New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 286 “You’re coming with me.”

Alexander was not in the mood for games. His fingers punched in the private investigator's number like they had a score to settle, and the moment the line connected, he didn't waste a second. No pleasantries, no chitchat, just straight to business. "Find Lisa Thompson. Now."

The PI didn't argue and didn't ask questions. He recognized the tone in Alex's voice, the kind that told him he'd better move fast if he didn't want to end up on the wrong side of his boss's temper. The PI got to work, and Alex sank into his chair, leaning back, staring at the ceiling, trying to make sense of his swirling thoughts.

"That bitch! I really have enough of her."

What could Lisa possibly be thinking? After everything that had gone down between them-everything she'd done to him and to Claire-why was she pushing her luck?

Ten minutes passed-though it felt like an eternity-before Alex's phone finally buzzed. His PI had the goods.

"She is at a restaurant on West 22nd. I'm texting you the location now," the PI said, his voice trembling slightly as if he were afraid Alex might reach through the phone and throttle him if the information wasn't delivered fast enough.

"Good. Keep me updated with her location." Alexander replied curtly and hung up without another word.

In one fluid motion, Alex pushed back his chair, jumped to his feet, and stormed toward the door. As he crossed the lobby, he dialed his head bodyguard.

"Meet me at the private docks. Now. Have the team ready." he ordered, his tone sharp and unforgiving.

"Will do, sir."

hit the parking lot, he jumped into his car, slammed the door shut, and peeled out, heading straight for Lisa's location. He didn't care if he hit a few speed bumps-literal or metaphorical-on the way. The streets were mercifully empty, which gave him free rein to push the gas pedal to

parked, and he stepped out, scanning the place like a hawk looking for its prey. He walked in, the buzz of conversation and clinking silverware filling the air, but his eyes were locked on one thing-a familiar

calm and collected as ever. Like

eyes were cold, and as if sensing his presence, Lisa suddenly turned in his direction. Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw him approaching, and for a split second, it looked like she didn't

up from her chair with a forced cheerfulness. She walked toward him, trying to place her hands on his chest, but Alex didn't have any

wrist before she could even touch him, his grip firm, his voice

like a blade. Her

keep her voice light, but Alex could see

she had rehearsed this time. Instead, he leaned

purse." Lisa grabbed her bag quickly and

opened the passenger door and gave her a look that made it clear there was no room for

ever the opportunist,

her plan. Maybe Alex was finally coming back to

stone-cold, saying nothing as he started the engine and peeled out of

see me. I would have dressed up nicely

her and focuses

silence in the car was thick, like a storm cloud brewing between them. Lisa couldn't take it anymore. She leaned over, trying to act casual, her voice sweet but laced with fake concern. "Where are we going, Alex?" Again, he didn't

on your mind?" she asked again, her tone more demanding this time. Still

gripping his phone, glancing down at it like he was waiting for something. Before she could ask again,

was coming