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

something I

a knot of anxiety tightening in her stomach. She played nervously

was unyielding. "What was the

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

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

and she stammered, struggling to find words. "I...

raised his brows, waiting for her

chest as she searched for an explanation. Finally, she whispered, "Yes, it was

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

heard his words. "Alex, please, I didn't

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

heart shattered at his words. "Alex, please, don't cut me off. I'm

room and cried loudly, She buried her face in

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

on the bed next to her, gently touching her shoulder in an attempt

tell me what's

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

and confused, asked, "What do

ret

tear-streaked. She grabbed her mother's arm and pulled her towards the door. "I'm going to jail because of

and confused. She knocked on the door, trying to get Lisa to open it. "Lisa, please, let's

it was no use. Lisa had locked the door and refused to respond. Inside her room, she crumpled

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

silent, her mind racing with fear and anger. 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 the one paying the price. Her mother's voice grew more frantic. "Lisa, please, don't shut me out. I love you. We can

voice hoarse from crying.

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

around her. She had no idea what to do next, and the fear