New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 68

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only you knew the reason why your grandfather chose for you,

both tail and son grappling with their duttering perspectives on less past

Claire savored her dessert. Lisa's demeanor at the dining table was quite ditterent. She played withher dessent absentmindedly, her spoon

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Lisa's contemplative gare and raised her brows. "is

her expression masking her inner turmed. "ch, everything's fine, Claire, just enjoying the dessert," the replied with a forced smile. Lisa's

off the thoughts swirling in her mind. She couldn't believe that Claire is a CED, This revelation made Lisa question everything about Claire's

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

back to moments

seemed familiar with high-end brands, bet acquaintance with the actress Anna, and her

a mental note that she needed to

blazed with hise as she continued to observe Claire interacting with Joan, her mind racing with questions and a growing determination to

and Michael returned to the dining room, the tension

clapped his bands lightly, signaling a change of scenery. "Should we move to the living room and have a cup of tea? It will

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

tracks laite alsed an eyebrow, a hint of innitation crossing her

exchange with keen interest, her mange toads Clae deepening. However, before Lisa could