Chapter 17 Discovering

Alex stood on his balcony at his penthouse, his phone pressed to his ear as he paced back and forth. Frustration and worry clouded his features as he tried to call Claire once again, knowing deep down that she wouldn't answer. Claire had blocked his number weeks ago, and the divorce hadn't changed that fact. Sinking onto the couch, Alex let out a harsh sigh. The article about their divorce lingered in his mind, despite Christian's efforts to handle the media fallout. Lisa, noticing his distress, came over and sat next to him, her brow furrowing with concern. “What's bothering you, Alex?” Lis asked softly. Alex explained about the article and how it had left him feeling uneasy. “The Harris family has always been private. Such news about our personal lives shouldn't be plastered all over the internet,” he said, frustration evident in his voice. Lisa leaned against his shoulder. “Why is it such a big deal if people find out?” “As I said, our lives needs to be private. Cause it can d