New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 51

Chapter 51 Congratulations Lisa

"What's with the smile?" List asked curiously, noting the grin that lingered on Alex's lips.

Lisa, sitting in the living room, greeted bim with a warm smile.

Alex shook his head slightly, trying to contain his amusement. "oh, nothing, just had a good time at the party.

Lisa raised an eyebrow, studying Alex's demeanor. "Really? What did you do?"

Alexchuckled lighth, not wanting to delve into the details of his encounter with Claire just yet,

"Nothing much just having a business conversation here and there."

Usanadded.

Tuming attention back to her iPad, Lisa mentioned casually, "I was browsing for wedding dresses earlier." Alex's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Oh, really? Already?" start plannin

Lisa nodded enthusiastically, her eyes sparlding with excitement. "Yes, I can't help it. I'

I'm just so excited to sta Alex let out an amused "oh" before deciding it was time to freshen up "I'll go and take a quick shower," he said, leaning in to kiss Lisa on the lips before making his way to the bedroom As Alex disappeared into the bathroom, Lisa continued browsing through wedding dress options, her anticipation evident in the way she scrolled through the designs with a smile on her face.

Despite his attempts to focus on the present moment, memories of Claire's stunned expression lingered in his mind. Alex stood under the soothing stream of water, his mind still buzzing with thoughts from the party. He couldn't shake off the image of Claire's stunned expression.

The next day, Claire strolled into the inmy Choo store, her presence exuding an air of confidence and elegance. Her purpose was clear to order a pair of custom heels that would be a statement of her impeccable taste. Unbelist to h

to her, Lisa was also at the store, seated nearby, eyeing the latest shoe collection

empty seat, she was taken aback when Lisa's voice

isn't it?" Lisa's tone was

conversation, not wanting to engage in unnecessary banter. Lisa however, doesn't like being ignored, The store staff

can we

replied calmly, her

Claire's request, and went

couldn't resist interjecting with her

you have a better shoe? It's for a wedding heel not party. If you don't, I request a custom heel. Lisa stated arogantly, her voice loud enough to

discuss your preferences and design options, one of them replied, keeping their

However, she remained composed and refrained from

"For your information, I'm not copying

nodded, her expression remaining unreadable. "Sure," she replied nonchalantly, not

calm demeanor seemed to only fuel herown frustration. She watched as the staff bought out tools and began measuring their feet, ready to discuss design preferences Lisa's

declared with

excitedly described her vision for her wedding shoes. "I want lots of pearls and crystals, a

subtle shift in her demeanor as she processed the information. It was an unexpected revelation, and Claire's curiosity was piqued. Lisa's smirk grew as she noticed Claire's reaction. Finally, she

proposed to me just two days ago, the announced

no time in flaunting her diamond

at the news was quickly replaced by a tale smile, "Congratulations, Lisa. What a wonderful

Claire made her own request for a simpler stor design. "I'll take something elegant but simple," the specified, nodding

as the stati

feet and discussed the shoe details, Claire couldn't resist probing further. "Have you met Alex's patents yet? Do

Claire's direct questions. "Well, not yet, but I'm sure they'll be

confident despite the uncertainty.

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