New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 68

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up from bischzir, "Nom grandither diose claite for you, Alex. The hors she

now, and I don't have to stay in

lite, Dad, Tonlymanie Claire

he countered, "Clair is nice and ked to you, Ales. You shouldn't dismiss het

his distrust evident in his woods. "Italy

grandfather chose for you, Alex.

the air, both tail and son grappling with their duttering perspectives

played withher dessent absentmindedly, her spoon tracing patterns on the plate as her eyes remained

tuming, trying to piece together the puzzle of Clalar's

and raised her brows. "is currything alright, tau? You seems

everything's fine, Claire, just enjoying the dessert," the replied with a forced smile. Lisa's hatred

made Lisa question everything

spoontightly, the resentment simming within her. It was clear to Lisa fut Claire had everything she didn't wealth, connections, and a lifestyle

back to moments that now

made se, how Clare seemed familiar with high-end brands, bet acquaintance with the actress Anna, and her extravagant spending at the car action. It all pointed make

that she needed

observe Claire interacting with Joan, her mind racing with

dining room, the tension palpable in

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

they began to follow Michael's lead,

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

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