New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 141

Chapter 141 "It's been a while"

claice stepped into her favorite boutique, the soft hum of classical music providing a soothing backdrop to her shopping

The stone had just released it collection, and Claire was eager to see the latest trends. As she browsed through the elegant dresses, her fingers grizing the tie fabrics, she felt a presence nearby sweetness

"Claire, darling It's beenages," a voice called out, dripping with fascess

claire turned and raised her eyebrows, immediately recognizing Getta. She knew well enough that any greeting from Getta was bound to he laced with sacarm

"resta,"Claire nodded politely, her face neutral.

"then a while since we last saw each other," Greita continued, her tone sugary sweet but her eyes sharp and calculating.

Claise knew betterthun tot dia's words "yes, it hai," she replied nonchalantly, recoming her attention to the dress.

Gretta stood near the display of high-end clothes, a mocking smile playing on her lips. "So, Claire, how does it feel to have Venus take the HP project from Metacortex?" she asked, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

Claire turned to her, raising an eyebrow. She scoffed in amusement before responding, "How does it feel to have a husband who sold his shares to me?"

it, and neither could he. She struggled to maintain her compose, but the invitation was evident in her eye. Claire's gaze shifted

she stared at Claire spiciously. "What do you mean by that?" she asked,

the news yourself, Ghetta. I wouldn't want to give you a heart

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now."

on. Anyway, since Robert is no longer working with you, Claire, you don't have any rights or

"she demanded; berimitation evident

said, shaking her head in amusement. "You're hilarious. I never controlled the Robertson family. You and Robert made it seem that way. Tenly did what was necessary for the business" Gretta's law

outdone, hastily matched the items from the rack, her movements almost desperate. Caine watched her, asmirk playing on her lips. "Now, who's the one starting things?"

"You always think you're so much better than

need to think it, detta Actions speak

it. She clutched the dress and bag tightly,

she hissed.

smoothly, "but today isn't that

have the upper hand now, but things change. Don't

top to bottom. The comer of her lips curl up to

staring at her with disgust. "You always have your way with words,

smug smile. "I don't think I'm smart.

a long moment, her eyes filled with a mix of resentment and frustration Without another word, she turned on her

She knew Gretta's behavior was a sign of insecurity and desperation. Feeling bothered, Claire continued her shopping, selecting a few other pieces