New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 234

Chapter 234 Another Fashion Show

Claire paused mid-typing, her fingers hovering over the keyboard as her thoughts drifted back to Talia. The fashion show fire was still fresh in her mind, and she couldn't shake the feeling that Lisa had something to do with it. Everyone else thought it was just an accident, but Claire's gut told her otherwise. It didn't help that this was Talia's big debut in the fashion industry, and now everything had gone up in smoke-literally. She wanted to do something for Talia, something that would help her bounce back. But what?

A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts. Adrian strolled in, a steaming cup of coffee in hand, and a smile that could melt ice. "Hey," he greeted.

Claire stood up, shooting him a smile. "Adrian, what are you doing here?"

He shot her a playful grin as he handed over the coffee. "Wanted to see you. Thought you might need a little pick-me-up."

They both moved to the couch, Claire cradling the coffee like it was a precious gift. "Thanks," she said, crossing her legs as she studied him. "But really, why are you here?"

Adrian's smile faded slightly, replaced by a look of concern. "I saw the news about the fire at the fashion show. Are you okay?"

Claire took a sip of the coffee, savoring the warmth before responding. "I'm fine. Just a scratch, really."

Adrian's frown deepened. "How did it happen?"

Claire's expression turned serious. "The ceiling lights came loose and got electrified. That's where the fire started."

Adrian frowned, his brows knitting together. "Ceiling lights don't just fall like that," he said, a hint of suspicion in his voice.

"Exactly," Claire agreed, nodding. "Something doesn't add up."

find anything?" Adrian

did my own digging,

whistle. "That's going to make things tough," he said. "No cameras, no witnesses...even if there were witnesses, they might be too

mind racing. "It's frustrating,"

moment, then asked, "Do you

an eyebrow at the sudden question. "Why do you ask?"

expression hardened. "Because whoever did this needs to be dealt with,"

solid evidence, she couldn't accuse anyone. "I agree," she said carefully. "But I don't know who." Adrian tilted his head, studying her with

the tension in her shoulders easing a bit. "I know. But you've got

laughed a genuine sound that made Claire smile. "Yeah, I've noticed. But that's part of

couldn't hide her amusement. "Don't go getting all sentimental on me

me? Never," Adrian teased, his

leaned back on her couch, a thoughtful expression on her face as she turned to Adrian. "You know, Talia was really involved in putting together the fashion show. We talked

up with an idea, a grin spreading across his face.

"But what about the clothes? Most of them were

a

few! Maybe they can add a little touch, you know?

do you think Talia would accept it?" Adrian leaned forward, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "Why not? It could be a way for her to turn something negative into something

could see the potential in his idea. "You might be onto something," she said, tapping her fingers lightly on the desk. "But

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