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."

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

car screeched to a halt as he parked, and he stepped out, scanning the place like a hawk looking for its prey. He walked in,

she was. Lisa Thompson, looking as calm and collected as ever.

Alex strode toward her, his gaze fixed on her like a laser. His 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 know whether

Lisa exclaimed, standing 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 of it. "What are

she could even touch him,

like a blade. Her

tell me?" she asked, trying to keep her voice light, but Alex

act she had rehearsed this time. Instead, he leaned in just a bit, still holding her wrist, and said,

quickly and the

that made it clear there

the opportunist,

coming back to her. Maybe this was the moment all her schemes would pay off, and he'd realize they were meant

nothing as he

should have told me if you want to see me.

and

it anymore. She leaned over, trying to act casual, her voice sweet but laced with fake concern. "Where are we going, Alex?" Again,

your mind?" she asked again, her

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

was coming from