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?" Claire smiled and said, "I'm fine." She gestured to her foot. "It's

this is Matthew, my advisor and

smiled slightly.

"Thank you for looking out

"No problem. I'm just glad

and asked,

caused it. They

"I'll sue them.

her head. "Ignore them,

they can't just get away

"Maybe we can handle it

nodded. "Adrian's right. I don't want more

"I just hate seeing you

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

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

beside them, scrunched his brows in

means he tracked me." She then glared at Matthew, who looked away sheepishly. "Matthew used Find My iPhone to track

three of them

welcome change from the stuffy atmosphere inside. Claire turned to Adrian and said, "Thank you for your help and for understanding

just doing my job as

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

bond that had formed between them. As they prepared to part ways, Adrian looked at Claire seriously. "Take care, Claire. And try not to overthink

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

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

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

raised

his head. "Nothing. The two locations I went to

eyebrows scrunched in disbelief and confusion. "That's not possible. I

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

you sure you

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

sighed, feeling more anxious. "Then what do we do now? If the

a different angle. Maybe

was silent for a moment.

him. this feels confusing. It's like Eligos again. We are not done finding