New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 45

Chapter 45 Birthday party

The day of Mr. Saint Laurent's birthday celebration had arrived, and Claire was busy preparing for the event. She had hired a makeup artist and hairstylist to ensure she looked her best for the occasion. Claire also has invited Talia to help her getting ready.

As Talia rummaged through Claire's closet, her eyes landed on a stunning white long-sleeve split maxi dress. With excitement, she pulled it out and presented it to Claire, who was in the midst of getting her nails and hair done.

Claire raised her eyebrows at the sight of the white dress, a hint of skepticism in her expression

"Isn't this a bit too... I don't know...bridal?" she remarked, her voice tinged with amusement.

Talia waved off Claire's concern with a dismissive gesture. "Oh, come on, Claire. It's gorgeous, and even if it were a wedding dress, who cares? You'll look stunning in it."

Claire couldn't help but smile at Talia's enthusiasm. "Alright, you've convinced me. Let's go with it."

With her hair and makeup completed, Claire turned her attention to Talia. "You should come to the party with me, Talia. It'll be fun." "I don't know...I mean I don't even know the old man and I don't want to be stamp as an uninvited guest who so desperately want to attend."

Claire chuckled. "Oh, come on no one will think that and beside you are with me, and I got the invitation."

"Okay, okay, you convince me. I'll come with you,"

"Greta!"

Claire instructed the makeup artist and hairstylist to work their magic on Talia while she headed to change into her chosen dress. Just as she was about to slip into it, the doorbell of her penthouse rang.

Opening the door, Claire greeted Sandra with a warm smile. Sandra handed her a watch, which Claire had asked her to find.

"Here is the watch you told me to find, Ms. Peterson."

this will be a perfect present for Mr. Saint Laurent." Claire said appreciatively, her

"You're welcome, miss."

outfit for the evening. The white off-shoulder dress hugged her figure elegantly, and she couldn't

session, looking stunning with her makeup and hair styled to perfection. Claire insisted that Talia

they made their way out of the penthouse, Talis couldn't contain her

can't believe we're going to Mr. Saint Laurent's party together! This

see Talia's enthusiasm. "It's going to be a

a flutter of nervousness in her stomach. This was the first time she would be facing Mr. Saint Laurent

Claire?" Talia asked softly, her

breath, trying to calm her nerves. "I'm fine, Talia. Just a

still be the same old man you saw last time." their elegant The car pulled up in front of the grand hotel where the extravagant event was taking place. Claire and Talia stepped out, attire befitting

greeted by

please," the guards requested as they reached the entrance to t

handed over their invitations, her heart pounding with a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Once

whispered

He spares no expense when it comes to

guided Talia through the sea of elegantly dressed guests. Her eyes scanned the room until she spotted him engaged in conversation with other attendees. With a confident stride, Claire approached him, Talia following

my dear, I can't believe

well, gone.

paper. "Happy birthday,

have to bring a gift." He said feeling touched

it's the least I can do

Mr. Saint Laurent. "This is Talia, a dear friend

The more, the merrier.

smiled. "Happy birthday, sir. Thank

dear, please