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."

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

a halt as he 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

was. Lisa Thompson, looking as calm and collected as ever. Like she hadn't caused

if sensing his presence, Lisa suddenly turned in his direction. Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw him

a forced cheerfulness. She walked toward him, trying to place her hands on his chest, but

before she could even touch him, his grip firm,

through the air like a blade. Her eyes widened even further, a flicker of

there something you want to tell me?" she asked, trying to keep her voice

about to fall for whatever act she had rehearsed this time. Instead, he leaned in just

grabbed her bag quickly and the

door and gave her a look that made it clear there was no

ever the

into the car. In her mind, this was just another part of her plan. Maybe Alex was finally coming back to her. Maybe this

as he started the engine and peeled out of the

have told me if you want to see me. I would have dressed up nicely to see

and

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

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

car sped up, and that's when she noticed something. Alex was gripping his phone, glancing down at it like he was waiting for something. Before she could ask again, he pressed a button, and the ringtone filled the car. But it wasn't coming

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