New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex)
Chapter 58

Chapter 58 She's a liar

Claue's frustration bailed over as she slained the door to her office sluit, the force echining hei anger. She pared to her desk, tossing her a fore than intended, a physical manifestation of her tuntuous potions. No matter how hard she tried, it felt impossible to control her anger at that time.

The constant clashes with Alex always left her seething, unable to compechend why be persistently stirredup Trouble between them.

The door created open, and Matthew cautiously endeard, calling out Claire's name.

Startled by her abrupt arspouse, he hesitated, sensing the tension in the air, Clare closed her eyes belly, willing herself to regain composure betere addressing Matthew

"Are you okay, Claire!" Matthew approached Claire with a book of concernetched on his face,

"I'm sorry for snapping, Matthew," Claire apologierd, her tone softer but still tinged with frustration "What happened, Claire? You seem really upset." He took a seat in front of her desk.

"n's just. Alex," Claire began, her voice tinged with Instration as she took a seat behind her desk.

Clain sighed heavily before recounting her counter with Alexaller in the meeting room. He found out who I am," Claire explained, her hands gesturing animatedly as she recalled the heated exchange withåles. Matthew leaned forward, his expression attentive. "And then what happened 2a

Claire continued, detailing the argument that ensued when Alex confronted her about berpast and why she had lied to him. "He was telentless, demanding that I tell him the truth," she recounted, her voice tinged with annoyancer. Matthew frowned slightly, his mind processing the information. "Did you tell him?" he asked, curious about Claire's i

Claire shook her head adansantly, "No, I didn't. I don't owe him any explanations," she stated timely, her jaw set in dehaner. "And thende started accusin leaking his wedding plans to him," Clalse contined, li voler tinged with disbelief. Matthew listened attentively; his brow furrowed. "What? He accused you? Did he even have any prove?

"He did mention someone send a photo of him and Lisa at the boutique. But that doesn't make me the person who leaked it. That arcupation really o guard it's like every mistake that happened in his life is because of me. Like I'm the one causing it," caught me

claire's smarowed in recollection. "I can't believe he would think I'd do something like that. We may have our differences, but I would never stoop to such levels"

Matthew leaned in, thoughtful expression on his face, "Claire, What's Alex's full name?"

She looked at him weirdly. "Why do you ask?"

"Just wanted to make suce."

"Clary, it's Alexander Hanis."

Matthew studied her reaction before posing another question. "Did you and Lisa know each other well?"

"We used to be friends, but she betrayed. Our friendship soured, to say the least."

Matthew reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone, opening to a specific recording. "Listen to this,

this, Claire. Tell me if this is the woman Alex is marrying -

He pressed play, and Claire's eyes widened in recognition as she heard the voice on the recording.

"Yes, my acting was believable. Alexander even fell for it, believing it was Claise who leaked the information to his mother."

"Yes, that's her tisa." Claire confirmed, her voice tinged with bitterness.

She looked up to Matthew. "How did you get this?"

Matthew check reddenin embarrassment Um.doesn't matter how I got it. But it proves that you are not the one who leaked the information but Lisa his own flancée."

"I would have never thought she will stop this low. Is she crally desperate to marry Alex?"

Matthew chimed in. "Before 1 second, I heard her saying something along the lines about money is not a Clared her bows wondering "Can it be she married Alexbecause of moory?"

t a problem to her once she is married to

to Alexander Hariis. "

Herend who stand at her hugged his shoulder not caring about it, "Maybe yes, maybe no but who cares. The guy is a douchebag like you said." She nodded agreeing with Matthew. "You are tight. I was just curious. Even if it is real, it's latma for Alex" The driver back to Harris Company was trase, Alex's mind consumed by thoughts of betaal and deception. He instructed the driver to divert to his usual club, Igniting Chustian's pureled exprssion

Can we doing, going to a club in the middle of the day, mate?"Chistian's question was laced with con, but les remaid silent, his gen

Chaistaan persisted, his voice taking on me insistent or "Alex, come on, talkine What's going on!

Alex fically turned to glane at Christian, bis expressioncold and distt "red a disk," he stated bluntly, the station event in his voice.

Chicher Sa

The car pulled up outside the club, and without waiting for Christian's response, Alex hurriedly stepped out and made his way inside, heading straight for the VIP

area.

Christian followed, trying to reason with his friend. "Alex, this isn't the way to deal with things. Talk to me."

But Alex paid no heed, grabbing a bottle of vodka and taking a long swig straight from it. Christian's concem deepened as he watched Alex's actions.

"Stop, Alex. What's gotten into you?" Christian's voice carried a mix of worry and confusion.

Alex finally spoke, his words dripping with bitterness, "Claire, happened,"

Christian's brows furrowed as he tried to piece together Alex's words, "What do you mean? What did Claire do?"

Alex's frustration spilled out as he revealed the betrayal that had shaken him to the core. "She lied to me about who she is. And now she's the CEO of Metacortex. It's like a punch in the gut." H

Christian listened in silence, already aware of the situation but unsure of how to broach the topic. Alex's sudden outburst only confirmed the depth of his feelings. Seeing Christian struggle for words, Alex narrowed his eyes at him, a bitter chuckle escaping him. "You knew, didn't you?"

Christian sighed heavily, deciding bonesty was the best option. "Yes, Alex, I found out yesterday. But I promised Claire I wouldn't say anything.

Alex's anger flared anew at the revelation. "You knew and didn't tell me?" His voice rose in frustration.

Christian tried to reason with him, his tone pleading. "I promised her, Alex. I didn't want to betray her trust; besides, it is not my place to tell you about it." Alexscoffed sarcastically. "Whose friend are you, Christian? Mine or hers? No wonder you question me about the partnership with Metacortex earlier." Christian's shoulders slumped in defeat, realizing the weight of the situation. "I'm sorry, Alex. I didn't ma

mean to hurt y

you."

Alex took another swig from the bottle, his mood darkening "just go away, Christian. I don't want to see you right now."

Christian wanted to protest further, but he realized that at that point it would be pointless. He left Alex alone in the VIP section with a heavy heart, hoping that in the middle of the confusion, his friend would find some sense.

Alone with his thoughts and burning with anger, Alex's phone rang, displaying Lisa's name on the screen. He tossed the phone onto the nearby couch, ignoring the call.

"I'll make you regret, daire."