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

said firmly, "there's something

She played nervously with the hem of her shirt, her

"What was the

Alex 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

one behind the post about my marriage with Claire?" Alex

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

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

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

me into believing you're the victim, Lisa. I can't believe I even answered your call,

words. "Alex, please, I didn't

interrupted. "I don't want anything to

"Alex, please, don't cut me off.

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

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

on the bed next to her,

sweetheart, please, tell me what's wrong,"

"Get out! It's all

"What do you mean

ret

stood 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 jail

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

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 me

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,

hoarse from crying. "You

mother felt a pang of guilt and helplessness. She leaned her forehead against the door, whispering,

She had no idea what