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

aback when Lisa's voice broke the silence. "Nice day! there

it?" Lisa's

smile on her lips. She chose to ignore Lisa's attempt at conversation, not wanting to engage in unnecessary banter. Lisa however,

miss. What can we help

replied calmly, her attention fully focused on the

staff nodded, acknowledging Claire's request, and went

worked, Lisa couldn't resist interjecting with

heel not party. If you don't, I request a

We can discuss your preferences and design options, one of them

exchange, couldn't help but smirk at Lisa's insistence on custom shoes. However, she remained composed and refrained from engaging in the conversation Lisa, noticing Claire's reaction,

your information, I'm not copying you," she stated firmly, as it seelong

unreadable. "Sure," she replied nonchalantly, not wanting to fuel Lisa's

Claire's 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

she declared with an air

her wedding shoes. "I want lots of pearls and crystals, a design fit for

information. It was an unexpected revelation, and Claire's curiosity was piqued. Lisa's smirk grew as she noticed Claire's reaction. Finally, she had managed to capture

proposed to me just two days ago, the

time in

quickly replaced by a tale smile, "Congratulations,

for a simpler stor design. "I'll take something elegant but simple," the specified, nodding as

as the stati

natured Claire's feet and discussed the shoe details, Claire couldn't resist probing further. "Have you met Alex's patents yet? Do they know about the upcoming wedding or even

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

confident despite the uncertainty.

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