asked, "Why did you

at her and said, "I went to the location where the

raised her

"Nothing. The two locations I

scrunched in disbelief and confusion. "That's not possible.

"but I checked the surveillance cameras, and I didn't see anyone

sure

replied, sounding frustrated. "I double-checked everything. There was nothing

we do now? If the locations are false, how do we find out who

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

silent for a

him cause we don't know him. this feels confusing. It's like Eligos again. We are