New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 192 Expecting someone?

Lisa stood up from her sitting position on the floor and looked around for her bags. She spotted her bags near the door and in search of her phone. She sighed in relief that at least her phone was safe. What she is about to do is quite risky, but Lisa doesn't have much choice if she doesn't want to go to jail.

Taking a deep breath, she pressed the call button. It rang once, twice, and then went to voicemail. She tried again, and again, it went unanswered. On her third attempt, Alex finally picked up.

"What do you want, Lisa?" Alex's voice came through the line, his tone laced with annoyance. "I thought I told you to never call me again."

Lisa's heart skipped a beat, but she knew she had to play her part convincingly. She started crying, letting her sobs echo through the phone.

At the other end, Alex was taken aback. "What's wrong? Why are you crying?" he asked, his voice tinged with confusion.

"I need your help," Lisa managed to say between sobs.

Alex pinched the bridge of his nose in irritation. "You've got to be kidding me," he muttered. "After everything you've done, you still have the nerve to ask for my help? What do you need help with?" "It's about Claire," Lisa said, her voice trembling.

Alex straightened up in his chair, his curiosity piqued. "What does Claire have to do with this?"

"She's going to put me in jail," Lisa blurted out, her voice breaking.

Alex stood up from his seat, his eyes wide with shock. "I'm sorry, what?" he said, his voice rising. "Claire is going to put me in jail," Lisa repeated, her sobs intensifying.

"Slow down," Alex said, trying to process the information. "Why would Claire want to put you in jail?" Lisa, on the other end, had sounded distressed. "I made a mistake, Alex. A terrible mistake."

Alex frowned, his patience wearing thin. "What mistake, Lisa? You need to tell me so I can help."

But instead of answering, Lisa broke down into sobs. Alex gritted his teeth, feeling a mix of frustration and pity. He couldn't handle any more of her crying.

said more gently. "I'll

at the other end, and

nose. "Yes, I will. But you need

trembled with gratitude. "Thank you,

didn't understand the full story, but he was determined to get to the bottom of it. Lisa's

returned after Matthew dropped her off. She headed straight to her room, feeling the weight of the day pressing down on her. She dropped her bag on a chair and walked over to the mirror. A red handprint marred the skin on her neck, a stark reminder

Claire undressed and stepped into the shower, letting the hot water wash over her. The heat relaxed her tensed muscles, and the headache that had been building all day began to fade. She stood under the stream

the ceiling, her mind a whirl of thoughts. This was the third time

she pushed that thought aside. For now, she needed to focus on the

his call

mind racing with thoughts about why Claire would want to put Lisa in jail. He couldn't help but think if this was

woke up with a start, realizing she had fallen asleep still wearing her bathrobe. She got up and went straight to the shower, hoping the hot water would wash away

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she noticed the hand-shaped bruises on her

get

had become more visible.

annoyance, she muttered sarcastically to herself, "Lucky me. Now I get to

was ready, Claire

nod. Claire

amusement. "How is it you always get

to become Employee

but then noticed Matthew eyeing her outfit strangely. "Why are you

quick excuse. "It's... a trend. I'm a fashion icon,