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."

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

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

offering Lisa a reassuring smile "Sorry, babe. I

eyes narrowed slightly expressing her skepticism. "About

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

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

of character for her to organize such an event, especially given her lack of knowledge about art and

himself, more to sort out his thoughts than

Lisa.

distant demeanor. "Alex, are

quickly, fabricating a response to put Lisa's mind at ease. "Yes, yes, everything's fine. Just thinking about some

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

tonight,"

Liz smiled warmly

mother's art deserves to be celebrated. Claire's gaze shifted to the painting, a beautiful and poignant piece

as a token of our friendship and as a reminder

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

nodded understandingly, but her eyes

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 needs

sure it's the right decision. I

children and I will be very happy

and Claire exchanged farewells,

turned to leave, Matthew nudged her shoulder gently. "Today

Matthew's words of praise. "Thank you, Matthew. And thank you

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