New beginning: Billionaire love story

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.

lightly, the tension easing a bit, "You're right, I shouldn't let her get to me.

thece and make some

breath. "Time to connect

got this, Alex post be yourself and make

of English

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

am Louis François," the man said, his sentences

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Frances I'm Alexander Harshe

continued, but his English quickly gave way to rapid French Alex's smile faltered, his brow furrowing as he tried to

collaborer sur un projet," Mr. François

face as he doesn't understand

at Christian hoping that maybe he understand French but Christian shrugged looking

situation could get more award, Claire appeared beside Alex, her presence

smiled at Mr. François and began speaking tently in

ce soir?" (Hello, sic. My name is Claire. How

Claire! Je vais bien, merci. Et vous?" (Ah, good

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 information confused him

soon regarding the collaboration,

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, Monsieur François," (Thank you, Mr. François), she

"Claire, I must say, your French is amazing. When did you leam

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