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?"

Robert selling his shares still stung, but there was nothing she could do about it, and neither could he. She struggled to maintain her compose, but the invitation was evident in her eye. Claire's gaze shifted to a luurious handbag on the counter, and she spoke arrogantly, "I don't really need 117. I've already found a

spiciously. "What

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

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now."

are probably lying" Gretta scotted and turned her attention to the clothes in front of her. Her 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

"she demanded; berimitation evident

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

to be outdone, hastily matched the items from the rack, her movements almost desperate. Caine watched her, asmirk playing

you're so much better

maintaining her calm demeanor. "I don't need to think it, detta Actions speak louder than

to petort but seemed to think better of it. She clutched the dress and bag tightly, her laudes white. "You won't always be

she hissed.

Claire replied smoothly, "but today

took a step closer. "You may have

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 a twenty-five-year-old woman who did nothing but shopping" Claire said

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

"I don't think

a mix of resentment and frustration Without another word, she turned on her heel and stormed off, taking the dress and bag with

behavior was a sign of insecurity and desperation. Feeling bothered, Claire continued her shopping, selecting