New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 158

Chapter 158 L'Illusion

In the afternoon, while Claire is having her teatime. As she savored the soothing warmth of the tea, her phone rang, breaking the silence. She glanced at the screen and saw Talia's name. "Claire!"

Answering the call, Claire greeted her friend with a curious tone. "Hey, Talia. What's up?"

Talia's voice came through the line, bubbling with excitement. "Claire! I've got something amazing to tell you. Can we meet later this evening?"

Claire frowned slightly, puzzled by Talia's enthusiasm. "What's it about? Can't you just tell me now?"

Talia laughed. "No way! It's too good to spoil over the phone. Trust me, you'll want to hear this in person."

Claire sighed, her curiosity piqued. "Alright, you win. I'll meet you later. Where do you want to go?"

"Great!" Talia responded, her excitement palpable. "I'll text you the details in a bit. See you then!"

As the call ended, Claire placed her phone on the table, her mind buzzing with questions. She continued her teatime, the tranquility now tinged with anticipation.

Later that evening, Claire received a text from Talia with the details of their meeting place. The evening descended softly, bringing with it a crisp breeze as Claire pulled up to the restaurant Talia had chosen. The traffic had been unforgiving, causing her to arrive a bit later than she had hoped. As she stepped inside the warm, inviting interior, Claire quickly spotted Talia at a cozy corner table.

Talia stood up as Claire approached, a wide smile spreading across her face. "Claire!" she exclaimed, pulling her friend into a warm hug.

Claire chuckled, hugging her back. "I didn't know you missed me that much, Talia," she teased.

Talia rolled her eyes with a playful smile. "Oh, please. Sit down, you're just in time."

settled into their seats, and Talia's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Guess what? Guess what? Guess what?" she asked,

looked at her in amusement. "You

Fashion Week by Mrs. Armetta!"

widened, pride for her friend evident. "That's incredible, Talia!

growing. "Mrs. Armetta wants to work

your passion. I couldn't be happier for you. I'm so proud of you for

a warm bubble around them. Just then, the waiter arrived with menus.

delved into conversation. Talia's

with

both focused on the project at hand.

do to you? I swear Claire if he messing with you again, I will be the one to teach him a lesson." Talia demeanor turns serious

I can handle this on my own. You don't have to worry about it." Talia nodded sympathetically. "I'm really sorry that you have to

conversation. After finishing their main courses, they indulged in dessert, a decadent chocolate mousse. As they enjoyed

an eyebrow, a smile tugging at her lips. "Oh? And

eyes sparkled with excitement. "Let's go to a club! Have

Talia's enthusiasm, especially since it was her special day. "Are you sure? I mean

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some fun. And you deserve to give yourself a pat on the back for enduring working with

I just hope I don't get too drunk

grinned. "Don't worry, I'll look out for you. It'll be

to the club Talia had chosen. As they pulled

nodded, still excited. "Yes! I thought

a bit more at

As they walked inside, the atmosphere was vibrant and lively, yet sophisticated. The club was spacious, with dim lighting that created an inviting