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?"

there was nothing she could do about it, and neither could he. She struggled to maintain her compose, but

eyebrows shot up, and she stared at Claire spiciously. "What

news yourself, Ghetta. I wouldn't

H

now."

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

"she demanded; berimitation evident

business" Gretta's law tightened

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

you're so much

don't need to think it, detta Actions speak louder

better of it. She clutched the dress and bag tightly, her laudes white.

she hissed.

not," Claire replied smoothly, "but

narrowed her eyes and took a step closer. "You may have the upper hand now, but

her 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.

with disgust. "You always have your way with words, huh,

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

frustration Without another word, she

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