New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 22

Chapter 22 Kelly bag

Lisa had been cooped up at home for weeks recovering from surgery, but today she finally felt well enough to venture out. Alex, her boyfriend, had given her his credit card with a smile, telling her to treat herself to something nice. It was the first time she had such freedom to splurge without worrying about the price tag, and she was eager to make the most of it.

Her first stop was Hermes, a luxury boutique she had always dreamed of shopping at. As she entered, the store crew greeted her warmly, asking how they could assist her.

"I'm just going to take my time and look around," Lisa replied with a grin, her eyes already scanning the shelves of beautiful bags and

accessories

She made her way through the store, admiring the craftsmanship and exquisite designs. Her heart skipped a beat when she spotted the bag she had been lusting after for months. With Alex's credit card in hand, she decided today was the day she would make it hers. Lost in her excitement, Lisa wandered deeper into the store until she heard a familiar voice.

Curiosity piqued, she subtly peered around a display, and her heart sank when she saw Claire sitting in the lounge area, surrounded by Hermes bags, each held by a member of the store's stall.

Lisa's mind raced with memories of the last encounter with Claire.

She took a step back, intending to quietly slip out of the store, but in her haste, she accidentally knocked into a metal statue on a nearby table, creating a clattering noise.

Claire, who had been engrossed in examining the bags, heard the disturbance and stood up, her eyes narrowing as she opened the curtain separating the lounge area from the rest of the store. To her surprise, she found Lisa standing there, looking equally shocked "Well, well, what a surprise." Claire remarked coolly, her expression unreadable.

Lisa stammered, trying to come up with an explanation. "I-I didn't know you were here. I was just... looking around."

Claire's gaze lingered on Lisa, a glass of champagne in hand.

"I didn't expect to see you here. I heard you got surgery."

Lisa, feeling a bit uncomfortable under Claire's gaze, hastily placed the metal statue back on the table.

""Um...yes, I did."

"What kind of surgery?"

Tumor."

to herself quietly. "Oh,

""Excuse me, what?"

I was just saying what bring

of unease under Claire's scrutinizing gaze. "I, uh, just came to buy myself a bag," she

traveled up and down Lisa's figure, a subtle gesture that made Lisa feel small and

exciting! What kind are you looking for?"

forming in her stomach but pushed through, determined not to let Claire get the best

of

this is her first time buying a

me show you the world of Kelly bags," she said, gesturing for Lisa

out various Kelly bags, including the rate and

the boutique, her heart set on the Hermes Kelly 25 Metallic Bronze. With an excited gesture, she pointed to it, signaling to the store crew

want that one," Lisa declared, her

store gave

a limited

offense as she cut in, "I can buy it,

ed by someone."

know miss, but the

this someone?" Lisa crossed her arms

who casually sipped her champagne. Lisa's anger flared as she turned to Claire,

annoyed. "You are the

a small smile playing on her lips. "Yes, I did.

buy the bag I

"How would

from you for twice the price!"

lightly, shaking her head. "That's not how it works, Lisa. Besides, I think the bag doesn't suit you either. Perhaps you'd like to consider the Kellywood instead?" Lisa's eyes narrowed, a flash of anger crossing

"What's the Kellywood?"

as she explained, "It's a bag made of wood, just like how you've managed to ruin

dare you!"

it is as expensive