New beginning: Billionaire love story novel Chapter 302

Lisa’s expression was a storm cloud as she glared at Claire. “I didn’t mean to hurt Alexander!” she spat out, her voice rising. “He wasn’t my target. You were!”

Claire folded her arms and tilted her head, unfazed. “Really, Lisa? So, why’d he end up in the hospital?”

Lisa’s voice went up another notch, almost a shriek. “Because he got in the way! He saved you! It’s your fault, not mine!”

Claire just shook her head, unimpressed by the outburst. “You’re making zero sense.”

With a flash of fury in her eyes, Lisa leaned forward, almost vibrating with rage. “You’re so naive, Claire. You say you don’t care about him, but then you go and save him. What kind of sense does that make?” She gave a bitter laugh, her lips curling into a smirk that was all teeth and no humor.

Claire’s expression stayed cool. “I’m sane, that’s the difference. Unlike you, Lisa.”

Lisa’s face twisted a dark look clouding her features. “I’m not crazy!” she shot back, nearly stumbling over her own words in her anger. “And you better believe that once I get out of here, I’ll make you pay. You just got lucky, like always.”

Claire slowly rose to her feet, a small, mocking smile creeping onto her lips. “You’re right. I am lucky. But guess what?” She leaned in, her voice dropping to a taunting whisper. “I’ll be seeing you in court.”

Lisa’s eyes went wide, the threat hitting her like a bucket of ice water. “W-what do you mean by court?” she stammered, the panic starting to seep into her voice.

But Claire was done talking. She spun on her heel and strode to the door, Matthew falling into step beside her. Before leaving, she glanced over her shoulder one last time. “You’ll see.”

With that, she stepped out of the room, the door closing behind her with a firm click.

Outside, she turned to the guard stationed by the door, her tone all business. “Make sure she doesn’t leave this room. Keep an eye on her.”

The guard nodded, looking alert. “Yes, ma’am.”

Claire nodded back and moved to the elevator, Matthew right beside her. As the doors slid shut, Matthew glanced at her, curiosity etched across his face. “So, what’s the plan now?”

“Contact my lawyer,” Claire replied without missing a beat. “Set up a meeting for tomorrow.”

Matthew nodded. “Got it. Anything else?”

“Yes,” Claire added, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Send her back to her house. Make sure she thinks that all of this is just a dream and eventually. She will go crazy." her lips curl up into a smirk.

“Understood.”

The elevator doors slid open, and they stepped out. Claire made her way to her office, her mind spinning with everything that had happened. As she reached her desk, she noticed a few missed calls from Joan. Claire’s brow furrowed.

Matthew noticed the look on her face and walked to her desk. “Hey, what’s wrong Claire?”

Claire looked up at Matthew. “I-” Before Claire could even answer, her phone rang, and Joan's name appeared on the screen.

She hesitated, her finger hovering over the phone, thinking if she should answer or ignore it, eventually she answered it.

Joan picked up on the second ring, her voice a mix of relief and tension. “Claire! Thank you for calling back.”

“Hi, Joan,” Claire greeted, her tone calm, though the memory of their last encounter still stung.

“I’m so glad you answered,” Joan continued, her voice a little shaky. “I’ve been trying to reach you... I wanted to apologize for what happened at the hospital. I am really ashamed of myself. I apologize for accusing you of thinking that you caused Alexander's wound. “I’m really sorry, dear.”

Claire’s stomach twisted. She remembered the sharp sting of Joan’s slap and the shock that had followed. She cleared her throat. “Joan, I-”