New beginning: Billionaire love story

Claire frowned in confusion and also wondering why Alexander was standing in front of her office. "Alexander?"

His expression is serious as he stared directly into Claire's eyes. Alexander stepped inside her office and made his way to her desk. "We need to talk Claire. Is important." Alex said firmly.

Claire stared at him for a moment, then nodded and offered him a seat. "Of course, please take a seat."

Matthew, who was still standing near the couch, looked at Alex suspiciously but didn't say anything. His eyes followed Alex's every move. Taking a seat in front of Claire, she turned to him, raising her brows. "So, what do you want to talk about? Is it about our project?" Alex shook his head. "No, as much as I want to discuss that, today is not the time. I'll keep it for another time."

Claire's curiosity piqued. "Then what do you want to talk about?"

Alex hesitated, then mentioned a name that made Claire freeze. "It's about Lisa."

Claire tried to keep her expression neutral. "What about her?"

Alex leaned forward, his tone serious. "Is it true that you want to put her in jail?"

Claire nodded slowly, leaning back in her chair with a challenging look. "Yes, it's true. Do you have a problem with that?"

Alex shook his head. "No, I just want to know why you decided to do that."

Claire leaned forward, a smirk curling up the corner of her lips. "Why, Alex? Have you fallen in love with Lisa again?"

Alex rolled his eyes. "No, Claire. I don't have any feelings for Lisa. She called me, and I just want to understand your reasons."

Claire's smirk faded, replaced by a more serious expression. "She called you? What does she said?"

Alex began, his voice steady but strained. "Yesterday, I got a call from Lisa. She was crying."

Claire raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical. "Lisa was crying?"

Alex nodded, taking a seat across from her. "Yes. She said she needed my help because she made a terrible mistake, and you want to put her in jail." Claire's eyebrows shot up at that. "Well, at least she's not lying about making terrible mistakes."

Alex looked confused. "What do you mean by that?"

Claire shook her head. "Nothing."

Matthew who was listening to their conversation decided to join in as he cut off their conversation.

"Lisa's the one behind that post."

Claire glared at him, but Matthew ignored her as he made his way and stood next to Claire despite her glaring towards him.

Alex frowned deeply. "The post? You mean the post about Claire and I?"

Matthew nodded.

"Lisa was the one behind that?" his eyes darted back and forth to Matthew and also Claire.

The room fell silent as Claire hesitated to explain. She was tired of talking about Lisa. But Matthew decided to fill the gap.

"Yes, Lisa's the one who posted about your and Claire's wedding," Matthew said bluntly.

Alex's eyes widened in surprise. "Why would she do that?"

Claire leaned back in her chair, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "Why, didn't you think your beloved Lisa could do such a thing?"

Alex glared at Claire. "I didn't expect Lisa to pull something like this. But" he admitted, "it's not the first time she's done something like this."From NôvelDrama.Org.

He looked frustrated, running a hand through his hair. "I asked her why she did it, but she just kept crying and wouldn't give me a straight answer." Claire crossed her arms, her expression unimpressed. "Typical Lisa. She always tries to play the victim."

"Wait a minute..." Alex seemed to realize something. "It means before the press conference, you already know that Lisa is the one behind this?" "Yes."

Claire nodded. "Yes, I did."

Alex's face turned red with anger. "Why didn't you tell me before? I had a right to know!"

Claire shrugged nonchalantly. "I didn't have time to tell you. We were too busy with the press conference. Besides, I wanted to make sure my investigation was correct before saying anything." Alex felt a surge of annoyance. "You never share any important information with me, Claire. This isn't the first time."

"I did told you important information."

"About what?"

"About my life in case you forgot."

"That's two different thin Claire."

Claire frowned, looking equally annoyed. "It's the same to me." She threw him a glared. "And if I had told you, what would you have done, Alex? I'm sure you wouldn't have done anything to Lisa." Alex stared at her, incredulous. "Of course, I would have done something! I would have talked to her, and if she didn't understand, I would have reported her to the police."

Claire shook her head, her expression stern. "Talking to her wouldn't have worked, Alex. I've already tried that. A woman like Lisa will just make the same mistake again and again."

Alex paced back and forth, trying to process everything. "So, you've already talked to her?"

Claire nodded. "Yes, I have. But it didn't change anything. In fact, she still trying to play dumb even when I brought the person she hired."

Alex stopped and faced her, his frustration evident. "You could have at least trusted me with this information. We're supposed to be working together."

"I know but when it comes to Lisa, I prefer to worked alone. Now that you know, let me handle the rest."

"No, I want to get involve." Alex said firmly.

Claire scoffed and shook her head.

"No, I was the one who found the evidence so I will be the one who deal with her. I followed your words to held a press conference and now it's time for me to do my thing." Claire said with determination.

Alex and Claire stared at each other intensely. Alex is determined to be

involve in this situation but Claire on the other hand doesn't want to

cause she doesn't want to be

working with Alex again for the

second time.

"Look Alex, you just focus on your Las Vegas hotel. Remember what's your goal is. I can handle Lisa."

"Fine." Alex leaned back to his chair looking pissed. "One more thing, does Lisa deserved jail because of a post only?"

Alex and Matthew doesn't know what happened at the apartment and Claire doesn't want them to know either. She wanted to keep it a secret.

Claire placed both hands on the

table feeling pissed by Alex lacks respond. "A post only you said? Because of that Metacortex stock fell and not just me but Harris as well. The shareholders even questioned me when they held a meeting with Jack without me. And did you forget our press conference and that stupid question those journalists gave me?"

She burst out her frustration and anger. Alex was about to respond but a knock on her door interrupted them.

"Yes?"

Sandra poked her head inside. "I apologize for interrupting your talk miss, but Mr. Ronald has arrive." Claire nodded. "Thank you, Sandra. Bring him in, please."

""Right away miss."

Not long after that, Ronald appear as he stepped inside her office and make her way towards Claire.

Alex looked at the middle-aged man wondering. "Who's he?"

"That will be my lawyer."