New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 198 Visiting the mastermind

Alex had finally gotten Lisa's location, and without wasting a moment, he instructed his driver to head to the police station. As his Bentley pulled up in front of the station, Alex took a deep breath and stepped out, gazing up at the imposing building. Walking inside, he was greeted by the receptionist. "Good afternoon. How can I help you?" she asked.

Alex's expression remained stoic as he approached. "I need to see Lisa Thompson."

The receptionist called over a police officer who walked up to Alex. "Who are you to her?" the officer asked, flipping through some documents on his desk.

Keeping his demeanor cold but managing a slight smile, Alex replied, "Just an old friend. I'd like to have a word with her."

The officer stared at Alex for a moment before nodding. "You've got five minutes. Not more."

"Understood," Alex said, nodding in acknowledgment.

The officer instructed another policeman to take Alex to see Lisa Thompson. The officer nodded and gestured for Alex to follow him. As they walked, Alex stuffed his hands in his pockets, his mind racing with what he would say. The walk was short but felt longer with the officer's bored tone breaking the silence.

"Don't pull any stunts, or you'll be in there with her."

Alex nodded. "I just want to talk."

The officer unlocked the cell, and Alex stepped inside. Lisa, who was curled up in a corner with her head down on her arms, looked up. Her eyes widened in shock, and she stood up quickly. "Alex?"

Alex regarded her coldly. "Hello, Lisa."

Lisa didn't like the coldness in his voice, but she didn't care at the moment. The fact that Alex was visiting her gave her a flicker of hope. She stepped closer to him, her voice hopeful. "Are you here to free me?"

Alex laughed, a harsh sound that made Lisa flinch. "Did that stunt earlier go to your head?"

Lisa was confused. "What do you mean?"

Alex began to walk around the small cell, his eyes never leaving Lisa. "I know about your so-called suicide attempt."

She hadn't expected Alex to know about that. "I...I

circling her like a predator. "You hurt Claire, not once but twice, physically. Did you think

frantically. "I didn't do it purposely! Claire made me do

sent a shiver down Lisa's spine. He took a step closer, his voice dripping with venom. "Don't you dare blame Claire for your actions,

down her cheek. "Alex, don't you care for me

that's happened is because of you. If you hadn't pulled that stunt from the beginning, none of this

defend herself. "I was scared, Alex. I didn't know what

in disbelief. He couldn't fathom how someone like her could exist-a person who never wanted to take responsibility for her mistakes. "You know what, Lisa? You need to stop messing with Claire. If you do it again, you'll really regret it." His words were filled with

"Why do you care so much about Claire? She doesn't even care if you're alive

moment, then he replied calmly, "I don't need Claire to care about me. What matters

fists and gritted her teeth. "You love

love you, Lisa. Past

you very much, Alex. Even after everything, I still love you and would

shook his head. "Forget about me, Lisa. If you

suddenly hugged him from behind, her tears flowing freely. "I don't want to let you go," she

and tried to break free from her

pressed on, "Why did you post that photo about Claire and me getting married online? I let you stay at the penthouse to think about your mistakes, not to go through my personal stuff." Lisa

evident in his voice,

further, and Alex stepped away, turning to face her one

love my

Alex walked out of the cell without

her sobs echoing in the small cell She had always believed that Alex would come back to her, but now she realized how

station, Alex didn't have the mood to head back to work. As the CEO, he knew it didn't really matter if he showed up or not, so he decided to go to his usual club instead. He got

the conversation he had earlier with Lisa. It had been intense, and dealing with someone as stubborn as

sighed, leaning back in his

day pressing down on him. Soon, they arrived at the club. Alex made his way inside, heading straight to the VIP section. He grabbed a large bottle of whiskey, not

the club, zoning out as the alcohol numbed