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."

Thompson was the last person she expected

behind this. Claire thought it must be Robert or even

her brows scrunched in confusion as she looked at 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 could track me," he replied. "It's much safer

sighed, rubbing her temples. "Where's

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

a silent moment passing between them. She then turned to Max, her demeanor shifting

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

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

the prospect of more money outweighing his initial hesitation. "Alright, Claire," he said, a

already seated on the couch. Her secretary came rushing 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 him. "What brings you

wanted to talk more about

his concern. "What about

need the press conference to be held earlier. Ideally

I've already prepared everything for tomorrow.

to go

reassured him. "We've got this. Let's go over our plan and practice our lines. It needs to come out natural

felt comfortable. Claire delivered her statements with confidence, while

one who talks about your

you? He's, my

sound like you miss him when you talk

I know that very well. However, it doesn't make sense if you are the

"Alex, he may be your grandfather, but

"How can I not know about him when he is

Both wanted to rule and dominate, and it is obvious that these people couldn't

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