New beginning: Billionaire love story (Claire and Alex)
Chapter 78

Chapter 78 Explanation

"This is not what it looks like "Lisa's voice trembled as she desperately tried to explain herself.

Alex's expression remained stole, his eyes searching hert for answers. "Then what is it, Disa?" His voice was calm but tinged with a hint of hurt

Lisa bit her lip, feeling the weight of her words.

She has come this far, and she will not let Alex out of heren

"Where did you get this tile from

Alex hadn't planned on revealing his source, but the words slipped out before he could stop them

"Claire."

Lis couldn't help but laugh bitterly "Claire? You believe her overmne?".

Alex's gaze softened, regret flickering in his eyes. "I don't want to believe her, Lisa, but the evidence in that fide

Lisa took a step closer to him, her voice pleading "Why didn't you ask me first? You humiliated me in front of everyone

Tearswelled up in Lisa's eyes, I

her mascara running down her cheeks. Alexfelt apang of guilt gnawing at him. He knew he should have handled this differently, especially before their wedding. Alex sighed heavily, "I know I should have talked to you before but.."

Lisa nodded, her voice barely above a whisper. "Those files ate Lake, Alex. Please, believe me."

Alex's brow furrowed in confusion but what about the tile about your parents? Is that trie

Lisa hesitated, her voice barely audible. "Yes, that part is true."

"Why did you lie about it?" Alex's voice betrayed a mix of frustration and hurt.

Tears welled up in Lisa's eyes as she strueled to replace the words. "I'm ashamed, Alex Ashamed of my family's past," she confessed, her voice barely above a whisper.

"My father walked out on us, and my mother.. the reared someone who was already married. I didn't want you to think less of me because of them."

Amidst his own distress, Alex had a feeling of sympathy as he listened to her. He wanted to comfort her, to understand, but then his phone vibrated, interrupting the moment

Pulling out his phone, Alex saw a new message with a video attachment. Without a word, he pressed play, and the room filled with the sound of a familiar voice His heart sank as he knew who the voice is belong to

I it seems, Alex" she exclaimed, her voice desperate

As the video played, Lisa's eyes widened in shock, her tears drying up as she froze in disbelief. This is not what it and pleading

Alex lowered his phone, his expression hardened with bitterness. "You lied to me again," he stated coldly, the hurt evident in his eyes.

"Why, Lisa? Who is this guy?" Alex demanded, his voice tinged with betrayal.

Lisa hesitated, her words caught in her throat. "It's complicated, Alex. Please, let me explain," she pleaded, her voice breaking

"This...these changes everything," Alex sad bittedly, his gaze piercing Into Lisa's.

Lisa's eyes widened in shock, her voice trembling as she tried to explain. "Alex, please, it's not what it looks like. The video is edited, it's not realTM"

But Allex had made up his mind. "The wedding needs to be postponed," he declared firmly, tuming to leave the room before she could respond.

Lisa watched him go, her heart breaking as she sank to the floor, tears streaming down her cheeks. She had lost him, and the weight of her secrets had cost her future.

The sound of the door creaking open startled her, and she hastily wiped her tears.

But it wasn't him.

It was the last person she waned to see in that moment.

"What are you doing here? Lisa's voice was laced with bitterness, her eyes namowing as she glared at Clalte. "Did you sneak into my wedding?"

Clare, unfazed by Lisa's hostility, knelt down and picked up the discarded bouquet of flowers. "Four towers," she wanted, her tone filled with mock pity. "It's a shame someone threw you away." Lisa's frustrationbubbled to the surface. "Are you macking she demanded, her fists clenched at her sides.

Claire looked up, her expression innocent et tinged with saram "Mocking you? No, dear. I lost have a soft spot for flowers. And I did not intnide your wedding. I was invited."

Bir scoffed in disbeliet. "Who would invite you

clare lips up into a smirk "Oh, you would be surprised."

Lisa's anger flared. "You in my wedding. This is all your fault," she accused, her voice trembling with emotion "Tecause of you, everything is mined."

Claire's laughter cut through the air. "Me? You should be thanking me." she retorted, her tone dripping with superiority "you have no idea what being Mrs.

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Lisa's eyes blared with hary. "I hate you," she spat out, bervice paw with reunion

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Claire's response was almost taunting. "Finally, you say it," she remarked, as if enjoying Lisa's distress.

"How did you replace out about it?" Lisa gritted her teeth.

Claire shrugged. "Hm...well let's just say I have my ways besides as long as you have money you can replace every information you want. However, I wasn't really expecting you to lie about your parents, Lisa. Especially your mum? But it seems like the apple didn't fall far from the tree."

my life!"

Lisa's frustration reached a boiling point. She grabbed a handful of her neatly styled hair, her fingers trembling with anger. "Just go away and stop ruining my life!" Claire chuckled as she replace Lisa words funny. "Oh dear, I'm not ruining your life. You ruin your own life." Lisa's eyes narrowed, her gaze burning with intensity. "You're just jealous because I'm happy and about to become Mrs. Harris!"

Claire let out a genuine laugh, shaking her head. "Me? Jealous of you? Please, Lisa. I have everything anyone could dream of. I'm rich, talented, and living a life most people can only imagine. Why would I be jealous of a husband stealer like you?" "Why did you do it then?" Lisa's voice cracked with emotion, a mix of confusion and desperation.

Claire replied coldly. "As I said earlier, I don't want to see you ruining the Harris family. They've been nothing but kind to me and I'm just returning the favor." Claire continue to tease Lisa. "Did Alex ever replace out about your little escapades at your bachelorette party? or what about your secret sex tape?"

Lisa's hands balled into fists, and she took a step towards Claire, ready to lash out. But Claire's reflexes were quick, and she sidestepped Lisa's attack effortlessly. With a thud, Lisa fell to the ground, her putty wedding dress now crumpled around her. Tears welled up in Lisa's eyes as she looked up at Claire. "Why are you d

doing this to me? You have nothing to do with the Harris family!"

Claire looked down at her with a mixture of disdain and triumph. "They've been kind to me, and I owe them. Consider this my way of repaying their "

As Claire walked towards the door, she stopped on her track as she turned around and smirked. "You know, I never did say a proper thank you to you. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have my memories back."

With those words hanging in the air, Claire left, leaving Lisa alone and broken on the floor.

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