New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 68

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stood up from bischzir, "Nom grandither diose claite

now, and I don't have to

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gebeld abit of disappointment as he countered, "Clair is nice

retorted, his distrust evident in his woods. "Italy low the real claire,

chose for you, Alex. There's more to this story

air, both tail and son grappling

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

trying to piece together the puzzle of Clalar's laue

contemplative gare and raised her brows. "is currything alright, tau?

enjoying the dessert," the replied with a forced smile. Lisa's hatred for Claire became worse especially with this

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

back to

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

mental note that she needed to approach Clase about

Her eyes blazed with hise as she continued to observe Claire interacting with Joan,

Michael returned to the dining room, the tension palpable in

then 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

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

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