New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 159

Chapter 159 Creepy stranger 

Alex shook his head. “I don’t want to celebrate, Chris. I have lot of work to do.” 

Christian walked over and pulled Alex’s chair away from the desk, ignoring his protests. “Too bad. You’re coming with me whether you like it 

or not.” 

Reluctantly, Alex stood up. “Fine. But I’m not staying long.” 

Christian clapped him on the back. “We’ll see about that.” 

The club was packed, as Alex had expected. Music blared from the speakers, and people crowded the dance floor, their movements a blur of energy and light. Alex frowned, feeling a headache coming on. 

“This place is insane,” Alex muttered as Christian led him through the throngs of people. 

Christian just laughed. “Relax, you need this.” 

They made their way to the second floor, which was slightly less crowded. Alex was surprised to see a familiar group of people waiting for them in the VIP section. His friends were all there, grinning from ear to ear. 

“Happy birthday, Alex!” they shouted in unison. 

Alex frowned and shot a glare at Christian, who just pushed him further into the room. “Go on, enjoy yourself.” 

Alex’s friends gathered around, offering their congratulations and best wishes. He forced a smile, trying to hide his annoyance. 

“Thanks, everyone. Really appreciate it.” 

“Come on, Alex, lighten up!” said Mick, one of his oldest friends. “It’s your birthday! Have a drink with us.” 

“How are you guys here?” he asked. 

Mick, a friend from college, grinned and clapped Alex on the back. “Christian invited us,” he said, his voice loud over the club’s music. “He said it was a special occasion.” 

Alex nodded slowly, a frown tugging at his lips. “Okay,” he replied. Alex remembered Christian saying earlier that it was just going to be the two of them. But it seemed his friend had other plans. 

Christian, noticing Alex’s confusion, nudged him playfully and handed him a glass of whiskey. 

“Come on, Alex, you need to enjoy yourself and loosen up, especially since it’s your birthday,” he said with a smile. 

Alex looked at the whiskey and then back at Christian. “Alright,” he thought to himself. Since he was already here, he might as well make the most of it. 

Turning to the rest of the guests, Alex raised his voice. “Everyone, order as much as you want. Everything is on me!” 

The crowd erupted in cheers, raising their glasses in a toast. Alex smiled, feeling a little lighter. He walked toward the balcony inside the club, needing a moment to himself. He leaned against the railing, sipping his whiskey as he scanned the crowd below. 

As his eyes roamed the dance floor, he suddenly froze. Among the throngs of people, he saw a familiar face. Claire was dancing, looking carefree and happy. Alex’s heart skipped a beat. This was the last thing he expected to see on his birthday. 

His mind flashed back to a similar scene not long after their divorce. He had seen her in a club then too, dancing with Matthew. The memory stirred up a mix of emotions, curiosity, and confusion. He had always wondered about Claire and Matthew’s relationship. They seemed so close, as if they shared secrets. 

Christian appeared behind Alex back and patted his shoulder. “What are you looking at, mate?” he said while drinking whiskey. 

Alex shook his head and finished his drink. “Nothing. Just looking at the scene.” 

“Do you want to dance?” Christian teased him which make Alex rolled his eyes. 

“I think you should go and have fun. Better yet, get drunk so you don’t watch me for 24/7.” 

Christian laughed and walked away while saying, “Okay, suit yourself.” 

Alex eyes turned towards the dance floor where Clair is not there anymore. His eyes wandered as she scanned the crowds, but he didn’t found her. 

“I was not hallucinating right?” he muttered to himself. 

Claire headed to the bar to get herself a drink. The dance was too much for Claire especially with the upbeat music but alas, Claire enjoy it. 

As she was drinking her water, a stranger called her. “Hello, are you new here?” 

Claire turned to her right and see a blonde man with a charming smile greeted her. Claire only looked at him without expression and turned forward while answering. “No.” 

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“You are one of those girls, huh? That likes playing hard to get and want men to bow down to their knees?” 

Claire turned her head to him raising her brows. “You can think anything about me. I don’t care,” 

She jumped down on the bar stool to get away from the stranger until he block her with his body and grab her wrist. 

“Where do you think you are going?” 

Claire glared at the man. “Let me go.” 

He chuckled as it finding it funny, “You think you can scare me with that tone of yours? How about you come with me? We can have some fun maybe too much fun that you will enjoy.” He leaned closer and whispered in her cat. 

His attempt to looks sexy makes Claire wanted to punch him so bad. “You are disgusting you know that. And your attempt to look sexy makes me want to puke. Don’t tell me all the girls at the club have rejected you and now you are desperate.” 

He shot Claire a hard glare while also tightening his grasp on her wrist. Claire winced slightly but did not let it show to her face, 

“What I’m saying is right, huh? You are just a sad man. Sad, sad, sad man.” Claire sneer to him with a smirk on her face and the stranger face became red.