New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 414 Taking Him Out

Eligos stared at the news broadcast in disbelief, watching Claire Peterson stride out of the police station like she owned the place. His plans hadn't just gone sideways-they'd crashed and burned. She'd been out of lockup in under five hours, smirking, no less, with her entourage in tow.

Eligos gripped his wine glass, his knuckles turning white. With a snarl, he flung it across the room, where it shattered against the wall, wine dripping down in dark, bloody streaks.

"Unbelievable. This wasn't supposed to happen," he muttered, his gaze fixed on the television. He hit replay, watching the scene again, seething as Claire stepped confidently out, flanked by an older man and a woman.

The man, he quickly realized, was none other than Mr. Saint Laurent, the kingpin of the global business world. His fury surged as he considered her connections. So, Claire had friends in high places. He'd always known she was well-connected, but seeing Saint Laurent by her side was a slap in the face.

"Of course, she knew him. Dammit!"

Slumping back into his chair, Eligos drummed his fingers against his desk.

This wouldn't do.

She wasn't just slippery; she was untouchable, shielded by a fortress of powerful allies.

"She knows all the right people."

Well, two could play that game. He would figure out everyone in her inner circle and unravel the web she'd so carefully spun. His mind worked overtime as he began digging.

smirked at that. Perhaps the weakness in her armor? Next, Jack Wilson, Claire's godfather. Rarely seen in public, but a close friend of her father. He'd be difficult to manipulate, Eligos noted. Then came

layer of intrigue. Not someone Claire could easily control, but possibly just as invested in her success. Still, he hadn't been there at the jail today, which told Eligos Harris likely wasn't a direct player in her

wasn't much to be found. If there was a

life. Eligos chuckled, amused at the notion. Maybe Lisa could

then there's Adrian Saint Laurent," he said, voice dripping with

explosion. So, Adrian was more than just a business ally; he was in a relationship with Claire. That connection extended to his influential family,

even blowing up her lover's car hadn't rattled her. But Adrian came with a family attached, namely the Saint Laurents,

could barely find a whiff of drama on. Frustrating. And lastly, Matthew Finnegan. Eligos couldn't find anything substantial

he'd given her credit for. Taking her down would require time, patience, and a few willing players-like Lisa, who seemed just unhinged

nearby, probably advising her on how to wriggle out of trouble. Noted. Matthew was next on his list of people

to Matthew about her next move. Her business partner Alexander Harris had informed her of an unexpected order:

him in, clearly amused. "Since when do you follow orders,

Matthew," she replied, rolling her eyes even though he

wise to leave right now? With all the chaos

staring at the ceiling. "I don't have much of a choice, Matthew. I'm bound by contract, and Alexander is my business

his breath. "Harris

get rid of," she joked, and they both laughed, momentarily forgetting the stress hanging over

help however I can from afar, but I trust you to handle things on the ground." Matthew hesitated. "Both companies at once? Claire,

do it, it's you. That's why