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."

visibly upset. 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,

noticed his distracted state. "Are you even listening to

to attention, offering Lisa a reassuring smile "Sorry,

slightly expressing

replied vaguely, not wanting to delve into the complexities of

continued their drive, Alex's mind raced with questions about Claire's sudden involvement in the

their marriage. It was out of character for her to organize such an event, especially

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

Lisa.

sensing Alex's distant demeanor.

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

was part of a larger scheme to advance her own agenda. The charity event continued its lively course as Claire navigated through the crowd, exchanging pleasantries and expressions of

last painting tonight," Claire said warmly as she approached Liz,

Liz smiled warmly

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

such paintings are meant to be shared and appreciated, not kept hidden away Please, take it as

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

her

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

generous offer, but I want to make sure it's the right decision. I don't want to take something that meant

warmly. "Of course, take your time. But know that the children and I will be very happy if you decide

exchanged farewells, promising to catch up

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

words of praise. "Thank you, Matthew. And thank you for all your help. It wouldn't

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