New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 500 Won’t Let it Slide The room was thick with silence as Claire watched Andre disappear through the hotel exit. Alexander stood beside her, his expression dark with disbelief. He couldn't wrap his head around what had just happened.

"You let him go?" His voice was low, but the sharp edge of frustration was unmistakable.

Claire didn't respond immediately. Instead, she turned on her heel, ready to walk away. She didn't have the patience for another argument with Alexander, not now.

But before she could take another step, his hand shot out, gripping her wrist firmly.

"Claire," he said, his voice quieter this time, but no less intense. "You need to tell me why."

Claire froze. Slowly, she turned back to face him, her eyes burning with unspoken irritation. "I don't need to tell you anything," she said, her tone cold. "It's my right to make that decision."

Alexander's jaw clenched. His grip tightened just enough for Claire to almost wince, but she refused to give him the satisfaction of showing weakness.

"You have to tell me," Alexander pressed, his voice dropping to a low, almost dangerous level. "I deserve to know." His eyes were hard, unwavering. "Because of your mess, my hotel got dragged into this. I think that entitles me to some damn answers."

Claire gritted her teeth, resisting the urge to snap back. As much as she hated to admit it, Alexander was right. If it weren't for her enemies, his hotel wouldn't have been affected at all.

She exhaled sharply. "Fine," she muttered. "I'll tell you."

Alexander raised an eyebrow, clearly not expecting her to cave that easily.

"But not here," Claire added, her eyes scanning the room. She gestured toward his men. "Get them out." Alexander didn't hesitate. With a slight nod, he dismissed them. Once they were alone, he crossed his arms, his stance rigid. "Talk."

Claire took a deep breath before finally speaking.

"I'm being targeted by a man named Eligos."

Alexander's expression darkened instantly.

"I don't know his face," she continued, keeping her voice steady. "I've never seen him. I have no idea why he's after me. But what I do know is that he's dangerous."

Alexander remained silent, his piercing gaze never leaving her face.

"Recently, I found out that he hired Andre," Claire went on. "He's using him like a puppet to ruin my life,

but I have no clue why. And I don't know why Andre is even going along with it."

Alexander frowned, processing her words. His fingers tapped against his arm, his mind already piecing things together.

"So this Eligos," he said slowly. "He's been after you for a long time?"

Claire nodded. "For months."

"And you still don't know why?"

"No," she admitted, frustration creeping into her voice. "That's what I'm trying to figure out."

his hair. His patience

Silence.

the answer Alexander

His fists clenched. "Claire-"

her head. "What matters

contain the anger bubbling inside him. Claire was always like this always taking

said, his voice calmer but

"I don't."

narrowed his

pursed her lips, knowing

was better to let him think he had some control over the situation.

and they

let out a sigh, rubbing his

another word, she turned and walked out, her heels clicking against the

the door shut behind her, Christian entered the

he asked, leaning against the doorframe.

sharply. "More complicated than

Christian smirked. "Shocking."

glare before pulling out his phone. He dialed a familiar number and brought

ear.

a deep, professional voice

"Mr. Alexander."

said without

was a short

admitted. "But send the picture

"That's why I pay you

call

that

a drink, trying to

ve

still lingering

for his PI to call him back, Alexander headed to his office and decided

this opening

his phone

Finally.

didn't waste time as

down the glass, he answered the call, his

wasted

man's name

usually call him Andre for short. He's from Italy. Grew up in

to pay bills and cover

Cospital

currently undergoing