Chapter 223 Claire’s absent

He stepped further into the room, his eyes narrowing at Matthew. “What are you doing here, Matthew? Where's Claire?” Matthew leaned back in his chair, looking far too comfortable for Alex’s liking. “I could ask you the same thing,” he said with a smirk, clearly enjoying whatever game he thought they were playing. Alex, however, was not in the mood for games. He stepped inside the office, letting the door close with a soft click behind him, and walked purposefully toward Matthew. “Where is Claire?” he repeated, his voice sharper now. Matthew didn’t even flinch. He just stared up at Alex with a bored expression, as if Alex’s presence was the least interesting thing happening in his day. “Why do you want to know?” he asked, his tone just shy of condescending. Alex’s frown deepened, annoyance bubbling under the surface. “I need to see her,” he said coldly. “I need to talk to her.” “Well, she’s not here,” Matthew replied with a shrug, as if that was the end of the discussion. “Where i