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."

dislike for Claire, expressing her frustrations through tears. "I just can't 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

Lisa called out, growing annoyed as she noticed his distracted

to attention, offering Lisa a

expressing her

just work stuff," Alex replied vaguely, not wanting to delve into

drive, Alex's mind raced with questions about Claire's sudden involvement in the charity event. He knew

was out of character for her to organize such

muttered to himself, more to sort out his thoughts

Lisa.

sighed, sensing Alex's distant demeanor. "Alex, are you

at ease. "Yes, yes, everything's fine.

the charity world seemed unexpected, and Alex couldn't help but wonder if it was part of a larger scheme

for showcasing my mother's last painting tonight," Claire said warmly as

Liz smiled warmly

gaze shifted to the painting, a beautiful and poignant piece that held sentimental value for her. "I'm so grateful to you for honoring her legacy

away Please, take it as a token of our friendship and

I can't accept it. It's been the

understandingly, but her eyes held a determined

concern, Claire. However, inspiration can come from various sources, not just a finished painting. The children will benefit greatly from the funds raised tonight, and this is the least I can do to thank you for your contributions to the club and the charity." Claire mulled over Liz's words, her heart torn between the children's

think about it, Liz. It's a generous offer, but I want to make sure it's the right decision. I don't want to take something that meant a lot to the

time. But know that the children and I will be very happy if you decide to

and Claire exchanged farewells, promising

gently. "Today was a success, Claire. You

you, Matthew. And thank

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