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

"Adrian, this is Matthew, my

smiled slightly. "Nice to meet

said, "Thank you for looking out

shrugged modestly. "No problem. I'm

then turned to Claire and asked,

sighed. "The paparazzi caused it. They were chasing me,

darkened. "I'll sue them.

"Ignore them, Matt. It's not worth

frowned. "But they can't just get

"Maybe we can handle it differently. Drawing more attention might

"Adrian's right. I

just hate

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

and replied, "I saw a news

in confusion. "What do you

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

three of

evening air a welcome change from the stuffy atmosphere inside. Claire turned to Adrian and said,

warmly. "I was just doing my job

feeling a surge of gratitude.

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

the car with Matthew. They drove away, leaving Adrian in the parking lot. He realized he was still holding Claire's heels

car, Claire turned to Matthew and asked, "Why did you

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

up, and she raised

head. "Nothing. The two

not possible.

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

"Are you sure you

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

the locations are false, how do we find

at it from a different angle. Maybe

was silent for a moment.

cause we don't know him.