New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 116

Chapter 116 They're like magnet

Talia was beaming with happiness. She had just spoken with Mr. Rosewood, the famous designer, and he had given her his business card. This was beyond her wildest dreams No wonder Clairetten attended these kinds of events. It now made perfect seme tu Talia.

As she made her way to the bar, she suddenly humped into something hand, a chest? She looked up, startled, and quickly apologized. "I'm so sorry I wasn't looking where I was going." Cheistat frowned for a moment b

thefore recognition dawned on his face. "Talia?

Talia blinked a couple of times, then it sank in. "Wait, the wine pup?" she said, surprised to see him. -

Lammending ralliertlun olleenive, "Yeah, that's me," he chuckled. "Remember that day you spilled wine on my shirt? You were really

Christian found her reaction am panicked about it."

Talia tried to suppress her simile but couldn't help it. "And you're the guy who couldn't keep hilseyes off me, she teased.

Christian defended himself with a grin. "Well, you looked beautiful. And you still do tonight."

Talia blushed, fucking a strand of hair behind her rar. "Thank you," she said softly.

Christian smiled wannly. "You really do look sting tonight, Talia"

She felt her cheeks heat up emmar. "Thanks again, Christian"

He then looked a bit more serious. "You know, we never exchanged numbers, I think we should fix that,"

Taliaalsed her brows, pretending to play hard to get, "ch, should we now?"

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relented. "Alright, tine.

implication of his presence. Il Christian was here, it meant Alex was likely here too. Her eyes widened as her thoughts drifted to Claire. Panic rose within her. Christian noticed he charge in expression. "Talia, what's

turned to him, trying to keep her

nodded. "Yes, he is. He's the main sponsor, so it only makes sense for him to be here. He paused, then added, "Why

hesitated for a moment before spealing. "Claire is here too," she said, her worry

curious. "What's the problem with

can't even stay chill towards each other. What if they accidentally bump into each other and

hint of doubt in his eyes. "There are a lot of

They have away of finding each

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each other, maybe they'll keep it together for the sake of the event. They're both professionals." Talla nodded, though her doubts lingered. "staybe you're right. There are a lot of people here. It wouldn't make sense for them to bump into each other." Despite Christian's reassurances, Talla couldn't shake off her

into the ballroom after receiving a call fromtatthew. With the Robert situation hanging over her head, she was on high alert. As she moved deeper into the crowd, she accidentally bumped into none other than

sighed harshly, her frustration evident. "Why do I always bump into you?" she muttered, more to herself than to

and mild imitation. "It's not my fault,

not your fault." She paused,

fade into oblivion. She was about to excuse herself when she was unintentionally bumped into and lost her balance. Alex was

the scene unfold. She had been searching for Alex and seeing him with another woman she didn't find particularly attractive, was

anyone tour hing what she comdered

and mumbled a small thanks before pulling her hands away and

go with a frown but also aturance. He doesn't know why he help her. He could have let het

Albercht greet Claire. "Claire, my

"Yes, I wanted to thank you for what

not apologize, Claire. If anyone should apologize it should be BetonTINE VIRU.

and nodded. "Of course, thank you,