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."

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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

was taken aback when Lisa's voice broke the silence. "Nice day! there was an underlying tension

shoe shopping, isn't it?" Lisa's tone was casual,

Lisa, a polite but cold smile on her lips. She chose to ignore Lisa's attempt at conversation, not wanting to engage in unnecessary banter. Lisa however, doesn't like being ignored, The store staff arrived just then as they

What can we

Claire replied calmly, her attention fully

acknowledging Claire's request, and went to prepare the

resist interjecting with her own

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

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

been quietly observing the exchange, couldn't help but smirk at Lisa's insistence on custom shoes. However, she remained composed and refrained from

to explain herself "For your information, I'm not copying you," she stated

her expression remaining unreadable. "Sure," she replied nonchalantly,

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

she declared with an

her wedding shoes. "I want lots of pearls and

design caught Claire's attention. Her head turned slightly towards Lisa, a subtle shift in her demeanor as she processed the information. It was an unexpected revelation, and Claire's curiosity was piqued.

me just two

in

news was quickly replaced by a tale smile, "Congratulations,

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

as the stati

the shoe details, Claire couldn't resist probing further. "Have you met Alex's patents yet? Do they know about the

moment, caught off guard by Claire's direct questions. "Well, not yet, but I'm sure they'll be thrilled," she

confident despite the uncertainty.

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