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 as

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 intorce

in London. The geographical distance had allowed

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

ahead, leaving Cindly to follow belled him,

there, his usual smile Tading when he saw who was

soured. "No shit." He cursed lowly under his breath as he did

him she, however, seemed untared

Christian," she said, her voice dripping

mile, though it didn't quite reach his eyes. "yeah, too long," he replied, his tone laced with sarcasm, His eyes dating back

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 tinged

Christian feeling incredulous at being left alone with Cindy. He took a

inevitable.comversation

a seat on one of the stools beside Christian, her eyes fixed on him expectantly.

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

in front of Mrs. Annetta, a prominent businesswoman from Italy who had made her mark in the fashion world. They were meaged in

conversation about Claire's interests,

fashion industry, Claire?" Mrs. Ametia asked, her eyes culous. "Your

H

to hribest trend who was standing neaby. "She's the one who dresses me

I must say,

with embarassment, but she managed a grateful smile, "Thank you, Mrs Armutta. That means

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

smiled wannly, nodding in agreement. "Of course, Mis. Ametta, It's up to

tumed to Tabia waiting for her response, however, Talia looked nervous. "Don't worry, Talla You got this. This is your dream, tentember?" Claire whispered