New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 160

Chapter 160 Drunk Christian 

“I did not send it!” Claire argued. 

She knew Alex would bring up this topic whenever they met. 

“Oh really? Just admit it, you are the one who send it.” he crossed his arms over his chest. 

Claire let out a disbelief scoffed. “You are delusional for thinking I’m the one who sends it you.” 

Alex chuckled, clearly enjoying the banter. “Well, aren’t you? Cause I still have the flowers and card in my office. That’s very thoughtful of 

you.” 

Claire glared at him; her tone sharp. “I told you; it wasn’t me. It’s just something the company does. Don’t read too much into it.” 

But Alex, not one to miss an opportunity to tease her, continued with a playful glint in his eye. “So, what brings you to the club tonight, Claire? Celebrating something special?” 

Claire took a sip of her drink, maintaining her composure. “I’m here to celebrate Talia’s achievement,” she replied coolly. 

A smirk curled at the corners of Alex’s lips. “Really? Not because it’s my birthday?” 

Claire stared at him as if he had lost his mind. “You’re crazy, Alex. I think you’ve had too much to drink.” 

Just as Claire was about to walk away, the sound of a speaker filled the room. 

“Happy birthday to my best friend, Alexander Harris!” Christian’s voice boomed through the club. “I don’t know where he is, but he’s here somewhere. I think I saw him at the bar. I need lights! Lights!” 

The spotlight swung towards Alex, and he shielded his eyes with his hands, Claire doing the same. The beam settled on them, and Alex forced a smile, raising his hand to wave. Christian’s enthusiasm was infectious, and the crowd cheered. 

“Play a happy song, DJ!” Christian shouted. 

Alex muttered under his breath, but Claire caught his words. “That idiot’s already drunk. Can’t believe he took my words seriously.” 

Claire raised an eyebrow, leaning in slightly. “What did you say to him?” 

Alex sighed, dropping his hand. “I might’ve say to him to get drunk so maybe he will stop bothering me. Turns out I was wrong.” 

The spotlight has now stop aiming towards Alex. 

“Well serves you right.” The music pumped up, and people began to dance around them. Claire walked away but in time for Alex to stop her. “Where are you going?” he asked frowning. 

“Away from you.” She simply said and walked away from Alex. 

Claire weaved through the throngs of people on the dance floor, her eyes scanning the crowd for Talia. She had gone back to their seats earlier but found them empty. Determined to find her friend, she continued moving through the dancing bodies, the pulsating music reverberating around her. 

Finally, in a dimly lit corner near the bar, Claire spotted Talia with a drunken Christian hanging on her arm. Talia, looking around anxiously, finally saw Claire and gestured with her hand to catch her attention. Claire, after a moment of scanning, noticed the signal and made her way towards them. 

As she approached, Claire frowned. Christian was laughing in a strange, slurred manner, clearly far gone in his intoxication. 

“Talia, what happened to him?” Claire asked 

Talia shrugged, looking exasperated. “He came up to me, and I didn’t realize he was drunk until he leaned in close. The smell of alcohol on his breath was unmistakable.” 

Claire shook her head. “Christian is really drunk. We need to do something.” 

Talia nodded, a hint of desperation in her eyes. “Can you help me with him? He’s clinging to me and won’t let go.” 

Claire moved to Christian’s other side, trying to support him. “Alright, let’s get him out of here. But first, we need to find Alex.” 

Talia frowned, confused. “Why Alex?” 

Claire gestured to Christian, who was swaying unsteadily despite their support. “Because Christian is his friend, and we can’t leave him alone 

here.” 

Realization dawned on Talia’s face. “Oh, right” she said, nodding. 

They scanned the dimly lit club, but Alex was nowhere to be found. Claire leaned closer to Christian, trying to get his attention. “Christian, where’s Alex?” 

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Christian blinked at her, trying to focus. “Alex? He’s probably in the VIP section,” he slurred. 

Claire and Talia exchanged a glance, then maneuvered Christian to a nearby couch. “How do we get to the VIP section?” Claire asked. Christian patted his pockets clumsily before pulling out a small card. “You’ll need this,” he said, handing it to Claire. 

Claire took the card and handed it to Talia. “Go find Alex and bring him down here,” she instructed. 

Talia frowned. “Why me? Why not you?” 

Claire gave her a pointed look. 

“Oh yeah, right. You two will probably end up arguing.” 

“Now you know.” 

Claire sat beside Christian, who had closed his eyes and leaned back against the couch. The noise of the club seemed to fade as she focused on him. 

Christian muttered something unintelligible, then said, “Alex was hoping you gave him the flowers and card.” 

She raised her brows at the revelation. “I don’t think so.” 

Christian chuckled, his eyes still closed. “You should have seen his face. He was disappointed when he found out they weren’t from you.” 

She tried to shift the conversation. “How many drinks did you have, Christian?” 

But Christian continued to mutter, “Alex regrets his actions. He said he was really stupid.”