New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 68

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Did yourgret divorcing. Claire!"

his head. "I don't get awshing. 'in elieved that I could

diose claite for you, Alex.

and I don't have to stay

"It's my lite, Dad, Tonlymanie Claire because of grandiathes. But he's gon marriage

countered, "Clair is nice and

hiding things forume, Alex retorted, his distrust evident in his woods.

knew the reason why your grandfather chose for you, Alex. There's more

both tail and son grappling with their duttering perspectives

ditterent. She played withher dessent absentmindedly, her spoon

trying to piece together the puzzle of Clalar's

Lisa's contemplative gare and raised her brows. "is currything alright, tau? You seems

inner turmed. "ch, everything's fine, Claire, just enjoying the dessert,"

thoughts swirling in her mind. She couldn't believe that Claire is a CED, This revelation made Lisa question everything about Claire's past behavior and why she pretended to be poor and uneducated, and why

It was clear to Lisa fut Claire had everything she didn't wealth, connections, and a lifestyle that seeded

to moments

made se, how Clare seemed familiar with high-end brands, bet acquaintance with the actress Anna, and

made a mental note that she needed to approach Clase about

Claire interacting with Joan, her mind racing with questions and a growing determination to seek

Michael returned to the dining room, the tension palpable

scenery. "Should we move to the living room and have a cup of tea?

As they began to follow Michael's lead, Alex reached out and held Claire's elbow,

Alex grab Claire's elbow, stopping her in her tracks laite alsed an

her mange toads Clae deepening. However, before Lisa could terve of voice he thoughts, jean called out tobre, directing her attention