New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 115

Chapter 115 Resemble a puzzle

Claire took a deep breath beter stepping barktide the ballroom. Heremotions were all over the place. She hadn't been there long, hot she alomady telt doained

She had expected a calm and professional business event, but it harmed into a drama-filled evening. If the were honest with herself, she would admit the

As she walked back into the room, she tried to regain her composure, foming a smile as she mingled with the guests. The elegant chandeliers cast a warm gline, and the wall music played in the background, but none of it helped to the ber frazzled nenes. Suddenly, Talia appeared, berface alight with excitement Claire recognized the look immediately but decided to play along. "What x pat visu so excited asked, trying to inject some enthusiasm into her v

"Claire, you won't believe!" Taliaexclaimed, hereyes sparkling

vited me to go to daly

Claire raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised, "Really? That's amazing, Talia' What for?"

Talia looked excited, her eyes sparkling as she began to explain. "She needs a tashion stylist for her company

Clare's face lit up with joy as she embraced Tali

Talia! Congratulations! You deseneit."

Talia beamed, returning the hug. "Thank you, Claire. I couldn't have done it without your encouragement. If it wasn't for you prishing meracie gultthis offer "

Clair waved her hand dismissively. "I just did what any frendwould do."

In the midst of their happiness, Talia noticed a flicker of something in Claire's pression Concermed, she asked, "Claire, is something wrong?

Claire gave a small, tired smile. "No, there is nothing wrong. I'm just a bit tired from talling so much today."

Talia looked at her friend intently, knowing there was more to it but deciding not to press further

you know I'm here

should go and speak to Mr. Rosewood. He's a fantastic designer and has his own clothing brand.

talk to

passion, I'm sure he'll

eyebrows. "You really

go?

smile on her face. "Very

you need me, just call

will keep it in

against a nearby table. She picked up a glass of wine and drank it in one go past then, Adrian appeared besideber, grinning "Slow down," he said jongly. "You don't

tempting right now," Claire chuckled. "Are

of small talk for evening.

Adrianodded agreement. "They really can be. But you handled yourself well wit there. he asked, using air

think I've had enough practice to win an

surprised. You handle the matter earlier with Mr. Byron professionally. Well, I handled a man like Byson in the past

hands into his pockets. "I'm here because my grandfather couldn't attend."

chest, amamused smile playing on her lips. "How

a lot of expectations and sometimes conflicting ideas. But I'm leaning. After all, it's sull business" Claire tilted her head, intrigued. "And what

eyes twinkled with mischief. "Are you

her bead. "I'm not much of a party girl. I

Adrian's expression tumed serious

to Claite "How are you holding up

it. Once this business farms over, I need to back London ASAP and deal with." Adrian loped a bit disappointed, "No time for a little touring

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"I'm happy to help. Robert

grateful. "still, it means a lot to