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."

he spotted Claire, he breathed a sigh of relief, placed

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

and smiled slightly. "Nice

said, "Thank you for

"No problem.

and asked, "How did it

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

sue them. They

shook her head. "Ignore them, Matt.

can't just get

it differently. Drawing more attention might make

"Adrian's right. I don't want

looking conflicted. "I just hate seeing

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

replied, "I saw a news

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

and said, "Track. He means he tracked me." She then glared at Matthew, who looked away

of them

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

warmly. "I was just doing my job as

surge of gratitude. "I'm lucky to

to part ways, Adrian looked at Claire

nodded and disappeared inside the car with Matthew. They drove away, leaving Adrian in

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

"I went to

and she raised her brows. "What did you

shook his head. "Nothing. The two locations

confusion. "That's not possible. I tracked

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

"Are you sure you checked the right

frustrated. "I double-checked everything. There

now? If the locations are

at it from a different angle. Maybe the person used a proxy or some other method to disguise their real

silent for a

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 my past