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."

about to head out, Matthew appeared 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?"

"Adrian, this is Matthew, my advisor and best

nodded and smiled slightly. "Nice to

back and said, "Thank you for looking

shrugged modestly. "No problem. I'm just

and asked, "How did

sighed. "The paparazzi caused it. They were

"I'll sue them.

head. "Ignore them,

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

can handle it differently. Drawing more attention might make

"Adrian's right. I don't want

just hate seeing you hurt,

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

replied, "I saw a news article about you, then

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

me." She then glared at Matthew, who

of them

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 restaurant. It

"I was just doing my job as a

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

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

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

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

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

up, and she raised her brows. "What did

The two locations I went to seem

"That's not possible. I tracked it too,

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

frowned. "Are you sure you checked

"I double-checked everything. There was nothing

the locations are false, how do

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

for

"Maybe but 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 Eligos again. We are not done finding his location and now, this? What have I done in