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

"Adrian, this is Matthew, my advisor and

smiled slightly.

and said, "Thank you for looking out for

problem. I'm

then turned to Claire and

caused it. They were

expression darkened. "I'll sue them. They hurt

head. "Ignore them, Matt.

frowned. "But they can't just get away with

in, "Maybe we can handle it differently. Drawing more attention might make things

right. I don't

"I just hate

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

saw a news article about you, then I hacked

his brows in confusion.

tracked me." She then glared at Matthew, who looked away sheepishly. "Matthew

of them exited

atmosphere inside. Claire turned to Adrian and said, "Thank

just

surge of gratitude. "I'm lucky to have met

both nodded, acknowledging the bond that had formed between them. As they prepared to part ways, Adrian looked at Claire seriously. "Take care, Claire.

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

Claire turned to Matthew and asked, "Why did you

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

she raised her brows. "What

head. "Nothing. The two

disbelief and confusion. "That's not possible. I tracked it

checked the surveillance cameras, and

frowned. "Are you sure you

frustrated. "I double-checked everything. There was nothing out of

more anxious. "Then what do we do now? If the locations are false, how do we

at it from a different angle. Maybe the person used a proxy or some other

for a moment.

know him. this feels confusing. It's like Eligos again. We are not done finding his location and now, this?