New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 68

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Alex was at a loss for words. He't want his taily to find out about his past with Chile, especially not from someone be. "I... I don't know. I was too migl upwith workand then thu and I can't think about that." he stammebel There was silence in the air as they are cousinned in their own thoughts.

Did yourgret divorcing. Claire!"

get awshing. 'in elieved that

up from bischzir, "Nom grandither diose claite

gone now, and I don't have to stay

nostowed. "It's my lite, Dad, Tonlymanie Claire because of grandiathes.

is nice and ked to you, Ales. You shouldn't dismiss

forume, Alex retorted, his distrust evident in his woods. "Italy low the real claire, you'd be

grandfather chose for you, Alex.

in the air, both tail and son grappling

dining table was quite ditterent. She played withher

to piece together

gare and raised her brows. "is currything alright,

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

made Lisa question everything about Claire's past behavior and why she pretended to be poor and uneducated, and why Alexbad

fut Claire had everything she didn't wealth, connections, and a lifestyle that

back to moments that now

acquaintance with the actress Anna, and her extravagant spending at the car action. It all pointed make sense

made a mental note that she needed to

let this go unaddressed. Her eyes blazed with hise as she continued to observe Claire interacting with Joan, her mind racing

to the dining room, the tension palpable

to the living room and have

the meal. As they began to follow Michael's lead, Alex reached

her tracks laite

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