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?"

She struggled to maintain her compose, but the invitation was evident in her eye. Claire's gaze

Claire spiciously. "What do you mean by

moment. "Look at the news yourself, Ghetta. I wouldn't want to give you a

H

now."

pressed on. Anyway, since Robert is no longer working with

"she demanded; berimitation evident

it seem that way. Tenly did what was necessary for the business" Gretta's law tightened as she glared at Claire. The tension between them was palpable. Deciding not to engage

watched her, asmirk playing on her lips. "Now, who's the one

think you're

her calm demeanor. "I don't need to think it,

opened her mouth to petort but seemed to think better of it. She clutched the dress and bag tightly, her

she hissed.

smoothly,

took a step closer. "You may have the upper hand now,

voice dropping to a whisper. "comfortable? I thrive in discomfort, Dretta. That's the difference between you and me." She sized Gatta from top to bottom. The comer of her lips curl up to a slik. "You should be ashamed of yourself for bushing

words, huh, Clare? You think you are smart just because you

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

resentment and frustration Without another word, she turned on her heel and stormed

her go, shaking her head slightly. She knew Gretta's behavior was a sign of insecurity and desperation.