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.

Lisa's voice

Alex said firmly, "there's something I

in her stomach. She played nervously with the hem

"What was the terrible mistake you

But telling him the whole truth was also out of the question. She took a deep breath, trying to sound genuinely upset. "I can't tell you, Alex. It's...

next took her by surprise. "Were you the one

she stammered, struggling

his brows, waiting for her response. "Well? Was

searched for an explanation. Finally,

me into believing you're the victim, Lisa.

stung Lisa's eyes as she heard his words. "Alex, please, I didn't mean to hurt

"I don't want anything to do with you

off. I'm sorry." she begged, but

a fit of despair, Lisa threw her phone across the room and cried loudly, She buried her face in her hands and

rushed in. "Lisa, what's the matter?" she asked, concern etched

words. Her mother sat on the bed next

me what's wrong," her

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

"What do you mean by that,

ret

red and tear-streaked. She grabbed her mother's arm and pulled her towards the door. "I'm going to jail because of you!" she screamed, shoving her mother out of

She knocked on the door, trying to get Lisa to open it. "Lisa, please, let's talk about this. What are you

she crumpled to the floor, her cries turning into quiet, desperate sobs. She felt

door, tried to reason with her. "Lisa, whatever it is, we can figure it out together. Just let me

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 the one paying the price. Her mother's

finally spoke, her voice hoarse from crying. "You can't fix this,

and helplessness. She leaned her forehead against the door, whispering, "I'm so sorry, Lisa. I never

felt trapped, her world crumbling around her. She had no idea what to do next, and the fear of jail loomed over her like a dark