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 quivered

Alex said firmly, "there's something

of anxiety tightening in her stomach. She

was unyielding. "What was

she couldn't lie to Alex again he wouldn't help her if he caught her in another lie. But telling him the whole truth was

surprise. "Were you the one behind the post about my

stammered, struggling to find

for her

for an

you're the victim, Lisa. I can't believe I

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

interrupted. "I don't want anything to

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

cried loudly, She buried

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

on the bed next to her, gently touching her

me what's wrong,"

It's all

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

ret

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

the door, trying to get Lisa to open it. "Lisa, please, let's

room, she crumpled

mother, still standing outside the door, tried to reason with her. "Lisa, whatever it is, we can figure it

good idea at the time. Now, it was all falling apart,

her voice hoarse from crying. "You can't fix this, Mom. It's too

forehead against the door, whispering, "I'm so sorry, Lisa. I never meant for any

She 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