New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 62

Chapter 6 Uheless 

In the busy Harris Company offer, Alex sat at his desk and tried to lose himself in his work to block out the conflict of emotions was having 

Lisa’sralis had gone unanswered, each ring a reminder of the rift between them. He wasn’t angry with Lisa; instead, a deep sense of disappointment and hurt lined within him. 

As he died away on his keyboat, Alex’t shake off the unease feeling. Lisa bed to him and accused Claire, venit what she had said about Claire was the that Claire was the one putting doubt in Lisa’s mind he couldn’t overlook the fact that Läsa had deceived bam 

Ignoring another incoming call mm Lisa, Alexsigheil brandly, 

Alex despised Clare for the have the bad caused his life, but he was raised with values that tight tam to maintain good manners and decency, even towards those he didn’t particularly like. 

Alex was having internal struggle, which made him wonder if he should apologies to Claire for acting her to be the one leaking the information to his mother. However, the thought of apologizing to Claire helt a bitter taste in his mouth. It would be like giving up, acknowledging fur claire’s schemes hart leaving him in dities Alexiefused to give her that satisfaction. 

“I can’t apologize to her. Besides she also accused me of harming her, so I guess we’re even.” Alex argue at himself as the topic nerupy his mind. 

*Dammit!” Alex bang, his fist the desk in frustration. “How did she have the recording? How did she even get it in the first place? Is this the peaks of being the CEDol Metacortex? You can get every information?” 

In the lavish penthouse, Lisa paced back and forth, her frustration palpable as she repeatedly dialed Alex’s mumber only to be met with voicemail each time, With a slickatesageration, she threw her phone onto the be, unable to contain her inrination. 

“This wasn’t supposed to happen,” Lisa muttered to herself, bermind racing with question about how Alex had found out and what he meant by voice recordin Feeling a surge of frustration and confusion, Lisa dialed the number of the man she had entrested with sensitive information. As he answered, Lisa wasted no time in launching into interrogation mode. 

“Did you tell Alex about what the been doing? Lisa’s voor was sharp, her tone demanding answers. The man on the other end sounded bewildered. “No, Lisa, I swear I didn’t say anything to Alex.” “Then how does he knows about it?” Lisa’s voice or with each word, her frustration boiling over. The man tried to explain. “I don’t know, maybe it got leaked somehow, but I didn’t tell anyone. 

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Lisa’s patience snapped as she cut him off mid–amtence. “Uarless! You’re alleless!” with that, she slammed the phone shut, the anger evident in her actions. As she tossed the phone onto the bed, Lisaran a hand through her hair in frustration, her mind racing to find a solution. She couldn’t afford to have Alex mad at her. Desperation coeptinas Lisaached her brain for a plan she couldn’t let everything fall apart now, not when she had come this far. Taking a deep breath, she resolved to salvage the situation and ensure that her efforts didn’t go to waste. 

“need to think this through Lisa muttered to herself, her determination resurfacing amidst the chans of her emotions. 

Chase and Matthew made their way back to the headquarters instead of their intended destination at Metcortex. The atmosphere in the car was tense, with Claire sitting in silence, her expression serious and contemplative. 

Noticing her demeanor, Matthew spoke up with concem “claim, are you play? You’ve been quiet the whole ride back.” 

Claire took moment before responding, her voice carrying a weight of worry. “I’m fine, Matthew It’s just- I can’t help but think the person who send Dmitri have anything to do with Allan, the drunk driver that case the accident three years ago.” 

Matthee nodded understandingly “You mean it could be the same person who hired them?” 

Claire nodded in agreement. “Yes, exactly. I think they are connected in someways.” 

Matthew furrowed his brow, mind racing to grasp the situation. “It could be, but the more important thing is that someone is clearly targeting you. Claire: This incident with Dit isn’t just a coincidence.” 

Claire’s eyes owed indetermination, “I know. And I have a strong feeling it’s somes within our ranks.“ 

“Do you have any suspicions?” 

“There’s Robert, for sure. And perhaps Lisa” she added, her tone uncertain about Lisa’s involvement. 

Matthew absorbed this information, mulling over the possibilities “Robert does seem like he has ulterior motives. But Lisa? Are you set mean that woman blabber her own secret inpublic. I would heroves the list.” 

“you’re right. Earlier, I assumed it was Alexander, which is why I went to his office. ” 

Matthew raised an eyebrow inprise and what did you find out?” 

Clar theokbechead, “Nothing conclume. It won’t him. But I do owe you an apology for leaving you in the middle of the street“: 

Matthew waved it at with a smile. “Don’t worry about it, Clane. We’re a team now we’ll figure about this somehow However, Robert, he’s the top of the link and why do to think thar? 

Clain didn’t hesitate interesse “You in youre how he wanted to take over Metarotes and believe he’s the one who wants to get nd of me ton 

not Dolent win wants to get inded you? What if there’s someone else behand all this ? 

#polinos, infingred by Matthews suggestion “Interesting thought. Why do you think that?! 

Malikew pensei, dinning las words carefully “ambestly, Tuenoidea mean it’s only a thought, Everything is possible 

Claire think over his words. After a moment she shook her head. “Yes, Tunderstand but I don’t think there’s someone who wants to get rid of me more than Robert. Three years ago, he was the one who planned that accident. I lost my parents; I lost my memories and I even lost Metacortex to him.”