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."

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

Lisa is the one behind this. Claire thought it must be Robert or even Eligos turns out

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 this way. I can't

her temples.

his expression indifferent. "I don't

her demeanor shifting to a more professional tone. "Do you want

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

"I mean I'll triple your payment

tempting for Max to resist. He thought about it for a moment, the prospect of more money outweighing his

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

talk more about that third post from

his concern.

the press conference to be held

today. I've already prepared everything for tomorrow. Changing

tomorrow needs to

over our plan and practice our lines. It needs

hour practicing, repeating their lines until they felt comfortable. Claire delivered her statements with confidence, while

the one who talks about your

"Why you?

like you miss him when you

it doesn't make sense if you are the one who talks about my grandfather." Alex said it as a

and scrunched her forehead. "Alex, he may be your grandfather,

and leaned forward. "How can I not know about him when he is

occurred. Both wanted to rule and dominate, and

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