New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 33

Chapter 33 A successful night

Anna gently tugged on Claire's arm, leading her away from the crowd with a slight frown on her face.

"Claire, can I be honest with you?" Anna's voice was soft but serious.

Claire glanced at her friend, curious about what was on her mind. "Of course, Anna What's on your mind?"

"I don't like Lisa," Anna admitted, her expression turning sour. "She just seems so fake, always putting on a show. "

Claire chuckled lightly, a hint of surprise in her eyes. "I didn't realize you noticed that, Anna.

Anna raised an eyebrow. "You didn't think I would?"

wry smile on her lips. "I suppose I underestimated your observational skills, Anna. I guess being an actress

Claire shook her head, a wr has its own perks."

Curiosity glinted in Anna's eyes as she probed further. "What's the deal with you two, anyway?"

Claire let out a sigh, her expression growing serious. "It's a long story, Anna. But let's just say she's not exactly genuine. Always seeking attention and playing up to people's expectations and also a backstabbing friend. " Anna was taken aback by the revelation. "Oh, you are friend?"

"I wouldn't say friend per se, but we were in a way.

Anna nodded understandingly. "I get it. Well, whenever you're ready to share more, I'm all ears."

Claire smiled gratefully at her friend. "Thank you, Anna. One day, I'll fill you in on all the details."

stand her, Alex. She's always trying to one-up everyone." Alex listened attentively, though his mind was elsewhere. Despite Lisa's emotional outpouring, his thoughts kept circling back to Claire. It was almost

she noticed his distracted state.

offering Lisa a reassuring smile "Sorry, babe. I was just

slightly expressing her

just work stuff," Alex replied vaguely, not wanting to delve into the complexities of his thoughts about

with questions about Claire's sudden involvement in the charity

was out of character for her to organize such an

a charity event?" Alex muttered to himself, more to sort out his thoughts than to

Lisa.

demeanor. "Alex, are you sure everything's

nodded quickly, fabricating a response to put Lisa's mind at ease.

to something. Her sudden involvement in the charity world seemed unexpected, and Alex couldn't help but wonder if it was part of a larger scheme to advance her own agenda. The charity event continued its lively course as Claire navigated through the crowd, exchanging pleasantries and expressions of gratitude with other guest. Amidst the

my mother's last painting tonight," Claire said

Liz smiled warmly

painting, a beautiful and poignant piece that held sentimental value for her.

as a token of our friendship and as a reminder of your mother's talent." Claire hesitated, touched by Liz's

appreciate the gesture, Liz, but I can't accept it. It's been the source

nodded understandingly, but her

funds raised tonight, and this is the least I can do

make sure it's the right

take your time. But know that the children and I will be very happy if

and Claire exchanged farewells,

her shoulder gently. "Today was a success, Claire.

you, Matthew. And thank you for

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