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."

about her 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,

she noticed his distracted state. "Are you even listening to

snapped back to attention, offering Lisa a reassuring smile "Sorry,

eyes narrowed slightly expressing

to delve into the complexities of his thoughts about

Alex's mind raced with questions about Claire's

out of character for her to organize

organize a charity event?" Alex muttered to himself, more to sort out

Lisa.

demeanor. "Alex, are you sure

mind at ease. "Yes, yes, everything's fine. Just thinking

it is really Claire the event organizer, Alex couldn't shake the feeling that Claire was up 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

tonight," Claire said warmly as she

Liz smiled warmly

the painting, a beautiful

hand on Claire's arm. "Claire, such paintings are meant to be shared and appreciated, not kept hidden away Please, take it as a token of our friendship and

Liz, but I can't accept it. It's

but her eyes held a determined

is the least I

but I want to make sure it's the right decision. I don't

know that the children and I will be very happy if you decide

Claire exchanged farewells, promising to catch up

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

smile widened at Matthew's words of praise. "Thank you, Matthew. And thank you for all your help. It wouldn't have been

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