Chapter 58 She’s a liar

Claire's frustration boiled over as she slammed the door to her office shut, the force echoing her anger. She paced to her desk, tossing her iPad onto it with more force than intended, a physical manifestation of her tumultuous emotions. No matter how hard she tried, it felt impossible to control her anger at that time. The constant clashes with Alex always left her seething, unable to comprehend why he persistently stirred up trouble between them. The door creaked open, and Matthew cautiously entered, calling out Claire's name. “Claire?” “What?” Startled by her abrupt response, he hesitated, sensing the tension in the air. Claire closed her eyes briefly, willing herself to regain composure before addressing Matthew. “Are you okay, Claire?” Matthew approached Claire with a look of concern etched on his face, “I'm sorry for snapping, Matthew,” Claire apologized, her tone softer but still tinged with frustration. “What happened, Claire? You seem really upset.” He took a seat in