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 need

anxiety tightening in her stomach. She played nervously with the hem

was unyielding. "What was the terrible mistake

again he wouldn't help her if he caught her in another lie. 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... too complicated," she said, faking

next took her by surprise. "Were you the one behind the post about my marriage with Claire?" Alex asked

and she stammered,

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

her chest as she searched for

believing you're the victim, Lisa. I

"Alex, please, I didn't mean to hurt

calling me, Lisa," Alex interrupted. "I don't want anything to do with you

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

room and cried loudly, She buried her face

rushed in. "Lisa,

Her mother sat on the bed next to her,

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

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

confused, asked, "What do

ret

and pulled her towards the door. "I'm going to jail because of you!" she screamed, shoving her mother

get Lisa to open it. "Lisa, please, let's talk about this. What are you talking about?

use. Lisa had locked the door and refused to respond. Inside her room, she crumpled to the floor, her cries turning into quiet, desperate sobs. She felt

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

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,

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

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

heard her mother's words but felt no comfort. She felt trapped, her world crumbling around her. She had no idea what to do next, and the fear of jail loomed over her