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."

as they were 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?" Claire smiled and said, "I'm fine." She gestured to her foot. "It's already been treated,

then introduced them, "Adrian, this is Matthew, my advisor and

nodded and smiled slightly.

said, "Thank

shrugged modestly. "No problem.

Claire and asked,

caused it. They

sue

her head. "Ignore them, Matt. It's

they can't just get away with

chimed in, "Maybe we can handle it differently. Drawing more attention

I

sighed, looking conflicted. "I just hate seeing

you can see, I am fine. Anyway,

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

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

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

three of

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 means

warmly. "I was just doing my job as

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

had formed between them. As they prepared to part ways, Adrian looked at Claire seriously. "Take

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

Claire turned to Matthew and asked, "Why did

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

interest perked up, and she raised her brows. "What did you

shook his head. "Nothing. The two locations I

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

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

"Are you sure you

"I double-checked everything. There was nothing out

do we do now? If the locations are false, how do

to look at it from a different angle. Maybe the person used

silent for

to track him cause we don't know him. this feels