New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 185

After Alex left Claire’s office, not long after that, Matthew saw Alex in the lobby. He couldn’t help but wonder what Alex was doing in Metacortex.

Matthew headed over to Claire’s office. “Hey, boss.”

Claire looked up from her desk and shoot him a small smile. “Matthew, what’s up?”

A curious look plastered on his face. “I saw Alex earlier in the lobby.”

Claire nodded, not surprised. “Alex was here to talk about the press conference.”

Matthew raised an eyebrow, curious. “How's that going?”

Claire shrugged. “It's under control. Alex is doing his part.”

She then raised her own eyebrows, changing the subject. “What about Max? Where is he?”

Matthew walked over and took a seat in the chair in front of Claire's desk. “I dropped Max at his house.”

Claire frowned. “Why?”

Matthew leaned back, looking serious. “Max couldn't risk being seen by the media if we want our plan to work.”

Claire nodded slowly, understanding the gravity of the situation. “Right.”

Silence loomed over them, the tension in the room palpable. Matthew finally broke the quiet. “Claire, why didn't we think of Lisa as the culprit?”

Claire sighed deeply, rubbing her temples. “It didn't cross my mind that Lisa would do something like this. I know she's mean and wicked, but I never thought she'd go this far.”

Matthew leaned forward, his expression intense. “Claire, the reason Lisa did all this is because you ruined her wedding.”

Claire let out a sarcastic laugh, shaking her head. “I didn't care about her wedding. I felt bad for Alex's dad if he saw his son being fooled by a woman like Lisa.”

Matthew nodded, understanding her perspective. “But Lisa obviously saw it differently. She blames you for everything.”

“Well, if she want to blame someone then she could blame herself for being such a manipulative and a liar bitch. If she has a good track record, I’m sure Alex dad would approve but no, it means there is something wrong with her.” Claire said with much dislike.

Matthew leaned in closer, his eyes serious. “And that's why we're in this mess now. Lisa wants revenge.”

Claire nodded. “I know.” she looked out the window, lost in thought. “We need to find a way to expose her. If we don't, she'll keep coming after me.”

Matthew nodded in agreement. “We already know Max is the person behind every of your posts and safe to say, Max is on our side. We just need a plan to expose Lisa that she is the mastermind.”

“Lisa is a cheeky person. I felt like she had a plan B in case her plan A didn’t work out. I need a way to trick her.”

“We can use Max.”

“Right.” Claire head filled with a lot of plans to expose Lisa. She needs a full proof plan that can expose Lisa and make her tongue tied. Which leaves her no choice then to admit all her wrongdoings.

Claire turned to Matthew, her eyes sparkling with a new idea. “I've been thinking about a plan,” she began. “I suggest that Max keeps going with the photos about my wedding, so Lisa won't get suspicious.”

Matthew leaned in, listening intently. “Go on,” he said.

“We need to keep everything as it is,” Claire continued, her voice steady. “Lisa needs to believe that everything is normal. If she thinks we're onto her, she'll become cautious, and we might lose our chance.”

Matthew frowned, trying to piece it together. “But how will this plan expose Lisa? I don't see the connection.”

Claire smiled, a glint of cunning in her eyes. “The communication between Max and Lisa will be the key evidence. We'll make her believe she's winning, that she's manipulating us. In reality, she'll be playing right into our hands.”

Alex nodded, a hint of relief washing over his features. “Thank you. I appreciate all your hard work.”

“Of course, sir,” she said, offering a reassuring smile before leaving the office.

Alone again, Alex leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling. The pressure was immense, and he couldn't afford to make any mistakes. He closed his eyes, taking a moment to gather his thoughts and calm his nerves.

Alex picked up his phone and scroll through his contact number. His finger stopped on Claire’s name as he pressed the call.

At the third ring, she answers. “Yes, Alex?”

“Sorry to interrupt your night. I’m calling to inform you that everything is in place.”

“That’s glad to hear.”

The silence between them was what came next until Claire decided to speak.

“Anyway, have you practice your line?” her tone filled with seriousness.

“Yes, I was just doing that earlier. How about you? Already know what to say?”

“Of course. I have prepared everything. We can’t afford to mess it up. Metacortex stock market is slowly falling.”

Alex nodded even though she couldn’t see. “I understand. Let’s hope our work will not go to waste.”

The call ended and Claire sighed as she stared down from her penthouse. She has a lot on her plate right now and it is slowly becoming confusing for Claire to choose which one to handle first.

She inhaled then exhaled. “What’s important tomorrow is the press conference. After the press is over, I can deal with Lisa. I will make sure she regret for leaking my secret.”