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."

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 thoughts kept circling back to Claire. It was almost as if he couldn't shake

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

snapped back to attention, offering Lisa a reassuring

narrowed slightly expressing

Alex replied vaguely, not wanting to

with questions about Claire's sudden involvement in the charity

was out of character for

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

Lisa.

Alex's distant demeanor. "Alex, are

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

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

tonight," Claire said warmly as she approached Liz, her eyes reflecting

Liz smiled warmly

Claire. Your mother's art deserves to be celebrated. Claire's gaze shifted to the painting, a beautiful and poignant piece that held sentimental value for her. "I'm so grateful to you

be shared and appreciated, not kept hidden away Please, take it as a token of our friendship and as a reminder of your mother's talent." Claire hesitated, touched by Liz's generosity but conflicted by the thought of taking

can't accept it. It's been the

nodded understandingly, but her

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 don't want to take something that meant a

children and

exchanged farewells, promising

Claire turned to leave, Matthew nudged her shoulder gently. "Today was a success,

Matthew. And thank you for all your help. It wouldn't have been

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