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.

had ever gotten awolved with 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

was that Cindy lived in New York, while Alex resided in London. The geographical distance

at her and smirked, trasing him. "Stop staring, Alex. You low I'm pretty," she said,

rolled his eyes, refusing to engage with her. He walked ahead, leaving Cindly to follow belled him, a slight frown

bar, Alex spotted Christian seated there, his usual smile Tading when he

under his breath as he did not expect to

continued presence beside him she, however, seemed untared

a while since I saw you, Christian," she said, her voice

long," he replied, his tone laced with

gaze and rolled his eyes, downing the alcohol in one go. He then tumed to Cindy, putting on a fake smile. "Sorry, Cindy, but I have somewhere to be. Christian here will 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 pleaded, her voice

incredulous at being left alone with Cindy. He took a deep breath, steeling himself for

inevitable.comversation

eyes fixed on him expectantly. "So, Christiam,

Cindy's company, but he knew he coddn't avoid her now. "oh, you low," he replied sarcastically, taking another sip of his drink

Annetta, a prominent businesswoman from Italy who had made her mark in the fashion world. They

conversation about Claire's interests,

the fashion industry, Claire?" Mrs. Ametia asked, her eyes culous. "Your taste in fashion is superb, and

H

head, "Oh, that's all thanks to Talu," she said, gestuming to

eyes sparkling with admiration. "Ah, Talial I must say, Jam very impressed by

grateful smile, "Thank you, Mrs

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 dream, tentember?" Claire whispered to