New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 194 Suing Lisa Thompson

Alex was slightly stunned as he saw Claire's lawyer entering her office. "Your lawyer?" he said, his surprise evident.

Claire, clearly annoyed, responded, "Yes. Now, Alex, it's best if you leave."

Alex frowned, his irritation growing. "We haven't finished our talk, Claire."

"There is nothing more to talk about," Claire replied firmly. She called out, "Matthew."

Matthew, understanding her unspoken request, moved to escort Alex out. This only made Alex more irritated. "I know the way out," he snapped, brushing past Matthew.

Matthew closed the door behind Alex, leaving him in the hallway. Alex sighed deeply, muttering to himself, "I can't be involved in what Claire's doing." He pulled out his phone and decided to call Lisa, determined to have a word with her. Inside Claire's office, she moved to the couch and offered a seat to her lawyer, Mr. Ronald. They sat on opposite sides, a coffee table between them.

Mr. Ronald adjusted his glasses and looked at Claire attentively. "What can I help you with, Ms. Peterson?"

"I want to sue someone," Claire stated, her tone resolute.

Mr. Ronald nodded, pulling out a notepad. "Alright, and what are you suing this person for?"

"Defamation and violation of privacy," Claire answered, her voice steady and cold.

Mr. Ronald looked up, his expression serious. "Who is this person?"

"Lisa Thompson," Claire said coldly.

Her lawyer nodded in understanding. "Okay. Do you have evidence to support your claims?"

Claire nodded. "Yes, I have collected enough evidence to prove both defamation and invasion of privacy."

Mr. Ronald leaned forward, pen poised over his notepad. "Let's go over the details. Start with the defamation. What exactly did she say or do?"

Alex sat back at his desk, staring at the phone in his hand. He hesitated for a moment before dialing Lisa's number. It didn't take long for her to answer, her small voice barely audible through the line.

voice

firmly, "there's something I need

in her stomach. She played nervously with the hem of her

tone was unyielding. "What was the terrible mistake

her if he caught her in another lie. But telling him the whole truth was

took her by surprise. "Were you the one behind the

gaped open, and she stammered, struggling to find words.

waiting for her response. "Well? Was

as she searched for an explanation. Finally, she whispered,

believe you're trying to manipulate me into believing you're the victim, Lisa.

she heard his words. "Alex, please, I didn't mean to hurt

Lisa," Alex interrupted. "I don't want anything to

off. I'm sorry." she begged, but the line had

across the room and cried loudly, She buried her face in her hands and cried loudly, her sobs

room, heard the cries and immediately rushed in. "Lisa, what's the matter?" she asked,

on the bed next to her, gently touching her shoulder

please, tell me what's wrong," her mother

her away, yelling, "Get out! It's all your fault! Because of your

taken aback and confused, asked, "What do you mean by that, Lisa? What

ret

bed, her face red and tear-streaked. She grabbed her mother's arm and pulled her towards the door. "I'm

to get Lisa

refused to respond. Inside her room, she crumpled to the

reason with her. "Lisa, whatever it is, we can figure

She thought back to how it all began, how her mother's scheme had seemed like a good idea at the time. Now, it was all falling apart, and she was

voice hoarse from crying. "You can't fix

of guilt and helplessness. She leaned her forehead against the door, whispering, "I'm so sorry, Lisa. I never meant for any of this to

felt no comfort. She felt trapped, her world crumbling around her. She had no idea what