Chapter 139 Finding information
“She did not just hung up me Alex utter in disbelief seeing the call has ended second ago
His mood for your replying Claire words cartier in his mind. She was cold and unwelcoming. Alex was just trying to be nice but seems like Clairedes’ see that “Maybe the rally is busy.” He decide to think positive despite the nasty thought in his head. Heading to his office, Alex continue his work. He signed the document, replying to emails and pulling out the files for the upcoming meeting with Mercontex
Time goes by in a blink of an eye. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the city as Alex decided to retire for the day. He made his way to the lobby, jumped into his cas, and drove away. Feeling hungry, he thought about having a nice dinner at his favorite restaurant
However, as he was about to pack, he saw a familiar figure, Squinting his eyes to get better look, be realized it was Claire. She was with a man, and the sight made his heart sink and his blood boil.
“What the bell?” he said in disbeliet
Earlier, Claire had told him she didn’t have time for dinner. Yet, bere she was, laughing and talking with another man. Alex gripped the steering wheel so band that his knuckles tumed white. His eyes tumed cold, and his jaw tightened. It looked like she was free for any man but him, and it made Alex furious
He couldn’t tear his gaze away from them, watching as they chatted and smiled, seemingly carefree. A surge of annoyance and anger swept through him. Unable to bear the sight any longer, Alex drove away, his mind racing with thoughts
On his way home, his phone started ringing. He ignored it at first, trying to keep his docus on the road. But the phone continued to ring persistently. Sighing in frustration, he comected the Bluetooth and answered the call. “”Hello?” he said, his voice terse
The familiar voice he had been avoiding greeted him. “Alex, it’s been a while.”
Allex scrunched his nose and cursed himself for not checking the caller ID. “What do you want?” he replied, trying to keep his anger in check
“I have been waiting for your call, but you never call me back” the voice continued, ignoring his cold tenr.
“Lisa why are you calling me? Alexis pissed and he is not in the mood for any conversation. Seeing Claire with another man has annoyed him and now hearing Lisa voice just make it worse.
“Alex, why are you being so mean to me now?” Lisa’s voice was cute but tinged with annoyance. “Back then, you weren’t like this.”
Alex rolled his eyes, his patience wearing then. He couldn’t stand Lisa anymore. The last time he saw her was at the hospital, and since then, he had done everything to avoid her. He vividly remembered blocking Lisa’s mumber, but it seemed she had found a way around that with a new phone number.
“This is how I am, Lisa,” Alex replied curtly. “I’ve always been like this!
Lisa shook her head, even though Alex couldn’t see her. “No, you haven’t. You were always sweet to me, why are you being so cold now?”
Alex popped the steering wheel tightly, trying to keep his frustration in check “I’m driving, Lisa. I can’t talk”
But Lisa was stubbom, refusing to back down. “Why did you change, Alex? Is it because of Claire **
At the mention of Claire’s name, Alex’s anger flared. “Don’t say her name,” be snapped. “This has nothing to do with Claire. It’s because of you, “Me?” Lisa’s voice rose, incredulous “What did 185?”
Alex took a deep breath, trying to keep his temper under control. “You know exactly what you did. The lies, the manipulation. I’m done with it, Lisa”
Lisa’s voice softened, trying a different tactic, “But Alex, I miss you. We had something special.”
“That was a long time ago, “Alex replied, his voice hard. “Things have changed. I’ve changed. “
Lisa was silent for a moment, then she spoke again, her voice edged with desperation. “Can we at least talk about it? Please, Alex, just give me a chance to explain.” Alex shook his head, even though she couldn’t see him. “No, Lisa. There’s nothing to talk about.” Lisa insisted. “I still care about you.
“That’s your problem, not mine,” Alex said bluntly. “I’ve made it clear that I don’t want anything to do with you.” he disconnected the call
Listared at her phone in disbelief and scotted. “This is how you want to play, Alex? Then let’s play.” She said in a cold voice.
Alex arrived at the penthouse and threw himself onto the couch lazily, feeling his energy completely drained. He had been battling a cold that just wouldn’t go away, and now a headache was coming on
As he lay there, trying to muster the strength to get up, his phone rang. This time, he looked at the caller ID before answering.
It was his private investigator
“Hello,” Alexsaid, his voice home
“Mr. Harris, I’ve got some information about Matthew,” the Pi said, getting straight to the point.
Alex raised his eyebrows and immediately sat up. “What did you find?” he asked, his curiosity piqued
The FI began, “His name is Matthew Finnegan. He was born in England –
Alexcut him off, impatience seeping into his tone. “I don’t need to know where or when he was bom. I need to know about his connection to Claire.”
“Right, soury,” the PI said awlowardly, then continued, “Matthew was an IT student who later dropped out. We couldn’t find the exact details of how he and Claire met, but there air a few pictures of them together from about four or five years ago, possibly longer. It seems they have a history. He also worked for Claire but not
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Chapter 139 Filing information
Alexfrowned. “Where did he work, then?”
The Pt hesitated. “We tried to find out, but we couldn’t uncover his place of employment.”
Alex’s frustration boiled over. “You’re useless. You couldn’t find anything substantial,” he snapped. “Is that all you have?”
“Actually, there’s one more thing,” the PI said, sensing the urgery in Alex’s voice. “Matthew has 20% shares in Metacortes Alex froze, the words echoing in his mind. “Repeat that,” he demanded.
“Matthew now has 26% shares in Metacortex, which originally belonged to Robert,” the PI explained.
Alex’s brows scrunched in contusion. “Did Robert sell his shares?”
“Yes,” the PI confirmed.
Alex thanked the Pl curtly and ended the call. Questions can through his mind, each more perplexing than the last.
Why would Robert sell his shares to Matthew? And how was Matthew involved with Claire to the extent that he now held a significant portion of her comparry? As Alex sat back, trying to plece together the puzzle, his mind then wandered to Labout Robert worlding with Venim.
“Is this has something to do with him moving to Venus? If it is then why did he sell it to Matthew? Does Robert know him personally?” Alex said aloud, thinking about all the possibilities which only make it confusing to him. “I don’t understand.”
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