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

you," she said sweetly. "I'll introduce you to all the businessmen

how he 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

in New York, while Alex resided in London. The geographical distance had allowed him to easily cut ties and move on

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

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

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

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

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

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

reach his eyes. "yeah, too long," he replied, his tone laced with sarcasm, His eyes dating back

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

nodded and quickly made his exit, leaving 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. "So, Christiam, what's new with you?" she asked,

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

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

conversation about Claire's interests,

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

H

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

admiration. "Ah, Talial I must say, Jam very impressed by your styling,

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

her interest piqued. "Clalie, would you mind if it bocow Talia for a

in agreement. "Of course, Mis. Ametta, It's up

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