New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex) novel Chapter 71

Chapter 71 A surprise call 

Ales and Lisaarived at the penthouse, the evening’s events lingering in the air between them. Lisa’s usual excited anorected subdued as she made her way Lowards their room, her thoughtsclearly elsewhere. 

Concerned by Lise’s quietness, Alex followed her, his footsteps echoing softly. 

“Hey, is everything okay?” he asked gently as he entered their mom 

Lisa turned around, berexpression a mix of disappointment and frustration. She shook her head, not needing to voice the reason for bemood, though Alex akare! anyway, knowing it had to do with Claire’s unexpected presence. 

“Are you okay, love!” alex inquired, his concem evident in his eyes. 

Today was supposed to be special for Lisa, and she couldn’t hide her disappointment. “It was supposed to be our night. Why did Claire have to show lamented, bertane finged with sadness. 

Alex sighed, sitting beside her on the foot of the bed. “I didn’t know Claire was coming Dad imited her he explained, hoping to ease Lisa’s mind. 

Lisa sat back, letting out a sigh of resignation. “Your father doesn’t like me,” she admitted, her voice tinged with insecurity. 

Alex wrapped an arm around her shoulder, pulling her close. “That’s not true, Lisa, Dad can be a bit reserved, but it’s just his way with people,” he reassured her, hoping to dispeller doubts. 

“But why does be act differently with Claire?” Lisa pressed, her eyes searching Alex’s for answers. 

Alex took a moment to choose his words carefully. “He’s known Clair for a long time, tince we’re married, Jilled with conviction 

sarm up to you, I’m surent it,” he said, his voice 

Lisa nodded slowly, still feeling a bit disheartened, Alex tamed to her, wanting told her spirits. “You were the star of the show for me tonight, Lisa I prefer beating you play the plates over anyone else,” he said sincerely, though he knew it was a little white lie. 

Lisa’s smile brightmed at his words, and she leaned in to kiss him affectionately. “I’m lucky to have you, Alex,” she murmured against his lips. 

o their wedding planti 

Alexretumed her smile, feeling grateful for Lisa’s understanding. She then suprised him by bringing up th 

“When do you think we should have the wedding ?” Lisa asked, excitement creeping into her voice, 

Alex hadn’t give it much thought, but he wanted to make Lisa happy. “You decide, love, When would you like it to be? 

Lisa’s eyes lit up with enthusiasm. “Let’s do it in a month!” she exclaimed, her excitement palpable. 

Alex was taken aback by the sudden timeline, but he nodded with a smile, “Sure, in a month it is,” he agreed, not wanting to disappoint Lisa. 

“You should get some rest, Lisa, I’m sure you are tired,” Alex caress her shoulder as Lisa nodded. 

“How about you? You’re not going to bed?” Lisa looked up to him as she raised her brows 

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*I will but I’m going to check on my emails. 1’ll be in bed before you know it.” he smiled softly and kissed her cheek before heading out of their room 

In the dead of night, Lisa’s peaceful slumber was abruptly shattered by the persistent ringing of her phone. Groggy and disoriented, she tumbled for her phone and answered it with a sleepy 

The voice on the other end sent a chill down her spine, instantly snapping her into alertness, Lisa glanced over at Alex, still peacefully asleep beside her, and quietly slipped out of bed, heading to the bathroom for privacy. 

“How do you know my number?” speaking in a hushed yet in tone, Lisa demanded to know how the caller obtain her number. 

The man on the line responded with a dark chuckle. “I have my ways, my sweet Lisa,” 

“Do not called me that,” Lisa’s heart raced as she realized this wasn’t a casual call. “What do you want?” she asked, her voice trembling slightly. 

The man got straight to the point. “I need money, Liu. And I know you have it.” 

Lisa’s day had already been difficult, and this added pressure only made it worse. “I won’t give you anything. I don’Lowe you a thing,” she stated nmly. 

But then he dropped a bombshell that made Lisa’s blood nun cold. “If you don’t send me the money, I’ll send your sextape to Alex or worse, upload it online.” 

Lisa’s mind aced with panic. She couldn’t let that happen, not when she was so close to marrying Alex. She gritted her teeth, regretting ever being involved with this mam 

“What did I ser in you back then?” Lisa muttered in dispust. 

Berase you enjoyed having sex with ine,” he retorted callously. 

Lisa sunched her face in revulsion but kw she had to find a solution. “Fine, I’ll transfer the money. But you have to delete the video.” 

The man chuckled again, histone mocking. “Of course, once I receive the payment, we can discuss that.” 

Liu’s mind whided as she asked, “How much do you want?” 

the named an esorbitant amount, “£299,111” 

Lisa’s eyes widened indisbeltet. “That’s insane! I don’t have that kind of money. 

The 

m’s response was chilli “But your boyfriend does.”