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 quivered

"there's something I need to ask

in her stomach. She played nervously with the hem of her shirt, her fingers trembling. "What is

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 tell you, Alex. It's... too complicated," she said, faking a

"Were you the one behind the post about my marriage

gaped open, and she stammered, struggling to find

waiting for her response. "Well? Was

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

sighed harshly. "I can't believe you're trying to manipulate me into believing you're the victim, Lisa. I can't believe I even answered your call, knowing

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

don't want anything to do with you ever

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

room and cried loudly, She buried

room, heard the cries and immediately rushed in.

sobbed louder, unable to form coherent words. Her mother sat on the bed next to her, gently touching her shoulder in

tell me what's wrong,"

out! It's all your

aback and confused, asked, "What do you mean

ret

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

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

respond. Inside her room, she crumpled to the floor, her

whatever it is, we can figure it out together. Just let me in. We

at the time. Now, it

hoarse from crying.

the door, whispering, "I'm so sorry, Lisa. I never

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