Chapter 286 “You’re coming with me.”

Alexander was not in the mood for games. His fingers punched in the private investigator’s number like they had a score to settle, and the moment the line connected, he didn't waste a second. No pleasantries, no chitchat, just straight to business. “Find Lisa Thompson. Now.” The PI didn’t argue and didn’t ask questions. He recognized the tone in Alex's voice, the kind that told him he’d better move fast if he didn’t want to end up on the wrong side of his boss’s temper. The PI got to work, and Alex sank into his chair, leaning back, staring at the ceiling, trying to make sense of his swirling thoughts. “That bitch! I really have enough of her.” What could Lisa possibly be thinking? After everything that had gone down between them—everything she’d done to him and to Claire—why was she pushing her luck? Ten minutes passed—though it felt like an eternity—before Alex’s phone finally buzzed. His PI had the goods. “She is at a restaurant on West 22nd. I’m texting you the location no