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."

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

"Adrian, this is Matthew, my advisor

nodded and smiled slightly.

"Thank you for looking

problem. I'm just

Claire and asked, "How did

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

darkened. "I'll sue

them,

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

"Maybe we can handle it

I

looking conflicted. "I just hate seeing you hurt,

can see, I am fine. Anyway, how did you

news article about

standing beside them, scrunched his brows in confusion. "What do

He means he tracked me." She then glared at

three of them

Adrian and said, "Thank you for your help and for

was just doing

a surge of gratitude. "I'm lucky to

nodded, acknowledging the bond that had formed between them. As they prepared to part ways,

leaving Adrian in the parking lot. He realized he was still holding

car, Claire turned to Matthew and asked, "Why

glanced at her and said, "I went to

raised

two locations

scrunched in disbelief and confusion. "That's not possible. I tracked it too, and

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

frowned. "Are you sure you checked

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

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

it from a different angle. Maybe the person

was silent for a

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