New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 112

Act Fast: Free Bonus Time is Running Out! Chapter 112 Frank Porter

"What does that mean he uttered to himself, with a lonk of confusion etched on his face by Claire's cryptic response. "Does she always speak in muserade??

Alex decided to find Christian at the bar as he tumed to the opposite direction, he was being met with his past thing, or maybe evengülütend, cinly closing h his eyes briefly, Alexcused himself for not prolonging the conversation with Claire. He knew dealing with clody perpased for

Cindy stood in front of Alex smiling ear to ear seeing the sight of Alex.

Forcing a polite smile, he greeted her "Hello, Cindy. It's been a while."

dullence he wasn't quite

A seductive smile playing on her lips as she raised her eyebrows suggestively. "Well, well, well, look who II IS," she pined. "It's been too long since I've seenyn,

Alex"

Alex, though polite, couldn't hide the slight edge to his tone as he replied, "Yes, it has been a while.

Cindy took another step closer, her movements oozing with station. "Theard about what happened to you," she said, her mice dripping with Lans sympathy. Including the wedding that failed."

Alex's lips tightened slightly, his discomfort evident. "Some things happen," he replied.cantly, trying to keep hisalistare,

Undetected, Cindy reached out and touched Alex's arm, leaning in closer. Alex could feel her pressing herself against him, and be tally sighed.

*Cindy, I really need to go," he said, trying to extricate himself from her grasp.

But Cindy, wer pecsistent, refused to let him go. She flashed himacy smile and batted her eyelashes

can help you," she said sweetly. "I'll introduce you to all the businessmen and women. Think of it

Cindy. In his defense, their "relationship" had been nothing moue than a one-night had only pursued her because she was the daughter of his hotel tal, and he had hoped to use her to intorce her father's business decisions, hot I all been for nothing. The brand he had been eyeing for

sine race was that Cindy lived in New York, while Alex resided in London. The

noticed Alex's gaze at her and smirked, trasing him. "Stop staring, Alex.

with her. He walked ahead, leaving Cindly to follow belled him, a slight

there, his usual

soured. "No shit." He cursed lowly under his breath as he did not expect to see Chudy

ignoring Cindy's continued presence beside him she, however, seemed untared and turned to Christianwith

while since I saw you, Christian," she said, her voice dripping with false

long," he replied, his tone laced with

entertain you," he said, his tone polite but insincer. Cindy's smile faltered, and she pouted slightly. "Oh, come on, Alex. Don't leave me here all alone. Will you come back later?" she

made his exit, leaving Christian feeling incredulous at being left alone

inevitable.comversation

took a seat on one of the stools beside Christian, her eyes fixed on

particularly care for Cindy's company, but he knew he coddn't avoid her now. "oh, you low," he replied sarcastically,

Annetta, a prominent businesswoman from Italy who had made her mark in the

conversation about Claire's interests,

fashion industry, Claire?" Mrs. Ametia asked, her eyes culous. "Your taste in fashion is superb, and many people draw Inspiration

H

thanks to Talu," she said, gestuming to hribest trend who was standing neaby. "She's the one who dresses me and deserves-all the

"Ah, Talial I must say, Jam very impressed

a grateful smile, "Thank you, Mrs Armutta. That means a lot

Claire, her interest piqued. "Clalie, would you mind if it bocow Talia for a hit? I would love to speak with her more about

"Of course, Mis. Ametta, It's up to

however, Talia looked nervous. "Don't worry, Talla You got this. This is your