New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 170

Chapter 170 Internet café 

“That’s what I like to hear!” Frank smiled in satisfaction. “I know I can count on you, Robert. I’m sure Claire regretting letting you go.” 

Robert chuckled as he placed the glass of scotch down on the table. “You flatter me, Frank. I just did what you told me.” 

“Keep up the good work Robert. I can’t wait to see what you bring to Venus AMD.” Robert stood up and Frank shook his hand. “I have faith in you, Robertson.” “I won’t let you down,” Robert assured him, a confident smile spreading across his face. With that, Robert turned and left, heading back to his own office. 

Once he reached his office, he glanced around the hallway, making sure no one was watching. He closed the door behind him and took a deep breath. Pulling his phone out of his pocket, he scrolled through his contacts and selected Eligos number. 

Robert knew it wouldn’t be easy to get in touch with him; Eligos had a habit of ignoring calls. 

After several attempts, the call finally connected. “What do you want?” Eligos voice came through the line, sounding as bored as ever. 

Robert hesitated for a moment before speaking. “I need to ask you something.” 

There was a brief silence, then Eligos responded with a mocking tone, “Another favor, Robert?” 

“No, not a favor,” Robert replied, shaking his head even though Eligos couldn’t see him. “It’s about Claire Peterson.” 

There was a noticeable change in Eligos demeanor. The corner of his lips curled into a smirk, and he spoke in a teasing voice, “Oh, Claire Peterson. What’s with her?” 

Robert took a deep breath, trying to keep his voice steady. “The news about her marriage to Alex. Did you leak it to social media?” 

Eligos paused for a moment, then chuckled. “Are you impressed by it, Robert?” 

Ignoring the question, Robert pressed on. “I just want to know if it was you who leaked it. And if it was, where did you find out about it?” 

Eligos rolled his eyes, even though Robert couldn’t see him. “As much as I’d love to expose Claire, it wasn’t me who leaked the news.” 

Robert frowned as he held the phone to his ear. His mind raced with questions and doubts. “Eligos,” he said, his voice tense, “if it wasn’t you who leaked the news, then who was it?” 

Eligos, on the other end of the line, shrugged nonchalantly. “I don’t know, Robert, and honestly, I don’t care.” His tone was indifferent, dismissive. 

“Don’t call me unless it’s important,” Eligos added. Before Robert could respond, the call ended abruptly. He stared at the phone in his hand, frustration boiling within him. 

Robert sat down at his desk, staring blankly at the cluttered surface. He couldn’t shake off the nagging thought of who could have leaked the news about Claire’s marriage to Alex. The fact that Claire was already married to Alex was a shock. 

He rubbed his temples, trying to piece together the puzzle. If Claire and Alex’s marriage wasn’t really a secret, why had it been hidden for so long? Claire was marrying one of the most important figures in the business world. Robert found it hard to believe she had managed to keep such a thing under wraps. 

“Claire, Claire,” he muttered to himself, a sarcastic laugh escaping his lips. “You’re such a lucky bitch.” 

Alex sat on the old, familiar couch in his parents living room, the tension in the room palpable. His parents, Michael and Joan, their concern was heightened. They had heard about the leak concerning Alex and Claire’s marriage, and social media was abuzz with the news. 

“How did this get out?” Joan asked, her voice tinged with worry. Alex could only shrug, the uncertainty evident on his face. 

“I have no idea,” he admitted. “I wish I knew who leaked it.” 

Michael leaned forward, his brows furrowed. “Is Claire alright? How is she taking all this?” 

Alex sighed deeply. “I haven’t really talked to her about it yet.” 

Both his parents exchanged surprised glances. “What do you mean by that?” Joan asked. 

“I tried to reach out to her several times,” Alex explained. “But it always went to voicemail. A few days ago, I finally managed to call her and asked if we could meet to discuss everything. With all this happening, both Metacortex and Harris Company’s stock markets are slightly down.” 

Michael’s curiosity piqued. “What did she say?” 

“She said she’d think about meeting me,” Alex replied, leaning back onto the couch, a weary look in his eyes. 

“What did you do to her to make her doesn’t want to see you?” Michael said with a frown that made Alex roll his eyes. 

“I did not do anything to her, Dad. It’s just, after the divorce, Claire and I doesn’t really have a good relationship.” Alex exclaimed, however his Dad did not buy his words. 

Michael narrowed his eyes at his son which made Alex frown. “Why are you looking at me like that, Dad?” 

His Dad shook his head as he put down the cup of tea. 

“Have you tried visiting her workplace?” Joan asked. 

Alex shook his head. “That’s not really an option, Mum. You see…the paparazzi and journalist are crazy. They are following our every move just to get a word or two from our mouths.” 

Michael and Joan exchanged worried looks. Despite them only knowing Claire for three years, they both cared deeply for her. Before they could say anything further, Alex’s phone vibrated in his pocket. He pulled it out and glanced at the caller ID. 

It was Claire. 

Alex looked at his parents. 

“Who is it?” asked his Mum curiously.