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."

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

looked at her in amusement. "You look very

Mrs. Armetta!" Talia

for her friend evident. "That's

excitement growing. "Mrs. Armetta

sparkled with joy. "You're finally embracing your passion. I couldn't be happier for you. I'm so proud of you for stepping out

warm bubble around them. Just then, the waiter arrived

they waited for their food, they delved into conversation. Talia's curiosity about Claire's

how's everything going with you and

work is okay. We're both focused on the project at hand. Given

did he do to you? I swear Claire if he messing with you again, I will be

on Claire lips. "Thank you, Talia. I really appreciate it but 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 face that bastard. If

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

tugging at her lips. "Oh? And how do

with excitement. "Let's go to a club! Have some fun, dance, and

to dampen Talia's enthusiasm, especially since it

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on, Claire! It's just for one night. We deserve to let loose and have some fun. And you deserve to give yourself a pat on the back for enduring working

"Alright, Talia. Let's do it. But I just hope I don't get too

look out for you. It'll

had chosen. As they pulled

still excited. "Yes! I thought

bit more at ease. "Alright, let's go

lively, yet sophisticated. The club was spacious, with dim lighting that created an inviting ambiance. The dance floor was packed with people moving to the beat of the music. "Wow, Adrian really do know how to run a club, huh?" Claire looked