SWNOVELS Chapter 116
Chapter 116 They're like magnet
Talia was beaming with happiness. She had just spoken with Mr. Rosewood, the famous designer, and he had given her his business card. This was beyond her wildest dreams No wonder Clairetten attended these kinds of events. It now made perfect seme tu Talia.
As she made her way to the bar, she suddenly humped into something hand, a chest? She looked up, startled, and quickly apologized. "I'm so sorry I wasn't looking where I was going." Cheistat frowned for a moment b
thefore recognition dawned on his face. "Talia?
Talia blinked a couple of times, then it sank in. "Wait, the wine pup?" she said, surprised to see him. -
Lammending ralliertlun olleenive, "Yeah, that's me," he chuckled. "Remember that day you spilled wine on my shirt? You were really
Christian found her reaction am panicked about it."
Talia tried to suppress her simile but couldn't help it. "And you're the guy who couldn't keep hilseyes off me, she teased.
Christian defended himself with a grin. "Well, you looked beautiful. And you still do tonight."
Talia blushed, fucking a strand of hair behind her rar. "Thank you," she said softly.
Christian smiled wannly. "You really do look sting tonight, Talia"
She felt her cheeks heat up emmar. "Thanks again, Christian"
He then looked a bit more serious. "You know, we never exchanged numbers, I think we should fix that,"
Taliaalsed her brows, pretending to play hard to get, "ch, should we now?"
Christian laughed. "Comeon, Talia, cive me a break here."
She giggled and finally relented. "Alright, tine. Here," she said, talding out her phone
After exchanging numbers with Christian, Talia suddenly realized the implication of his presence. Il Christian was here, it meant Alex was likely here too. Her eyes widened as her thoughts drifted to Claire. Panic rose within her. Christian noticed he charge in expression. "Talia, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice filled with caterm.
Talia turned to him, trying to keep her voice steady. "is Alex attending this event too?"
Christian nodded. "Yes, he is. He's the main sponsor, so it only makes sense for him to be here. He paused, then added, "Why do you ask?"
Talia hesitated for a moment before spealing. "Claire is here too," she said, her worry evident.
Christian raised his eyebrows, curious. "What's the problem with Chire?
Talia sighed, glancing around nervously. "Alex and Claire don't have a good relationship. They can't even stay chill towards each other. What if they accidentally bump into each other and start a fight?"
"I don't think they will start a fight, but I get what you mean." Christian considered her words, a hint of doubt in his eyes. "There are a lot of people here, Talin. It's abig event. Ensure they'll manage to avoid each other."
Talia wasn't convinced. "You don't understand, Christian They have away of finding each other like magrets. "
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Christian tried to crassure her. "Look, even if they do run into each other, maybe they'll keep it together for the sake of the event. They're both professionals." Talla nodded, though her doubts lingered. "staybe you're right. There are a lot of people here. It wouldn't make sense for them to bump into each other." Despite Christian's reassurances, Talla couldn't shake off her amdety. She glanced around the room, scamming the crowd for any sign of Claire or Alex. The ballroom was filled with elegantly dressed guests, the atmosphere buzzing with conversation and laughter.
Claire walked back into the ballroom after receiving a call fromtatthew. With the Robert situation hanging over her head, she was on high alert. As she moved deeper into the crowd, she accidentally bumped into none other than Alexander Harris.
She sighed harshly, her frustration evident. "Why do I always bump into you?" she muttered, more to herself than to him.
Alex frowned, staring at her with a mix of confusion and mild imitation. "It's not my fault, claire. I was just standing here."
Claire rolled her eyes. "I know, I know. It's not your fault." She paused, taking a deep barath to compose herself.
Her attention was distracted by her focus about the Robert situation. The rest seemed to fade into oblivion. She was about to excuse herself when she was unintentionally bumped into and lost her balance. Alex was quick to react by grabbing her hand and keeping her balance as she was about to fall. "Careful," Alex said, his grip firm but gentle.
Nearby, Cindy watched the scene unfold. She had been searching for Alex and seeing him with another woman she didn't find particularly attractive, was infuriating. Cindy frowned, her annoyance growing
She didn't like anyone tour hing what she comdered hers.
Claim owned and mumbled a small thanks before pulling her hands away and head to the other direction
Alex watch her go with a frown but also aturance. He doesn't know why he help her. He could have let het fall, but his reflex were too quick
As Claise bearing far away from Alex, Mr. Albercht greet Claire. "Claire, my dear. We didn't get the chance to talk earlier."
Clane smiled at him "Yes, I wanted to thank you for what you did earlier."
the waved his hard in dismissal. "Please do not apologize, Claire. If anyone should apologize it should be BetonTINE VIRU. Chapter 116 They're like mapets
She chuckled lightly and nodded. "Of course, thank you, Mr. Albrecht,"
"Citrally glad you came, Claire. How's business?"
For an hour or so, Claire discuss about business with Mr. Albreclit. He also glad that Claire finally came back cause Metacortex under Robert Robertson it doesn't develop. Claire can only chuckled since she has received and heard a lot of similar complain about Robert, "Thope Metacortex will be forever under your leadership Claire, am proud seeing young generation venturing into the business world while also creating something new."
"Well, we young generation learn from the caller generation. They both shared a laughed as they found it amusing-
looked down at her wrist watched and decided to retire since she has talk with the important people, she decided to go and rest. As she was heading to the entrance, someone stond in front of her. Frowning, Claire try to be politely but the woman in front of her doesn't seems to like Claire.
For about a minute or so, Claire realized that the won who stood in front of her is Cindy Marshal.
The woman Alex mention earlier
What a coincidence!
Smiling politely, Claire ask her "Excuse me, can help you?"
Cindy with her fake smile appear to be nice, "Hi I'm really sorry stopping you like this. It's just I saw your relationship with him."
you talking with Alex, and I couldn't help but wonder what's
Feeling slightly weird that stranger ask Claire about her private life doesn't seem right to her. Claire doesn't really have a good feeling suddenly
"I'm really, sorry but you are Cindy Marshal, am I right?"
She nodded and said to her arrogantly. "Finally! I thought you wouldn't recognize me. I was worried for a second. Claire raised her brows and gaze at Cindy eyes. "Yeah, and if you are wondering I don't have any relationship with Alex"