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 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 the floor, his mind racing

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 blonde head sitting

and collected as ever. Like

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

to place her hands on his chest, but

grabbed her wrist before she could even touch him, his

he said, his voice icy, the sound of her name cutting through the air like

me?" she asked, trying to keep her voice light, but Alex could see right through her. The

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

and the next thing she

and gave her a look that made

ever the opportunist,

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

as

to see me. I would have dressed up nicely to

her and focuses on

take it anymore. She leaned over, trying to act casual, her

asked again, her tone more demanding this time. Still

Alex was gripping his phone, glancing down at it like he was waiting for

coming