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?"

neither could he. She struggled to maintain her compose, but the invitation

up, and she stared at Claire spiciously. "What do you mean by that?" she asked, not

"Look at the news yourself, Ghetta.

H

now."

smile faltered slightly before she pressed on. Anyway, since Robert is no longer working with you, Claire, you don't have any rights or control over our family Claire couldn't help but let out a rich, genuine laugh. Gretta frowned, clearly

"she demanded; berimitation evident

Robert made it seem that way. Tenly did what was necessary for the business" Gretta's law tightened as she glared at Claire. The tension

almost desperate. Caine watched her, asmirk playing on her lips. "Now, who's the one starting things?" she said

"You always think you're so much better than everyone else, don't you.

"I don't need to think it, detta Actions

to think better of it. She clutched the dress and bag tightly, her

she hissed.

smoothly,

her eyes and took a step closer. "You may have the upper hand now, but things change. Don't get

me." She sized Gatta from top to bottom. The comer of her lips curl up to a slik. "You should be ashamed

way with words, huh,

a smug smile. "I don't

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

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

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