Chapter 500 Won’t Let it Slide

The room was thick with silence as Claire watched Andre disappear through the hotel exit. Alexander stood beside her, his expression dark with disbelief. He couldn't wrap his head around what had just happened. "You let him go?" His voice was low, but the sharp edge of frustration was unmistakable. Claire didn’t respond immediately. Instead, she turned on her heel, ready to walk away. She didn’t have the patience for another argument with Alexander, not now. But before she could take another step, his hand shot out, gripping her wrist firmly. "Claire," he said, his voice quieter this time, but no less intense. "You need to tell me why." Claire froze. Slowly, she turned back to face him, her eyes burning with unspoken irritation. "I don’t need to tell you anything," she said, her tone cold. "It’s my right to make that decision." Alexander’s jaw clenched. His grip tightened just enough for Claire to almost wince, but she refused to give him the satisfaction of showing weakness. "Y