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

here if you

and has his own clothing brand. You

to talk

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

raised her eyebrows. "You

go?

a playful smile on her face. "Very

me, just call me. Or better yet, scream

will keep it

table. She picked up a glass of wine and drank

me, it is very tempting right now," Claire

of small talk for evening. How

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

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

Byron professionally. Well, I handled a

because my grandfather

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

easy. There are a lot of expectations and sometimes conflicting ideas. But I'm leaning. After all, it's sull business" Claire tilted her

mischief. "Are you thinking about coming

girl. I go out occasionally, but don't really have time

Adrian's expression tumed serious

next to Claite "How are you holding up with the Robert situation he asked,

demeanorcalm: "I'm handling 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

appreciating hivencem "Twist, but Maybe

belp. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have caught onto

Resemble a

"I'm happy to

means a lot to me.