New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 451 Adrian Found Out

Adrian stared at Claire's eyes with seriousness in his eyes. Claire couldn't hold his gaze as she looked away feeling guilty for hiding such a secret to him especially when they were both are in a relationship. Crossing his arms over his chest, Adrian stared down at Claire while Matthew was taking care of Claire's bloodied arm.

"So, I'm waiting Claire."

Claire looked up to him, holding his gaze, then sighed. She turned to Matthew and placed her hand on his. "Matthew, can you please give us a moment?"

Matthew looked between Claire and Adrian for a moment before nodding. "Ok, I will wait outside while watching the area.

He stood up from his seat leaving Claire's arm unattended and left the safe house. Adrian decided to take Matthew's place and took her arm alongside the bandage.

"Adrian, I-I didn't mean to lie to you or even hide things from you,"

"But you did." He cut Claire off while treating Claire's wounds.

She sighed. "You are right, I did but listen..." she turned to Adrian and stared into his eyes. "I have my reason why I hid it from you."

He looked up at Claire, no emotions on his face. "What's the reason, Claire?"

"You know that my past isn't as beautiful and memorable as others." she stood up, pulling her arms and ignoring Adrian who was treating her wounds. "I lost my memories for three years. Both my parents died, and I was the only one who was alive. My business partner whom I thought I could trust try to take over my company and he didn't even try to find me. I was married to the man I hate and now he is my business partner. I have an enemy, Adrian. Lots of enemies and I fear my enemies are expanding." Adrian sat quietly listening to Claire's explanation, not interrupting her for once.

"Remember your car explosion? Do you think that's an accident?"

not

whole thing, why? It's because of me. He is targeting me

you to get hurt. You were already hurt because of me and I thought it was the right thing to

legs, wounds on my face, and such but I don't care about it.

widen slightly. "How-how do you

ego and Cryptonic is your...how should I say this...your getaway, your place of

Adrian." She took a step forward and caressed his cheek. "You are linked to me and those who are linked to me will get hurt." She said with a hint of

say, I don't care? I don't care if I get hurt, I don't care if someone wants to kill me. I want to be with you, alongside you in your fight. I don't want you to face this alone. I was there when someone was drugging you, remember?& was scared shitless about you, and I regret not being with you. So, this time, I will be with you wherever you go, and I want you to be honest with me about everything in your life. About this person who is chasing us. I want to protect you, Claire." Adrian said to Claire

by his words, captivated by the way he

one who will continue the Saint Laurent business. One of the most important figures in the business world and he chooses to protect Claire and neglect his own safety just

Claire is not the type of person to cry in front of people, not even Matthew cause for her, crying shows weakness, and she hates it but Adrian's words, and

her tiptoes,

lips to his. The soft

باد

Adrian responded tenderly, his lips moving against hers in a slow, deliberate rhythm. It was a kiss that spoke Volumes-filled with unspoken promises,

bring themselves to care. All their fears, worries, and the chaos surrounding them melt away as they become completely absorbed in each other's presence. The warmth of their embrace

me the person

threw him a small smile

know if that is his real name or fake, but he has been

up but then suddenly, he showed up

now