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.

chuckled lightly, the tension easing a bit, "You're right, I shouldn't let her get to me. I don't need to think about her if I don't want

with a smile. "Now, let's get in thece and make some connection You never know

connect with some important people in the

Alexa reassuring smile. "You've got this, Alex post be

of English

him. The man's accent

monsieur. Good evening. I am Louis François," the man

nodded, trying to keep up with the conversation "Nice to meet you,

his English quickly gave way to rapid French Alex's smile faltered,

sur un projet," Mr. François (I

on his face as he

maybe he understand French but Christian

the situation could get more award, Claire

at Mr. François and began

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

vais bien, merci.

frustration. As far as he loew, Claise had never spoken French, not even when they were married. So, this news found information confused him As Mr. François spoke, Claire

regarding the collaboration, "Claire relayed in English, her tone

French is incredible, miss). "If your business is in the culinary area, I would not hesitate to do business with you." claire chuckled lightly,

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 must say, your French is amazing. When did you leam to speak it?" Claire's imitation with Alex momentarily forgotten, she turned to Christian with a smile. "I've

Alex, het town deepening. She scoffed in aggravation,