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."

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

"Adrian, this is Matthew, my

nodded and smiled slightly. "Nice to

said, "Thank you for looking out

problem. I'm just glad she's

and asked, "How

sighed. "The paparazzi caused it. They

expression darkened. "I'll sue

"Ignore them, Matt. It's

they can't just get away

in, "Maybe we can handle it differently. Drawing more attention might make things

right. I don't want more

"I just hate seeing you

see, I

replied, "I saw a news article about you,

his brows in confusion. "What do you mean by

glared at Matthew, who looked away sheepishly. "Matthew

three of

and said,

"I was just doing my job

smiled back, feeling a surge of gratitude. "I'm lucky to have met you,

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

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

to Matthew and asked, "Why did

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

perked up, and she raised her brows. "What

"Nothing. The two locations I went

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

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

frowned. "Are you sure you checked the

Matthew replied, sounding frustrated. "I double-checked everything. There was

anxious. "Then what do we do now? If the locations

thought for a moment. "We might need to look at it from a different angle. Maybe the person

was silent for

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