Chapter 179

### Foster Manor

Claire gently set down her embroidery needle and released a long, satisfied sigh.

The piece, titled *Radiant Beauty*, was finally complete in all its splendor.

She rubbed her slightly sore eyes and gazed at the vibrant peonies adorning the fabric, her heart swelling with a sense of accomplishment.

She had poured her heart into this creation, confident that her grandmother would cherish it.

Claire slowly stood up, her legs numb from sitting too long. She stumbled slightly, but managed to steady herself on the table.

It dawned on her that she had been up all night, and her body was utterly exhausted.

The morning sun filtered through the half-open curtains, casting a soft, golden glow on Claire's pale face.

She squinted slightly, soaking in the warmth, and felt as if some of her fatigue was melting away.

heard her joints crackle

rolled up the embroidery and placed it in the gift box

box, its intricate floral engravings

spotted a

was Sean, she was surprised when

face broke into a smile upon seeing Claire.

Claire asked, "Liam, what brings

swiftly, taking the gift box from her and placing it gently on a

you'd finish, the boss has already

birthday celebration wouldn't be the same

saw it was already ten o'clock. Feeling a bit self-conscious, she said, "Liam, give me a moment to freshen up." She

his fingers, and a team of

already arranged for a stylist. You'll be ready

to the stylist, he instructed, "Andie,

was flamboyantly dressed, and he eyed Claire

a flourish, he remarked disdainfully, "I can't for the life of me understand what a manly

Claire was taken aback.

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