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."

She vented 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, though his mind was elsewhere. Despite Lisa's

Lisa called out, growing annoyed as she noticed his distracted state. "Are

a reassuring smile "Sorry,

expressing her skepticism. "About

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

about Claire's sudden involvement

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

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

Lisa.

sensing Alex's distant demeanor. "Alex, are you sure everything's

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

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 event continued its lively course as Claire navigated through

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

Liz smiled warmly

eyes twinkling with sincerity. "It's my pleasure, Claire. Your mother's art deserves to be celebrated. Claire's gaze shifted to the painting, a beautiful and poignant piece

place a 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 as a

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

but her eyes held a determined

this is the least I can do to thank you for your contributions to the club

about it, Liz. It's a generous offer, but I want to make sure it's the right decision. I

course, take your time. But know that the children and

farewells, promising to

to leave, Matthew nudged her shoulder gently. "Today

Matthew's words of praise. "Thank you, Matthew. And thank you for all your help.

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