New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 115

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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

but you know I'm here if you need to

brand. You should

to talk to

would. And with your solls and passion, I'm sure he'll be very interested in what you have to say. Go on.

eyebrows. "You

go?

nodded, a playful smile on her face.

if you need me, just call me. Or better

will keep it in

leaned 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 want to

right now," Claire chuckled. "Are

enough of small talk for

be so exhausting. Adrianodded agreement. "They really can be. But you handled yourself well

Claire said, smiling "Sometimes I think I've had

the matter earlier with Mr. Byron professionally.

his pockets. "I'm here because my

her as over her chest, amamused smile playing on her lips. "How is it

of expectations and sometimes conflicting ideas. But

twinkled with mischief. "Are you thinking about coming by?" he

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

Adrian's expression tumed serious

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demeanorcalm: "I'm handling it. Once this business farms over, I need to back London ASAP and deal with."

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you for all vont belp. If it wasn't for you,

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"I'm happy to help.

grateful. "still, it means a lot to me. You've been a