Chapter 103

Chapter 103 It's declined

"What are you doing here, Claire? Lisa asked, her voice tinged with irritation.

The moment their eyes met, Lisa's expression shifted from surprise to annoyance.

Claire raised an eyebrow, maintaining her composure. "I'm here to shop, obviously. This is a boutique, after all."

Lisa looked embarrassed for a moment before quickly slating the topic. "Have you read the gossip news lately?" she asked, trying to soundcl

Claire, who wasn't one for gossip, raised her brows again. She had accidentally seen the news about Lisa and Alex but decided to play it cool. I don't have time for that, Lisa. I'm a busy woman with work to do."

Lisa rolled her eyes. "Just because you're the CEO of Metacorex doesn't mean have to treat you any differently," she said, her tone sharp

Claine chuckled lightly, unbothered by Lisa's attitude. "Lisa, Thonestly don't care how you think about me or how you act towards me. It doesn's benefit me either may."

Lisa's cheeks reddened with anger, and she balled her hands into fists, "you always act like you're above everyone else," she snapped. "But you're not perfect, Claire smiled calmly. "I've never claimed to be perfect. I just focus on what matters to me and my work"

palpable. Claire then noticed the bag she had seencaster and reached for it, but Lisa grabbed

you even afford it? Her words were laced with a mocking tone. Lisa's

amusement. "Well, okay. I'd like

arrogance wavered. She hadn't expected Claire to call her bluff. She felt a pang of nervousness, but then she remembered she still had Alec's. credit card.

without breaking eye contact with Claire, turned to

limited-edition outfit, and the most expensive bags and

unsure glances, their eyes widening. They hesitated,

inaction, Lisa tumed to them with an imperious glare. "Come

replied, hurrying to gather the items. The staff scattered, hastily gathering the

at Claice, who remained

then, Elena returned, carrying the limited-edition outfit that Claire had ordered. "It's ready," she said, handing

about to pay when Lisa stepped in front of her "Let me just pay for you," Liss offered, hertone

eyebrow but then her lips curled into a smile "Really?" she asked, her

replied confidently. "Money is not

"okay,

with Elena and Claire following behind. As they waited for Lisa's

to total everything up.

handed it to the cashier Claire

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