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?"

struggled to maintain her compose, but the invitation was evident

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

at the news yourself, Ghetta.

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now."

front of her. Her smile faltered slightly before she pressed on. Anyway, since Robert is no longer working

"she demanded; berimitation evident

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 farther, Claire cumed her attention back to the dress and a

from the rack, her movements almost desperate. Caine watched her,

anger. "You always think you're so much

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

clutched the dress and bag

she hissed.

replied smoothly,

step closer. "You may have the upper hand now, but things

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 a twenty-five-year-old

with words, huh,

shoot her a smug smile. "I

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

watched her go, shaking her head slightly. She knew Gretta's behavior was a sign of insecurity and desperation. Feeling bothered, Claire continued her shopping,