New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 498 Drunk Andre? Alexander's jaw was clenched as he watched the security team close in on Andre, who was stumbling around, feigning drunkenness. He had no patience for this. The night was supposed to be a momentous occasion the grand opening of his new hotel in Las Vegas. Instead, it had turned into a disaster.

His secretary whispered something into his ear, but Alexander barely registered it. His eyes were locked on Claire, who was walking toward Andre with purposeful strides. The way her hands curled into fists at her sides told him everything-she was furious.

The moment Claire reached Andre, she grabbed his collar and yanked him toward her. "You think this is funny?" she hissed, her voice low but sharp enough to make Andre wince.

"Whoa, easy there," Andre slurred, swaying on his feet. His eyes were bloodshot, but Claire wasn't sure if it was from alcohol or just an act.

"Don't play dumb with me," she snapped, tightening her grip. "You ruined this night. Do you have any idea how hard we worked for this?"

Andre let out a lazy chuckle. "C'mon, sis, don't be so dramatic. Accidents happen, right?"

Claire's nostrils flared. "You think this was an accident?" she shot back. "You were told not to pull anything, yet here you are, making a scene and embarrassing me in front of everyone. What the hell is wrong with you?"

Andre's fake drunken expression faltered for just a second, but it was enough for Claire to catch. She narrowed her eyes.

"You're not drunk," she stated coldly.

Andre blinked. "Wha-"

"You're pretending," she continued, her voice lowering dangerously. "And I want to know why."

Before Andre could respond, Alexander placed a firm hand on Claire's shoulder, gently pulling her back. "Let security handle this," he murmured.

Claire took a deep breath, trying to calm the raging storm inside her. But her glare stayed fixed on Andre. Alexander motioned to his head of security. "Take him somewhere private. I want answers. Now."

The guards nodded and firmly grabbed Andre's arms, dragging him away. Andre put up a weak struggle, still playing the drunk act. "Hey, hey! I didn't do anything! I just had a little too much to drink!"

"Save it," Alexander said coolly. "We'll talk when you're sober."

As Andre was led away, Claire crossed her arms and turned to Alexander. "I want to be there when you question him."

Alexander studied her for a moment before nodding. "Fine. But after that, you're telling

me everything about who this guy really is."

Claire exhaled heavily. "Fine."

Eligos leaned back in the leather seat of his car, his fingers lightly swirling the champagne in his glass. He watched the city lights blur past through the tinted window, a self-satisfied smirk curving his lips. Tonight had been a masterpiece.

frustration, the destruction, the scandal that would soon spread across media platforms. He had given Andre one simple order: cause chaos. He had left it

drunk? That was an

had already received a message from one of his inside

looking for Andre. He's trapped

Eligos smirked.

part. Andre was expendable if he got caught, well, that was just

was pounding against his ribcage. He needed to get out. "Fuck Eligos.

fool. But now that the security

black suits approached him, their

you," one of them said, reaching

away, swaying slightly on his feet as he slurred, "Whaaat? I-I don't even know a

clearly unimpressed, muttered, "We don't have time for this."

Panic surged through him.

swear, I didn't do nothin'!" Andre protested, stumbling forward as they began escorting him toward the private lounge.

one

mind was racing. He needed an escape

neared

suddenly dropped his weight, going limp like a ragdoll. The unexpected

"Hey!"

"Stop him!"

had no idea

service area, where a few hotel

looked up. "Hey, you can't

Andre blurted before shoving past

fingers barely touched the door handle

"Gotcha."

strong arm locked around his shoulder, yanking him

under his breath. "Let me go,

turned and found himself face-to-face

His heart sank.

burning with fury, her grip on his

Her voice was eerily calm, which somehow made it even more terrifying. Andre

"Claire, listen, I—"

sharp. "You ruined tonight. And now, you're going to tell me exactly who put you

opened his mouth, but