Chapter 187

Claire's POV "Claire, you need to calm down," Joey urged, her voice low and urgent. "Don't do anything rash. Let's think this through." Joey pulled me away from the Watson Group building, her arm tight around my shoulders as she guided me through the crowd. I could barely see where we were going, my vision blurred with unshed tears. But I couldn't think. My mind was a storm of confusion and betrayal. Last night, Lucius had held me close, whispering sweet promises against my skin. This morning, he'd texted about our marriage registration. And now... "How could he do this?" I finally broke down, tears streaming down my face. "Why would he lie to me? If he didn't want to be with me, he could have just told me!" Joey pulled me into a tight hug. "I don't know, Claire. I don't know what's going on in that Alpha's head." I pulled back, wiping my tears angrily. "No. I need answers. I deserve that much at least." "Lucius might not even be at the company anymore," Joey said, looking around. "I s