Chapter 111

Chapter 111 Athank you would suffke

"I'm sorry for the discomfort, Claire. Please understand that I invited you here because I genuinely appreciate you and your business." Mr. Albercht addressed Claire wilbatene el apology e the situation"

Claire nodded graciously, her smile unwrting despite the disruption. Thank you, Mr. Albrecht. I appreciate your swift action in handling Mr. Albrecht nodded in acknowledgment, "We'll have to catch up again later," he said before turning to Adrian, giving him a nod of cognition Adrian stepped closer to Claire, his brows furrowed in curiosity, "I didn't realize your knew Mr. Albrecht," he remarked, his voice tinged with surprise. claire chuckled softly, a hint of pride in her tone. "I made to read the Invitation letter thoroughly," she replied. "I mentioned Mr. Albrecht as the host of the

Meanwhile, Alex attived at the grand ballroom with Christian, the soft glow of chandeliers casting a warm light over the elegantly dressed attendees

The event was buzzing with conversations and laughter, a perfect place for networking and forging new businessconnections. Usually, Alextlived in such emiraments, but tonight he seemed ell

Christen, always observant, raised an eyebrow and nudged Alex gently. "Hey, what's up with you? You're not your usual self. This is your serne, man You love these events.

Alex turned to him, a forced on his face. "I'm fine, just fired from work," he replied, but Christi

"this still about Lisa?" Christian asked, cutting through the facade.

knew better. The He was as thin as the air between them.

Alex sighed deeply, running a hand through his hair. "Yeah, she's been calling in nonstop. It's exhausting, Christian. She even rests me all the time. I had to block her number. I don't want to deal with her anymore.

Christian patted Ales's back reassuringly. "Forget Lisa. Think about the pursent. You're in your element here, Alex. This is your zone.

right, I shouldn't let her get to me. I don't need to

thece and make some connection You never know who

took a deep breath. "Time to connect with some important people in the business

nodded, giving Alexa reassuring smile. "You've got this, Alex post be yourself and

of English

fifties approached him. The man's accent was unmistakably French, and his English was a

François," the man said,

keep up with the conversation "Nice to meet you, Mr. Frances I'm Alexander Harshe replied, hoping his smile

quickly gave way

sur un projet," Mr. François (I would like to discuss the possibility of collaborating on a

on his face as he doesn't understand the language.

maybe he understand French but Christian shrugged

could get more award, Claire

François and began

Moeur. Je m'appelle Claire. Comment allez-vous ce soir?" (Hello, sic. My

Je vais bien, merci. Et vous?" (Ah, good evening, Claire! I'm doing

mixed with a bit of frustration. As far as he loew, Claise had never spoken French, not even when they were married. So, this news found

contact you soon regarding the

tumed to Claire with a smile, impressed by her linguistic ability. "Votre français est incroyable, mademoiselle," he complimented. (Your French is incredible, miss). "If your business is in the culinary area, I would not hesitate to do business with you." claire chuckled lightly, grateful for the praise "Merci,

raised in an arogant manner, a silent challenge in her eyes. "A simple thanks would sutte," she said, her tone dripping with Alex frowned, the tension between them palpabile. He opened his mouth to respond, but Christian, sensing the need to deuse the somation, interjected "Let's shift the topic, shall we?" Christian said, clapping his hands together. "Claire, I

to Alex, het town deepening. She scoffed in aggravation,

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