New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 184 “Are you serious?”

Max hesitated, eyeing her warily. "What kind of agreement?"

"We'll give you more money than what you're getting paid now. As long as you tell me who hired you." Claire said.

Max hesitated, considering her offer. "How much are you willing to pay me?"

Claire didn't miss a beat. "I'll pay you double what the person who hired you is paying."

Max's eyes widened. He knew Claire was serious, and he could be swayed by the right amount of money. After a moment of silence, he nodded. "Alright, I'll tell you who orchestrated the whole thing."

Matthew and Claire exchanged a glance, understanding the gravity of the situation. Claire turned back to Max. "It's better if we find a place to talk about this. Get in the car."

Max reluctantly agreed and followed them to the car. Claire sat in the back seat to keep an eye on Max, while Matthew took the wheel. As they drove, Claire leaned forward. "Ok, Max. Who's behind all this? I'm sure you are not working alone." Max shifted uncomfortably before finally speaking. "It's Lisa Thompson."

Claire couldn't believe what she was hearing. Her brow furrowed in disbelief. "Lisa Thompson? Are you serious?"

Max nodded, pulling out his phone to show her a text conversation between him and Lisa. "Look for yourself."

Claire took his phone and scanned the messages. It was undeniable. She quickly pulled out her own phone and snapped a photo of the conversation.

"What are you doing?" Max asked, his voice edged with nervousness.

Claire gave him a stern look. "I pay you, and you stay silent. Understood?"

Max gulped and nodded. "Alright, fine."

driving, Claire's mind raced. Lisa Thompson was the last person

behind this. Claire thought it must be Robert or

Max. "Why did Lisa hired you?" she asked, her tone tinged with frustration. "And why did you move to a different internet café to post information on social media?" Max leaned back in his seat, trying to appear nonchalant. "So, no one

rubbing her temples. "Where's

indifferent. "I don't know. She hasn't

turned to Max, her demeanor

gave Claire his full attention. "What do you mean by that?" he

calm, her voice steady. "I mean I'll triple your payment as long as you do exactly

Max to resist. He thought about it for a moment, the prospect of more money outweighing his initial hesitation. "Alright, Claire," he said, a grin spreading across his

to approach Claire and said, "Mr. Harris wanted to see you. I told him you would be here soon." Claire nodded, appreciating her secretary's diligence, and stepped inside the office. "Hello, Alex," she greeted him, taking a seat across from

up, his expression serious. "I wanted to talk more

understanding his

to be held earlier. Ideally today," Alex said, leaning

her head. "I can't do today. I've already prepared everything for tomorrow. Changing it now would cause

to go well.

plan and practice our lines. It needs

the next hour practicing, repeating their lines until they felt comfortable. Claire delivered her statements with confidence, while Alex adjusted his tone phrasing

the one

you? He's, my

miss him when

sense if you are the one who talks about my grandfather." Alex said it as a matter

he may be your grandfather, but you don't know much

leaned forward. "How can I not

to rule and dominate, and it is obvious

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